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Ted Nash and Odeon “La Espada de la Noche” Palmetto cd A very interesting album with unique instrumentation. Nash has mastered many instruments. Accordion – William Schimmel Baritone Horn, Trombone, Tuba – Clark Gayton Drums – Matt Wilson Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Flute – Ted Nash Violin – Nathalie Bonin

Arturo O’Farrill “Live in Brooklyn” Zoho cd This is one of my favorites of Arturo’s. Great live recording. Bass – Andy Gonzalez Drums – Dafnis Prieto Piano, Producer – Arturo O’Farrill Producer – Todd Barkan Recorded live at the Up Over Jazz Café, Brooklyn, NY, on August 8 & 9, 2003.

John Coltrane “Crescent” Impulse Japan SHM-SACD This one again to start off a cool, quiet morning. What a great sounding edition of this essential work.

Yes, I skip those Draper sessions entirely.

John Coltrane “Crescent” Impulse Japan SHM-SACDSHM-SACD Finally arrived from cdjapan. Worth the wait.

Bossarenova Trio - Paula Morelenbaum, Joo Kraus, Ralf Schmid “Atlantico” Skip Records cd I think my system will lose a few pounds playing this one back in full. . . . Brilliant IMO.

Milt Jackson “It Don’t Mean A Thing if you Can’t Tap Your Foot to It” Pablo/OJC cd Followed by “Jazz of the World War 2nd–It Don’t Mean A Thing” Duke Ellington, For Discriminate Collectors LP

Miles Davis “In Concert” Sony 20 bit SBM LP facsimile 2 cd set, disc 2 I think this release of “In Concert” sounds wonderful. I am always impressed by Michael Henderson, his bass playing just always floors me. Gave Miles just what he wanted and was the hearbeat of the band.

Opinions differ on that.

Perhaps 'polite' is underrated.

I guess I think more highly of George with Miles than many here. "Seven Steps to Heaven,""My Funny Valentine," "Four + More," and "Miles Davis in Europe" (and previously unreleased material from these) are among my favorite Miles, in part perhaps because they were among my first Non-'lectric Miles, and among my longest listened to.

What a band! Alto Saxophone – Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson Bass – Ray Brown Drums – Lawrence Marable Piano – Art Hillery Producer – Norman Granz Tenor Saxophone – Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis Trumpet – Harry “Sweets” Edison* Vibraphone – Milt Jackson Milt Jackson “Night Mist” Pablo/OJC cd 599×606 118 KB

Had a fun dinner outing with in-laws from NYC and Austin last night. Was up later than usual! It’s hot this morning. Sigh. But I’m toughing it out to listen to some music. Now playing Henry “Red” Allen and his Orchestra “1929-1933” Chronogical Classics cd Mostly Victor recordings. 297×300 13.1 KB

Weber Iago “Os Filhos Do Vento:Children of the Wind” Adventure Music cd I find Iago to be an intriguing pianist, I’ll pick up any of his leader or sideman dates. This has the usual excellent Adventure Music sound.

Miles Davis “Bitches Brew” Mobile Fidelity One Step, LP 1 454×454 48.5 KB I really hesitated but I’m glad I went for this, the sound is really good. Miles Davis “Bitches Brew” Mobile Fidelity One Step, LP 1 I really hesitated but I’m glad I went for this, the sound is really good.

Hope everyone had as good and safe a holiday as possible. I had a great one with in-laws from NYC and Austin. It was so good to be able to comfortably discuss things with like minds so openly. Now playing “The Angel’s Share Working Man’s Dead 1970” SECOND half on cdr Sound quality is surprisingly good. Some amazing vocal tracks. I’m especially enjoying the takes of “Easy Wind.”

Freddie Hubbard “On Fire: Live at the Blue Moorocco” Resonance 2 cd set, disc 2 1200×400 177 KB

Resident Alien, Season 4 My wife started watching this with me and finds it hilarious. I like it a lot as well. I may be going back through the first 3 seasons with her.

Duh I know, spell check got me. Thank you Captain Obvious.

Another great jazz trumpeter, Muggsy Spaniel, in his release in Richard Parker’s Jazz Classics in Digital Stereo, “1931 and 1939” 500×492 79.1 KB 836×762 216 KB

Nice and cool this morning. . . going to be a nice day with in-laws from Austin and NYC. Though I really celebrate his other birthday as I share it, I always play some Louis Armstrong on July 4. This one is one of the first of his that I owned (on LP) and sound so good on this edition. “Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy” Columbia SACD A document of a working band in a Chicago studio during a night off from the bandstand. (Plus a few really nicely remastered earlier 78 sides). Just love this music. . . have for many decades.

Gerald Clayton “Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard” Bllue Note cd Great band on this one. Gerald on piano with: Logan Richardson on alto saxophone, Walter Smith III on tenor saxophone, Joe Sanders on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums

“The Angel’s Share Working Man’s Dead 1970” first half on cdr

Joshua Redman/Brad Mehldau/Christian McBride/Brian Blade “RoundAgain” Nonesuch Records cd I like this one more the more I play it. Great sound as well.

OK I don't have the same environment or experience and I feel mine, you feel yours.