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We’re more fortunate than most, because our house came with an auxiliary generator, so I really can’t complain. We were able to live in our house (no mean feat with temps in the 90’s every day) and our food didn’t spoil. But being without internet opened my eyes to how much we rely on it these days.

Having been without power for a week, I can now get back to my regular routine... Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 68.

This pretty much says it all. I have the Archeophone release, which we were told were speed-corrected and in the best possible fidelity. That would leave two discs and a book for $100. I can wait for someone to give it to me as a gift (which probably won't happen).

I have no interest in this box. BTF was never one of my favorites.

Very, very sad. Sending much love. RIP.

Disc 9.

Reinhard Goebel complete Archiv box, disc 51.

Amazon sells them as mp3's. I understand Qobuz has them with higher fidelity, but I find the mp3's are just fine.

There's now an interesting posting about this on the Hoffman boards. CraigVC posted this: And Simon A just replied: Hi Craig, I've asked Tim about this. Here's his reply: "As we move deeper into the Duke catalog - at this point - we can rely exclusively on the original 16 bit Mosaic digital sources - with just a touch of ‘cleanup’. Perhaps down the line we can look to delivering in Hi-Rez - but for now - it’s the exercise of simply making them available officially in good sonic condition." The Discogs page for the release gives us these credits for the 2006 Mosaic set. Mastered By – Kurt Lundvall Transferred By – Steven Lasker Restoration – Steven Lasker This begs an interesting question: Does Sony own Mosaic's mastering work for Mosaic's box? Or did Mosaic, in effect, contract with Sony to do the mastering for Mosaic's box?

I just finished listening to the album. She's a good, strong player, with a fine band. I especially enjoyed the quartet tracks with Steve Nelson. She should consider adding a chordal instrument role (piano or similar) to the band. While the trio format focuses more attention on the players, a chordal accompanist would be more pleasant to the listener. Still, I recommend "Nicole Glover Plays."

Great news!

Dusty Groove is listing this: https://www.dustygroove.com/item/417045/Gil-Melle:New-Faces-New-Sounds-10-inch-LP Seminal work from the legendary Gil Melle – one of his early 10" sessions for Blue Note, prime 50s modern jazz from the original Melle cover right down to the music in the grooves! The session features 2 different groups, and has Melle's haunting tenor (not baritone) playing amidst other bop-era modernists like Eddie Bert, Tal Farlow, George Wallington, and Max Roach – coming together on tunes that are as magical as the titles might imply – "Mars", "Four Moons", "Sunset Concerto", "The Gears", "October", "Cyclotron", and "Venus". Monica Dell also sings some incredible wordless vocals on a few tunes! © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc. (70s UA mono pressing – still sealed!) UA was pressing 10" Blue Notes in the '70's?? Here's another! https://www.dustygroove.com/item/469088/Frank-Foster:Here-Comes-Frank-Foster-10-inch-LP Great work from this legendary tenorist! Although Foster's often lumped into the cliche camp for his long years with Basie, he shines like a rough diamond on sessions like these, proving that he's got a tone and a style that he keeps tightly reserved for small group sessions. On this rare Blue Note session from the 10" days, he plays with the great Gildo Mahones on piano – on tracks like "Little Red", "Blues For Benny", and "How I Spent The Night". The record's a hard wailing groover, and it's a treasure for fans of that early Blue Note sound! © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc. (US UA pressing from the early 70s – still sealed!)

Disc 8.

Reinhard Goebel complete Archiv box, disc 50.

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 65.

Interesting BFT. As usual, I have some in my collection but didn't ID them (Earl Hines, Eddie Condon, Muhal, Ellington). When I bought Atlantic LPs as a teen I'd see the Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly album pictured on the inner sleeve and think "What an odd combination - how would that work?" Glad to know it works well. Great band, too. Finally, I was not aware of the Deep People album - looks interesting. Thanks for putting this together.

One time, at the Lone Star, Kinky came onstage and announced "I have some horrible news. Jerry Lewis just had a heart attack!" Pause. "They've discovered a cure for muscular dystrophy."

The Complete Jerry Newman Recordings From Minton's.

Do you keep it in it's own shell and just swap out the shells when you want to use it?

Thanks for sharing that; interesting read. Hejira is just so moody and evocative; everything about it shines (voice, songs, production, Jaco, Larry Carlton); it was probably the peak of her career.

I had his first album, on Capricorn. And I liked his character Willard Craft on Sabrina The Teenage Witch. RIP.

Disc 7.

There was a time in the '90's when I felt imprisoned by all my records, and thought I needed to make room for new experiences. I learned there was a record fair in Manhattan in the near future, and I sold about half my jazz collection there. (A lot of my albums were bought, in bulk, by Japanese guys.) It felt very freeing. I sold most of the rest at St. Marks Sounds in the village. In the past 10 years, I have rebought some of them (now on CD), plus added to the collection. It's all wonderful; I don't question it.

Very sad. I spent many a fun hour at the Lone Star Cafe in NYC, listening to Kinky and his band (which included Howie Wyeth on drums). And then, of course, his albums, suitably corrosive. He was great. RIP.

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 64. Reinhard Goebel complete Archiv box, disc 49.