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Nancy Wilson Speaking with Dexter Gordon photographed by Ted Williams during a Count Basie party at the Sutherland Hotel in Chicago, IL, November 8, 1961.

Second time listening to disc V of this excellent box set. “Classic V-Disc Big Band Jazz Sessions” Mosaic Records 10 disc set. Harry James and Basie sides.

Dave Holland Quintet “Not for Nothing’” ECM cd This quintet was really something. Double Bass – Dave Holland Drums – Billy Kilson Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Chris Potter Trombone, Cowbell – Robin Eubanks Vibraphone, Marimba – Steve Nelson Recorded December 10-12, 1998 Avatar Studios, New York

We got a little bit of snow overriight, enough that the bare trees will be wearing white coats and the beauty will be back with the dawn. I decided to start off with the second disc of this 2 cd set, which I have not yet played though I have spun the first disc three times! Charles Tolliver Music Inc. “At the Captain’s Cabin” Reel to Real

Read something about Donny and decided to pull this out. My LP is pretty worn. . . this was a big party record for me when at the University of Chicago and the years after that. But this cd sounds really great. Donny Hathaway “Live!/In Performance” Shout!Factory 2 cd set, the “Live!” disc. 500×447 28.1 KB

Finishing off a re-listen to this set with disc 1. This was a great run-through of a killer release. Tyshawn Sorey Trio +1 With Greg Osby "The Off-Off Broadway Guide To Synergism" Pi 3 cd set Disc 1

I've got that one too kh. Need to revisit soon. I’m listening. to “Hollywood Concert” CTI/Legacy 2 cd set, disc 1 Some heavy weight jazzers strutting their stuff.

Dave Holland Big Band “What Goes Around” ECM

Well, snow is back but not to the extent the East Coast is being blanketed with thank goodness. No need to even shovel yet. Whew!’ Our warm spell is over for a bit though. Feels cold out there. I feel somewhat cold inside me lately, matchy matchy. Starting off the day with an engaging piano trio recordng from Orrin Evans, “Faith in Action” on Posi-Tone cd.What a talent Evans is! Evans has bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Nasheet Waits here, and is joined by guest drummers Rocky Bryant and Gene Jackson on some tracks. Evans’ percussive touch seems just right today.

Donald Byrd “Off to the Races” Blue Note Japan 24 bit by RVG lp facsimile cd. Stereo version. Sounds pretty darned good to me on my system today.

The Teodross Avery Quartet “In Other Words” GRP cd, produced by Michael Cuscuna, recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. I like this guy.

Now listening to Joel Ross “Who are You?” Blue Note cd. One of my favorite current players. 270×270 13.2 KB

“A Portrait of Duke” Frank Roberscheuten, a Dutch recording of great Ellington tunes on Arbor cd

Listening again to the instrumental remixes of the first two LP sides of Yes “Tales from Topographic Oceans” in the 12-cd 2 LP Super Deluxe Edition.

I wouldn't say Immanuel Wilkins "claims primary inspiration" from Desmond--I'd be very surprised if he did--but I hear strong elements of his sound at time in Wilkin's own sound. I love them both.

A master pianist with a wonderful big band. Nice way to start off what should be a cooler cloudy day. Adullah Ibrahim and WDR Big Band Cologne “Bombella (Gold Train-South Africa)” Sunnyside cd

I'll be recording it. . . will watch it when I can in the near future.

Now disc 2 to chill after a stressful thang.

Tyshawn Sorey Trio +1 With Greg Osby “The Off-Off Broadway Guide To Synergism” Pi 3 cd set, disc 3 400×400 28.3 KB A fascinating release. THis time around I am noticing how Osby sometimes gets his horn to sound like an accordian or concertina!

Since it was still sitting on top of the rack I’m now playing the first disc in this set. Marvin Gaye “Here my Dear” Expanded Edition, Motown 2 cd set, disc 1

Marvin Gaye “Here my Dear” Expanded Edition, Motown 2 cd set, disc 2 One of my three favorite Marvin Gaye releases. Sounding really good this evening.

I listened to this 2 LPs on one cd Impulse release that has gathered dust too long. I love Gonsalves. The first LP has him with Rolf Ericson, Johnny Hodges, Ray Nance and whoever set the tempos really chose some intriguing ones that led to steady slow grooves. 300×300 7.46 KB Now I’m listening to the second disc of the Wes Montgomery set that I listened to the first disc from this morning.

Johnny Griffin, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis "Ow! Live At The Penthouse" Reel to Real cd Griff 'n Lock--high level high energy, with Horace Parlan, Buddy Catlett and Art Taylor. Whoa, I knew to fasten my seat belt and grip the wheel. From Seattle WA in 1962.

Wes Montgomery “In Paris: The Definitive ORTF Recording” Resonance Records 2 cd set, disc 1 500×500 63.9 KB

Grant Green “Slick!–Live at Oil Can Harry’s” Resonance cd A very nice version of one of my favorite Jobim tunes, "How Insensitive". . . .