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NOT a tupo. https://www.discogs.com/artist/4269132-Adam-OFarrill 9 degrees. The old dog and this old dog really did not want to step outside. Was rewarded with the sight of four deer though. Starting off with a release I’m trying again. Bob Belden “Black Dalia” Blue Note SACD I’ve not been crazy about this release in the past. Found the SACD cheap and . . . well it sounds good, I guess I’m warming to the music a bit more. It resembles a soundtrack, and I’m not crazy about soundtracks. . . I’m trying to experience it in a different way.

Hot cocoa, made with organic whole milk and this wonderful powder:

Micah Thomas “Mountains” Artwork Records cd Along with pianist Micah Thomas is rumpeter Adam O’Farrill, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, trombonist Caleb Smith, bassist Kanoa Mendenhall and drummer Kweku Sumbry.

Miles Davis “Miles in the Sky” Sony Blu-Spec CD2

The New Sound Quartet “Summer Knows” Eighty-Eaight Japan LP Bass – Ed Howard Drums – Terreon Gully Piano – Geoff Keezer Vibraphone – Joe Locke 299×300 12.7 KB

This one was still on the turntable so I’m spinning side 2 again. Such a fascinating blend of music on this LP. Hermeto Pascoal “Hermeto” Muse LP

A performance of an unfinished Ellington opera. Duke Ellington’s “Queenie Pie” featuring Carmen Bradford, Langhorn Music cd

“Classic Vanguard Small Group Swing Sessions” Mosaic Records, disc 7 Listening again to the final disc in this most recent Mosaic box set to start off a cold morning. Quiet outside, bluesy inside thanks to the electric guitar of Roy Gaines. This disc has vocals by “Mr. Five by Five” Jimmy Rushing, and Joe Williams.

Art Farmer -- Phil Woods --Together "What Happens?" C.a.m. Jazz/Solid Records Japan cd 500×482 45 KB With Martial Solal (wish he had a better piano), Henri Texier on bass and drummer Daniel Humair.

Bob Dylan “Shadows in the Night” Columbia LP

Billie Holiday “Control Booth Series, Vol. 1, 1940-1941” The “Control Booth Series, Vol. 1: 1940-1941” by Billie Holiday is a collection of recordings from her early career. This album includes multiple takes of several songs, offering listeners a glimpse into her recording process and the development of her performances. Here are some of the tracks featured in the album: I’m All for You: This song has two versions, one at 3:28 and another at 3:09, both performed by Billie Holiday. I Hear Music: Two versions of this Burton Lane and Frank Loesser composition are included, each lasting 2:42 minutes. It’s the Same Old Story: Four different takes of this Michael Field and Newt Oliphant song are featured, with durations ranging from 3:09 to 3:19. Practice Makes Perfect: Three versions of this Ernest Gold, Don “Red” Roberts, and Don Roberts composition are included, with times ranging from 2:35 to 2:44. St. Louis Blues: Two versions of W.C. Handy’s classic are featured, with Billie Holiday and Benny Carter performing, each lasting around 2:50 to 2:58. Loveless Love: Another W.C. Handy composition performed by Billie Holiday and Benny Carter, lasting 3:18. Let’s Do It: Three versions of Cole Porter’s song are included, with Billie Holiday and Eddie Heywood performing, each ranging from 1:11 to 2:58. Georgia on My Mind: Three versions of this Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell composition are featured, with durations ranging from 3:01 to 3:19. Romance in the Dark: Four versions of this Sam Coslow and Gertrude Neisen composition are included, with times ranging from 2:16 to 2:28. All of Me: One version of Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons’ composition is featured, performed by Billie Holiday and Eddie Heywood, lasting 3:58.

I tried this one again, and took it out about 2/3 of the way through. The production kept rubbing me the wrong way. Just too much dub as well for me. Ruby Garcia “The Source” 450×450 64 KB Moved on to music I truly, deeply love. Charles Mingus “East Coasting” Bethlehm/Solid Recrods Japan cd 2024

Lynne Arriale Trio “Arise” An unexpected version of “American Woman”. . . .

The final two thirds of this era appear in two Mosaic sets in great sound imo. . . OOP though.

Fred Hersch Trio “Whirl” Palmetto cd

Warmer this morning–17 degrees! Starting off with a set I haven’t spun for a while. Miles Davis “Live in Europe 1967: The Bootleg Series Vol. 1” Sony Japan Blu-Spec CD set, disc 1

Me too.

Bill Evans “Time Remembered” Milestone cd Additional material recorded at Shelly’s Manne-Hole not on the original 1963 LP, and four solo tracks. Bill with Larry Bunker, Chuck Israels 300×298 8.01 KB

Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited” Edition Records Ltd. cd A band of contemporary greats! Bass – Harish Raghavan Drums – Kendrick Scott Piano – James Francies Tenor Saxophone – Walter Smith III Trumpet, Composed By – Marquis Hill Vibraphone – Joel Ross

Well, it would have been hard for "Blues Blood" to make an early 2024 impact as it was released October 11!

Miles Davis “Directions” Columbia 2 LP set, LP 2 200×200 7.67 KB

John Mayall “Jazz Blues Fusion–Performed and Recorded Live in Boston and New York” Polydor cd I saw John with this band. Freddie Robinson was really really impressive. Bass – Larry Taylor Guitar – Freddy Robinson, John Mayall Harmonica – John Mayall Percussion – Ron Selico Piano – John Mayall Saxophone – Clifford Solomon Trumpet – Blue Mitchell