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The New Sound Quartet “Summer Knows” Eighty-Eaight Japan LP Bass – Ed Howard Drums – Terreon Gully Piano – Geoff Keezer Vibraphone – Joe Locke 299×300 12.7 KB

This one was still on the turntable so I’m spinning side 2 again. Such a fascinating blend of music on this LP. Hermeto Pascoal “Hermeto” Muse LP

A performance of an unfinished Ellington opera. Duke Ellington’s “Queenie Pie” featuring Carmen Bradford, Langhorn Music cd

“Classic Vanguard Small Group Swing Sessions” Mosaic Records, disc 7 Listening again to the final disc in this most recent Mosaic box set to start off a cold morning. Quiet outside, bluesy inside thanks to the electric guitar of Roy Gaines. This disc has vocals by “Mr. Five by Five” Jimmy Rushing, and Joe Williams.

Art Farmer -- Phil Woods --Together "What Happens?" C.a.m. Jazz/Solid Records Japan cd 500×482 45 KB With Martial Solal (wish he had a better piano), Henri Texier on bass and drummer Daniel Humair.

Bob Dylan “Shadows in the Night” Columbia LP

Billie Holiday “Control Booth Series, Vol. 1, 1940-1941” The “Control Booth Series, Vol. 1: 1940-1941” by Billie Holiday is a collection of recordings from her early career. This album includes multiple takes of several songs, offering listeners a glimpse into her recording process and the development of her performances. Here are some of the tracks featured in the album: I’m All for You: This song has two versions, one at 3:28 and another at 3:09, both performed by Billie Holiday. I Hear Music: Two versions of this Burton Lane and Frank Loesser composition are included, each lasting 2:42 minutes. It’s the Same Old Story: Four different takes of this Michael Field and Newt Oliphant song are featured, with durations ranging from 3:09 to 3:19. Practice Makes Perfect: Three versions of this Ernest Gold, Don “Red” Roberts, and Don Roberts composition are included, with times ranging from 2:35 to 2:44. St. Louis Blues: Two versions of W.C. Handy’s classic are featured, with Billie Holiday and Benny Carter performing, each lasting around 2:50 to 2:58. Loveless Love: Another W.C. Handy composition performed by Billie Holiday and Benny Carter, lasting 3:18. Let’s Do It: Three versions of Cole Porter’s song are included, with Billie Holiday and Eddie Heywood performing, each ranging from 1:11 to 2:58. Georgia on My Mind: Three versions of this Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell composition are featured, with durations ranging from 3:01 to 3:19. Romance in the Dark: Four versions of this Sam Coslow and Gertrude Neisen composition are included, with times ranging from 2:16 to 2:28. All of Me: One version of Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons’ composition is featured, performed by Billie Holiday and Eddie Heywood, lasting 3:58.

I tried this one again, and took it out about 2/3 of the way through. The production kept rubbing me the wrong way. Just too much dub as well for me. Ruby Garcia “The Source” 450×450 64 KB Moved on to music I truly, deeply love. Charles Mingus “East Coasting” Bethlehm/Solid Recrods Japan cd 2024

Lynne Arriale Trio “Arise” An unexpected version of “American Woman”. . . .

The final two thirds of this era appear in two Mosaic sets in great sound imo. . . OOP though.

Fred Hersch Trio “Whirl” Palmetto cd

Warmer this morning–17 degrees! Starting off with a set I haven’t spun for a while. Miles Davis “Live in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1” Sony Japan Blu-Spec CD set, disc 1

Me too.

Bill Evans “Time Remembered” Milestone cd Additional material recorded at Shelly’s Manne-Hole not on the original 1963 LP, and four solo tracks. Bill with Larry Bunker, Chuck Israels 300×298 8.01 KB

Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited” Edition Records Ltd. cd A band of contemporary greats! Bass – Harish Raghavan Drums – Kendrick Scott Piano – James Francies Tenor Saxophone – Walter Smith III Trumpet, Composed By – Marquis Hill Vibraphone – Joel Ross

Well, it would have been hard for "Blues Blood" to make an early 2024 impact as it was released October 11!

Miles Davis “Directions” Columbia 2 LP set, LP 2 200×200 7.67 KB

John Mayall “Jazz Blues Fusion–Performed and Recorded Live in Boston and New York” Polydor cd I saw John with this band. Freddie Robinson was really really impressive. Bass – Larry Taylor Guitar – Freddy Robinson, John Mayall Harmonica – John Mayall Percussion – Ron Selico Piano – John Mayall Saxophone – Clifford Solomon Trumpet – Blue Mitchell

Another Blue Note. I was surprised lately to read on two forums that this one is not that well-liked. I’ve always liked it in the various editions I’ve had, and love the sound of this SHM-SACD release from last year. bobby Hutcheson “San Francisco” Blue Note Japan 85th Anniversary SHM-SACD

Immanuel Wilkins "Blues Blood"

Donald Byrd (-Pepper Adams Quintet) “At the Half Note Cafe, Vol. 1” Blue Note Japan 24 Bit by RVG UCCQ-9292

Right now, COLD! The thermometer says 6 degrees. Sheesh! Starting off with Donald Byrd (-Pepper Adams Quintet) “At the Half Note Cafe, Vol. 2” Blue Note Japan cd TOCJ-6649 This would have been a great night to be at the Half Note.