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Milt Jackson "Sa Va Bella--For Lady Legends" Warner Bros. cd

Miles Davis "Big Fun" Columbia 2 cd set from "Complete Columbia Albums" box set, disc 2 I had to hear "Lonely Fire" today.

Sonny Clark "The 1960 Time Sessions" disc 2 I thought I was listening to Bud Powell for a minute! Sound is splendid on this set.

Mel Powell "It's Been So Long" -- another Great Vanguard "Showcase in Jazz" cd.

McCoy Tyner "Illuminations" Telarc SACD

Larry Nonzero (featuring Dennis Tini) "Time" Strata Records. Sweet soul jazz. Like a time machine.

My favorite KOB release. Followed by Jimmy Rushing "The You and Me that Used to Be" RCA Bluebird cd. I have The RCA Dynaflex LP as well, but I'm not playing that thin thing now.

Frank Trumbauer "1932-1936" Chronogical Classics cd

Ron Miles "Rainbow Sign" Blue Note Japan SHM-CD

Jimmy Rushing "Every Day I Have the Blues" Impulse US cd Two LPs on one cd. As years go by I appreciate Mr. Five by Five more and more.

I'm glad to hear that. I realize how lucky I have been with my Dad as opposed to the rough time I had taking care of my Mom (and Dad) full time for two years. When he went into assisted-living six years ago Dad promised me he would make a concerted effort to be happy and he did become so. He ended up having to use a walker often and did so, adjusting well and not complaining. Then more than a year ago now he came down with COVID, broke an ankle and sprained another falling down in recovery (supported by two aides, and it's not like he's really big in any way) and has been bed-ridden ever since and in hospice for ten months. And yet. . .he's constantly pleasant. We talk on the phone every day and he continues to be an inspiration and education for me. The last five months or so we have been reading the same books together and discussing them, which is a fantastic thing I don't want to end. I visit him twice a week and we have a great time, especially when my wife comes with me and she and he share some great laughs. It's so distressing to see him bed-ridden this long, but he is the least distressed of any of us.

The Jimmy Rushing All Stars "Who was it Sang that Song?" Master Jazz/New World cd Bass – Gene Ramey Drums – Jo Jones Piano – Sir Charles Thompson Tenor Saxophone – Julian Dash Trombone – Dickie Wells Trumpet – Buck Clayton Vocals – Jimmy Rushing

I've never dug it either.

Continuing a very enjoyable revisit of the "Jazz Showcase" cds from Vanguard Records. These were originally well-recorded and are very nicely remastered, and the playing is so . . . cool and groovy, especially this one. The Count Basie Bunch "Cool Too"

I got in the five Trumbauer Chronogical Classics I ordered from this seller last week and am overwhelmed by the condition of them and enjoying listening to them. . . so I took her batches of Prima, Mezzrow and Tatum Chronogical Classics off their hands. I had sold an audio component so it was "funded" in a way. But I have to cool my heels a bit now. https://www.ebay.com/sch/CDs/176984/m.html?ssPageName=&_ssn=queencitybooks&_sac=1&_sop=16

Joyce & Banda Maluca "Just A Little Bit Crazy"

I ordered the new one from the label, should be here soon.

Monday Michiru "Tomorrow's Sunrise/Higher" Remix maxi cd single

Alice Coltrane "Lord of Lords" Japan Impulse SHM-CD UCCI-9387 I have always loved Alice's orchestrations and this may be my favorite of the orchestral albums.

Or Earl Hines. Or Budd Johnson. Or for that matter Bill Pemberton or Oliver Jackson!

Tutty Moreno "Forcas D'Alma" cd. I love this drummer. His wife Joyce appears on this one too, and alto player Nailor Proventa is awesome here.