sidewinder

A better bet is likely the Classic Records DG reissue. Probably plays a lot better than most of those original copies out there still in existence. I think I came close to an original once. A store I used to deal with (no longer in existence) listed a number of Blue Notes about to come into their possession. One was ‘True Blue’ with the BLP mono number. I asked for an immediate ‘hold’ on it of course but when the collection came in - no sign of it. That was the best part of 20 years ago, before the recent madness really took off.

No probs. I’m enthused over this one, better than I expected ! The (excellent) CD is long OOP so this is really the only option to pick up this title.

It’s recommended - fine big band recording directed by Neil Ardley and with strong Gil Evans influence. See my comments on the other thread concerning sound - likely better than the original LP (which was in mono).

Looks like a selection of public domain stuff originally put out by Tempo, Esquire etc. and readily available elsewhere. A bit of a ‘cash in’ IMO.

The ‘Mad About Records’ reissue

I saw Teddy Edwards in 1999 (non-playing, arm in a sling but leading his quartet) and for the only time playing in NYC, the year was either 2000 or 2001. It was a rare East Coast live appearance and he played great. John Hicks on piano.

‘Demon’s Dance’ needs a really good vinyl reissue. Near the top of my list. Another great Jackie twofer from the Reissue Series now on deck. Followed later today by -

I actually saw the Michael Garrick Sextet with Jeremy Robson recreating some of their 60s stuff - pretty well a one-off.

2LP Argo box

I have both (all 3 if you also include the Mosaic) - and actually like the LP version of that session. Elvin’s polyrhythms come through very clearly. Indeed it is. Hipnosis is a Tone Poet candidate I would think.

Remember that one when it came out, like mana from heaven. Didn’t hesitate to buy the 2LP set.

Don’t think I have that one. I have the Roulette Tea though.

The ‘Roots’ session.

Going by what was in the doc, it will focus on the baroness more than the jazz I think, although Monk featured prominently in that prog as I recall. As I remember it, she moved from London to NY for a while in the 80s to stay with Nica for a period.

I saw her BBC documentary on this year’s ago and scanned the book around that time - the impression I got was that it didn’t add too much to what was in the programme but I may be wrong !

Still in stock at JazzMessengers.com, for the moment.

My (immaculate) King copy also from Mr Tanno. It will be on deck later on tonight.

Canadian ECM version, Polydor pressing. Rather noisy and not a patch on the German version but not too bad.

Sounds also from what Joe was saying that there will be some Transition titles to come. I guess the Donald Byrd titles will be well up there.

Yusef Lateef on Atlantic was playing (years ago) at the Starbucks in Bath. Also Lee Morgan, can’t recall the title.