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Disc 3 of the Stanley Turrentine Mosaic. This disc features some amazing playing by Shirley Scott. Up to now I didn't own anything where she's featured on. I guess that has to change in 2008! I'm really enjoying this set.

Disc 2 of the Stanley Turrentine Mosaic. I have to say I'm especially enjoying this disc because of Sonny Clark who sounds great, brother Tommy and Kenny Burrell who adds some real color to the festivities. I'm really diggin' this!

The Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Quintet/Sextet Studio Sessions - Disc 1

I convinced (Santa) my wife to buy me the Stanley Turrentine Mosaic box set. I'm really looking forward to playing this one when I get some downtime. I told her also that Mosaic's make great birthday and anniversary presents as well.

I just placed another order for ten discs and was shocked to find so many titles I had on my wish list not available. Here's how things panned out: Jimmy Heath - Triple Threat Richie Kamuca - West Coast Jazz Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Plus Gigi Gryce - The Rat Race Blues Lem Winchester - Another Opus Harold Land -Harold In The Land Of Jazz Oliver Nelson - Meet Oliver Nelson Phineas Newborn -The Great Jazz Piano Of Phineas Newborn, Jr. Teddy Edwards and Howard McGhee -Together Again! Junior Mance - Junior's Blues

Thanks for the headsup on those quickly evaporating titles. I was able to purchase The Quota recently. I'll put together an order later today and hope for the best.

Bruce, I'll have the Land album "Harold In The Land Of Jazz" as part of another Concord shipment planned soon. Great to hear you think highly of this release. Also great to read the many positive thoughts here on the Counce sessions. Looks like I'm in good company. Shame that another fine musician died way too young. Same can be said for Carl Perkins.

Who cares what the record sounds like with that great cover art! You mean this groovy cover?

I've managed to purchase a couple of his releases recently. You Get More Bounce and Landslide. Terrific stuff. I'm probably going to purchase Carl's Blues as well. Any other fans here who just LOVE this stuff?

The sale continues to January 31? Yikes!!! I haven't gone through my most recent order and here I'm thinking of placing at least 2 more orders. Somebody stop me!

Another person looking forward to hearing both Louis Smith sessions. So far my only exposure to Smith has been by the way of the Kenny Burrell release Blue Lights. That was reason enough to want to hear more. Also curious as to peoples thoughts on the Freddie Redd disc? I see Jackie McLean and Tina Brooks are on that session.

Considering how much money I've saved by people posting about specially priced items, plunking down a few bucks to support this forum is a non issue. Thanks Jim for all you've done in the past. The check is in the mail tomorrow.

I pulled the trigger on these releases a short time ago: Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars - In The Solo Spotlight Booker Ervin/Dexter Gordon - Setting The Pace Mal Waldron - Mal-1 Lem Winchester - Winchester Special Shelly Manne - Vol. 1: The West Coast Sound Jimmy Heath - The Quota Sonny Criss - Up, Up And Away Sonny Criss - A Portrait Of Sonny Criss Curtis Counce - Landslide Nat Adderley And The Big Sax Section - That's Right!

I purchased this a few months back based on the many fine recommendation here. A real good one!

I've been taking advantage recently of there 8.99 sale and free shipment for orders over $50. An additional 10% off might spur me into making one more round of purchases before the holidays. Got to get more of Sonny Criss!

Any thoughts on this DVD? It's been out there awhile and I've been meaning to purchase this.

Presently listening to Disc 1 of the Complete Capitol Fifties Jack Teagarden Sessions.

Thanks to all who spoke highly of "Sonny's Dream" (Birth Of The New Cool). I just finished listening to this recording for the very first time and was totally knocked out. The man is incredible on this release. I'm probably going to play this a few times over the coming days. One of the best releases I've purchased this year. I already own "This Is Criss" and look forward to seriously digging into the mans catalogue. Underated? Absolutely.

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Hey Chicagoans and other global listeners. What are your thoughts about this radio station? I see there is some jazz programming featured especially on the weekends. Seems like a pretty decent station. Once again streaming over the net, happy to say.

Some recent purchases: Bobby Timmons - Soul Time Sonny Criss - This Is Criss!, Sonny's Dream Blue Mitchell - A Sure Thing Barney Kessel - Let's Cook! Booker Ervin - The Song Book Johnny Griffin - The Little Giant Lighthouse All Stars - Music For Lighthousekeeping

A friend of mine in Montreal purchased that Jochum/Bruckner set for me from a Canadian retailer a few years back for around 30 bucks US. Needless to say I was quite happy.

I'm presently listening to Disc 3 of the Joe Henderson Milestone Years box set. Disc 3 contains the live performances from the Lighthouse Cafe in 1970. On the track "A Shade Of Jade" Woody Shaw just kicks ass! Nice version of "Round Midnight" also.

No black mark on mine also. Right now I'm listening to disc 2 of this set. This disc starts out alittle out there. Especially the Lee Konitz number. I do really enjoy the Nat Adderley selections. Joe Zawinul really cooks here. Jeremy Steig playing on the track "The Scavenger" is pretty interesting. Pretty advanced stuff for a Nat Adderley session. The "Power To The People" recordings with Herbie on electric piano I dig. Hey, if you enjoy late 60's Miles there really isn't much of an issue here. Mike Lawrence on trumpet is a name on not familar with. I really enjoy his contributions as well. Very interesting stuff.

I just received my copy earlier today in the mail. Presently listening to disc 1. Unfortunately I don't have much time tonight beyond this disc. So far, I'm quite excited in what I'm hearing. Come on guys, post your impressions here. I know alot of you took advantage of this bargain of the year. I'm glad I did.