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Ah! - I thought there might have been one more track to make it a nice round '6'. This one isn't listed in the Mosaic booklet, of course. I also have the 'Indistructible' LP and not the CD and agree that it is a killer !! 'Ron Van Gelder' - lots of treble with plenty of compression?

George Russell

Several of the tracks from the King GXF 3060 'Pisces' LP are on the domestic CD issue of 'The Freedom Rider' as additional tracks. These are 'Uptight', 'Pisces' and 'Blue Ching'. The Mosaic 'Complete 1960 Messengers Blue Note' set also includes these plus 'United' and 'Ping Pong'. The last two are also on the domestic CD of 'Roots and Herbs' as additional tracks. All great tracks by the way, well up to the standard set throughout the mighty fine Blakey Mosaic .. B)

Not to forget 'Mingus Moves' too, which forms a very nice triumvirate with the two 'Changes' albums for Adams/Pullen's participation. 'For Harry Carney', who had recently passed away, is a personal fave from the 'Changes' sessions. The recent 'Massey Hall' book has a nice visual description of this band with Adams topped in a fez, Walrath with flower shirt and afro and Mingus glaring at the back looking like Moses at his bass. Visually, created quite a hit on the campus/festival circuit and earned Mingus pretty good money at the time.

Did this guy have anything to do with the Chakra label? (I've got one of the LPs called 'Miles Davis Makin' Wax' with Rollins and Coltrane and am curious as to its 'origins')

It does say Tequila Lewis in the booklet for the 'Spectrum' Anthology, so maybe there's an error in the booklet ..

Can't complain at the sound quality of the 6-eye Columbia double. It's pretty good to my ears. The Mosaic will be nice to get for the extra material though.

Tequila Lewis - also did vocals on Tony Williams' final Polydor album 'The Old Bums Rush'. This is the LP with the cover that has him getting thrown out of a night club.

Some good finds in the latest vinyl trawl, each one for £10 or less. - Don Ellis 'Essence' (Dutch Fontana) M- - Yusef Lateef 'Live at Peps' Impulse orange-label original VG+ - Bobby Hutcherson 'Stick Up' Liberty M- - Ted Curson/Bill Barron 'Now Hear This' on AudioFidelity VG+ - Gary Bartz 'Another Earth' original Milestone VG+ - 'Tune In' Karl Berger original Milestone VG+ - Lee Morgan/John Coltrane 'The Best of Birdland' French Vogue deep groove M-

'Search For The New Land' gets my vote . It's rarely been off the turntable since I picked up the DMM all those years ago and the front cover is beyond cool. The title track is outstanding - lots of twists and turns, plenty of moody atmosphere, very fine Hancock/Green harmonic fill-ins, the usual superlative Billy Higgins. Heck, this one would probably get in my top 10 any time ...

I can only assume that the definition of 'VG' in this seller's book is 'veritable garbage' ....

:rsmile: I have to agree. Still, this is a really excellent line up of new Conns from BN. My choice will have to be the Hill, although I'm curious to hear Mobley's 'The Flip' in full. I have several of the tracks on compilations but have never heard the full session. The rest I have in vinyl, which is my preference anyway, in one form or another. 'Fuchsia' is absolutely superb, so good that I've sought out a copy of the original ST-84184 release, although it also sounds pretty damn good too on the Mosaic vinyl. I've just been spinning the Toshiba vinyl of 'Bossa Nova Bacchanal' by Rouse. Nothing earth shattering but a nice session in the style of the Getz/Gilberto collaborations of that time, Kenny Burrell also plays nicely on this one - there's a second guitarist too by name of Chauncey 'Lord' Westbrook. If you want a laid back, groovin' selection, you won't be disappointed. Sort of reminds me of Ike Quebec's 'Soul Samba' in terms of feel but definitely with an eye to commercial sales potential. 'Sonic Boom' and 'Mother Ship' I also have in vinyl and I'm sure that both of these will score highly with the board membership. You can't go wrong IMO with late-BN Larry Young and the Morgan has some very nice interaction with David Newman, plus the usual fireworks from Billy Higgins. Nice stuff.

I find that these are always good to stick in the washroom for a bit of 'inspirational (but potentially expensive) light reading'

Hi wolff - thanks for pointing this out, I hadn't previously noticed the Van Gelder imprint on the Mingus Candid. I've had a look at my earlier Mosaic LP sets and in most cases it's either 'Mastered By EMI' or 'Mastered By Capitol'. Not sure if any of the others have the Van Gelder imprint.

Would you believe it - just as this is anounced I stumble across a pristine mint 6-eye copy of the original Columbia C2S820 double album in the 2nd hand vinyl racks.... Won't stop me buying the Mosaic though. :rsmile:

How about this one for the dedicated Miles Fanatic .... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=34292 (use in the family room at your peril ..... )

'The Inflated Tear' - Kirk's all-round best and most balanced date, IMO 'The Jaki Byard Experience' on OJC - this one is absolutely incendiary ! 'Rip, Rig and Panic' - difficult to choose between this and 'Tear'. Another brilliant date. I'm also very fond of 'Slightly Latin' and 'Meets the Benny Golson Orchestra' on the (essential) Mercury box. Both of these are somewhat under-rated. :rsmile:

I'm extremely partial to Clifford Jordan's work on two early Cedar Walton Prestiges - 'Spectrum' and 'The Electric Boogaloo Song'. Jordan and Walton always could deliver the goods. Also recommended is the Hep recording with Howard McGhee's Big Band, 'Cookin' Time', with a great version of Jordan's 'Highest Mountain'. Another vote too for 'The Pentagon'. A particularly nice listen on vinyl direct-to-disk in the original East Wind version ! B)

My Byrd/Adams set is definitely unhinged too (pardon the expression)...

Very bad news for jazz but, thankfully, Benny had a great innings and left a wonderful legacy. I'll remember him as I saw him about 7 years ago at an LA community open-air jazz fest (in fact a tribute to the late Mr Gillespie), a most distinguished looking gent impeccably turned out in blue blazer, friendly, approachable, chatting to all and sundry and MCing for some of the performances. A truly class act and distinguished ambassador for jazz.

Thanks - that's got me tempted !

What's this album like, Rooster? I've recently seen a good vinyl copy and have it in my sights ...

The Columbia double-LP by these two (with Harry Edison and Clark Terry) is also a very under-rated gem. 30th St Studio acoustics also add to the attraction of this one ! B)

Drove past there just last Saturday John ! Check out the 'Smiths Arms' pub just down the road in Godmanstone. One of my faves