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Our new family member Memphis.

A swinging start to a cool Sunday morning. Kevin Hays “Go Round” Blue Note cd

Bill Evans “Morning Glory–The 1973 Concert at the Teatro Gran Rex, Buenos Aires” Resonance Records, 2 cd set, disc 2 Bill with Eddie and Marty in excellent sound.

On to disc 3, aka 2b. Followed by Flying Lotus "Yasuke" Flying Lotus - Yasuke album cover

I’m starting off a cool morning with Miles Davis “Complete Plugged Nickel” SACD edition, disc 2.

Dave Holland Octet “Pathways” Dare2 cd Followed by And then Miguel Zenon “Esta Plena” Marsalis Music cd

A warm morning again. Woke up early and tended to the dog; we’re settling in for a little listening. First off “Unreleased Art Pepper Volume 6 Blues for the Fisherman” disc 2 of 4 On to something different. . . David Bowie “Heathen” from the latest box set.

DHL seems to be operating at its normal (brisk) pace from Asia.

It’s a warm morning. Our new housemate American Bully Memphis has settled into the daily routines well after two weeks now. He’s napping on the bed with a full belly, giving me space on my listening chair. Starting off with a repeat listen to Monday Michiru “4 Seasons” Polydor Japan 2 cd, disc 1 This recording has always sounded so good and it sounds magnificent this morning!

\My bros and I

Starting off a warm drizzly morning with a disc released in May that my wife really likes and requested. . . . José James “1978 Revenge of the Dragon” Rainblow Blonde cd From a chatbot description: José James released his 13th studio album, 1978: Revenge of The Dragon, on May 16, 2025, via his own Rainbow Blonde Records. The album, inspired by the year of his birth, explores the rebellious, underground spirit of the late 1970s, drawing from jazz fusion, kung fu cinema, and Blaxploitation films, in contrast to its predecessor, 1978 (2024), which evoked the disco era of Studio 54. Recorded live to tape in one take at Dreamland Studios, a restored 19th-century church near Woodstock, New York, the project features a tight ensemble including Taali on vocals, BIGYUKI on keys and analog synth, Jharis Yokley on drums, bassists David Ginyard and Kyle Miles, and a brass section with Takuya Kuroda, Ebban Dorsey, and Ben Wendel. The album blends four original tracks with four reimagined classics, including Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” Herbie Hancock’s “I Thought It Was You,” the Rolling Stones’ “Miss You,” and the Bee Gees’ “Inside And Out”. The lead single, “They Sleep, We Grind (for Badu),” is a hypnotic groove steeped in dub, funk, and sampledelia, featuring a mantra-like hook and lyrical nods to Erykah Badu, Bob Marley, and Nas, and is accompanied by a kung fu short film. The album’s title and cover pay homage to Bruce Lee and the cultural impact of 1978’s kung fu cinema.

Last week's "NOVA" narrated by one of my crushes, Ella Al-Shamahi.

Another warm morning. Starting off with “Nelson Angelo E Joyce” on EMI cd. Interesting engineering here! And music as well from this then married couple. 399×400 28.4 KB followed by “LIVE IN CUBA Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis” Blue Engine 2 cd set, disc 1

Finally getting to chronicle what I listened to early this morning. Started off with one of my favorite “Legends of Jazz” cds from Prestig/OJC, “Rusty Bryant Vol. 2” Idris Muhammed is so darned good hear, as are all the guitarists. 300×300 31.7 KB Followed by Dave Douglas’ new one, “Alloy” on Greenleaf Music cd. Three trumpets, vibes, bass and drums. Nice! 500×500 71.5 KB 2500×1667 376 KB

I definitely will limit my overseas orders, though I confess I ordered from cdjapan today . . . I could not resist the new Miles Davis 1964 SACD. There was an additional "fees/charge" of 13 dollars. . . I swallowed it as I had some cash from an audio sale.

Now listening to “Alexis Cole with One For All – You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To,” Venus cd while Lucy and Memphis doze behind me about fifteen feet away on the bed. This is the life.

This is just a great band Pepper led and this is one of the best of those recordings released. “Unreleased Art Pepper Volume 6 Blues for the Fisherman” disc 1 of 4

As I suspected this set was announced today. I have heard about a third of this music, I like it, and I pre-ordered.

I have saddlebags on the bike and I found a bag that fit well behind me on the seat and that was what I packed with me. I did this trip most often in two days one way, one overnight stay--I love being on the road and "in that zone" that I find in mind and body and did 12 or 13 hour days or so. I did do camping twice, and stayed in motels three times. I have a tool bag with tools that have been useful that is strapped down low on the frame in the front. During these trips I had little to no issues at all. When I stayed more than two days in Ohio I mailed clothes to my parents and then back to supplement what I brought.

In the case of my Fat Bob from late '07 through '14 it was my only vehicle used almost daily in Central Texas until early '13, and I drove it to visit my parents in Ohio back and forth about five times. It has been a very reliable bike.

I think they were just sent information/hype statement and a pic to put up when they are available. And they jumped the gun, there was some crossed communication. Just my guess. I had heard a while back a Crosby set was a possibility so I'm not surprised to see it as coming soon.

No, Mosaic has not released a set at this time. I think that JM has jumped the gun, I would expect a Mosaic announcement soon, possibly via Sundy Gazette.

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Yusef Lateef “Live at Ronnie Scott’s” cd This is a relatively mellow live date, with the blue elegance of Stan Tracey on piano and future Mahavishnu Orchestra member Rick Laird on bass.

A very cool morning. New pet Memphis is finally settled rather clumsily in the listening chair. Starting off with Charlie Haden Liberation Music Orchestra “Time/Life” Impulse cd