ghost of miles

Disc 1, beginning of a pretty deep journey:

Disc three, which opens powerfully with “Sir Simpleton” and “Celebration” back to back.

Revisiting some early JC now:

I was just about to start a thread asking same after reading some of his comments in the Jimmy Raney thread and realizing that I hadn’t seen any posts by him recently. Best wishes to Larry… he is much missed by many here.

A thumbs-up for this one, which I came across used at Landlocked Music today:

Came across this one used for $6 at my local record shop… one of the joys of in-store browsing is finding albums like this one that weren’t even on my search list.

… highly recommended, though I’m guessing many posters here are already familiar with it. I remember in my early days of Bud fandom either reading or being advised that this and the Xanadu Bud In Paris were prime examples of later-period Powell in outstanding form. And love hearing Coleman Hawkins and Powell together on the final four tracks.

Jimmy! 👍 Indiana legend. I remember being thrilled to find this on CD at Austin’s Waterloo Records in 1995. Been a few years and then some since I’ve listened to it:

I got an email today advising that the Wes Maximum Swing shipping date has been delayed till mid-January.

Prompted by author Michael Chabon’s recent remembrance/revisitation of it on Threads:

I'm definitely a fan as well and picked up the one for Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway several months ago.

It’s a great set for anybody who harbors more than a passing interest in West Coast jazz, with quite a cast of musicians passing through in a single day and night. I’ve listened to the first two discs on past Sundays and will be giving disc 3 a spin this weekend. Right now:

Ed Whitson? Sonny Gray did much better on the road as a Yankee than he did at home, which lends some credence to the argument that perhaps he wasn’t well-suited for NY. While not discounting the potential psychological effect of the NYC media hot-house (which surely affected Joey Gallo), I think it tends to be used as an easy copout for the organization whenever any of their higher-profile acquisitions perform below expectations. They messed up Gray’s approach, and he immediately rebounded upon going to the Reds (from whom we got bupkes in return—more shrewd dealing, Cash) and being reunited with a coach he’d worked with previously. Monty started using his sinker much more with both the Cards and Rangers and produced better results as well. Baltimore’s hitting coaches got Aaron Hicks back on track after we dumped him. The statistical rebound (or not) of ex-Yankees would be an interesting look, if any PSA writer ever undertakes such an article. Btw just realized that Blake Snell is a free agent too? Dan, do you think they’ll pursue him, or are they all in on Yamamoto? He’s certainly shown that he can pitch in the AL East.

Gerrit Cole wins Cy Young with unanimous vote Very happy for the “Cole Train”—well deserved. (Some snarky potshots at Brian Cashman from PSA posters in the wake of this news: “Brian Cashman called Gerrit Cole to let him know that he is not impressed” and “Cashman says he traded Sonny Gray because Cy Youngs are not a part of his game,” the latter referencing Cashman’s diss of Giancarlo Stanton earlier this week. Gray had an outstanding season with the Twins—just one of several players the Yankee organization seemed to screw up or mishandle during their NY tenure. See also Cashman’s actual remark last year after trading Jordan Montgomery that they didn’t see Monty as a playoff rotation starter. Monty can now give Cashman the middle finger while sporting a World Series ring that he damn sure helped the Rangers win.) Blake Snell wins NL Cy Young … and in so doing becomes only the seventh pitcher to win a CYA in both leagues. Sonny Gray just turned 34. Nola is 30 and has been a fairly consistent 12-win, mid-3 ERA, 180-200 IP starter for the Phillies throughout his career.

Apologies, meant to post this in the hot stove thread: Not the first time Brian Cashman has dissed current/former players or thrown them under the bus for whatever selfish reason he has at hand. Yes, Stanton is injury-prone; no need to make it sound like a character flaw. Btw Stanton’s agent also represents Yamamoto (who may be Boston-bound anyway, Dan?). Nice unforced error, Cash! Maybe he should start a podcast or host a radio show if he wants to talk trash about Yankee players, but he damn well shouldn’t be GM. Stanton’s agent warns players about Yankee organization: “Can’t let your guard down even in the offseason”

Amazing. Thanks so much for posting that.

Just got a shipping notice! This and the new Don Byas Mosaic should give me plenty of new box-set listening and reading material for the next couple of months.

Nice writeup about Zev and a recent trip to NYC’s Jazz Record Center. Jazz Archeology A slight quibble for me over Andrew Marantz’s characterization of David Baker as a “musicologist”—David was certainly that, but it’s not how I’d identify him to a general reading audience, given that his legacy is rooted in his work as a performing artist, composer, and educator.

Enjoying the latest in this series:

I’m curious to see where Ohtani lands and for how much, especially in the wake of his TJS. Pre-TJS I was thinking the Dodgers, but they seem to be in need of immediate rotation help… do they go all in on pursuing him anyway, knowing that his first year will be a write-off on the pitching side of things? I’ve also read that he likes Seattle as a city and has spent time there during previous offseasons.

Texas-sized congratulations are in order for the Rangers and their fans! Very happy to see you guys pick up a WS trophy and exorcise the heartbreak of 2011.