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Earl Hines, CD 1. Good stuff !

Still got my UK CBS 2LP set of this one and it gets regular plays, even though the whole thing is in the Miles Davis megabox.

Wasn't/isn't Gary Larson a customer/fan of Mosaic? (seem to remember some-one mentioning that).

Happy Birthday ! One year nearer to being an old git like the rest of us..

Interesting, Ted - the 'Velvet Touch' LP was reissued on CD by Wounded Bird I think not too long ago but must already be OOP as copies already seem to be fetching astronomical sums. It's a shame that Mosaic Selects are no longer a viable option as these two RCAs plus bonus material would have been a good fit.

I always thought of him as one of a trio of fine Yorkshire-born guitarists who came up through the 60s and 70s - namely Derek Bailey, John McLaughlin and Holdsworth. He was Bradford born and in the rich musical lineage from that city that also gave rise to Delius. Sorry to hear this and RIP - I will give his work on Ian Carr 'Belladonna' a spin.

Late in the day but finally got to read this book, which I found to be comprehensive in its coverage and very readable. Supplemented it by DVD viewings of 'The Genius of Lennie Breau' Canadian TV documentary and some film footage I have of the various CBC Winnipeg sessions. Strange that the murder was never fully solved and remains a cold case. That last marriage sounds like a nightmare and indeed Lennie looks pretty haunted and withdrawn on some of the later film footage e.g. that taken at Tal Farlow's house. On the other hand, it may have been a miracle that he even survived beyond the mid 1970s and made that 'comeback'. Wish those RCA albums would be reissued again for wider distribution. They are on Spotify but it would be nice to have CD quality.

OK, as long as you are accompanied by 'Tootie' Heath.

My garden shed is available..

Wishing him a very happy 77th birthday, can't believe that he's that age as he always seems so young in appearance and spirit. I will be spinning some of his Blue Note vinyls today and maybe delve into the Columbia CD box.

Miles DavIs 'Nightcrawler' - Massey Hall, Toronto, Feb 1990

A whole string of sets that were previously (seems forever) in 'Running Low' are now in 'Last Chance'.

Thanks - I'll definitely look out for it. Enjoyed hearing Wofford's trio the one time I saw him, about 20 years ago now.

Will have to look out for that one !

Mickey Baker Ma Baker Ra Ra Rassputin

Japanese CD. First use of dishwashing gloves on an LP sleeve?

Another happy camper here, mail delivery. Thanks !

West Coast Classic. Working my way through the full series..

Wish there were still stores around like that Jack Black one !