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Now spinning this LP: Richard Thompson - Amnesia (Capitol, 1988)

Hooray for Ives!

Nice catch. I have that album, but I've never seen that cover before. Mine looks like this:

Roussel: Symphony No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 23; Pour Une Fete De Printemps, Op.22 National Orchestra of the O.R.T.F., Jean Martinon (Erato FR) A terrific LP.

Sounds like fun!

Interesting. I'm not up-to-date enough to have a take on it.

Thank you, Pim! Holy cow is right! They're massive! And the RED color makes them even more imposing! How did they sound??? I've never heard a Hegel amp, but I've always heard good things about them.

I have the Jazz Odyssey Series version of this LP: Original cover:

Just curious: What renders it "fake"??? (I know nothing about this album or band.) Excellent.

Now spinning: Jimmie Rowles - Grandpaws (Choice, 1976) with Buster Williams and Billy Hart

My favorite Buster recordings as a leader or co-leader: **************************************************************** Pinnacle (Muse, 1975) Very much in the spirit of Herbie's Mwandishi band. In other words, stinkin' brilliant! Features Woody Shaw, Sonny Fortune, and Onaje Allan Gumbs. Sphere - Flight Path (Elektra Musician, 1983) with Charlie Rouse, Kenny Barron, and Ben Riley. Unlike the first album, this one features compositions by the band including several by Buster. Timeless All Stars - Timeless Heart (Timeless, 1983) with Harold Land, Curtis Fuller, Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, and Billy Higgins. Effortless beauty. 2 as One: Live at Umbria Jazz - with Kenny Barron (Red, 1987) Recently reissued in an expanded two-disc set. A great opportunity to hear Buster "up front," on equal footing with the piano. Lost in a Memory (TCB, 1999) with the late, great Geri Allen. Also features Stefon Harris and Lenny White. Houdini (Sirocco, 2001) trio setting with Geri Allen and Lenny White. Might be tough to find since Sirocco went belly-up. But it's well worth the effort. Griot Liberté (Highnote, 2004) with George Colligan, Stefon Harris, and Lenny White. Tremendous. Also available in SACD format that sort of thing floats your boat. Audacity (Smoke Sessions, 2018) with Buster's working band, which he calls Something More: George Colligan, Steve Wilson, and Lenny White.

Agreed. Haitink's Debussy set is outstanding.

Yep. Buster plays on the GJT's Love for Sale (East Wind, 1976). I don't think I've ever heard it. Anyone who has: What do you think?

I was pleased to see that Pinnacle is being reissued in April as part of Record Store Day. 😃

This again: Enrico Pieranunzi - Live in Paris (Challenge, 2005) with Hein Van de Geyn & André "Dédé" Ceccarelli Excellent!

They're sitting on the drum cases.

Buster Williams Quartet - Lost in a Memory (TCB Records, 1999)

Some photos of Buster: with Herbie Hancock & Billy Hart I'm sure that many of you have already seen it, but I'd be remiss if I didn't recommend Buster's documentary: Buster Williams Bass to Infinity.