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Maybe, because Concord does own the Pablo catalog, but this is on disc 2, in the midst of Prestige material. OTOH, this is a very clean, modern-sounding live recording. Perhaps they put it here to contrast the MJQ's approach to the tune over the years?

On disc 2 of "The Complete Modern Jazz Quartet Prestige & Pablo Recordings," there are 2 versions of "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise." The first is the studio version from Concorde. The second is a live version. Does anyone know discographical details of this track? Thanks in advance.

I think you have reasons to be concerned: WSJ

Petula Clark isn't much for hanging out in the past. This may explain why the 1960s British pop star long ago chucked the miniskirts and trumpet-sleeved baby-doll dresses that were part of her mod, mod, mod, mod world. "My daughters are furious because I haven't kept any of that stuff. They would love to have go-go boots or some of the other things I used to wear," said Ms. Clark, 79, whose children will have to content themselves with mementos like mom's two Grammy Awards and her 10 gold records for such hits as "This Is My Song," "My Love" "I Can't Live Without Your Love" and, of course, the catchy little ditty that started it all, "Downtown." More here: WSJ

I suggest that if they continue with video press releases, they should also create some that are 1 - 2 minutes in length; just the facts, ma'am. Not all of us have the time for 20 - 30 minutes per clip.

try this approach it's the 4th article down on the right. Mscitech daily Thank you! I now see the entire article. I hope I don't forget to read it...

Looks like an interesting article. Unfortunately, open only to subscribers.

Empty your cache, then close and restart your browser. See if that helps.

Getting back to the Blackhawk topic for a moment, I've always thought that Hank's behind the beat phrasing clashed with Jimmy Cobb's rushed pacing (which may have been Miles's preference). Cobb played far more supportively under Miles than under Mobe.

For those so inclined, some of the (fake) Horos are now available for download on eMusic. I saw Lee Konitz/Martial Solal, Archie Shepp, one of the Sun Ras.

Though it's strange that Amazon, the actual seller of the recordings, doesn't get into trouble. They've been doing so for many years.

Happy birthday!

There was a brief discussion in November about this box, beginning on this page: Are there any box bargains currently available? Where did you see the box at that price, if I may ask?

I got 3 ads for dentistry.

TMG: Your first post now contains only 79 inessential, but rather enjoyable, Soul Jazz albums (probably from deleting duplicates). Your 5/15/08 post added 9 compilations. That leaves us bereft of 12 Soul Jazz classics. Please complete the list!!!

Probably off-topic, but I thought the Lee Michaels band was fun:

Welcome back!

If you have an iPhone 4S (not a plain old 4), there's an app called Vocal, which allows you to control your iMac through talking to your iPhone. You can dictate emails, launch programs, etc. Pretty cool.

Very soulful performance, great song, and that celeste! RIP.

The Mahavishnu box is available today only @ $38.99 on Popmarket.

There's also a release on Storyville which has material from this time period. There are 3 tracks with the Cables quartet from March 1978, with Thad Jones sitting in on one track. There are also 4 tracks from April 1975 with a quintet of Dex, Red Rodney, Kenny Drew, NHOP and a Swedish drummer. Finally, 2 tracks from 1968 with Dex and the Teddy Wilson Trio. Not essential but enjoyable.

Re Dex on Steeplechase, another really good one is Biting The Apple, with Barry Harris, Sam Jones and Al Foster. The radio broadcasts from the early-mid '60's are another topic altogether. I would love a boxed set of this material; the individual discs are pricey.

Article in today's Stamford Advocate

Amazon is listing a new release (release date Jan 25) of a duo album by Braxton and Buell Neidlinger. Interesting pairing. Not many details yet, though. Amazon

Fabulous! Congratulations!