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Rashied Ali Quintet - First Time Out, Live At Slugs 1967 [Survival Records]

One of those 'lost' recordings where the recording quality might suggest it should have remained so if it wasn't for the energy of the playing involved. Valuable archeology.  

On 25/02/2020 at 10:45 PM, HutchFan said:

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Originally released as Jeremy Steig - Energy (Capitol, 1971).

I dig this.  Steig had a strong run in the 70s. 

No doubt, working with Don Alias and Eddie Gomez helps. 

'Wayfaring Stranger' is the one for me

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On 27/02/2020 at 5:47 PM, mjazzg said:

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Rashied Ali Quintet - First Time Out, Live At Slugs 1967 [Survival Records]

One of those 'lost' recordings where the recording quality might suggest it should have remained so if it wasn't for the energy of the playing involved. Valuable archeology.  

'Wayfaring Stranger' is the one for me

I notice HJ’s have got it in stock, along with the ‘Duo Exchange’. Do you recommend them?

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2 hours ago, sidewinder said:

I notice HJ’s have got it in stock, along with the ‘Duo Exchange’. Do you recommend them?

'Duo Exchange', absolutely.

'Live At Slugs' dependent on your threshold for bootleg quality live recordings - I tend to find these can add to the enjoyment and this is a case in point. But if you're bothered by distant pianos (except when soloing - it's almost as if someone's moving the mic closer!), overly prominent drummers and horns fading in and out then don't go near it.  To me it sounds like a live recording ESP rejected on the grounds of SQ :D. The music's terrific in most parts, warts 'n' all. Nicely packaged.

Listening now to the new Charles Lloyd live recording '8', the polar opposite in SQ, gorgeous quality and beautiful music 

On 27/02/2020 at 5:57 PM, HutchFan said:

What do you make of 'Legwork' Hutchfan? I've not heard it and didn't realise it was recorded at the same time until I read your blog, so now I'm tempted.

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1 minute ago, sidewinder said:

Thanks for that !

If you do buy one or both do be prepared for the PayPal shenanigans mentioned in the other thread about them. It may be worth contacting HJ in advance and arranging to PayPal the funds directly rather than through their basket.

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Currently spinning side one of "Spring" by Anthony Williams. Picked up this stereo copy last Friday at an amazing estate sale at a loft in downtown Pittsburgh.  There were over 2000 LPs individually priced for sale.  I'll start a thread elsewhere shortly.

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Reiner - Iron City, not Windy City. Blue Label, not Red Seal. SURPRISE!!!

The debut recording? It says so.

My ignorance, to be sure, but I was totally unaware of this record until finding it last weekend. You bet I snapped it up, and for less than a fin. Not in the best of conditions to be sure, but those old Masterwork LPs were built for the long haul. Not matter what the noise, the music always comes out on top, loud and (more or less) clear.

It's on a few off-brand "historical label" CDs but that's it? That's a shame.

Since RCA & Columbia are all the same company now, we COULD have both on a single release, and then history, as well as music, would be well-served.

Oh well.

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13 hours ago, Michael said:

Currently spinning side one of "Spring" by Anthony Williams. Picked up this stereo copy last Friday at an amazing estate sale at a loft in downtown Pittsburgh.  There were over 2000 LPs individually priced for sale.  I'll start a thread elsewhere shortly.

a very good album !

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recent pick up. such a wonderful line-up. The music is interesting and the pressing is immaculate. Bought off the strength of Sabir Mateen, Salim Washington and Alex Harding. Never heard of David Durrah but quite enjoyed his playing. 

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On 24.2.2020 at 6:13 PM, mjazzg said:

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Music Inc - Impact [Enja]

Alvin Queen!

I was thinking that Tolliver must be one of the artists with the highest % of live recordings in his leader dates

A beauty indeed ....

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On 1.3.2020 at 11:07 PM, sidewinder said:

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I really like the tune. Based on "It could happen to you" . It´s interesting how this tune Expresses completely different moods depending wether you Play it as a slow ballad (It could happen to you) or as a brisk medium tempo (Fried Bananas). 

It´s strange but the very best Version of Fried Bananas, I mean Maybe one of the best Dex solos I ever heard is not on an LP of his own, but on that huge Montreux Summit (CBS All Stars 1977 ). Besides some grossly overproduced tunes that try to capture everything from straight ahead to funk, there is one Combo feature for Dexter, playing "Fried Bananas" and it really knocked me out..... never heard Dexter play better. 

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12 hours ago, Gheorghe said:

I really like the tune. Based on "It could happen to you" . It´s interesting how this tune Expresses completely different moods depending wether you Play it as a slow ballad (It could happen to you) or as a brisk medium tempo (Fried Bananas). 

It´s strange but the very best Version of Fried Bananas, I mean Maybe one of the best Dex solos I ever heard is not on an LP of his own, but on that huge Montreux Summit (CBS All Stars 1977 ). Besides some grossly overproduced tunes that try to capture everything from straight ahead to funk, there is one Combo feature for Dexter, playing "Fried Bananas" and it really knocked me out..... never heard Dexter play better. 

The ‘Fried Bananas’ on side 1 of this LP is very good, Dexter is in good form. My favourite version is probably on the ‘Sophisticated Giant’ LP though. Bought that one as soon as it came out, around 1980.

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