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Ella Fitzgerald “Live In East Berlin 1967” Lost Recordings 2 UHQCD set, disc 2 Jimmy Jones, Bob Cranshaw and Sam Woodyard!

Finally got around to pulling this 2 cd set out for a listen. I love the ensemble portion on disc 2–always have loved the recordings of this tour, and this is one of the best as far as sound quality goes. I have dozens and dozens of Monk Quartet recordings, but there are fewer of these larger ensemble recordings. Thelonious Monk "Live in Rotterdam 1967"Lost Recordings 2 cd set disc 2

I remember that '80 flood. . . hadn't been there long. After Tower closed, Waterloo became my recording shop. I miss three people and an awful lot of places in that town.

Agreed. Great sound! (And music).

Monday Michiru “ENSO” Sonic Image cd Her latest. I hope that she will have a new one out soon.

A fascinating cd from Lituhania–a duet between sax and contrabass violin, all Monk compositions. Dominic Duval / Jimmy Halperin “Monk Dreams” No Business Records cd Excellent sound. . . and playing. Beautiful cover model. 1000×1000 85.3 KB

Another cold day . . . but no new snow, I’ll take it. Kai Winding ‘Rainy Day’ Verve Japan cd I bought this on a whim and because it was cheap and because I like Kai. Kai arranged this with a singing group and boy it’s a mid-sixties idea of mod hip jazz. Less interesting than but probably inspired by McFarland’s work. Fun listen overall, but not quite enough crackers to go with the cheese. . . . Probably not a surprise that the tracks without the vocal group are the best. Nice sound to warm up the stereo with though. 300×293 10.4 KB Followed by Elmo Hope “The Beacon & Celebrity Trio Recordings” Prevue cd Reissues two LPs: “Here’s Hope” and “High Hope,” featuring Hope compositions. 3/4 of the disc have Paul Chambers with Philly Joe Jones completing the trio. 500×435 40.7 KB

On to disc 2

SFJazz Collective “The Music of Chick Corea and New Compositions” disc 1

And on to Vol. 2 584×578 81.2 KB

800×800 109 KB Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers “At the Jazz Corner of the World” Vol. 1 Blue Note Japan “24 bit by RVG” lp facsimile cd.

COLD! I found a warm sweater to wear for a few hours. Starting off with one of the Bethlehem Records that was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. Sounds really good on this Solid Records Japan cd! “Bud Freeman” Bethlehen Records, Japan cd Bass – Al Hall Drums – George Wettling Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder Piano – Dave Bowman, or Ken Kersey Tenor Saxophone – Bud Freeman Trumpet – Ruby Braff 444×450 34.6 KB

I splurged using some Christmas money for this new reissue. I have wanted to hear this album for some time! Sounds pretty good. Charles Greenlee “I Know About the Life” Bay State/Future Shock reissue LP 300×300 7.45 KB Alto Saxophone, Flute – Sulaiman Hakim Baritone Saxophone – James Ware Bass – Buster Williams Drums – Beaver Harris, Charlie Persip Percussion – Nel Clark Piano – Art Mathews, Hubert Eaves Producer, Trombone – Charles Greenlee Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Archie Shepp Trumpet – Alden Griggs, Charles Sullivan Vocals – Jean Carn, Joe Lee Wilson

A deserted island disc for me.

I agree, it was reissued on cd in Japan in 2021 and is still available.

“Art Blakey Big Band” Bethlehem/Solid Records cd

Bobby Troup “The Songs of Bobby Troup” Bethlehem/Verse cd Double Bass – Red Mitchell Drums – Don Heath Guitar – Howard Roberts Piano, Vocals – Bobby Troup Trombone – Bob Enevoldsen Followed by another Bethlehem: Oscar Pettiford “Basically Duke” Bethlehem/Solid Records Japan cd Alto Saxophone – Dave Schildkraut Baritone Saxophone – Danny Banks Bass, Cello, Leader – Oscar Pettiford Clarinet – Jimmy Hamilton Drums – Ossie Johnson Piano – Earl Knight Trombone – Jimmy Cleveland Trumpet – Clark Terry, Joe Wilder

Trying to get a little Brazilian warmth into the mix. . . it’s 15 degrees outdoors. Renee Rosnes “Crossing Paths” Smoke Sessions cd

Cold, cold, cold. Not much new snow added to the 12" we had about 12 hours ago. A beautiful scene outdoors, especially in the sparse light of pre-dawn and only our house lights active. Starting off with Herbie Nichols “Love, Gloom, Cash, Love” Bethlehem/Solid Japan cd 2024 Just had to listen to this one again. Such amazing pianism and just plain lyrical performances. A benchmark!

People Magazine online says it was suicide. Horrid. I feel bad for Aubrey.

Duke Ellington “1939” Smithsonian 2 LP set, LP 1 299×300 6.96 KB Duke on Smithsonian sounds GREAT.

Mario Adnet “From the Heart” Adventure Music cd

Gil Evans Orchestra "Great Jazz Standards" Pacific Jazz/Blue Note 85th Anniversary UHQCD

“Classic Black & White Jazz Sessions” Mosaic Records 11 cd box set, disc IV Lots of ladies singing! Estelle Edison, Ivie Anderson, Helen Humes, Ernestine Anderson, Etta Jones, Ella Logan