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Thad & Mel Complete Solid State set, LPs 1 and 2

Last time I saw him was at the North Sea Fest a few years ago, directing the Dizzy Gillespie Tribute Big Band there. Presented the band in a most professional manner and even had his 'bone on the stage in its stand - although I don't think he played it in the end. Was hoping he'd get a solo or two in.

Yes, 'Mobley's Message' on Esquire vinyl is quite a rare one. Issued in the late 50s in very limited quantity by London based Esquire Records, who had the UK license to Prestige issues at the time. There should be 'RVG' in the runout and the sound quality will be excellent. These issues usually sound far superior to the Prestige/New Jazz issues of the time. I've got a good number of them but - alas - no 'Mobley's Message'.

Complete Studio or Live sessions? :rsmile:

Tina May Earl May Erskine May Peter Erskine Wayne Shorter Jaco Pastorius

Mitchell McLaughlin John McLaughlin Jackie McLean Rene McLean Rene Artois Edith Artois

Lorenzo di Medici Doc Cheatham Steve Swindells Ward Swingle Mimi Perrin Reggie Perrin

Those were the days !

Dana Michael Flatulence a.k.a Flatley Val Doonican

Mike Hendricks Bob Willis Chris Old

Sort of indistinct gloopiness? Know what you mean.

Art Blakey 'Mosaic' (BN NY USA mono)

At more than twice the price of a "regular" Impulse! pressing, they should be. But they are German ! "Vorsprung durch technik" as they say in Germany etc etc (plus any other Audi/BMW marketing nonsense that comes to mind)

Here's wishing Slide well. Brilliant trombonist and great arranger/leader. One of the best.

Clifford Jordan These Are My Roots. Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly' (Atlantic, red/purple mono)

Duke Pearson 'How Insensitive' (BN Liberty German pressing, US sleeve, stereo)

Doesn't William Hague frequent Ronnie's? Not sure if he does any of his 18 pint drinking sessions there though

David Weiss Freddie Hubbard Charles Tolliver

Speakers Corner is the way to go with Impulse reissues. Great pressings !

Gilles Peterson 'Impressed - Vol 1' (UK Universal 2LP stereo)

Sounds like a job for chewy !

Check out that Med Flory 'Sax Maniacs' on CD4. Jim Hall doing rock 'n' roll !

Happy Birthday !!

Great as Maini's playing is throughout this set, fans of Zoot Sims will also like it lots I think. CD3 has some fantastic live Sims recorded in Hollywood in 1956 along with Maini and Jack Sheldon. Some of the best Zoot I've ever heard ! Nice booklet too. Seems to clear up the story re: Maini's 'suicide'. Would seem to be a tragic accident caused as a result of fooling around with firearms when 'under the influence'.