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COLD! I’m getting used to it. Now spinnning Bobby Hutcherson “In the Vanguard” Landmark cd. The sound is a bit drab but great playing! Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba Kenny Barron - piano Buster Williams – bass Al Foster – drums

Jack Teagarden “Think Well of Me” Verve cd The last few times I’ve played this music I’ve played either the stereo or the mono LP, this time it’s the Verve cd. In any case the music is just so good.

Ella Fitzgerald “Day Dreams: The Best of the Duke Ellington Songbook” Verve cd The full (and the expanded) set is of course wonderful, but this is a very nice compilation compiling fine tracks.

A duo of Jobim recordings. Both from Universal Japan on SHM-CD. First “Jobim” (aka “Matita Perê” in the Brazilian edition) 301×282 51.7 KB 400×400 29.4 KB Followed by “Passarim” I will never tire of listening to these.

Me too. I'd like a handful of more volumes from throughout the Columbia period.

This is the story of Hurricane Carter. . . I mean Minnesota Martyrs.

Eliane Elias “Time and Again” Candid cd An album of originals by Eliane and husband Marc Johnson.

“Little Johnny C”, Johnny Coles Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQCD "etc." is Leo Wright, who was not under contract with Blue Note.

Up early. -3 degrees and saw a party of deer walk through the side lot, always a thrill to see life in the moonlight. Starting off a quiet listening session with Kenny Burrell “Ellington is Forever, Vol. 1” on Fantasy/OJC cd. Yes, Ellington IS forever.

I think you'll find "Morning Glory" more involving. .. it is at least pretty well-written.

Rahsaan Roland Kirk “The Man Who Cried Fire” Hyena Record cd A killer live performance from Kirk.

The Orphan Newsboys “Extra!” Jazzology cd This outfit led by Marty Grosz is always a fun listen. Marty sings in a Fats Waller style better than anyone I’ve ever heard, a skill born from love. And he may not admit it but he plays a better guitar than Eddie Condon. Great stuff. 500×499 61.6 KB Marty Grosz, guitar and vocals Peter Ecklund, cornet and whistling Bobby Gordon, clarinet and singing Greg Cohen, bass Ken Peplowski, alto sax and clarinet Murray Wall, bass This may not be one of the best recordings ever but it’s so well recorded for what it is. And one wonderful aspect of this group is it takes a while before one realizes. . . there’s no drummer.

Charles Mingus “East Coasting” Bethlehem/Solid cd 500×502 22.9 KB A favorite Mingus.

I like this one. Not released until 1995, these 1957 recordings really draw me “into” the music. A trio with Chet’s trumpet and vocals, guitar and bass.

It's really good. Not in my top 5, but really good. “Miles in India” Times Square 2 cd set, disc 2 A very interesting release that I am having a good time re-visiting.

COLD. But again, no snow overnight, happy about that Starting off with a new arrival, Anaïs Reno “Lovesome Thing - Anais Reno Sings Ellington & Strayhorn” Harbinger cd Nice backing and I love this material so much. 632×632 123 KB Bass – Russell Hall Drums – Kyle Poole Liner Notes – Will Friedwald Piano, Leader – Emmet Cohen Saxophone – Tivon Pennicott Violin – Juliet Kurtzman Recorded August 11-12, 2020 at Samuri Hotel Recording Studio, New York City.

Yes I just checked again and mine was just picked up and given a Monday delivery date.

Eliane Elias “Cross Currents” Denon cd 360×360 32.2 KB Eliane Elias – piano, producing Barry Finnerty – acoustic guitar Eddie Gómez – bass Jack DeJohnette or Peter Erskine - drums Café – percussion

Eliane Elias “Illusions” Denon cd, her first for the label. I keep wanting to type “Elaine” instead of “Eliane” as my sister is “Elaine” and I’ve been typing that all my life. This is a nice one, with either Stanley Clarke or Eddie Gomez on bass, and either Al Foster or Lenny White or Steve Gadd on drums. And Toots Thielemans on harmonica on two tracks. From 1987.

Well, jazzbo doesn't drink "adult beverages," and I did do plenty of listening after snow shoveling as we decided not to go anywhere, and had stocked up earlier, knowing this was coming. Like Steve I chipped away at the recent arrivals. Still just a tracking number today, no shipping notice.

Lee Morgan “Search for the New Land” Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary UHQCD.

Cold! But the snow has stopped. Whew! Starting off with Paul Gonsalvs “Cookin’– Complete 1956-1957 Sessions” Fresh Sound cd

I know I'll enjoy it. The big ass storm has stopped. We seem to have a few day respite against us.

“Images of Curtis Fuller,” Savoy/Denon Japan 24 bit lp facsimile cd Curtis Fuller - trombone McCoy Tyner - piano Wilbur Harden - trumpet Yusef Lateef - tenor saxophone, flute Lee Morgan - trumpet Jimmy Garrison or Milt Hinton - bass Bobby Donaldson, or Clifford Jarvis - drums One of my favorite sideman appearances of Yusef Lateef. 300×299 25.2 KB

Jackie McLean “One Step Beyond” 24 Bit by RVG lp facsimile cd Blue Note Japan