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47 minutes ago, Justin V said:

I'm a bit of a Scrooge when it comes to Christmas music, but I'd like to check that out.

I'm not sure what the consensus is among jimmy Smith fans, but I really like this album.  It's a Creed Taylor production, so there are big band sides along with three trio tracks.  This CD reissue adds 2 bonus tracks:  "Baby, It's Cold Outside" with Wes Montgomery and "Greensleeves" with Kenny Burrell.  It's all very festive and swinging music.

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Any one who is a fan of post-swing era big bands would be well advised to pick up any CD you may find from any of the US military service bands.  I've never been disappointed by any of the ones I have listened to.  They all have some creative arrangements and many excellent musicians.  On this disc, they even manage a listenable version of "Little Drummer Boy".  I cannot help but mention that the band manager is listed as CMSgt Dudley Hinote, who ironically, plays bass trombone.:lol:

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Art Hodes "Out of the Back Room" Blue Note Japan cd.

I love Art Hodes. 

Had to get up early as I need to drive out to my Dad's to take him to an early appointment and then brunch. Listening on my ZMF Obi headphones. I

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10 hours ago, medjuck said:

Saw her live once. The real deal. 

Wish I were there. Regrettably the probability that she will perform in Germany is very small. 
IMO Ravishing singer and musician.
There are a few voices I fell in love with  this year- - be it  roots or classical music.
Hers  belongs to them.

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Pres' last session.  The liner notes prepared me for the worst and I can't say I agree with the negativity.  Early, late or in-between, Pres is Pres. The band is top-notch.  I can't remember from the liners, but was the underrated Jamil Nasser living in Europe at the time?  

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