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That's good to hear. It was at the Cafe des Copains where I saw him in solo recital (now the Montreal Bistro, I think). Great show. Around the same time I also saw Sir Charles Thompson (another one for the Bird list, I think). Stony Plain - that's a great little label out of Edmonton, Alberta

I remember being totally amazed that he was still musically active when I saw him in Toronto but that was 15 years ago..

Not Oliver's greatest moment, I have to admit.

also Duke Jordan..

You took the words from me! Of course, his ex band-leader. The Ageless One !

A bit of John Patton with the the Friday night beer.. 'Accent on the Blues' (BN Rare Groove vinyl) 'Boogaloo' (also Rare Groove)

Roy Haynes

Suprising that 'Rumasuma' doesn't score higher. I'd definitely put it ahead of 'Manhattan Egos'. Haven't heard 'Burning Spirits'. Any thoughts on this one?

The Chet Baker bio has an interesting section about Woody Shaw's final year - I think he returned from Rotterdam to his parents back in the NYC area for care and attention during the final stage of the illness.

There's also a Sonny Simmons DVD documentary for sale, in which he reminisces at length.

Tubby Hayes 'Tubbs in NY' (Fontana). Recorded with the Horace Parlan trio

Well said ! I agree 110% with your comments on the JJ set. The music is a class act, like the man himself. A box not to miss.

Just checking out the Duisburg discography, this one looks novel: CLARKE-BOLAND-SEXTETT 65-0925 Sahib Shihab (fl), Francy Boland (p), Jimmy Woode (b,voc), Kenny Clarke (dr), Fats Sadi (bongos,marimba,vibes), Joe Harris (perc), Alter Bahnhof, Rolandseck, (D) 25.9.1965 Invitation (4:35) CBS S 62681 Just Give Me Time (3:35) - Con Alma (4:55) - Serenata (3:20) - Sconsolato (2:35) - Yah, Yah (4:00) - BornTo Be Blue (3:35) - Insensatez (2:40) - Calypso Blues (4:05) - Balafon For Marcel Marceau (3:04) - ISSUES: entitled MARCEL MARCEAU präsentiert SWING IM BAHNHOF mit dem CLARKE-BOLAND-SEXTETT Clarke/Boland meets Marcel Marceau.. What's the story behind this one?

Looks like the material on those CDs is not rare - from the Lps 'Volcano', 'At Her Majesty's Pleasure' and 'Off Limits', which are all fairly readily available.

I'm 'Eddie Condom' today.

Impressive !

Yes, I think all of the DMMs originally came with that fold-out. I've still got about 20 of them ! Just looking at the CD, Ron McMaster did the digital transfer. Originally came out in 1988 I think, so one of the very early BN CD issues.

I picked up French DMM vinyls of 'Far Away Lands' and 'The Rajah' when they came out here in England in the mid-80s (from nowhere - caused a bit of a stir in the jazz press of the time) and liked both of these from the outset. Both A1 'no bullshit' releases. Nothing very profound on 'Far Away Lands' but hugely enjoyable and I particularly like the grooving Walton/Carter/Higgins rhythm section. Just spinning the Collectors' Choice CD of this one.

'Harold McNair' (RCA) Terry Smith 'Fallout' (Philips)

Not to add too much torture but I have quite a few of the Jazz Crusaders LPs on Japanese vinyl and the Mosaic set sounds pretty good in comparison (I think Ron McMaster has done a good job). So far I've spun CDs 1 and 2 and they flow very nicely indeed. The booklet also has a fine essay, with reminiscences from Stix Hooper, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder and Buster Williams. A real good-un'

"Jizzy Gillespie" anyone?

"Pee-Pants Clearwater Revival" This software has a pants fetish..

Thanks John !

I thought it might have been 'stonking' (which this album most likely is).