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Now onto a new arrival, the new remaster reissue of Sun Ra “Strange Strings” . . . a bizarre even by Ra standards recording. If it weren’t for the anchor of the amazing Ronnie Boykins bass playing . . . i probably would not listen to this. The original cd issue has been in deep storage a long time so I can’t do a comparison but the sound of this mastering is excellent. Cosmic Myth Records cd

Re-listened to “The Genius of Coleman Hawkins” because it was still in the transport and . . . well it’s a great album. Now, enjoying the cool and quiet of this lovely morning, I’m on to “Stan Levey Quintet,” Mode/Muzak Japan lp facsimile cd. These Muzak remasterings sound wonderful! And this is a really nice date. 579×591 68.4 KB Quite a band! Piano – Lou Levy Bass – Monty Budwig Drums – Stan Levey Tenor Saxophone – Richie Kamuca Trumpet – Conte Candoli

I don't have one beyond "it's cool." And probably a display of proficiency as I don't imagine that was an easy beginning to a solo.

“The Genius of Coleman Hawkins” Verve cd 600×533 41.6 KB

Coleman Hawkins “The Hawk Flies High” Riverside/OJC cd

Continuing a re-listen to this amazing box set. Disc 2

Closed off my listening yesterday with a lovely voice and will start this cool morning with one. Karin Krog & Steve Kuhn Trio “New York Moments” (aka “Where You At”) Enja/Muzak Japan lp facsimile cd

Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bacharach” Sky/Muzak Japan lp facsimile cd Gary McFarland produced this, and arranged a chunk of it. I have a different cd of this material–this one sounds much better. Cool music for chilling on a Monday evening.

Nigel Kennedy “The Blue Note Sessiona” Blue Note cd

Sonny Rollins “A Night at the Vanguard” Complete 2 disc set Blue Note Japan UHQCD 2024

Bob Dylan “The Cutting Edge 1965 – 1966: The Bootleg Series Vol.12: Collector’s Edition” disc 1

1m Santana “Welcome” Sony Quad/Stereo SACD

“At Ease with Coleman Hawkins” Moodsville/Prestige RVG Remasters cd

Jerry Gonzales “Ya Yo Me Cure” American Clave/Muzak Japan cd

“Joy Bryan Sings” Mode/Muzak Records Japan lp facsimile cd The Marty Paich Septet Bass – Red Mitchell Clarinet, Alto Saxophone – Herb Geller Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Ronnie Lang Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Valve Trombone – Bob Enevoldsen Drums – Mel Lewis Piano – Marty Paich Trumpet – Jack Sheldon Vocals – Joy Bryan

Frank Foster with the SWR Big Band “A Fresh Taste Of Thad Jones and Frank Foster” Nice and cool morning deserves a nice and cool cd to spin.

“The Complete Dinah Washington On Mercury, Vol. 2 (1950-1952)” disc 3

Anthony Braxton “Quartet (Standards) 2020” box set, disc 12 Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone – Anthony Braxton Bass – Neil Charles (2) Drums – Stephen Davis Piano – Alexander Hawkins

Antonio Neves “Pegada Agora E Essa” Far Out cd This wild cd has woken me UP.

Chet Baker Plays Standards" Jazz in Paris Gitanes cd (reissues Barclay LP “Chet Baker Quartet”) Beautiful session. Soon to be an SACD from Japan.

“Joanne Grauer Trio” Mode/Muzak Japan lp facsimile cd With Buddy Clark and Mel Lewis

This 85th sounds awesome. Cannonball Adderley “Somethin’ Else” Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQCD

Lovely! Joyce & Gilson Peranzzetta “Tom Jobim… Os Anos 60” EMI Brazil cd

This one again--quite an interesting session. Steve Kuhn self-titled, Buddah/Muzak Japan lp facsimile cd