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who is on that Jimmy Lyons album ?  I heard him only on the Cecil Taylor albums but I am so impressed of his playing there it is incredible. It is the next evolution after Jackie McLean, I mean I could almost say: Bird, Jackie, Lyons if there would have been more exposure to Lyons. Was he too stuck to Taylor ? I read that the first gig Taylor had without Lyons was when Lyons became sick. I don´t like very much if an alto sounds a bit to "sweet". That´s why I like that reed sound that had started with Bird, I would even say I like McLean´s tone even more ! and Lyons fit´s into that categorie.

OK, just received a lot more information on the Strata-East reboot via Nate Chinen's 'The Gig' Substack:  Pharoah's 'Izipho Zam' part of RSD.  Vinyl/CD reissues of Tolliver's 'Live at Slug's albums with bonus cuts (presumably already on the Mosaic Select?), Rouse's 'Two Is One' and Cowell's 'Musa: Ancestral Streams' with four bonus cuts on April 25.  And THIRTY Strata-East albums receive digital reissue on that date.  Surprisingly, Mack Avenue is the company behind all this activity.  I'm in for all of the CD reissues, which sound like serious upgrades on the versions I already own, and likely for several of the digital downloads (look forward to seeing what the titles are).   I tend to be very price-conscious on the vast majority of my music purchases, but not on these - bring them on.  Never expected to see this reissue series in my lifetime.

Lots of news in the past seven days, as the free agents are making their moves.  Players are announcing their intentions, although they will not be free to sign contracts until next week. Here is a good list of each team's situation, pending everybody signing their contracts. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/each-cfl-teams-additions-and-subtractions-in-free-agency-thus-far/ ***** The Redblacks have announced their coaching staff. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/31/ottawa-redblacks-add-six-new-faces-to-coaching-staff-for-2025/ ***** Free Agent analyses https://3downnation.com/2025/01/31/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-offensive-linemen/ https://3downnation.com/2025/02/01/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-linemen/ https://3downnation.com/2025/02/02/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-linebackers/ https://3downnation.com/2025/02/03/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-backs/ https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-specialists/ https://3downnation.com/2025/02/05/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-top-30/ ***** James Vaughters has signed with the Bombers. https://3downnation.com/2025/01/31/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-stampeders-dl-james-vaughters/ ***** Mike Rose has signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/01/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-three-time-cfl-all-star-mike-rose/ ***** Drew Wolitarsky has signed with the Ticats. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/02/hamilton-tiger-cats-sign-canadian-rec-drew-wolitarsky/ ***** After five years with the LA Chargers and Jacksonville, Tevaughn Campbell has agreed to return to the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/03/2025-cfl-free-agent-rankings-defensive-backs/ ***** Dominique Rhymes has signed with the Stampeders. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/calgary-stampeders-agree-to-terms-with-former-all-cfl-receiver-dominique-rhymes-sources/ ***** Redblacks GM Shawn Burke has decided to let Jeremiah Masoli go. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/01/redblacks-likely-to-move-on-from-veteran-qb-jeremiah-masoli/ ***** The Argos have let go Tommy Nield, who then promptly signed with the Riders. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/03/toronto-argonauts-release-canadian-receiver-tommy-nield/ https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-canadian-receiver-tommy-nield/ ***** After three years with Denver (2019-2021) and most recently (2023) with the NY Jets, Diontae Spencer is now interested in returning to the CFL. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/03/former-cfl-all-star-diontae-spencer-interested-in-return-to-canada-after-five-year-nfl-run/ ***** Jaelon Acklin has retired.  I wonder if that scary fall on his head had something to do with it. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/veteran-cfl-receiver-jaelon-acklin-retires-at-29/ ***** Jarious Jackson has joined the Bombers' coaching staff.  Jason Hogan has been promoted to OC to replace Buck Pierce. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/04/winnipeg-blue-bombers-promote-jason-hogan-to-offensive-coordinator-hire-jarious-jackson-as-qb-coach/ ***** This year's salary cap will increase $400,000. to $6,000,000. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/05/2025-cfl-salary-cap-limit-jumps-over-400000-due-to-increased-league-revenues/ ***** Although Shawn Lemon is indefinitely suspended, he was suspended an additional two games today. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/06/shawn-lemon-hit-with-additional-suspension-for-violating-cfl-drug-policy/ ***** Although there will not be a Touchdown Pacific game this year, the Lions will play a pre-season game on Vancouver Island. https://3downnation.com/2025/02/06/b-c-lions-returning-to-vancouver-island-for-preseason-opener/ ***** I will pause for now, and add additional links next time.

Now I have to hope for a CDjapan coupon offer. There were several around Xmas/New Year, but quiet since then.😕