Sorry for the delay, John.
1. I gave this one multiple chances. On the first and second listen I said "no way, not for me", but by the third and fourth it started to click. About five or so minutes into it when the flugelhorn kicks in somehow it all seemed to come together and became more enjoyable. I've got no idea of the tune or the players, but I am interested to know.
2. This is Non Dimenticar, no? I usually play some Jerry Vale on the weekends, so the tune is fresh in my mind. This was very much to my liking.
Perhaps a newer recording. The piano sounds like it may be John Hicks or a similar player.
3. Never seemed to go anywhere.
4. Same as track 3 for me. I couldn't seem to warm up to it.
5. Kind of a tango thing going on here. I've got no clue. This is stuff I can't grab a hold of.
6. Not for me. A pleasant voice no doubt, but that's about it.
7. Holy shit!!!!!
What the hell do I know? Obviously not a damn thing. A tenor influenced by Shepp perhaps. This tune took a major direction shift and started to make me likey.
A little crowded purcussion wise though, maybe too bossa-ish towards the end.
8. Too spooky.
9. Funny stuff! Not to be taken seriously, or is it?
10. I liked this one very much. Again with the good fun, but a nice salute to the old days is included.
11. I have to pass on this for now. Maybe someday I'll get it.
Thanks for allowing me to play along.