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Just had an email saying that Big John's 'Minor Swing' is out of stock. Why the hell list it then? B$st%%rds..

'Lee Morgan Sextet' (BN Lexington DG pressing)

I've got the feeling that the Blakey is the same as the Moon CD you mention (I think there has been another thread on this, don't have the CD only the VHS). The lineup:- Blakey, Lee Morgan, John Gilmore, John Hicks, Victor Sproles Recorded 7th March 1965 (38 minutes). Tracks:- 'On the Ginza', 'Lament for Stacey', 'The Egyptian', 'I Can't Get Started', 'Buhaina's Delight'.

Lemon. It's invaluable when cooking fish and a G&T wouldn't be the same without it !

This thread will explain... Dizzy and Val Wilmer

I remember just before these went out of print, Tower in London were selling them for about £6 each. Instead of buying the whole shebang I was careful and picked up the two Cannonbals, the Diz and the Blakey. I missed out on the two Bill Evanses, the Wes, The Willy the Lion, the MJQ and the Ben Webster. The Red Allen is really good by the way. He puts in a sterling performance with Alex Welsh's band. The 'JATP' is also interesting- the infamous T-Bone/Diz gig in Kilburn.

Series started in 1964, around the time of the first broadcasts on the then-new BBC2 channel. Continued into 1965 but not, I believe, beyond this. I've got a number of them on commercial VHS (put out by PNE video), also some recorded off of the Beeb. First series was hosted by Steve Race, the second by Humphrey Littleton. Favourites of the lot are the Cannonball, the Golson/Hayes and the Blakey with John Gilmore. Quite a few of them were reputedly wiped by the BBC in the rush for spare tape. There were a number re-broadcast by BBC2 in the mid 1980s with fresh insights into the performances given by Steve Race and Humph. I hope that the Beeb will do another re-transmission this Century.

Love that shirt, vibes. Where from?

Great choice. 'Basher' eh? Heresy !! Saw Billy H on quite a few occasions and I can vouch that he was anything but. Completely the opposite, in fact. Incredible sense of time, superb taste. This is one of those marvellous Blue Notes where the 'holy triumvirate' of soul, taste and intense drive are beautifully balanced. This was the start of an incredible run of 'adventurous' Jackie McLean Blue Notes (extending into GM's 'Evolution') which have long been favourites for me. Good prompt to bring the vinyl out and give it a spin this afternoon. Further thoughts will then follow.

Some nice British jazz to start the day: Tony Coe 'Zeitgeist' (EMI Lansdowne) Gordon Beck 'Experiments With Pops' (Major Minor) Graham Collier 'Deep Dark Blue Centre' (Deram) Mike Gibbs 'Michael Gibbs' and 'Tanglewood '63' (both Deram)

Will do. Can't wait to hear it !!

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I just had to have that Big John Patton 'Minor Swing' on DIW (it won't be on there for long I think) but whilst I was there I got the Mabern 'Straight Street', the Byrd 'Transition Sessions' and the Westbrook 'Love Songs'. Oh dear......

The sound quality on these early-generation CDs is phenomenal. Incredibly consistent music right through all of these CDs and Manne is just amazing. I also recommend the two Contemporary 'Manne Hole' CDs too.

Great post . Couldn't have said it better.

They very nearly used to with the sampler CD but I think its now OOP.. Has no-one mentioned the home furnishing angle with the black boxes yet?

Don't take a car. My rental motor was impounded by the police last time I drove there (around 1983). . The roundabouts are very interesting, to say the least. Make sure to check out 'Paris Jazz Corner' too

My box spine definitely mentions Tal's 'Concert Band' Love it !!

Great to hear it ! This set is currently winging its way to me.

At the moment: Wayne Shorter 'Speak No Evil' (BN NY USA mono) Just a while ago: Kenny Burrell 'Midnight Blue' (Blue Label stereo, sounded OK) and Herbie Hancock 'Maiden Voyage' (NY USA DG side 1)

'At The Deerhead Inn' is I think either a 3 or 4 on the scale. Probably one of my very favourite albums by him, by the way.

'Hymns Spheres' = <1 (0) 'Standards Vol 2' = 5++

Interesting that the Hill Select is already a 'best seller'

Great stuff, Noj ! I've only just seen these. The CD cover should be a blast !

Wow ! Can we have an encore this year so that I can recognise you?