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It's a combo of Wallington album on Progressive first then Prestige, plus extra alternate material from this live date, and as a bonus the Blue Note 10", '54 and '55 https://www.discogs.com/release/10201534-George-Wallington-Quintet-With-Donald-Byrd-Jackie-McLean-Complete-Live-At-The-Café-Bohemia

Abdullah Ibrahim Trio “Yarona” Enja/Solid Records Japan cd 599×590 57.8 KB Wow, this is perfect for the chill drizzling autumn morning we have.

Anthony Braxton Quartet “Standards 2020” disc 11 600×567 55.7 KB

Anthony Braxton Quartet “Standards 2020” disc 10 Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone – Anthony Braxton Bass – Neil Charles Drums – Stephen Davis Piano – Alexander Hawkins Producer – Anthony Braxton A lot of interesting interpretations in this set. 600×567 55.7 KB

Something keeps drawing me back to Immanuel Wilkins and his sound and writing. His sound reminds me of both Paul Desmond and James Spaulding and his writing is within the tradition and also fresh. Immanuel Wilkins “Omega” Blue Note cd

Part of the big box of cds from cdjapan I received this week. I’ve never heard this one before and I like it. JR Monterose “Is Alive in Amsterdam Paradiso” Solid Records Japan cd Bass – Jan Jacobs Congas – Steve Boston Drums – Han Bennink Tenor Saxophone – J.R. Monterose Timbales – Groentjie 1000×1000 117 KB

Lee Morgan “Caramba!” Blue Note/Tone Poet LP This was one of the “Free” Lps from that “sale” this summer. Free, with 8 dollars postage. Good price.

Cold S. Pelligrino in a tall frosted glass. AH!

I really like this one–like all Mario Adnet’s work to be honest. Here he is re-arranging and re-visiting pieces by Villa Lobos with “an ear towards” how Antonio Carlos Jobim was influenced by the composer. As always the sound on this Adventure Music cd is excellent. Mario Adnet: Um Olhar Sobre Villa-Lobos

Jimmy McGriff “Tail Gunner” Groove Merchant/Solid Records Japan cd Sort of funky disco in a “Stuff” (the Band) sort of way, with a big band backing. First time I’m hearing it but it’s sitting well today.

Dexter Gordon “Night Ballads, Montreal 1977” Uptown cd Someone was asking about this on the Hoffman board days ago and so I found it in the shelves. Sound is okay, and Dexter playing ballads is always a great listen. Early morning here is a little like night, or as close to it as I usually can get in listening time. The mood is right.

Miles Davis “Big Fun” Columbia 2-LP, Side A, “Great Expectations” Lucy got a call that will take a spell so I’m slipping this in, my OG vinyl copy that still sounds great. I was fascinated with these 2 LPs for years after their release–grabbed this as soon as it was out. Just such a fusion of all that was going on in the music around me at the time.

Paul Desmond “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” A&M/Verve cd This one has grown on me over the years. I hear a bit of distortion on this "Verve Original" transfer at times. I may try another pressing one of these days. Also, like many "Verve Originals" this sounds better with the Phase "Reversed" on my DAC.

Keith Jarrett/Gary Peacock/Jack DeJohnette “Bye Bye Blackbird” ECM cd

Moved my phono preamp and turntable power supply onto a PS Audio PowerBase and am spinning this to see if all is set up correctly. It is. And it sounds GREAT. “Duke Ellington Jazz Party” Columbia mono LP.

Ben Webster “Live at Stampen, Stockholm” Storyville/Solid Records Japan cd Live 1969-1973 recordings. Ben plays well, ably supported. Bass – Red Mitchell, or Sture Nordin Drums – Ed Thigpen, or Frederik Noren Piano – Lasse Sjösten or Teddy Wilson Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster Trumpet – Arne Ryskog, or Roffe Ericson

Perhaps my favorite of her albums. Sathima Bea Benjamin “Love Light” Enja/Solid Records Japan cd Bass – Buster Williams Drums, Talking Drum – Billy Higgins Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder Piano – Larry Willis Tenor Saxophone – Ricky Ford Vocals, Arranged By, Producer – Sathima Bea Benjamin

Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) “Zimbabwe” Enja/Solid Records Japan cd This one has the leader on both piano and soprano saxophone. A good thing. Bass – Essiet Okun Essiet Drums – Don Mumford Flute, Alto Saxophone – Carlos Ward Soprano Saxophone, Piano – Dollar Brand

On to some mature swing from a Texas tenor. Arnett Cobb “Funky Butt” Progressive Records/Solid Records Japan cd Bass – Ray Drummond Drums – Ronnie Bedford Piano – Derek Smith Tenor Saxophone – Arnett Cobb Recorded on January 22, 1980 at The Big Apple Studio in NY.

Miles Davis “Complete Live at Plugged Nickel 1965” Sony SACD box set, disc 2B

Jay Hoggard “Overview” Muse Records cd Jay with Geri and Freddie–and a good bassist I don’t think I have ever heard before this disc, Ed Rozie. A nice disc, and certainly no victim of the loudness wars, this has to be turned UP.

Playing this one again. Miles Davis “Seven Steps to Heaven” Mobile Fidelity SACD This disc certainly sounds good. The music has sounded good for about sixty years. . . .

Miles Davis “Complete Live at Plugged Nickel 1965” Sony SACD box set, disc 2A It’s a fun adventure going through this music again. SACD sound is nice bonus this time around.