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IIRC, in the booklet to the Mosaic Mingus Candid box, Cuscuna made a point of saying they used mono masters (on some, not all, titles) because they were far more sonically satisfying than the stereos, which had way too much left-right stereo separation.

Get ready to hear Dylan’s tunes on tons of commercials. The Times They Are A-Changin’... for Pampers. Like A Rolling Stone... for Land Rover. Blowin’ In The Wind... for the wind power council.

it looks like the upcoming Japanese reissues of the Candid Mingus titles will be in mono: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UVJZ-20008 Google Translate: Mingus [Limited Edition] / Charles Mingus [SOLID JAZZ GIANTS PREMIUM SALE 980 yen 1st candyd record 1st period] Charles, a rare bassist / composer who fascinated many talents from movie director John Cassavetes to singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell ・ Mingus. The long-awaited monaural master revives the big jazz picture scroll that he produced in the strongest period with the up-and-coming people such as Eric Dolphy and Paul Bley! Recording: 1961. The latest monaural remaster. Newly written Japanese commentary. Supervision and commentary: Kazunori Harada. * Manufacturer limited shipping period: December 9, 2020-end of February 2021 https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UVJZ-20007 Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus +2 [Limited Edition] / Charles Mingus [SOLID JAZZ GIANTS PREMIUM SALE 980 yen 1st candyd record 1st period] The strongest Charles Mingus left with the supreme members including Eric Dolphy. The power and passion of jazz swirls in every song, including the definitive version of "Fables of Faubus," which ridiculed discriminatory politicians. The world's first reprinted single edit 2 takes are additionally recorded. Recording: 1960. The latest monaural remaster. Newly written Japanese commentary. Supervision and commentary: Kazunori Harada. * Manufacturer limited shipping period: December 9, 2020-end of February 2021 https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UVJZ-20013 Newport Rebels [Limited Edition] / Jazz Artists Guild [SOLID JAZZ GIANTS PREMIUM SALE 980 yen 1st stage Candido record 1st stage] A work that conveys the name of "Jazz Artist Guild", a momentary project born as an objection to the Newport Jazz Festival. Charles Mingus, Booker Little, Eric Dolphy and others compete for individuality. Although Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry appear on the jacket, they did not participate in the performance. Recording: 1961. The latest monaural remaster. Newly written Japanese commentary. Supervision and commentary: Kazunori Harada. * Manufacturer limited shipping period: December 9, 2020-end of February 2021

This guy seems to know something: https://thjkoc.net/2020/11/09/len-barry/ And this is from "soul music historian and tastemaker Kevin Goins": https://www.soultracks.com/story-len-barry-dies

Clicking on that Wikipedia page's citation #5 brings you to the Soulful Detroit bulletin board. Eli (phillysoulman) posted: Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:45 pm: �� ��� Garo, 123 was recorded at Bell Sound in NYC June of '65. The rhythm section was as follows: Bobby Gregg--Drums Joe Macho- Bass Leon Huff-Piano Artie Butler-Tamborine, vibes and assorted percussion Vinnie Bell-Guitar Bobby Eli-Guitar Sal Detroia-Guitar Artie Kaplan-Bari Solo Arranged by Jimmy Wisner Produced by Madara and White And then dvdmike replied: Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 8:09 pm: �� ��� The actual session date for "1-2-3" was June 24, 1965 Neither say where they got the data from. Interestingly, Eli's post doesn't mention Morgan, Hubbard or Rudd, but we know there are horns on the track.

This is the flip to 1-2-3 (I have the single; this YouTube version sounds a little too fast):

High Note might be slowing down too. Wikipedia lists only 2 HN and 3 Savant releases in 2020.

So 1-2-3 not only had jazz guys, but also Philly soul (Leon Huff on piano) and Bob Dylan's 1965 bassist and drummer. Not a bad lot.

I was never impressed with Bass On Top, which reflects my lack of fascination with bass solos. Still, the CD isn't helped by the extreme stereo separation. I'd like to hear a mono copy.

https://urbansuitejazz.com/return-to-categories/jazz-straight-ahead-see-all/ricky-ford-4tet-au-duc-des-lombards This looks interesting:

The CD’s liner notes state there was a note on the session log from Alfred Lion: good session, but too short.

How do you do the switch? Do you unplug and replug the 4 little wires, or is there an easier way?

Hope all goes well with your father, Lon.

I bought one of the cheapo no-name region-free DVD players on Amazon, and was distinctly underwhelmed by the picture quality. So if you're in the market for one of these, I'd say go with a name brand, even though it's more expensive.

Beautiful piece.

I'll always remember Trudy Pitts because I used to work in a jazz record store with Danny Davis (of Sun Ra "fame"), who I guess was a Philadelphia guy, and he always said the name "Trudy Pitts" like it was the punchline to a bad joke.

Track 8 is "Tahitian Suite" (aka "Monaco") by Kenny Dorham, from his ABC-Paramount album "Kenny Dorham and The Jazz Prophets Vol. 1." I now have this album as a Japanese CD, but originally had it as part of this twofer:

Track 5 is "Organology" by Trudy Pitts, from her Prestige album These Blues Of Mine.

It was originally on Warner Bros.'s Loma imprint. "The Ike & Tina Turner Show, Volume II": Recorded in Dallas! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live!_The_Ike_%26_Tina_Turner_Show

Bob Dylan Just Released the Ultra-Rare 1970 ‘George Harrison Sessions’ Without Warning

Very sad. I saw a great band there led by Billy Higgins, with James Spaulding, Curtis Fuller, Don Sickler and John Ore (I forgot who was on piano). It was actually comfortable to sit there, as opposed to the Blue Note.

I'd sometimes go to the Sam Goody in Kings Plaza. I really disliked how they defaced the back cover by doing what you said. I once asked a cashier not to do it, but she said if she didn't, I couldn't return it. It was a great time for albums. There were record stores throughout Brooklyn, and cutout racks in the weirdest places: Woolworth's, drug stores, clothing stores, you name it. My favorite record store was a place on Flatbush Avenue named (IIRC) Jamie's. I rarely had to venture outside Brooklyn to buy albums. One notable exception was for my 15th birthday, I went to King Karol on 42nd St. and 10th Ave. in Manhattan to buy Trout Mask Replica and Uncle Meat, because no place in Brooklyn stocked them. The Harmony records were not mixed in with the full-priced LPs, or even with the cutouts. They had their own little stand - record bins made of cardboard. 15 to 20 copies of each title, probably 30 different titles, mostly MOR (Percy Faith, Doris Day, old country singers and the like). But I did find these two gems. Super super cheap, probably $1.49 each.

Around 15 or so. Discogs shows the release date for both as 1969, but who know when during the year. I probably bought them around 1970. I do remember where I bought them: Korvettes in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. I either rode my bike there or took the bus. And even back then, I was pissed that they didn't come with inner sleeves.

Easy to do with Photoshop, not so easy to do back in the day. We don't think of cheapo record labels as having great covers, but another Harmony album I bought the same day has a great cover by John Van Hamersveld:

Thank you so much, jazztrain! You are truly "Master of the Groove!"