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What I found most interesting is the following: "The original reel-to-reel tapes used to record the radio broadcasts were tracked down, cleaned and remastered especially for this release...Located in a basement in the Bronx, these incredibly rare recordings are given their best sonic outing since 1962..." Does this mean they've struck a deal with Boris Rose's daughter? And could that imply more releases from the Rose archives may be forthcoming?

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 32.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 42. Also includes the Britten Piano Concerto from this: Odd pairing on the disc (Messiaen and Britten, Ogden and Richter), but whatever.

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I learned about this on the Hoffman board. Vinyl only, limited to 1,000 copies. The performances have previously been bootlegged; this is released with permission of the Mingus estate. Great music. Box Set. Mingus Takes Manhattan collects together Charles Mingus' run of dates at the world famous Birdland, New York from 1961-1962, released here officially for the first time ever in conjunction with the Mingus Estate. The original reel-to-reel tapes used to record the radio broadcasts were tracked down, cleaned and remastered especially for this release. Previously only issued in bootleg form, the recordings enclosed feature Mingus in the midst of a highly creative spell. Alternating between bass and piano during these sets features a rotating band of heavy hitters including Yusef Lateef, Roland Kirk, Jaki Byard, Booker Ervin, Pepper Adams as well as Mingus mainstays Charles McPherson, Dannie Richmond and others. Located in a basement in the Bronx, these incredibly rare recordings are given their best sonic outing since 1962. At the centre of this package is a 44-page book with a foreword from Christian McBride, a highly informative 15,000 word essay from Brian Priestley and a new interview with Charles McPherson, giving context and inside information to the dates and the time. All of this is illustrated with slick design and rare photographs and ephemera throughout.

Similar to Ellington In Order, Sony has begun releasing their owned recordings of Cab Calloway. Volume 1 is now available on Qobuz, covering 1932-33: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/chronological-calloway-vol-1-1932-33-cab-calloway/

On my Mac, I run a program called SuperDuper. It automatically backs up my hard drive to an EHD every morning. You should look for something similar for Windows.

That's a lot of Bird Flight! Good to see the material's being preserved and accessible.

@Big Al I know this, probably have it. I like the arrangement, very '60's bachelor pad. Weirdly, reminds me of Gil Evans. @Dan Gould Hank Crawford? @danasgoodstuff Spacy. The stereo separation of the piano (pianos?) is interesting. Sounds a little like Abdullah Ibrahim or Keith Jarrett. @Dub Modal Early Savoy or (maybe) Dial or Prestige. JJ? "After You've Gone" contrafact. Good unison playing at the end. @Eric Sounds like Anthony Braxton or Oliver Lake. Actually, can't be Braxton, because he's leaving space for others to solo. Not my cup of bliss. @mjazzg Nice groove, becomes almost hypnotic. Has a little "jungle jazz" vibe, like you might hear in Starbucks about 20 years ago. Bass + cello? I like it. @randyhersom Once I ID'd Rahsaan, it was easy. Fly Me To The Moon from Roy Haynes's Out Of The Afternoon. @Rooster_Ties I hear the influence of Miles's second quintet. Again, not my thing. @sidewinder Wayne? Herbie? Again, not my thing. @webbcity Messengers with Freddie vibe. I don't recognize the alto or tenor. I do like the tenor, also the pianist. Curious to know who this is. Great work, y'all!

Thanks; I was very puzzled when I saw Dan's reveal. I put the trio version on my October 2020 BFT (#199); these two tracks don't sound at all like the same composition. Perhaps Chiaroscuro screwed up the track titles? (I suppose it's also possible that Interplay/Trio got it wrong.) I can't find the Chiaroscuro album on YouTube to audition the other tracks on the album.

Mosaic's discographies usually only list the first release. The six trio tracks from 11/15/58 are available on CD here: I believe everything in the box has been previously issued in the U.S. Great music.

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 31.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 41.

Someone on the Hoffman board posted that volume 7 will be available tonight ("9 PM Pacific").

Art Pepper backing Melanie. RIP.

Release date March 29: Nicole Glover has been getting some well-deserved exposure as a side-person recently but this tenor saxophonist is best appreciated on her own albums, where she fronts a saxophone-bass-drums trio. While not a common jazz format, this instrumentation has sired some classic recordings from greats like Don Byas, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson and Ornette Coleman, to contemporary trios led by Branford Marsalis and Glover's label mate, JD Allen. Glover's own trio features the rich, full-toned bass of Tyrone Allen and the sensitive, yet propulsive drumming of Kayvon Gordon. A special guest on the recording is vibes master, Steve Nelson, of whom Glover says, "He's incredible to work with because he is just a phenomenal musician... He enhances everything he is a part of of." This foundation provides two streams of sound (three with the vibes) beneath Glover's improvisations, allowing her complete freedom to be lyrical or driving as she chooses, while maintaining the aural identity of the ensemble. Tomorrow's Another Day may be trumpeter and composer Jeremy Pelt's most experimental recording to-date, with greater emphasis on the dynamic aspects of sound. This thought-provoking record gets a huge lift from the participation of drummer/technologist Deantoni Parks, who previously has lent his remarkable talents to such visionaries as Meshell Ndegeocello and André 3000. Pelt's newest band features Jalen Baker (vibes), Wintz (gtr), Leighton McKinley Harrell (bs) and Allan Mednard (dms), with Frank LoCrasto (pno) on two tracks. The ensemble seamlessly works together to produce a unique galaxy of sounds which have the ability to evoke gritty scenes that pulse with primal energy or surge transcendently skyward. Through it all, it is the trumpet and creative presence of Pelt which provides a sense of ballast to the myriad sounds and textures, with an intensely personal and mesmerizing weave of arguably some of the most stunningly imaginative and communicative work he has given us so far.

Release date March 1: Lushly orchestrated by Kyle Gordon for a 33-piece chamber orchestra, bassist David Friesen's compositions soar in this new 12-part work, originally conceived for the National Academic Symphonic Band of Ukraine. Following 2020's "Testimony," which featured that ensemble, Friesen began on this masterwork with the premier set for the Philharmonic Hall in Kyiv in May of 2022. With that date becoming an impossiblility, Gordon instead sculpted the orchestra in his Los Angeles studio with a sample library and an ear trained in producing for expansive, sweeping film and TV soundtracks. Interacting with the duo of Friesen, pianist Paul Lees along with percussionists Charlie Doggett & Rob Moore, the suite unfolds as a spiritual light that offers forgiveness, hope and purpose, through movements such as "Perseverance," "Innocence," "Tides Turning," and the hymn-like "Return To The Father," written for his wife of 58 years who passed away during a tragic week that included the invasion of Ukraine. Hagiga is a group that takes the freedom to play what they feel like, making the fun and craftsmanship splash! - Music Frames (Netherlands). Beginning with Dave Douglas' contributions to John Zorn's "Masada," through his seminal albums of the '90s, Israeli saxophonist Alon Farber has been deeply inspired by the beauty & uniqueness of the trumpeter's expansive sonic output. Hoping to someday find the opportunity to cross musical paths, that day came in the summer of 2023 as Douglas joined Farber's accomplished group, Hagiga (meaning, appropriately, 'celebration'), at the Jerusalem Jazz Festival. Providing the band with great inspiration, Alon dubbed Douglas "the magician," as he lifted the ensemble with his presence, his tunes offering stimulating landscapes for them to explore, while Hagiga's iridescent chemistry delivered their own magic. "... a powerful, serious album... " - Distrito Jazz (Spain)

Release date March 29: Acclaimed jazz trombonist Altin Sencalar strikes a harmonious chord with "Discover the Present.” This highly anticipated album is a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation, a eleven-track opus with an all-star band that showcases Sencalar's unparalleled talents and tasteful well-crafted musicality. Sencalar's virtuosity on the trombone is awe-inspiring, capturing the essence of jazz while infusing it with his unique style and flair. From exhilarating uptempo pieces that pulsate with energy to soul-stirring ballads that tug at the heartstrings, Sencalar's versatility shines through in every note. As an embodiment of Sencalar's dedication to pushing the boundaries of jazz while honoring its rich heritage, "Discover the Present" is not just a musical endeavor; it's a celebration and an invitation to immerse ourselves in a world where melodies speak volumes and rhythms stir the soul.

Reinhard Goebel Complete Archiv box, disc 15.

Great to see your post, Larry - welcome back!

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 30.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 40. Also includes the Shostakovich 24 Preludes from this:

I've posted this before, but it's worthwhile bringing it up again: Page 694 (of the Sonny bio) reveals there may be an unreleased studio date from 2004. Per the book, "Sonny hired his current working band: Cranshaw, Anderson, Jordan, and Dinizulu. The recording took place at Clinton Studios in New York over two six-hour sessions at the end of September 2004...Lucille and engineer Troy Halderson spent two six-hour days mixing as planned, and by early October the album was (finished)." But Lucille passed away November 27, 2004, and Sonny shelved the record. Note that this is not the record "Sonny Please," which was recorded December 2005 and February 2006 at Carriage House Studios in Stamford, CT.

RIP. I also really liked "Remember (Walking In The Sand)" and "Give Him a Great Big Kiss".