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wasn't there going to be a Gearbox-cut Tempo box?

François Tusques, Jo Maka, Adolf Winkler, Guem -- Intercommunal Free Dance Music vol. 2 -- (Temps de Cerises, FR)

I like Roots -- have a Japanese pressing of the LP. Trainwreck is still my favorite of his albums.

Wow, that's awesome. And to think they used to call it a "jazz hoagie."

never read it but am curious about it. The interview he did with Art Taylor is pretty zany.

thanks! I'll try those. I am aware of the MPS/Saba but never had a copy.

Mal Waldron is always the most Mal Waldron he can be, even when he hadn't fully become Mal. Not every appearance is stellar but anything he plays on stays in the collection for sure.

I like the Mal records on Prestige from that era -- and his sideman playing is appealing. I can't explain it beyond the economy, taste, and tone he brings to the table. Others have it too, but they have their own touch. In terms of our taste -- try as I might, I can't get into Hampton Hawes. Any suggestions?

Correct. It's curiosity on my part, because as someone who's deeply connected to art/queerness in art, there are several clues that were leading me in that direction with regards to Tina Brooks.

was at an unexpectedly huge indoor wedding this weekend -- nary a mask to be seen. Proof of vax was "required" to attend but I didn't see anyone checking. Really hoping for the best... it was a beautiful wedding, but...

That is great news!

600 copies of the LP set seems far too limited. I don't understand it.

Took a couple tries to get a quiet enough copy of that one. Amazing record.

I really want the boost x2. 45 and high blood pressure.

gotcha, hadn't noticed that or hadn't remembered it. Of course one can have a girlfriend and be gay but that's a whole 'nother ball of wax.

no, Qantas is still kicking.

and Ornette. But it's hard to say for certain of course.

yeah, for sure. And habits linked to personal stressors like being black and gay in America... recipe for a very tough life.

Brooks has been described as being "effete," "slight," or "effeminate" and I wonder if his sexual orientation had something to do with being hired for jobs or given more attention by Blue Note at the time. I have a hunch that Brooks was gay, and while in today's jazz world it wouldn't matter so much, there was a time where it definitely would have. Anybody else catch this?

I worked part time at a liquor store in college and the owner had an old Onkyo turntable set up, on which I played a variety of jazz records. Fun times. also, if jazz was heard at the seafood store, would it be "Jazz at the Prawn Shop" ?

Otherwise known as Clifford Barbaro, drummer.

aha! Madrid, good to know.

no, cosmetic marks to the vinyl that don't affect play. That doesn't worry me too much. Sleeve damage sucks however.

and/or Oxley

last one I remember returning was the Rollins in Holland, which had one incorrect LP as well as another LP that was scratched and played with surface noise. They were cool about replacing it. I do buy new release records; both at the high and the low end there are problems with manufacturing. As long as the issues are merely cosmetic I don't care, but if it affects the sound to a notable degree that becomes a problem.