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“The Jackie Paris Sound” Atlantic/Collector’s Choice cd This century I discovered the joy of Jackie Paris recordings and this is a good one. Bass – Joe Benjamin, Wendell Marshall Drums – Bill Clark, Ed Shaughnessy Guitar – Barry Galbraith Piano – John James Tenor Saxophone – Ed Wasserman

Stefon Harris "Black Action Figure" Blue Note cd Starting the day off with a recording that has it all. . . horns, quartet, swing, funk, introspective rumination.

I got into Chick via Filles de Kilimanjaro and MIles Davis at Fillmore. I preferred his fusion work to Herbie's but I like Herbie's as well. Ponty does very little for me, never has.

In my case I had rain gear and rode in rain a lot. I was also very easily able to take one of three different bus routes to work; three bus stops were just one to five minutes from my house. The very best grocery store in town was a five minute walk from our house, and I had sadddle-bags on my motorcycle to transport items as well. My then wife (now late first wife) did not drive. I often used noise protection--never any "music" headphones--when riding. I both rode with and without full and open helmets. Fogging wasn't much of an issue, I usually had the visor off or propped up.

I love my 2008 Harley Fat Bob. . . but I don't ride it often any longer because it wants to get on the highway and run for about 10 or 12 hours for a few days. . . and I just can't do that any longer. And my wife doesn't want to ride with me, she doesn't find it comfortable. So. . .I don't know. . . if I can swing it one of these days I may get a smaller bike. I've been a motorcycle rider since '78 and from '80 to '90 it was my only vehicle in Austin, and then again from 2008 to 2016 a motorcycle was my only vehicle. My '74 BMW R90/6 was probably my favorite, but I do love my Fat Bob.

Stan Getz “At Large–Recorded in Copehnagen” Verve 2 cd set, disc 1 Stan sounding so warm and swinging just so.

Chick Corea “Return to Forever” ECM LP My original LP of this bought when it was a fresh recording. LOVE THIS MUSIC SO MUCH. The LP is a little beat, but it’s like a time portable for me.

Ivan “Boogaloo” Joe Jones “Sweetback” Love 'n Haight cd Man, this guy played! Fluid and funky.

IMO irrelevant.

Monday Michiru “Don’t Disturb the Groove” Monday always lifts my mood, and I’m enjoying the little boost right now.

Haven’t pulled this one from the stacks for a while. Michele Rosewoman Trio “Occasion To Rise” Evidence cd with Rufus Reid and Ralph Peterson 600×600 134 KB

Just as all music was once new, someone made that up.

He's referred to that way in his most recent appearance, as "Commander" in "Stars on Mars."

Dying at/while working. A noble tradition. My great great great great great grandfather, David Tannenberg, probably the first great American organ builder, was killed late in life working on an organ. I think (knowing the workaholic nature of his descendants) he was more than okay with that.

Right. I sort of mentioned you in my post of listening to disc 1 earlier today. Great work!

Captain Jason "You're Fired" Tape Deck Records Bill "Shaddy Daddy" Shatner "All the Interplanetary Hits" Federation Records

Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra “The Gennett Suite” 2 cd set, DISC 2 A fascinating modernized suite of music inspired by classics from the Gennett label.

Miles Davis “Kind of Blue” Mobile Fidelity Labs SACD

500×504 79.6 KB Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra “The Gennett Suite” 2 cd set A fascinating modernized suite of music inspired by classics from the Gennett label, and our David was involved here. This put me in the mood for some Lee Wiley. Lee Wiley “Manhattan Nights–The Complete Golden Years Studio Sessions” disc 1 of 4. There are better sounding versions of most of the material in this set on cd, but this was where I first encountered these sides and they are quite listenable for the most part. And her singing! She was unique.

Keith Jarrett Trio “Standards, Vol.1” ECM Japan SHM-SACD Music I’ve enjoyed for decades. . . memories are flowing.

David Sánchez “Obsesión” Columbia cd 600×600 120 KB A jazz orchestral Latin excursion for the first spin of the day. I’ve not spun this one in a while–fascinating to realize this was released 25 years ago.

“Johnny Hodges With Billy Strayhorn And The Orchestra” Verve/Analogue Productions SACD Arrangements tailor made for Johnny and he steps up to the plate and knocks them out. Great sound too!

I bought a copy with birthday money as well, delivered Saturday. Impressive set . . . even though there is material I wish was there that isn't.

“Basie at Birdland” Roulette/WEA Japan cd 600×600 80.1 KB

Donald Byrd & Barney Wilen “Jazz In Camera” Sonorama cd Excellent sound restoration and mastering. Bass – Doug Watkins Drums – Al Levitt Guitar – Jimmy Gourley Piano – Walter Davis Tenor Saxophone – Barney Wilen Trumpet – Donald Byrd Producer notes: “Unreleased soundtrack album of an aborted film project, produced July 1958 in Paris. Transferred and mastered from unique transcription discs (acetates), recently discovered in the estate of Barney Wilen as only remaining source. Excellent hard bop and modern jazz session, finally released after more than 50 years with original session photos by the producers.”