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Kris Davis' brand new album. After seeing her with Terri Lyne Carrington and Val Jeanty tonight. Excellent show!

I saw Gary w/Kahil El Zabar, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Robert Irving III at the NYC Winter JazzFest in January. [Not sure what happened to my photo. Here it is again.]

Yeah - the catalog has been decimated. I contacted them about that and threatened to cancel. They admitted the "problem" but said they hoped to have a better selection by the end of the year. Since my subscription ends then, they extended it by 3 months. If things don't dramatically change, I'll probably cancel anyway. It's pretty worthless right now.

I like both of them. Haven't heard the new album yet, but will be seeing them next year. Tomorrow at SFJAZZ: Kris Davis' Diatom Ribbons w/Terri Lyne Carrington and Haitian DJ, sound sculptor and percussionist Val Jeanty

Not exactly "rock," but nevertheless ...

SOUND & FURY - Sturgill Simpson

I think the "excitement" is now in vinyl with the BN Tone Poet and Music Matters Jazz releases.

I have that. It's good! This is also supposed to be excellent, but I don't have it (yet).

Tomorrow night: Brian Blade's Life Cycles. Looking forward to seeing the amazing Blade!

Good for Mary and Lynda! Seen Mary quite a bit lately. I like the diversity she participates in.

I have this Remains disk. Good stuff! * QMS: Agreed that they were never quite the same after Happy Trails, but those first 2 albums are iconic. * I always liked that Lee Michaels album, too. Especially the side-long "Tell Me How Do You Feel" suite. I could do without Frosty's extended drum solo, but still great B-3 and vocals.

Agreed! This album is nearly as good as "Happy Trails", too!

Absolutely! He had an instantly recognizable sound. NObody played bass like Jack. He was an early member of the Tony Williams Lifetime, played with Carla Bley and contributed mightily to a number of Kip Hanrahan albums, among many others.

Can't wait!

Yes. Far more advanced as a composer and it becomes more obvious in his post-Cream albums both as a leader and sideman. His playing was also more original - not strictly based on American blues players. "Harmony Row" is a 'Desert Island Disk' for me.

It could be argued (by me ) that Jack Bruce was the true visionary of that group. I love Eric, but he stopped evolving in the mid-70s.

Those are some iconic albums! Especially for a band with such a short lifespan.

SFJAZZ - Broken Shadows w/ Tim Berne, Chris Speed, Dave King, Reid Anderson. It's their Ornette (and related musicians) tribute. This is the second time I've seen them. Recommended!

Always a BIG fan of George: especially "Amsterdam After Dark" and the first "Eastern Rebellion" album. As mentioned already, he was really kicking it in gear then.

I've heard a few cuts. I've always liked her voice - as a rock singer. Just like with Elvis C., I'd rather hear someone experienced with that type of singing. I can't fault her for trying, though.