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Johnathan Blake "Passage" Bllue Note cd Ross and Wilkins make this one a fascinating album for me.

Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack DeJohnette “Tokyo '96” ECM [IMG]300×264 5.48 KB Lately when I’ve been listening to this trio I focus on Gary Peacock, his sound and his amazing note choices. 200×300 6.7 KB

Tom Harrell “Wise Children” Bluebird cd 300×300 27.9 KB

Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra "Blood on the Fields" Sony 3 cd set, disc 3 This work gets panned a lot by jazzers but I love it.

Joe Pass “For Django” Pacific Jazz/Blue Note 85th Anniversary UHQCD

COLD. Ice to deal with. Will be that way for a couple more days at least. BRR. Miles Davis “The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965” Sony/Tower Records SACD 8 disc set, disc 5

Renee Rosnes "Crossing Paths" Smoke Sessions cd

On a crisp September day in 1957, William C. Beall, a photographer for the Washington Daily News, found himself documenting a parade orchestrated by the Chinese Merchants Association. His lens was trained on the vibrant procession, but his attention was snagged by a small child, utterly mesmerized by the swirling spectacle of the Chinese lion dance. The youngster, drawn by an irresistible curiosity, wandered from the safety of the sidewalk, eager for a closer glimpse. A towering, yet gentle, police officer intervened, patiently explaining the dangers of crossing the street amidst the bustling parade. "In that instant," Beall later recounted, "I saw the picture, aimed my camera, and clicked." The resulting image, a poignant snapshot of childhood innocence and wide-eyed wonder, garnered Beall the coveted Pulitzer Prize in 1958. It stands as a timeless testament to a child's fascination and a moment of pure awe, forever enshrined in the archives of photographic history.

Time for some Ellington. Duke Ellington “The Private Collection (Volume Five: The Suites New York 1968 & 1970)”

Ted Nash and Still Evolved “in the Loop” Palmetto cd The same excellent group except Wynton Marsalis is not on board for this one.

Ted Nash "Still Evolved" Palmetto cd 1m

John Coltrane “Live at the Village Vanguard” Impulse Japan SHM-SACD

Duduka Da Fonseca & Helio Alves featuring Maucha Adnet “Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim” Sunnyside cd This is a fantastic recording and performance and is showing just how wonderful my system is right now.

Dave Holland “Not for Nothin’” ECM cd What a quintet this was!

Starting off the quiet and still morning with this one again. It sounds so good! Bob Dylan "The Shadow Kingdom" Columbia cd

I had inquired yesterday if my remaining three would ship soon, and got a shipping notice this morning.

A nice video, but a nice stand alone cd as well. Bob Dylan “Shadow Kingdom” Columbia cd

Tania Maria “Outrageous” Concord cd Oh yes, she’s outrageous. She’s a force of nature!

Reading Ricky Riccardi’s latest book on Louis, so popped this in the transport. 400×324 33.7 KB “Ella and Louis” Verve cd

It's going to be barely in the twenties today. . . no hope that the ice that plagues us will diminish. Sigh. Starting a cold morning off with some strong dynamic music--Dave Holland Big Band "Overtime" on ECM cd. Dave Holland – double bass, arranger, producer Antonio Hart – flute, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone Mark Gross – alto saxophone Chris Potter – tenor saxophone Gary Smulyan – baritone saxophone Alex Sipiagin – flugelhorn, trumpet Taylor Haskins – flugelhorn, trumpet Duane Eubanks – flugelhorn, trumpet Robin Eubanks – trombone Jonathan Arons – trombone Josh Roseman – trombone Steve Nelson – vibraphone, marimba Billy Kilson – drums Recorded November 2002

“Jelena Ana Milcetic a.k.a. Helen Merrill” Gitanes cd Haven’t played this one in a while. What a voice. Helen Merrill - vocals Dominic Cortese - accordion Gil Goldstein - accordion, arranger, piano Torrie Zito - arranger, conductor, Fender Rhodes Jesse Levy - cello Frank Zuback - conductor George Mraz - double bass Jeff Mironov - guitar Gloria Agostini - harp Dennis Anderson - English horn, oboe Steve Kroon - percussion Roland Hanna - piano Steve Lacy - soprano saxophone 500×497 30.1 KB

Milt Jackson “A London Bridge” Pablo cd

Hmmm.. . .I haven't received mine yet. Hopefully soon.

COLD again. Got to sleep late though, nice! Starting the day off with a new arrival: Arturo O’Farrill “Legacies” Blue Note cd That's incorrect--he recorded albums for Columbia from '56 to '61.

“Modern Jazz Quartet” Savoy/Denon 20 bit LP facsimile cd The edition with the extraordinary drummer Kenny Clarke. From 1952.