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So I'd always assumed that those Prestige two-fer reissues in the 70s were done after Fantasy owned them, but before the OJC identity had been created. I guess I was mistaken. Thanks for clarifying. Prestige released the original twofer reissues in the sixties. But most of the Prestige twofers were produced by Fantasy in the Mid to late 1970s. OJCs came after the twofers, if I recall correctly. Correct. The twofers were $7.98 list; OJCs were $3.98 list.

I finally pulled the trigger on the Chu Berry set today. It intrigues me, and I can't wait to get more Fletcher Henderson.

The owner of the recording, for one, assuming they actually own the rights.

I'm in. Sounds intriguing. How do we know this is a legit release and not a bootleg?

Quite right. Contemporary, too. I don't think Fantasy bought that until the early eighties. While Contemporary was sold in the early eighties, their releases became progressively fewer and harder to obtain (especially on the East Coast) in the late '70's.

Liberty/UA, which bought BN from Lion and Wolff, could be accused of a form of mismanagement by promoting the light jazz of Ronnie Foster, Bobbie Humphrey, etc. But they did hire Cuscuna to go through the vaults and release unheard treasures. The big advance occurred when EMI bought Liberty/UA and placed Bruce Lundvall, a longtime industry veteran and dedicated jazz fan, as head of a revived BN. The advent of CDs accelerated the process, and allowed the rerelease of long out-of-print titles. Let's also credit the Japanese, who kept interest in true jazz alive during the dark days of the mid to late '70's.

Release date December 17: Amazon

They also watched their pennies. It was a very slim operation.

Was always curious about the Gary Burton; that was when he was firing on all cylinders.

Re Don Juan's... do you get a sense of the person (not the artist, but the person) spinning out of control?

I got the CD weeks ago. Perhaps you can contact this person, who has sent me emails regarding status: ecaroom@gmail.com.

Chapman did join them on stage one time after his death... http://youtu.be/JpL12ilpDnQ?t=3m52s

Which Dexter Gordon set do you mean? I must have missed it. Perhaps this:

Who will they have doing the Graham Chapman lines? Or will they just leave gaps?

Yes, Chag Sameach, and Happy Thanksgiving to all board members. Tomorrow we talk turkey!

I grew up in Brooklyn and never heard of Crown Point. Is that a renamed neighborhood, or a smaller one carved out of a larger one?

Interesting comment. You may already know this, but his first LP (or one of the first) was called "A Tribute To Art Tatum". I posted here some years ago that Martin's solo playing gets to be somewhat "rote" in terms of style and approach, but yes, he's a monster. The duet recording he did with Louis Stewart is something of a classic in jazz guitar circles. What I like about Taylor is that his fundamentals are impeccable. He never loses the beat, even in the midst of a technically dazzling run, and never forgets about the lower two strings.

Martin Taylor is an excellent guitarist, almost like Art Tatum on guitar. Try this one, which is even more impressive because it's live: Ralph Towner, of course. One of the most distinctive voices of the last half century. This one is also live: Ron Affif? Very excellent, underrated guitarist. For his solo work, listen to: Jim Hall has never played a bad note. I don't know that he's ever done a solo album. How about his duets with Pat Metheny: Jimmy Bruno? Yes. Finally, if you'll expand your definition of jazz a little, seriously consider Leo Kottke and John Fahey. I've had many satisfying hours of listening to them.

Ry was a favorite of mine for those first 5 albums. I saw him open for Beefheart in December 1970.

Just got an email with a link to download the entire concert; downloading it now. Liner notes and photos still to come.

Another vote for Stacey Kent, Rosemary Clooney, Abbey Lincoln, Blossom Dearie. Has anyone mentioned Helen Carr, Jeri Southern, Carmen Bradford, Ivie Anderson?

I'm very, very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she was your true companion. It's important to just keep going. One foot in front of the other.

Popmarket has the mono box today for $69.99.

Tiny Tim's first album nears genius (really, sincerely). If you can accept the singing voice(s)... Credit must be shared with the producer, Richard Perry. Really; if you've never heard it, give it a shot. Shelly Manne does not play on it.