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To me, Chick is almost always an artist where you can't judge the contents by the cover. He had some of the worst album covers I've ever seen, but more times than not I dig the music. This one from the early 00's fits the terrible cover/good music pattern. Much better sounding on real speakers than laptop or phones because you can get the bass and some of the lower notes he's playing.

Ha, yeah. That board will be tripping out all over this thing, likely about how much better the alt takes actually are than what was released. "Have at it" is all I can say.

Been listening to some of Corea's work from the 00's - The Ultimate Adventure & To the Stars and I'm digging it. Consistently engaging compositions and playing. I'm guessing a lot of this work was overlooked back when it was released.

And now some Swedish jazz. Disc 1 which is a duet of drums/piano with Wallin & Johansson.

He was 21 y/o when assassinated under the auspices of COINTELPRO. And remember it took a burglary by activists to expose what that program was. I have doubts about how this bio will handle all of these things including Hampton, but appreciate the use of jazz in the production.

Swiss jazz. Entertaining stuff.

I dont think this kind of opp cost can be written off. They have an asset, but are choosing to let it depreciate without capitalizing on current value. It's just sitting there, and Medjuck is most likely correct in that at least as far as physical media goes, theyre losing any potential income that they could have by licensing it. The market for physical media aint growing. Who knows what the future holds really, but there most likely wont be money for them in streaming. It would seem that if they didnt want to make money on it that they would at least donate them or make it publically available in some way. Everybody loses in this case, so at least thats equitable. Well, on 2nd thought, that depreciation may work in their favor on the balance sheet. As well, if they end up selling at a loss, that does cover some potential tax issues. No idea how cynical these folks may be, but if that's the game they're playing then rapacious would be on the mark.

Loss of potential income is called opportunity cost. And I agree with @medjuckon those could-be sets. Although rapacious might be too strong a word.

RIP. Don't think I knew he had cancer. Terrible news.

Sonny Sharrock band in Prague from '90.

Seriously getting spoiled by this release. Who else plays like this? I get some of it from Ornette's Golden Circle and Henderson at the VV...Rivers' Streams. Have also heard it with Blythe's trio on Spirits in the Field...but it really isn't super common...or I'm looking in the wrong places? I listened to some Coltrane after this record and found myself thinking they'd have been better off without Tyner () which has never crossed my mind before (I think it was India & Chim Chim Cheree - for whatever reason his playing just wasn't fitting where Elvin, Jimmy & Trane were going).

Very cool that you got to see him play live. I'm really digging this album.

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Bookmark their main page in discogs.

Yeah, their physical shop isn't too far from me. Parking around there isn't ideal though. Still, good experiences to back up the rec of purchasing online from them.

I was able to find one of those Italian Blue Note pressings of Happenings not too long ago. Good pressing, very heavy vinyl. They don't seem to be over-valued like a lot of other BNs right now so if you come across them for a reasonable price, they're a good option.

This was great. Thanks for putting it together and sharing the link.

My listening after the Rollins in Holland set from last night to this morning.

It's early in the week, but Three Little Words from the Rollins in Holland Resonance set might be the best song I'll be hearing all year - but definitely for this week.

Indeed. I just got the LP set of this release and that song got me (back) out of my chair and standing in amazement and for real LOL'ing at the end. Speed/edit issues aside, the Arnhem performance is now essential for me. Ridiculously good, and was continually blowing my mind. I'd recommend this to anyone. SQ was about what I expected but the vinyl quality was exceptional. And the liners, esp those by Aidan Levy (who has a forthcoming bio coming out on Sonny - will definitely be picking this up) were a great read.

Man, I need to listen to those VV sessions again. I thought Elvin was totally subdued and rather generic in a way, since that didnt really seem his style by those years.

I was able to read it. Thanks for linking. Didn't know his background but that had to be tough to get out of. And 67 is too young. RIP.

Good, but not essential, comp.