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Don't forget the Columbia recording of All About Rosie. It is probably my favorite. Never heard it, but wasn't Living Time on Columbia another?

Okay, it's just an excuse for me to do a list - but I like to make up lists. Anyway, here are ten records that folks might not have, and which they might enjoy hearing: Fred Anderson/Harrison Bankhead: The Great Vision Concert (Ayler) - A live session that gives both musicians a chance to stretch out and interact Billy Bang/Denis Charles: Bangception (Hatology) - A fine session by two of my favorites Ted Brown: Free Spirit (Criss Cross) - A trio with Hod O'Brien & bassist Sacques Schols - a wonderfully relaxed and inventive session Roy Campbell: Pyramid (Silkheart) - A trio with William Parker & Reggie Nicholson - my favorite Roy Campbell Roy Eldridge: The Nifty Cat (New World) - Perhaps the best of his later work, though he had fine moments on some other late sessions Claude Lawrence/Wilbur Morris/Denis Charles: Lost Art/Hidden Treasures (New Fountain) - An early associate of Anthony Braxton, Claude Lawrence is an overlooked but wonderful musician. This was a trio that played together. Bill Perkins/Frank Strazzeri: Two As One (Interplay) - Bill Perkins' playing on this session compares well with his early work - and that's playing on a very high level. and now ... The Revolutionary Ensemble (pi) - The Revolutionary Ensemble reunited in 2004 for what proved to be their last recording (unless something is unreleased) and they did it right. Nat Su/Michael Kanan: Dreams and Reflections (Fresh Sound/New Talent) - A fine alto/piano duo set by two (relatively) younger musicians Masahiko Togashi: Song of Soil (Take One) - A masterful percussionist playing with Don Cherry and Charlie Haden Since Organissimo members should support their own, I'm going to cheat and add six more. The first five are on Nessa Records and all are true gems. Air: Air Time Fred Anderson: Missing Link Eddie Johnson: Indian Summer - I believe this is still available on vinyl. Warne Marsh: All Music Roscoe Mitchell: Nonaah Fred Anderson: Missing Link Finally: Groovadelphia (Big O Records) - They keep getting better - which is as it should be!

Mr. Day Mr. Knight Mr. Syms

30 out of 36. Guess I figured that some of those people should have been dead by now.

There was an interesting interview with Prince Lasha in Cadence - about 3 years ago, I believe. Thanks, Mr. Lasha.

James Cotton Elizabeth Cotten Silky Sullivan

Flann O'Brien Brian O'Nolan Myles na gCoplaleen

Grant Green: Remembering (BN/King Japan)

Happy Birthday, Young Fella!

In the past, I rarely ate breakfast. Since I retired, a typical breakfast for me is oatmeal w. raisins and a banana, either an English muffin or a couple pieces of cinnamon raisin toast, a cup of green or mint tea, a glass of milk, and a vitamin tablet. I usually eat a small lunch - just the opposite of my eating habits when I was working.

Judge Crater Jimmy Hoffa Amelia Earhart

Happy Birthday, Mr. Terry! Thanks for everything you've given us.

If you like that one, you'll probably like the Golden Gate Quartet's version from a year later.

Barry Goldwater John McCain Mark Cuban

Joe Albany: Portrait of an Artist (Elektra Musician)

I just ordered a number of BN RVGs, all of which I had on King Japanese vinyl, to get the alternate or unreleased takes. (This at a time when I tell myself that I want to cut down on the "stuff" in my life!) I'm getting the CDs because I'm something of a completist, though not a complete one. I kinda hate the idea that I might miss out on something, even though I know in the big picture of my life it may not matter all that much. Anyway, I'm wondering what people here think about buying recordings that you already have to get alternate/unissued material. Don't want to do a poll - I'm interested in thoughts and ideas.

For me, edgy doesn't have to = loud.

From Spirtuals to Swing (Vanguard) Used to have this on an LP 2fer. Figured it was time to listen again, & since CDU was selling 3 CDs for $24, I went for it.

Sonny Clark: Leapin' and Lopin' (BN/King Japan)

Curtis Fuller: The Opener (BN/King Japan) Some very good Mobley on this one - esp. side 1

I agree. I think he needs to choose more interesting/adventurous collaborators.

Like that one also.

Chuck - Is your new avatar the cover of the upcoming Leo Smith reissue?

Joe Cuba England Dan Nick "The Greek" Gravenites

Happy Birthday! Hope to see you back here.