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This is one I have bought three times. The 2 LP set is gorgeous. The US cd was really nice sounding. Then I bought the Japanese SHM-CD version and was really surprised how superior it sounds to the US cd. A marvelously recorded session played by real masters. And James created a deeply moving tribute to Billie–without singing like Billie at all or even arranging the material in a way that mimicked or echoed the way the material was done for Billie. A very impressive work. Jose James “Yesterday I had the Blues–the Music of Billie Holiday” Blue Note Japan SHM-CD

Grant Green “Live at the Lighthouse” Blue Note Rare Groove cd

This is one of those rare recordings where the engineering is an essential part of the story-telling, and Kevin Gray’s mastering lets that story ring out. Where RVG placed Jones’ drums as an anchor, how delicately he recorded Wilbur Little’s bass and Candido’s drums, where and with such careful attention to volume and intensity he placed the horns and flutes. . . there is mastery here that is a perfect vehicle for the music. This is one of the 85th Anniversary UHQCDs that has really impressed me by bringing out the heart of the music. Elvin Jones “Poly-Currents” Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQCD It’s nice that Mrs. Jones is featured on the cover as well as her composition included is one of the best performances

McCoy Tyner “Sahara” Mobile Fidelity Labs SACD 600×600 92.2 KB

Newport Jazz Festival All Stars “Bern Concert '89” Concord cd Some great Ricky Ford! ???? Hickory Stick does appear here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_for_Joy_(Cannonball_Adderley_album)

Yes, it was probably Tracy. . . but those two, those three. . . I don't know a couple of originals or bop workhorses would have been more. . . anticipated? effective? We got what we got and it's fun. I can't hear "Alabama" without Teagarden's voice coming in my head.

“Nat King Cole LIve at the Bllue Note Chicago 1953” disc 2 Listening to disc 2 again. This is a very charming set. . . Nat is so inviting, you feel as if you are there. And . . . John Collins and Lee Young!

Cannonball Adderley Quintet in Chicago, Japanese LP facsimile 24bit cd 1996, PHCE-3065 640×640 115 KB I haven’t spun this in some time and it’s a treat to hear again. But. . . I’ve long been puzzled. . . who chose “Limehouse Blues” and “Star Fell on Alabama”?

Hank Mobley “Workout” Blue Note Japan UCCU-5931 SHM-CD

Yes, I did. Didn't add that much imo but he got to be there. . . .

Chet Baker “Strollin’” Enja/Solid Records Japan cd Recorded 1985 at the 7th Jazz Festival of Münster, West Germany Chet Baker – trumpet, vocals on “But Not for Me” Philip Catherine – electric guitar Jean-Louis Rassinfosse – double bass

Dave Holland Quintet “Points of View” ECM cd

Wes Montgomery “In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording” Resonance Records, cd 2 Swinging, best sound I’ve heard these recordings. 800×800 57.5 KB

Tamba 4 “Samba Blim” A&M-CTI/Universal Japan SHM-CD Beautiful music, beautifully mastered, a calm wave to sweep me into a cool morning before a hot day.

Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette “Still Live” ECM Japan 2 cd set, disc 1

Lonnie Smith “Turning Pont” Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQCD 508×508 169 KB Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – Melvin Sparks Organ – Lonnie Smith Tenor Saxophone – Bennie Maupin Trombone – Julian Priester Trumpet – Lee Morgan That is some band! And they came to play.

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Mingus Big Band “Blues & Politics”

600×600 73.2 KB Something soothing. . . .Marisa Monte “Universo ao Meu Redor”

Giant Beauty by أحمد [Ahmed] compositions by ahmed abdul-malik, re-imagined and arranged by [ahmed] pat thomas, piano seymour wright, alto saxophone joel grip, double bass antonin gerbal, drums Very challenging 5 cd set that is really not at all my cup of tea but I will work my way through. Really well recorded. I’m on the first disc. 700×700

Miles Davis “Water Babies” Sony Blu-Spec CD2 2023

Grateful Dead, Dave’s Picks Volume 24, disc 2

Miles Davis “Bitches Brew” 2 LP set, Columbia Records, LP 1 Listening again to my first copy of this 2 LP set bought in the early 'seventies. Sounds great today!