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Duke Ellington “Such Sweet Thunder” Columbia cd This might start another Ellington binge. Love this music so much.

Cold weather again. . . at least this morning. Ye olde dachshund Fiona is not pleased. I’m warming up with some Monk’s music. Frank Kimbraugh “Monk’s Dream–The Compositions of Thelonious Monk” 6 cd set, disc 5 This is a fascinating set. Very true to Monk, yet its own thing, and Scott Robinson in particular shows how amazing his gift is for anything with a reed at the end. 370×278 15.9 KB

Norma Winstone With Jimmy Rowles, George Mraz, Joe LaBarbera “Well Kept Secret” Koch Jazz cd Double Bass – George Mraz Drums – Joe La Barbera Flugelhorn – Stacy Rowles Piano – Jimmy Rowles Vocals – Norma Winstone

Joel Ross “Who are You?” Blue Note cd Ross is one of my favorite “new” artists. His music is different and yet also within the tradition–his writing reminds me of that by Joe Chambers. 300×300 23.5 KB 680×400 20.4 KB Followed by Arturo O’Farrill “Live in Brooklyn” Zoho cd A trio date with Andy Gonzalez on bass. I’m really enjoying revisiting O’Farrill recordings. 300×300 9.62 KB 1093×1093 274 KB

Now onto a great sounding version of a stone cold classic. Cannonball Adderley “Somethn’ Else” Mobile Fidelity Lab SACD

Starting off big this morning. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis “Vitoria Suite” cd/dvd set, cd Featuring Paco de Lucia

300×300 9.44 KB Kirk Lightsey Trio featuring Freddie Hubbard “Temptation” Timeless/Solid Records Japan 2 cd set, disc 2 (alternates) Bass – Santi Debriano Drums – Eddie Gladden Percussion – Jerry Gonzalez Piano – Kirk Lightsey Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard Recorded May 5, 6. and June 13 1987 at Studio 44, Monster, Holland

Time to revisit this recent work by a supergroup. “Out Of/Into” Blue Note cd

Another warmer morning! Starting with: “Antonio Carlos Jobim and Friends” Verve cd A wonderful way to start any day. 500×493 102 KB Followed by Stan Getz Quartet “Swiss Radio Days–Live at Kongresshaus, Zurich” A great previously unreleased performance in killer sound. 508×510 22.8 KB

Rahsaan Roland Kirk “Bright Moments” Rhino 2 cd set, disc 1 Recorded at Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA, June 8 & 9, 1973 Roland Kirk: tenor saxophone, manzello, stritch, clarinet, flute, nose flute, miscellaneous instruments Rahn Burton: piano Todd Barkan: synthesizer, tambourine Henry Mattathias Pearson: bass Robert Shy: drums Joe Habao Texidor: percussion

It will be even warmer today! Looking forward to some walks. Buster Williams Quartet “Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 1999” TCB cd Buster Williams – bass Steve Nelson – vibraphone Mulgrew Miller – piano Carl Allen – drums Recorded live at Miles Davis Hall, Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland on July 4, 1999

“Duke Ellington and John Coltrane” Impulse Japan SHM-SACD Such a great disc in all ways. Cassandra Wilson “Days Aweigh” Winter&Winter cd

I assure you that here in this area of Ohio most Amish buggies have battery powered lights in use when they travel at night. Was just behind several on Thursday night. And these would not refer to themselves as Mennonites.

Mario Adnet “Jobim Jazz” Adventure Music cd A fantastic cd.

“Una Noche Inolvidable (An Unforgettable Night)” Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O’Farrill

Yes, it's nice.

Billie Holiday skiing in Zurich, Switzerland. 1954.

The Billy Strayhorn Project featuring the Michael Hashim Quartet "Lotus Blossom" Stash cd Alto and Soprano Saxophone – Michael Hashim Bass – Dennis Irwin Drums – Kenny Washington Piano – Michael Le Donne Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder

lonson 1m Cold, snow on the ground. I keep telling myself old Phil did not see his shadow, and we’re springing forward tonight. Starting the day with 1500×1500 232 KB David Crosby & the Lighthouse Band “Live at Capitol Theater”

Pim, so sorry you are going through this. I had inner ear infection in both ears as a teen, and I'm experiencing many symptoms of Covid this week (though testing negatively three days in a row) and they are lessening now thank goodness. My wife was sick last week and I finally caught it, just a bad cold I guess. Hope you are alreadyfeeling better.

This week's Elsbeth, CBS

Buster Williams Quartet “Lost In A Memory” TCB cd followed by “Antonio Carlos Jobim and Friends” Verve cd

Woody Shaw-Joe Farrell Quintet “Vim and Vigor Live in Holland 1985” Timeless cd