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I have 2 huskies so I know what you mean. Retractable leashes on them would have me in the hospital for sure.

From another perspective, being older right now is likely way better than it's going to be in the future. While I'm not as old as some of you, I'm thankful for experiencing the analog life growing up and very happy to be lucky enough that it was without social media. I'll take the aches, pains etc all day every day over being in my 20s right now. The future looks bleak af and I'm not looking forward to it.

Maybe even talked yourself out of John Hicks on track 7 and Purdie on 10! Your KC note for track 4 was on point. Glad you liked the mix. I figured some different flavors would be appreciated if not enjoyed. Only 3, 6 and 9 remain unidentified. Not even a week in lol. Y'all are damned good at this.

Check. And note the rhythm section roots to Count Basie with Gus Johnson & Freddie Green. They swing like hell on this song to carry Vito, who didn't record another solo record until 2003. Yikes. This particular track taken from this CD.

This is just side 1 right? Sound doesn't bother me and the tunes are pretty good.

Songs 3, 4, 6 and 9 are the remaining tunes not ID'd yet.

Only from your earlier BFT track. It"s what led me to get this live album actually. I had forgotten that you shared this specific track though. I liked it then, so I'm not surprised I picked this one off the album. For anyone who doesn't recall it, this was on BFT 239 when we all donated a track to make a full BFT. Which was a really great idea (from one Dan Gould if I'm not mistaken).

You got it. I love this live album, and the fact that it's dedicated to Abdul Wadud. Dayes' cello is definitely a standout to me.

Indeed #2 is very contemporary, but no Lester St Louis or Tomeka. Can confirm it's on International Anthem. Nice call. No Sakata or Shabaka on 3 and 9.

I feel like in order to guess this one you'd almost have to own it or be extremely familiar with it.

Thanks for the rec. I didn't know about this one at all. I love Chicago. Been several times but the closest I got to jazz was the Jazz Record Mart when it was still downtown. One day I'll catch some live music there.

I knew the Chicago connection made it only a matter of time. Good sleuthing. I only recently came across Mars' work and have been blown away. Thankful for labels like Corbett vs Dempsey that helped get his work out there. I'm finally able to listen to the above video of the original and you're 100% correct. I can't help but think he wanted to re-record that tune, and I'm glad he did.

Nice. I didn't realize it was a remake. The entire album smokes. John Hicks on keys btw. He is amazing on this record.

There is a Chicago connection on track 5.

Spot on! There 'tis. Tracks 1, 7, 8, 10 & 11 are now fully ID'd. And that's Houston Person on sax for the Kynard track.

Really glad y'all are enjoying track 5. I think it will get ID'd at some point.

Now that I'm on a real keyboard, I can respond better. Typing on the phone isn't my fave. Randy, my responses in red above. Well, you got track one ID'd fully. Not Jarman/Moye on 3, nor Sonny Simmons on 5. Sonny Fortune as well on 7, and you got the band on 8. That Coleman Hawkins Mosaic is a treasure trove and I don't even have the whole damn thing. Best partial box set I've ever bought. I had no conscious theme behind placing tracks 8 & 9 together, so whatever it is, it's pure serendipity. You also got Grant Green on guitar for track 10. And that Hartman tune comes again due to Mosaic. That Beehive set has been a favorite of mine and this album was a really pleasant surprise. Not Reuben, but it is indeed funky. Yeah this BFT is all over the place for sure. I worried a little about the sequencing but (maybe thankfully) I didn't have time to fuss over it too much. Glad you found some stuff to enjoy! Not Hemphill or Wadud on 2, nor AEC on 3. Not Dewey on 5. Glad you love #7. JSngry ID'd Sonny Fortune but not the song/album. And you ID'd 11 as well. I had no idea it was on that Madison County soundtrack. I've never seen the film, but Eastwood being a jazz lover I'm not surprised.

Bingo. And if you're talking the Mosaic set, that's exactly where this was pulled from. 🤔 @randyhersom you are right about Darktown Strutter's Ball being the song on # 8, as well as it not being Armstrong. Not Bellerose or Jeff Parker. Definitely contemporary drumming though.

Only know power boats. Have been on a sailboat and catamaran but no knowledge of how to operate them.

Thrown together a bit hastily, with a few tracks that go off into the hinterlands. Nevertheless, here is the link for the April BFT: https://thomkeith.net/2026-organissimo-blindfold-tests/

Fantastic set. Lots of surprises too. Thanks for doing this.

Bet it sounds good

I have no idea if this is from the same collection but the Ed Hall/James Johnson/Vic Dickenson Mosaic LP box is available on Discogs right now for $25+shipping: https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/4091092210?utm_campaign=sell_email_v4&utm_source=relationship&utm_medium=notif&ev=wh_new&utm_content=feed&utm_aud=0

Rudolph Johnson The Second Coming Kirk Lightsey on keys here.

Jazz Dispensary with another good pick.