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“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

Kenny Barron “Beyond this Place” Artwork cd A beautiful album.

Sunny, and a little warmer today. Starting off late as I got to sleep in and then spent time with ye olde dog and my wonderful wife Lucinda. Arturo O’Farrill “A Night in Tunisia” 32jazz cd Bass – George Mraz Drums – Steve Berrios Piano – Arturo O’Farrill

The birthday girl! Flora Purim “500 Miles High” Milestone LP

Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers “The Big Beat” Audio Wave XRCD24 Listening to this today as it was recorded on the day one of the best people I know, my friend of three decades plus, Dave Laczko, was born. Dave Laczko (left) with Willie Oteri.

Yes I have him on some live (and studio) boot material. But that was the only official appearance.

He appears in the Complete On the Corner Sessions box set Miles Davis (tpt, org); Sam Morrison (ts); Pete Cosey (g, perc, EMS Synthi); Reggie Lucas (g); Michael Henderson (el-b); Al Foster (d); James Mtume Forman (cga, perc) 1 Minnie (take 1) (M. Davis) 2:48 2 Minnie (take 2) (M. Davis) 1:55 3 Minnie (take 3 fs) (M. Davis) 0:19 4 Minnie (take 4) (M. Davis) 4:02 5 Minnie (take 6) (M. Davis) 4:57 KOB 002 includes two differently-mixed versions of take 6 6 Minnie (take 7) (M. Davis) 4:07 7 Untitled Original 750505 (take 1) (M. Davis) 3:31 8 Untitled Original 750505 (take 2) (M. Davis)

Art Pepper “The Hollywood All Star Sessions” Galaxy 5 cd set, disc 5

The cold is back, with a little snow, sigh. I’m fighting off a cold–just like the last time she was sick, Lucinda is finally feeling better, and I’m coming down with what ailed her. Starting off with Dave McMurray “Grateful Deadications 2” Blue Note cd 200×200 87.1 KB When I first spun this one I was a little disappointed, but that has turned into regarding this as a fun disc.

Revisiting this recent Charles Lloyd release. “The Sky will Still be there Tomorrow” Blue Note 2 cd set, both discs. 200×200 41.8 KB

I would love to see a reality show of Carrie Preston and her husband Michael Emerson--I bet they have a fascinating life together.

Keith Jarrett “Testament” Paris disc ECM cd