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Disc 1 - The Small-Group Sides I think Vol. 1 is just a shade better. But I'm with you: Vol. 2 is no collection of barrel-scrapings. Both volumes are well worth hearing.

I'd agree with that assessment -- if only because the music on Castles of Ghana is SO POWERFUL. But the entire series is such a compelling and unique body of work! It's ALL "unmissable" in my book.

Now this: Solo piano.

Bobo Stenson Trio - Serenity (ECM)

To all the dads out there, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.

Finzer recently played a local club here in Atlanta. I couldn't attend, but a trombone-playing friend of mine went. He got me this sounvenir from the show. Good stuff.

A few weeks ago, I ordered this Japanese import: Any Clare Fischer fan needs to hear it. The music AND sonics are OUTSTANDING.

Agreed. Now spinning more from Wallington: George Wallington - Our Delight (Prestige, 2-LP set) LP 1 - Trios with either Charles Mingus, Oscar Pettiford, or Curly Russell (b) and Max Roach (d); originally released as two 10" LPs: - George Wallington Trio, recorded Sept 1952 - George Wallington Trio, Vol, 2, recorded May 1953

Erroll Garner - Magician (MPS, 1973) as reissued on

Brad - If you make it to the store, let us know what you find. I've been to the PREX one time, 20-some-odd years ago, and I came away with a big haul of LPs -- both jazz and classical.

More by Junior Mance:

Both discs.

Bobby Hutcherson - In the Vanguard (Landmark) with Kenny Barron, Buster Williams and Al Foster I haven't listened to this in a long time. Man, it sounds GOOD.

Last night: Mike Richmond - Dream Waves (Inner City / Sonet) with Andy LaVerne & Billy Hart Excellent.

Keystone Trio [John Hicks, George Mraz, Idris Muhammad] - Newklear Music: The Songs of Sonnny Rollins (Milestone) John Hicks!

Superb. NP: If I'm just taking one Steve Lacy disc to my desert island, it's probably this one.

Richie Beirach - Ballads and Ballads II (Sony Japan)