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RIP. Trully great artist - I adore him very much...

Can it be this first chorus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noUxscMb910 that Charlie Parker listened closely - Lester played some proto-bop lines here!

I like all them seven!

RIP Sir George. One of the most delicate piano touches, ever.

More on this collection: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7097645n&tag=contentMain;contentBody

Is it this scene? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f4i0SxNPE0

Know nothning about it: Recorded during concert, live, octobar 1933, Stockholm. Probably it is earliest known example of his music recorded during concert, right? I'm so excited such rare and beautiful thing exists!

I like "In a Chinese Garden" as well. But, from what I've been heard, this piece is written, not improvised at all...

Cheers to all!

Oh, well, the same can easily be told during listening to some very famous, well-known, "serious" jazz legends. And contemporary musicians too.

Speaking of Shearing I would probably be one of his real huge fans around this board; his famous MGM recordings with his harmonization of vibes/guitar/piano supported by rhythm section is one of truly enjoyable sounds in jazz, even they sound just as a cliche or molded upon well known schemes. Yes, there were moments of real pop music with strings attached everywhere, but it is pleasure to listen to! And all those real giants from an early era: Al McKibbon, Denzil Best and especially guitar genius Chuck Wayne melted theirs sounds in such easy way it is hard to resist. Why is it so hard to accept easy going music as an art form?

NPR audio on Bill Savory collection: http://drop.io/eclwa6j/asset/savory-coll-npr-mp3

Yes, it is for some extra weight that prevents occasional skips and mistracking. Usual "device" for transfering unplayable and wrapped records and records with skips.

"I don't like to read music, just... soul!" - Pres

Sure, in many incarnations. The most complete version (with announcer intro) is on Lester Young - Volume 1 1937-39 (Masters Of Jazz, MJCD 46) - track 16 Make Believe Ballroom Jam Session Young (ts) Goodman (cl), Wilson (p), Harry James (tp), Ben Heller (g), Sid Weiss (b), Jo Jones (dm).

To my ears, Hawkins solo is just like Trane - but twenty years earlier. Marvelous...

Anyone seen our remastering hero, Doug Pomeroy singing alongside with Pres' solo while tuning the transfer of "One O'Clock Jump" recorded at Rhode Island Swing Festival? For about 70 years the thought was these recordings were lost forever... Also, that solo on "Tea For Two" is great and intense as anything Pres recorded commercial in those years - comparable to "Lady Be Good", or another live WNEW broadcast from 1938. ("I Know That You Know")...

Unfortunately. Still, there are so many reasons for issuing such historically important music. Someone compared it to finding rare poem from well-known writer, or musical score long thought gone. I think about it the same. Probably, some kind man or label will turn out in near future...

Oh, I see...

Speaking of LOC acetates, and searching them in Library just found this: LOC So under #164: 164 Type of Material: Music Sound Recording Main Title: Jam session. 1940-12-29 [sound recording]. Published/Created: 1940 Description: 1 sound disc (13 min., 54 sec.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 16 in. and under the #165: 165 Type of Material: Music Sound Recording Main Title: Jam Session [sound recording]. Published/Created: [between 1940 and 1941] Description: 1 sound disc (9 min., 41 sec.) : analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 16 in. So, it is 20 minutes in total, right?

Agree! There is one take of the tune called "Solid As A Stonewall Jackson" from 22/8/1940 broadcast (The Chesterfield Show): Solid As A Stonewall Jackson It swings like mad. It is good proof that Miller really can swing and produce quality jazz, not only dance music.

Agree. It was very good band. I only have one CD of above mention set (sampler), and it was far more superior band than his civilian band.

RIP Mr. Jones! One of my favourite pianists, anytime...

Hello to all members, While searching youtube sources, just found this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_7dQtTlbbY It's terrific playing by this giant. Also, I especially like his solo on this tune - such strong emotional quality, and quiet almost whispering-alike execution: Do you have any particular favourite example of Clayton's work?