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Nice article.

Thanks.

This caught my eye. It's an upcoming reissue listed by Dusty Groove: https://www.dustygroove.com/item/163665/Sarah-Vaughan:Embraceable-You?incl_cs=1&no_incl_in=1&sort_order=release_date I found no listing with Vaughan in Mobley's discography on jazzdisco.org. The description on DG is, by their own admission, not helpful. I see that Mobley played with Dizzy in the mid-50's. Anyone have info on these tracks?

I didn't read others' responses. 1) Got that mid-60's go-go vibe. Weird mix of Sidewinder, harpsichord (actually low-quality piano), Archie Bell, and too-loud congas. It also sounds a wee-bit fast, like the tape sped up. Saxist is a bit frantic, trumpet tries to mellow the pace. I wish the scatter hadn't. 2) A baritone is always welcome. Pepper Adams? The way the trumpet swaggers makes me think it's his gig. Nothing really memorable, but it is energetic. My guess is mid-'70's on Muse. 3) Electric piano, electric bass. My guess is the alto was told during his first chorus "Cut the shit and play." Soprano is into snake-charmer music; wish he were into jazz. Trumpeter is pretty normal, and is a welcome relief. Was this some sort of mini big band, like Louis Bellson or Buddy Rich? 4) Bossa. I know this tune. Tenor is in command. Nice tone. I like this. Sounds a little like Dexter, but it's not him (too on the beat). Bass is nicely locked in. I'm thinking Johnny Griffin. 5) I know this tune, but not with just trumpet and piano. Is this Dizzy and Oscar? From the mid-'60's? I liked the conversation between the two musicians. 6) Drummer sounds like Jimmy Cobb. I liked this; trumpet-bari combos always sound nice. And brevity! 7) Pretty dreary. Not a lot of inspiration going on. I'm gonna guess Groove Holmes. 8. Now's The Time, jam session. Tenor is lively, alto also good, trumpet OK. Predictable but enjoyable. Sounds like a JATP show. 9) Another tune I recognize: My Little Suede Shoes. Is this Dexter? I like the band. Any tune with an "I Ain't Mad At You" quote is OK. 10) Groovin' High. Interesting wow and flutter on the piano; private recording? No idea who they are. Respectable rendition of the tune. 11) Night In Tunisia. Not the most interesting version, but serviceable. I liked the bassist. This almost sounds like Bill Evans trying to play bebop. 12) Sounds like a scratchy 45. Tenor out of the Hawk school. Organ sounds like Milt Buckner. They're having a good time. Bartender, bring me another! 13) Misty. Thoughtful rendition, if a little maudlin. The pianist tries to come up with something new to say, but doesn't quite make it. Is the alto Lee Konitz?

Fascinating. I love fresh thought.

That's the one! I had it with the yellow cover (but without "Special Price Series" banner): A really nice collection of ephemera. Thanks for locating that! "Joy Of A Toy" is one of my favorite albums.

I had these two songs on some sampler LP from the early '70's, probably British...now racking my brains but don't remember the name. I wouldn't forget Feelin' Reelin' Squealin'...especially in Kevin Ayers's voice.

Reinhard Goebel Complete Archiv box, disc 13.

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 28.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 38. Also includes: HutchFan, I notice you recently played a version by Martinon from the '70's. This version with Moura Lympany is from 1951.

I had other samplers too from that era. Some that come to mind (other than the Warner Reprise greats): Zig-Zag Festival, on Mercury: The A&M Bootleg Album: The ESP Sampler: Columbia had a 7" series called PlayBack:

I had that Different Strokes too! I think it was a buck. That was a great time for samplers. And yes, $2.99 for SM3. My favorites from them were the live disc of SM6 and all of SM7. It's a shame that Mike Ratledge lost interest in the music industry; he had a nasty organ tone (and I mean that in a good way).

As did I. Woolworth’s, no more than $1.99 each. I had the cover (was that 1 or 2?) with the wheel that turned. The music seemed scattered and didn’t really impress me, but I could see where SM3 came from.

Reinhard Goebel Complete Archiv box, disc 12. I have these on this:

Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 27.

Amazing! Thanks! Cole is so melodic on piano.

The Decca Sound - The Piano Edition, disc 37.

Interesting that there's a jazz connection: "And in 1985, he married Marie Musso, daughter of jazz saxophonist Vido Musso." (Also a Chicago connection.)

My guess is that Dexter Gordon was a fan. Dexter did "Lady Iris B," which first appeared on Bailey's "Two Feet In The Gutter," and "A Flick Of A Trick," which first appeared on Bailey's "Reaching Out."

Disc 3.

Yes, R.I.P. I've enjoyed every session he's on that I've heard.

Reinhard Goebel Complete Archiv box, disc 11.

Thanks. I've been eyeing the Ormandy mono box for some time. I don't know if I need yet more versions of these symphonies, but it's gotten very good reviews, and will soon be unavailable. Kurt Masur - The Complete Warner Classics Edition, disc 26.