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For those on the fence regarding the new mastering, that's trivial compared to the content of this set. If you like Lee and this group, and you like LIVE Lee (none other exists with him as *leader*) then it's a no-brainer. It's 8 CDs and no two performances are alike. And they didn't phone it in, I can tell you that.

If you like Tolliver, this is a must-have

The Grass Roots definitely had a ton of radio hits (and some were quite good!), but their bio is complicated. Here's a reasonably decent overview from AllMusic. The Grass Roots - Biography

For those on the fence, listen to the WBGO podcast about it.

The last track in the set, Nommo, is as impressive as anything I've heard yet

Haven't heard that in years. Great album!

Don't remember if this WBGO podcast was posted already, but it's an excellent analysis and discussion about the set, and Lee at this late stage in his career. Lee Morgan's Most Dynamic Band is Revealed in Full on a Staggering New Boxed Set Jazz United with Greg Bryant and Nate Chenin

She streamed a Stones tribute last year and appeared to be OK. I was hooked on them early and got all their albums (and saw their tours) up through Passion Play. After that, Ian sort of ran out of new ideas and I lost interest. Although his 2000 release "The Secret Language of Birds" is very interesting.

Correct. And less than half of the tunes on that "Complete" version.

I have the Sunset Eyes CD that was reissued in the Pacific Jazz West Coast Classics series. It has 3 'bonus tracks'.

Exactly! 😎👍 No harm in asking 😎 Not familiar with King Britt. What can you tell me?

This astounding festival just popped into in my inbox. I already bought a series ticket. I've been aware of it in the past but I don't think it has ever been so jazz-centric. Bonus for me: the venue is 3 blocks from where I live Other Minds Festival 25

I've been looking into aids myself. I thought that they were supposed to help in crowded/noisy situations. That's where I have the most trouble. Don't think I'm quite ready yet, but it's probably inevitable some day.

I've had this version for a while but never REALLY listened to it. The difference from the previous releases is astounding. I heard a podcast with Steven Wilson recently where he talked about all the remixing jobs he's been working on over the past few years (Tull, King Crimson, Genesis, etc) and this was the one he was most proud of. It turns out that all the older Aqualung releases were from a flawed original mix-down. Wilson acquired all the original master tracks and digitally recreated the record for how it SHOULD have sounded. Quite revelation.

Thanks for the first impression, Lon. Mine should arrive this week. Really looking forward to it!

I always enjoyed this album that he played on, produced and wrote some of the songs

I pre-ordered today

"Feel" is one of my favorite Duke albums! "Lighthouse" is up on AmazeMaton now, too

Got mine today, too. Should be delivered next week.

They're like ChuckBerry ... but different