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I lingered too long on CDJapan, and ordered the following: Arnett Cobb 3-CD set: Funky Butt, The Wild Man From Texas, and Again With Milt Buckner Abdullah Ibrahim 3-CD set: African Sketchbook, Zimbabwe, and Good News from Africa Another Abdullah Ibrahim 3-CD set: Mindiff, African River, and Yalona O'Donel Levy 3-CD set: Black Velvet, Windows, and Dawn of a New Day SHM-CD version With a special they're currently running, with shipping it all came to about $90. Not bad.

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 25.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 35. Also includes Concerto #3 from this:

Another possible solution is to buy a CD boombox, and plug it into the car's sound system using the aux port (or just play the boombox). You can run the boombox either off batteries or the car's cigarette lighter. If you get a boombox with a remote control, you can keep it in the back seat.

That does look like the one I have (I have it in white), but they didn't have it when I was looking.

Release date January 26: The Found Tapes: Live in Los Angeles is a four LP box set from Tribe Records co-founder Phil Ranelin, celebrating a trio of LA club performances from 1978-1981 which remain especially significant to the visionary trombonist. Backed by a young Billy Childs on piano, Ralph Penland on drums, and Tony Dumas on bass, Ranelin was in peak form as a player and bandleader during this period. This is particularly true of one specific outing at the now shuttered Maiden Voyage in Los Angeles on July 19, 1981, which is presented in full within this set. The audio was restored from decades old cassette tapes which have never been heard until now. A master trombonist of the J.J. Johnson tradition, Ranelin's career has spanned over five decades with eleven records as a solo artist, four as a Freddie Hubbard sideman, session recordings for Motown, and work with artists ranging from Stevie Wonder and Ella Fitzgerald to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Telefon Tel Aviv.

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Release date January 5: "Swing & Soul" is more than a simple collection of Duke Pearson's compositions. For me, it's both a heartfelt tribute and reimagining of his enduring musical legacy in the hands of the exceptional talents of Art Hirahara, Jon Davis, Diego Rivera, Boris Kozlov and Vinnie Sperrazza. With this latest album in the "Blue Moods" series, we are hoping to garner greater attention for this music from new listeners by celebrating both the timeless melodies and the compositional flexibility of these songs while also serving as a fitting testament to Pearson's perseverance to continuously inspire new generations of jazz aficionados. I would like to extend my thanks to all of the listeners in the Posi-Tone audience for joining together with us on this musical journey, and I hope this latest Blue Moods release will fill your hearts with the joy, beauty, and eternal "Swing & Soul" of jazz. Marc Free Fall 2023 Release date February 2: Saxophonist extraordinaire Diego Rivera speaks with a clear message on his latest album "With Just A Word" on Posi-Tone Records. Drenched in soulful melodies and mesmerizing improvisations, this engaging album showcases Rivera's unparalleled mastery of the saxophone, captivating listeners with its rich, evocative soundscapes. Rivera seamlessly blends traditional jazz influences with innovative contemporary arrangements that transcend the boundaries of conventional jazz, delivering a captivating fusion of vibrant rhythms and poignant harmonies that resonate with the essence of human emotion. "With Just A Word" is an exploration of musical storytelling at its finest, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the heartfelt narratives woven into every note. Each song is a story that speaks directly to Rivera's dedication to crafting an unparalleled musical experience, leaving an indelible mark on the contemporary jazz landscape. Listeners are encouraged to experience the magic of Diego Rivera's musical brilliance as he invites us all along on a sonic adventure that will leave us spellbound and yearning for more.

Release date February 2: The mastery of an instrument or a musical language doesn't necessarily mean that a musician must be frivolous in performance with displays of their masterful technique or engagement in superfluous overplaying. Sometimes it is the restraint that shows the maturity and taste of a performer. Rufus Reid and Sullivan Fortner are musicians who have the easy ability to astonish but show their class in their control. Of course, Reid has been admonished as one of the best bassists in jazz for decades, leaving him nothing more to prove. The heralded young pianist, Sullivan Fortner, has a maturity beyond his years and the pairing of the two allows for music making of the highest caliber. Their duo recording, It's The Nights I Like, shows just what kind of magic can made without resorting to histrionics and letting the music shine.

Release date January 12: Generation Y is a band concept that was conceived back in 2019 with the goal promoting the next generation of dynamic talent from the top conservatories in NYC and beyond. Led by Ulysses Owens Jr. who is a Multi Grammy Award-winning Drummer, Producer, Educator and Cultural Entrepreneur. Serving at The Juilliard School in the role of Small Ensemble Director within the Jazz Department for the last 8 years, has given Ulysses a front row seat to this Generation's top talent. The material on this album is a culmination of repertoire from Ulysses' influences and mentors like Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove, George Cables, and of course the great Art Blakey. This Generation Y is an updated model of the Jazz Messengers, and many of these band members also perform in Ulysses' big band, and he met many of them at The Juilliard School. This album also features a few original compositions from Luther Allison who is an emerging talent performing with Samara Joy as her pianist, and the album also features a classic from Louis Armstrong titled Heart Full of Rhythm featuring Milton Suggs. This album is a culmination of repertoire that has been performed by this band around the world over the last 4 years and to add another level of nostalgia; it was recorded at the Legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studios in Englewood, NJ. Charles, Play! is pianist Chen's debut album. The album represents how Charles approaches play: both very serious and very fun. Listeners will hear catchy compositions, danceable arrangements, & dynamic solos. Charles, Play! showcases the joy of creation and the fun of play. The Stellar band is comprised of Ralph Moore on tenor saxophone, Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washignton on drums. Release date February 16: Love is the organic thread that ties the repertoire together. You could say this is a love letter to my wife Margaret and my daughter Mary (pictured on the cover) to whom the title track Wonderful is dedicated. It is also meant to shine a particularly bright light on my daughter Mary, who is multiply disabled and truly Wonderful. I chose the titles for their significance to my life's journey after my daughter Mary made her entrance 19 years ago - a journey that has proven to me, without a doubt, that love is the most powerful force in the universe. I can't even begin to list all the incredible things I've learned from her, but it was my love for her that led me to start the Disability Pride Parade in New York City. The idea was to bring large numbers of the disability community out for a joyous day of celebrating who and what they really are: just another diverse and beautiful aspect of humanity. I hoped that once non-disabled people saw this big party coming down the street, they would want to join it, and that is exactly what happened. Once the hang was on, barriers and divisions fell away, and the word disability began to be redefined. When I started out, I had no idea how to create a parade or a non-profit organization, but through Mary I found strengths in myself that I didn't know I had. When people thank me for my work creating the parade, I always tell them it wasn't me - it was Mary. Mike LeDonne Trumpeter Jim Rotondi has been a major figure in the world of jazz for over 30 years, both in New York and on the international scene. His sound, soul, and sense of swing have been in demand as leader and sideman all over the world. For his new album for Cellar Music, Rotondi has joined forces with arranger Jakob Helling and the Notes & Tones Orchestra to record some incredible versions of his own compositions with big band and strings. For NYC based pianist Steve Ash, the trio is the ultimate format for creative expression. On his new album for Cellar Music, Ash partners with bassist Harvie S and drummer Alvester Garnett, two valued musical associates who bring a wealth of experience and vibrancy to the recording. Recorded in Ash's living room, with Harvie S expertly engineering the session, 'You And The Night' eschews studio standards. Yet the music offers a crispness and clarity to rival those productions.

Release date January 19: The album features eight new compositions by Halvorson, performed with her sextet Amaryllis; the improvisatory band that performed on her critically praised 2022 albums Amaryllis and Belladonna comprises Halvorson, Patricia Brennan (vibraphone), Nick Dunston (bass), Tomas Fujiwara (drums), Jacob Garchik (trombone), and Adam O’Farrill (trumpet). Labelmate Laurie Anderson also is featured on the album track “Incarnadine.”“All the music on Cloudward was written in 2022, mostly in the fall and winter, when things started moving forward. Life felt like a creaky machine starting up again,” she continues. “Air travel, however chaotic, had resumed, and we were once again cloudward. Performances and tours and recordings were happening after a long hiatus and with a renewed sense of gratitude. This band, for me, was quite simply working, both musically and personally, and the main thing I felt while writing the music was optimism.”

I don't have any first-hand experience for an informed opinion, but I do have a suggestion: Go to a computer superstore, such as MicroCenter, or an electronics retailer, such as Best Buy. The problem with Amazon is they basically sell only no-name Chinese devices, and don't sell more established consumer brands. I experienced this when I needed an external CD drive for my iMac. I bought a Chinese no-name from Amazon, and the thing was loud, pokey, and not assembled very well. I returned that and went to MicroCenter, where I bought an LG drive that's worked flawlessly. Amazon doesn't carry LG. It's hard to notice an absence. You might be pleasantly surprised at the selection (and perhaps the knowledge) at a retailer.

Reinhard Goebel Complete Archiv box, disc 9.

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 24.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 34. Also includes Waldszenen from this:

Cats will drive you nuts - that's their job.

On January 19, Rhino is reissuing Gil Evans - Svengali in its Quadio series.

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Just donated $50.

Huh. Thought I saw it on UMG's website, but I don't see it now. Thanks. I wasn't aware of it. Although my suggestion would stretch for more years and encompass other labels.

Now that Universal owns/controls Blue Note, Fantasy and Impulse, Mosaic could release: The Complete Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers With Wayne Shorter It would comprise: Africaine The Big Beat Like Someone I Love A Night In Tunisia Meet You At The Jazz Corner Of The World vols. 1 & 2 Pisces Roots And Herbs The Witch Doctor The Freedom Rider Jazz Messengers (Impulse) Three Blind Mice vols. 1 & 2 Mosaic Buhaina's Delight Caravan Ugetsu Free For All Kyoto Indestructible Hmmm, that would be a huge box. Studio Sessions only would comprise 15 albums - still huge, but possibly 10 CDs.

Mike LeDonne. Primarily a pianist, he's made at least two great dates on organ: Also, don't forget the track on Blue Note's "The Lost Sessions": Ike Quebec's "Blues On Trial" with Gene Harris of The 3 Sounds on organ.

Have you tried using a powered USB hub? I do exactly this scenario (Mac, external CD drive connected to powered hub, rip CDs through iTunes/Music to external HD) and it works fine. FYI, I use this hub: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NGQWL2/