sidewinder

Very sad news. One of those guys who you assume is always with us. Sadly no more, RIP.

Love those UK Vogue doubles. That Johnny Richards is very good, particularly the 'Diablo' session. Particular favourites from this series are the various volumes of 'West Coast Scene', the Stan Getz/Johnny Smith, the Harry Edison 'Sweet Tracks' and the various Roulette Basies. The John Handy 'In The Vernacular' still seems to elude me though.

Jimmy Forrest 'Black Forrest' (Delmark) With Grant Green and Elvin Jones Cannonball Adderley 'Spontaneous Combustion' (Savoy 2LP set)

Once again, this looks unmissable !

John Coltrane 'The Stardust Session' (Prestige 2LP set)

Thank the Lord Phil Seamen wasn't on drums is all I can say..

Make sure you post your thoughts after the set is OOP

George Coleman Octet 'Big George' (Affinity). Brings back good memories of seeing these guys back in the day.

Would be interested in hearing your thoughts on this set (not that I am going to pull the trigger or anything.. )

Looks like the Man himself must be on holiday today !

Several of the 'Frankly Jazz' show tunes are included on the very fine 'Katanga!' session, which is included in the Select. The show was, I believe, sponsored by Dick Bock of PC and during each episode they publicise the then-current product of the artist featured. The Amy/Bolton had a quick feature on 'Katanga' I believe and the Jazz Crusaders show featured 'Freedom Sound'.

Got this one from one of the CD clubs when it originally came out and on the whole it's a . Good reminder for me to dig it out again.

That probably means 2 days..

Frank Butler 'The Stepper' (Xanadu) George Arvanitas Trio 'Round About Midnight' (French Carrere 2LP set) Miles Davis 'Miles Davis' Vogue 10" LP (Debut session, original 1956 UK issue) Elvin Jones 'Brother John' (Palo Alto)

One of the best mixes of hard bop and soul jazz that there ever was, IMO. Definitely not lightweight - it will be a great set !

My record is for an instantaneous delivery - at least it is when you buy from the 'horses mouth' ie. Scott Wenzel in person.

I'll probably pass on the Kid Ory set. 8CDs is just a bit too much and I've got heaps of music still to listen to in my 'pending' pile, not least the Anita O'Day set. DrJ's comments in the Ory thread do make it sound tempting though..

Very happy birthday !

Rare indeed ! Thanks for the advisory.

I don't have that one..

Thinking about it, Larry Young's 'Unity' is probably my most prolific item. Not sure how this happened.. (other than I really like this one) French 'Pathe Marconi' DMM LP (1980s) RVG Issue CD NY USA original pressings mono and stereo Japanese King LP Mosaic Larry Young LP set.

That's very sad to hear. Surely one of the greatest pioneers on the trombone with his multi-phonics. Hope he is now in peace..

KOB: 1980s German Columbia vinyl Miles/Coltrane CD box set Miles/Coltrane Mosaic LP set 2-eye Columbia US pressing (bought last weekend) Classic Records 2LP 1995 remaster Giant Steps: 'That's Jazz' series UK 1970s vinyl 'Heavyweight Champion' vinyl box set (recent purchase) UK London deep-groove mono original Birth of the Cool: UK Capitol 1970s LP issue 1980s first CD reissue Recent Capitol 'Complete' remastered CD pack Capitol 'T' series US first edition 12" Time to sell a few items..

Just playing the new Tubby Hayes vinyl issue on Harkit. 'On The Air' - previously unreleased recordings by his quartet.

Yes, I remember Big Miller. A hugely popular figure up in Edmonton and very sadly missed when he passed away some years ago. Nice to hear that they put up a statue in his honour. Very much deserved !