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I got the Tina Brooks, the Herbie Nichols, and the Port Of Harlem Jazzmen around the same time when they first came out. How long ago was that anyway?

Gerry Mulligan and Randy Weston. Got them both as gifts actually. Next up to purchase in about a month will be Paul Chambers on Select.

In whatever form get this Music. I've got the Mosaic issue-1 lp in a gatefold package-and the Music is exquisite. The fidelity is what it is. These tracks were recorded a long long time ago. But any chance to here prime Bechet should be jumped on. Again, beautiful beautiful music. Get it in any format you can.

It's a sad day indeed. Time to get out that box and listen to some great sounds from a time when music could indeed be popular and great.

I can't believe some of you don't like this session. Its been a favorite of mine since I purchased the lp at least 20 years ago. Great arrangements affording a chance to hear Mobley's ideas fleshed out for a larger group.

Carlos Santana's peak occured just before he recorded his first LP. I could never stand this guy-especially his tone. As for the rest of that early band-had to be the cheesiest sounding organ ever recorded. It's one thing to deal with a musicians "spirituality" when he's a genius like Trane. Paintings by many of the great european masters have religious themes and the depth of their belief combined with their artistic mastery produces powerful art. But when those same beliefs are given to us by mediocrities at best the result is drivel.

Got the Select Randy Weston and the Mulligan Concert Band. I really wanted the Weston. The Mulligan was a complete surprise. It's terrific.

I've got the Quebec 45 sessions on Mosaic but I'd love to get that Fred Jackson set. Anyone know where it can be obtained? Thanks.

I've had a vinyl reissue of this great music since 1981 and never tire of listening to it. Of course, that goes for almost anything by the always wonderful Lee Konitz. He's one of the true greats.

I'm not familiar with the second one but I got the first when it came out and it is outstanding.

Could someone please refresh my memory. I used to own the lp by the Free Spirits which I believe came out on ABC records. I got rid of it years ago because I thought it was pretty god awful. Terrible vocals and lyrics that were kind of lousy. Did Bob Moses play drums in that band? I've got two of the lps he did for Grammavision and love them. Great big band writing there. Thanks.

Well I guess the box on my shelf is starting to get quite valuable. No, it is not for sale. Everything does have it's price though.......

Got my reservations set for Saturday night. Be there or be square. B)

This is one great recording. I'ts a CD I play frequently and never tire of it. As was stated the recording quality is excellent and Clay is a reveleation. A beautiful record.

It is their JOB to know that there was already an album by Shirley Scott with that title. Here's hoping that they get sued.

I saw the Burton, Coryell, Haynes group play in 1967 in Albany New York at a jazz festival organized by Nick Brignola. It was one of my earliest experiences with live jazz. Loved the playing, I'd never seen anyone like Roy Haynes before and I've been digging him ever since. Hear his Hip Ensemble on my first date with my wife to be in 1975. Some of my favorite Coryell is Barefoot Boy which does indeed rock-with Haynes as I recall, and Chico Hamilton's The Dealer. I haven't heard Larry much in a long time, first the spiritual thing put me off, and then that 11th House band which I thought was pretty awful. But yes, he's a player of real ability. I wonder if anyone else here ever bought the rock album by the goup he led call The Free Spirits. It was terrible and I don't have it any more.

I caught this band last year at the Jazz Standard here in New York and had a great time although I did find Jackson to be the least interesting player in the group.

It's hard to believe all the praise heaped on these Ronnie Foster sessions. Foster, Bobby Humphery, Ronni Laws and the Mizell brothers were all brought to Blue Note by one Dr. George Butler. They were criticly panned at the time of their release 30 years ago and the critics were right. This stuff isn't jazz at its best and isn't good music at its worst. As for McDuff, he made some great records and had many great bands. For me, I'll take the sessions on Prestige.

In no particular order: Otis Redding, James Caar, Solomon Burke, Etta James, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Sam and Dave and all those other greats on Stax whose names aren't comming to mind right now, Al Green, Ann Peebles, and the GREATEST of them all, Ray Charles who invented the whole thing.

I know that Paul Jeffrey is a respected musician and this may well be an excellent recording. But jesus god almighty. What in the world was the art director (if there was one) at Savoy records thinking. I mean look at that photo. Does it scream "don't buy me" or what. I know that Herman Lubinsky had strong opinions about what his recordings sounded like, but he sure doesn't seem to have cared what they looked like. B)

I picked this one up about a year ago and play it frequently. It's so good it's like I've heard this music all my life-like it's part of the air we breath. B)

Hamp's autobiography "Raise Up Off Me" is simply the best jazz autobiography you can read. Only Art Pepper's "Straight Life" comes close. A great book by a great pianist B)

Buddy Terry! Funny thing is I don't know a thing about this guy but I have two records he did for Mainstream. One was rather adventurous and the other was kind of gospely. Both were quite good. The gospely one featured some good singers. Sorry but I can't recall the names of those lps and they are not exactly accesable right now. They must be listed on AMG. B)

Rooster Ties thank you so much for the wonderful photo of Lary Young with George Braith and the great Roy Haynes. As I recall, Atlantic City was a regular stop on the organ jazz circuit in those days.

Thanks for the responses. I've ordered the Bechet set and can hardly wait. B)