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Just picked up a copy of the Tone Poet - it will be interesting to compare with the Liberty original. Great that they did a TP of this one. Verdict - Original Liberty more exciting, more ‘omph’. Tone Poet more mannered, a bit more precise.

Liberty blue/white, stereo

Trumpeter Henry Lowther appeared with the band at that Woodstock performance and he’s still sounding good in live UK performances into his 80s.

Some of those tracks e.g ‘Diaper Pin’ are also on the 2LP Helen Merrill ‘Mixes’ set which Bob Shad put out on Mainstream. Not sure on the credits on that one.

NYC Stereo copy

I almost went for that JiP CD set when I saw it at the old J&R Music in NYC years ago but alas the baggage allowance ruled it out. Maybe just as well - that thing almost needs its own room !

Obviously a bit of a joke played on Rob McConnell, somewhere in Toronto.

Only £219 on Amazon !

I think Basile was in that recent recreation of the Slide Hampton Octet organised by the original drummer’s son. Pretty impressed with that and his playing as part of it.

Indeed - I’d rather have superb session photography reproduced in a good booklet and a decent essay than creative packaging. In that area, Mosaic really score.

Not too much to get excited about here - from my perspective. If I want e.g. Gabor Szabo ‘Sorcery’ the European 2-on-one CD which also included ‘More Sorcery’ is much more cost-effective and in more than acceptable sound. The Lateef title has been available over here on Universal vinyl in recent years. Might be interested in the Roy Brooks.

CD1, kicking off with Art Hodes on a wet Friday. Set #049, one of the lowest In my collection.

Tone Poet

Nice pension payoff for achieving nowt and now keeping the seat warm for the return of............... Bozo !

Given my copy a spin through both sides and no distortion noted - sounding good to me. Will do a re-check tomorrow but so far, no issues found.

The other thing I remember of that Jazz Cafe appearance standing pretty near to Dr Lonnie was Steve Winwood stood right next to me diggin’ it like hell. Also Lonnie entering the venue front door just before the gig started carrying two Tesco supermarket carrier bags. Must have just stocked up on his groceries !

It’s great to hear that he is still going strong and being recognised in this way. A great living link to the Blue Note of yore. I think the time I saw him at Jazz Cafe, Camden circa 2005 must have been one of his last live UK appearances. The late Dr Lonnie was on B3 that night so double bonus. Lou played a real mix of stuff, from ‘Blues Walk’ to ‘Alligator Bogaloo’ plus his usual dig at the fusion mob.

Should have said ‘Edel’ of course instead of ‘Edsel’ as there is no way that this one is an automotive safety disaster ! The pressing and sound are first rate. Cover is fine, although looks to be a decent scan but has the bonus of a nice insert with extra notes. Very happy with this one. The Tone Poet stereo masters of Blue Train is predictably first rate. Kenny Burrell arriving later today ! I’ve gone with the (great) mono for many years but this stereo version from separate reel by RVG sounds equally wonderful. Not bad considering recorded in his parents’ front room !

I like that mini-series. The Cedar Walton one is particularly good.

Edsel MPS reissue with Clarke/Boland Octet. nicely done.

I was in Binghamton some years ago and remember seeing the memorial to Serling that they have - might have been at the airport. In early December the place was bone-chillingly cold.

JazzMessengers did have the Hubbard a few weeks ago - that’s where I got mine. Must have sold out quick but no doubt it will be back. Hear what you say about the damn customs charges and ‘processing fee’. Quite a ding when the latest package arrived.