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That's been my realization of this past decade, but I still have a deep desire to explore music, I'm always wanting to find new material to spin. I might be better served by attrition--only acquiring new when jettisoning a like or greater quantity of old. . . but that is hard to do. Like you my urge for completion is dimished.

Stefon Harris and Blackout "Urbanus"

The joy is diminishing . . . in part energy in general is being drained. . . partly an internal thing related to aging and partly a realization that the escapism that was part of the fuel is no longer an effective tool. Stuff happens and contains consequences, and our reactions to the stuff and consequences morph and sometimes mature, and priorities often scream to be readjusted. I'm beginning to be fine with it.

I've been avoiding my completist and collecting demons for a long time but need to confront them at some near future point as I enter the final phase of my life and its realities. When you are facing a parent and brother with the virus, home repairs and familial relationships strained by conspiracy theories and deliberate lies. . . the joie de vivre of jazz and other music pursuits begins to lose a lot of strength. And these deterring factors are not . . . going to vanish overnight or even in a generous batch of time. The diminishment of passion for this "hobby/obsession" is good because it will help me to better divest and divert.

Barney Wilen Quartet featuring Tete Montolu "Barney and Tete: Grenoble '88" Elemental Records 2 cd set

Word from Ricky Riccardi is that there have been further delays and we're into mid-2021 as a release date for the Armstrong.

He posted on the Hemphill thread yesterday. . . .

"Sonny Rollins in Holland" Resonance Records 2 cd set, disc 1

"Ball at Bethlehem with Braff" Bethlehem/Solid Records Japan cd

"Ruby Braff Swings" Bethlehem/Solid Records Japan Great pairing of Braff and Guarnieri.

Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra "The Governor" Storyville cd

Zenon is quite a writer. I may check this one out.

Ron Miles "Circuit Rider" Enja cd

Joe Castro "Passion Flower: for Doris Duke" box set, disc 6 "Remind Me, with The Bob Cooper Ensemble"

I swear I remember seeing Taj Mahal and he played one. . . but I can't find any confirmation online. He did have a band member who played one.

Miles Davis "My Funny Valentine" Mobile Fidelity SACD

Most likely, yes. With Ron Carter, Al Foster and. . .McCoy Tyner ?

Dale Fielder "Free Flow" Clarion Jazz cd

Andrew Hill "Eternal Spirit" Blue Note cd followed by SF Jazz Collective "Miguel Zenon Retrospective – Original Compositions 2004 to 2016" disc 1

One of my favorites, though not "with strings" in a conventional manner.

Yes, that one just skipped larger ensemble sessions. Both are very good sets.

The Complete Blue Note Lou Donaldson Sessions 1957-60

I'm also in the Cleveland area and similar things have been happening to packages to my address as well, both with USPS and UPS.