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I've seen him a couple of times in the past few years. He's definitely become somewhat frail, but his playing is still sharp, although (needless to say) with much less ferocity as his earlier days.

If you have "Enlightenment," and like it, then "Atlantis" is a must-have, too. I'll assume you have "Super Trios," but if not - get it. Not only for McCoy, but some of the best drumming (Tony Williams & Jack DeJohnette) in a trio setting that you're likely to hear anywhere.

One more

FYI, you can purchase MP3s of Third from Amazon for $3.99

http://youtu.be/kKMtb_7RTdY

I've finally started exploring the Max Mosaic box. It's been sitting on my shelf for years and I never really spent any time on it. Top shelf stuff - glad I've had it waiting for me.

Very affordable, too! 8CDs/$60 (or $80, signed & numbered) I might have to get that.

32 minute interview on disk 2.

They're doing a show WITH Jason Moran at SFJazz next month. Jason Moran with Randy Weston & Billy Harper

SF Jazz Collective tonight. It's their 10th anniversary, and they're playing selections from their entire repertoire through the weekend. Current lineup: Miguel Zenón, alto saxophone David Sánchez, tenor saxophone Avishai Cohen, trumpet Robin Eubanks, trombone Warren Wolf, vibraphone Edward Simon, piano Matt Penman, bass Obed Calvaire, drums

Max Roach

Not exactly music, but I'm seeing Christopher Guest in a discussion format on Tuesday. Thursday: SF Jazz Collective

I'm sure it's good. Will have to check it out.

Funny how the board software cuts off the thread title here: "Who was the model on the cover Pearson's The Sweet Ho ..."

Houses of the Holy

Cool. Thanks!

I usually wait to buy CDs at shows when the artist has a new album out.

Gonna have to catch THAT!

Sounds great!

For the life of me, I don't understand why anyone would want to bring back cassettes. They were always an inferior recording medium.

I was at Montreux in 1978, and there were a fair number of albums that came out of that festival. I honestly don't remember which shows I saw, but pretty sure I saw some of the Xanadu sets (there were 4 albums), and also Muhal Richard Abrams.

Straight Street is a keeper, for sure. Not a leader date, but certainly one of his greatest sessions.

From last night's benefit: Review: Cosby charms fans at SFJazz benefit

She lives (part-time, I think) here in SF and is somewhat of a regular at a restaurant across the street from me. I've only seen her once, a couple of months ago, as she was heading out the door.