Tom 1960

Sad to say I have only one recording of his music, the album "Point Of Departure". I guess that will change in the upcoming months. R.I.P.

I hear you brother! I have the Mobley and Turrentine sets on my radar screen along with a few of the Selects. I'd even be interesting in splurging on the OOP Blue Mitchell since I read it's available on EBAY at a reasonable price. Whatever that means?

Thanks to all for the many great recommendations. At the very least I'll purchase "Junior's Cookin' ". I'm definitely interested in purchasing "Cup Bearers" w/Blue Mitchell since I'm a big fan of his. The Steeplechase recordings look interesting also. Brownie, you're killing me! You saw Silver, Mitchell, Cook and Hayes back in '59? Damn, that must have been one hell of a show!

I'm really coming to appreciate Junior Cook's playing after recently purchasing Horace Silver's "Blowin' The Blues Away" and "Finger Poppin'". So what I'm asking at this point, what further sessions featuring Junior should I also be made aware of? I should also add I already own "Song For My Father". Thanks as always.

Well since the response for "Soul Street" may be lukewarm at best, any thoughts from others on "Soul Battle" as a better alternative?

Tom. I've got Nothing Serious in my queue. What do you think of it? Sorry GA for taking so long to respond. I really enjoy "Nothing Serious". There's some pretty strong playing here from Roy. Slide Hampton plays on 3 of the 8 tracks. Roy has a pretty good band backing him. I know nothing of Ronnie Matthews on piano, but he's quite good. I think you'll enjoy this? Good stuff.

Personnel: Jimmy Forrest (tenor saxophone); Oliver Nelson (conductor, tenor saxophone); Jerome Richardson (alto saxophone, flute); King Curtis (tenor saxophone); Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone); Art Farmer, Idrees Sulieman (trumpet); George "Buster" Cooper (trombone); Gene Casey, Hugh Lawson, Ray Bryant (piano); Calvin Newborn, Tiny Grimes (guitar); George Duvivier, Tommy Potter, Wendell Marshall (bass); Roy Haynes, Clarence Johnston, Osie Johnson (drums); Ray Barretto (congas). Oliver Nelson Big Band includes: George Barrow, Seldon Powell (tenor saxophone); Ernie Royal (trumpet); Jimmy Cleveland (trombone); Chris Woods (piano); Mundell Lowe (guitar); Richard Davis (bass); Ed Shaughnessy (drums). I recently purchased the Oliver Nelson recording "Afro/American Sketches" and I thought this might also be an interesting session? Your thoughts please!

I'm enjoying the many great responses on this thread. I just recently purchased "Red Garland's Piano" and already own "Groovy" and look forward to seriously beefing up on his catalogue. Alot of the OJC stuff look to be no lose propositions.

I just received Roy Hargrove's "Nothing Serious" in the mail today. So for next month I'm looking at: I've read some positive stuff about this release right here on the forum. I figured it might be a nice pickup.

Since I made a large number of purchases very recently, I still wanted to take advantage of the sale and make use of the $10 off coupon. I placed the order in the past hour and already received an email confirmation. Total $26.62 includes shipping. Titles purchased: Horace Silver - Finger Poppin' Grant Green - I Want To Hold You Hand Blue Mitchell - The Thing To Do Clifford Jordan/John Gilmore - Blowing In From Chicago

I just purchased a number of recordings very recently and while I'm just beginning to go through the stash, this may likely be my favorite of the bunch after it's all said and done. I already own a few Nelson cds. The obvious Blues and the Abstract Truth and More Blues... plus Screamin' The Blues. I've read some great things about the Mosaic set, but that's just not affordable at the moment. I decided a much cheaper alternative would to purchase Afro/American Sketches. Man, this does not disappoint. I usually leave the house early mornings(5:30AM) to head off to the gym and on most occasions usually opt to drive with the radio or cd player off. Yesterday I decided to bring along the Oliver Nelson album. Talk about walking up from a semi coma. By the time I arrived at the gym I was wide awake and couldn't wait to get back into the car to listen to the rest of the album. Anyone else here really enjoy this album and mind adding a few thoughts also? I know I can't be alone on this one.

I have a friend who just purchased about $100 worth of cds at Newbury Comics for me, then I come across this thread. The very scarey thing is now I want to take advantage of this sale. Need help, seek help.....

Thanks Larry for the input. In fact I already own Farmer's Modern Art and didn't realise he played on the session, embarrassed to say. I'm playing this right now.

I just finished listening to Benny Golson's Groovin' With Golson. A really, really nice album with fine work from trombonist Curtis Fuller. Benny is definitely someone I want to delve into deeper. I realise the Mosaic set is available, but for now the cost is prohibitive. I'd rather for the time being, focus on some of his other sessions. I understand he recorded some other dates with Fuller in the late 50's. Something I'm very interested in hearing your thoughts on. Have at it and thanks as always.

Another happy customer here. Great prices and outstanding service.

Does anyone here know of any plans to release in the near future of a 5'th edition of the All Music Guide To Jazz? It's been 5 years since the 4'th edition was published(2002) and you'd think something would be in the pipeline. I've done some searches on the net and haven't come across any information. I love the series of books and would love an upgrade.

Today, I've been spending alot of time going through the Shelly Manne series of recordings recorded at The Blackhawk in San Francisco back in 1959. One of my favorite live recordings, period. On the album pianist Victor Feldman is featured. I was wondering what other recordings are worth seeking out which feature Victor either as a leader or sideman? This is a guy IMO, worth some further exploration. Thanks as always guys.

I'm not sure if they're in trouble or not? But man, they must be making some money on those great Mosaic Select series. For guys like myself, who can't often spend the big bucks on the large box sets, the Mosaic Selects give me an opportunity to make some serious purchases and not break the bank.

Next month: Roy Hargrove - Nothing Serious

Sorry if this has been discussed here. I was just on CD Universe's website and saw this was available for shipping as of March 20. I honestly don't much about Richard Williams. But his name was recently mentioned to me as to someone I should check out. Can anyone add any thoughts on this release?

It was pretty damn cold working outside today around 15F or so. When the weather gets cold like this "Under Armour" is the way to go for me. I should own stock in this company. I own 4 Cold Gear long sleeve shirts and a pair of bottoms and while they're not cheap, they're worth every penny when it comes to keeping you warm. I also had to wear gloves and a hood. It could have been worse though, at least the sun was out all day.

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You guys are too scarey! I wouldn't be caught dead watching American Idol.

I've always heard great things about this album, but up till now have never made the purchase. Give me some feedback on this? Thanks.

I just puchased Undercurrents yesterday and agree with all that's been said. A very fine session. Also, more opportunities to listen to Freddie Hubbard and Hank Mobley is never a bad thing.