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Gary Peacock Trio “Eastward” Sony HiFiCD Gary Peacock (bass) Masaaki Kikuchi (piano) Hiroshi Murakami (drums) Man, he was a master player and a deep musical mind. And this is a very interesting recording. In the Keith Jarrett Trio “exploratory mode” tradition.

Toshiko Akiyoshi SWR Big Band “Let Freedom Swing” 2 cd set, disc 1

Another great reissue from Muzak Japan: "Serge Chaloff plays Fable from Mabel" Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano Baritone Saxophone – Serge Chaloff Bass – Ray Oliveri Drums – Jimmy Zitano Piano – Dick Twardzik Tenor Saxophone – Vardi Haritounian Trombone – Gene DiStachio Trumpet – Herb Pomeroy, Nick Capazutto

Billie Holiday “Love Songs” Columbia cd

Another excellent Storyville/Muzak Japan cd reissue. Joe Newman “Joe Newman and the Boys in the Band” Baritone Saxophone – Charlie Fowlkes Bass – Eddie Jones Drums – Gus Johnson Flute – Frank Wess Guitar – Freddie Green Organ – Joe Bailey Piano – Joe Bailey Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster, Frank Wess Trombone – Henry Coker Trumpet – Joe Newman

The tenth (series finale?) episode of EVIL Season 4. Wow. This was a fantastic series.

“Introducing Millie Vernon” Storyville/Muzak Japan cd I’d never heard of Vernon, but with this band and as it’s one of the superb reissues from Muzak Japan. . . I tried it out. She reminds me of June Christy and Chris Connor. But with a different sense of swing and feel. Nice record! Bass – Wyatt Reuther Drums – Jo Jones Guitar – Jimmy Raney Piano – Dave McKenna Trumpet – Ruby Braff Vocals – Milli Vernon

Melissa Aldana “Echoes Of The Inner Prophet” Blue Note cd

Herbie Hancock "Gershwin's World" Verve SACD A disc I enjoy more and more as time goes by.

Keith Jarrett “Expectations” Sony HiFiCD

Yes, I can say the same thing. . . saw Mayall with Mitchell at the University of Chicago for a television show taping. Also on the bill was the Ohio Players, another band I enjoy.

Yes! This is a great reissue.

On to something more . . . contemplative at least at first. Keith Jarrett “Paris/London–Testament” ECM 3 cd set, the Paris concert 750×663 119 KB

Starting a cool morning off with a new arrival from cdjapan. Pharoah Sanders and Norman Connors “Beyond a Dream”

Louis in London https://www.universalmusic.ca/press-releases/verve-records-presents-louis-in-london-the-last-great-performance-from-the-one-and-only-louis-armstrong/ amazon has it, etc--no longer needing to be pre-ordered, it's now out.

Woody Shaw, Azar Lawrence, David Schnitter “Black Renaissance” Baystate/Sony cd 600×594 49.8 KB Bass – Buster Williams Drums – Billy Hart, Howard King Percussion – Earl Bennett, Mtume Piano – Harry Whitaker Saxophone – Azar Lawrence, David Schnitter Trumpet – Woody Shaw

I've always preferred Oblique (Stinson pushes it over the edge for me) but I love Happenings as well.

Through a Sonic Prism: The Music of Antônio Carlos Jobim by Doug Richards Orchestra [IMG]1024×576 146 KB Featuring Laura Ann Singh

The coolest time of the day. . . the best time to listen. Ivan Lins & SWR Big Band “Cornucopía”

From Chicago to hear media mail from Dusty Groove is generally very very good. But when it's bad. . . it is oh so bad (USPS at fault, sits in Chicago for up to a week sometimes).

I didn't get that one because Budokan is among my least favorite Dylans, but that was a labor of love from Sony Japan, due to the popularity of that Japanese visit over the years.

I may not be correct, but I do not believe so.

Pharoah Sanders / John Hicks - Duo Concert in Frankfurt, 1986, Vol. 1

Both volumes are great.

Arnett Cobb With The Red Garland Trio “Blue And Sentimental” OJC cd Reissues And