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Wow, all this semi-bashing of "Soulville" makes me sad! I wouldn't put this one at the same level as "Meets Oscar Peterson", but the up-tempo tracks near the beginning are wonderful.

I also really like the meetings with Hawkins (so good!) and Mulligan (though I agree, this may be Ben at 9/10 instead of 10/10).

Most of the other records mentioned here I have in my massive backlog, but haven't gotten around to hearing yet!

Also: nobody's mentioned the first studio jam session Granz recorded. While I wouldn't necessarily describe it as Ben's best appearance, he absolutely crushes Flip Phillips.

P.S. Another vote for Legrand Jazz! Larry describes this perfectly. Not necessarily a perfect album, but with plenty of individual moments of perfection.

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Wow, all this semi-bashing of "Soulville" makes me sad! I wouldn't put this one at the same level as "Meets Oscar Peterson", but the up-tempo tracks near the beginning are wonderful.

I gladly report I grew to like it more and more, in the meantime :)

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I L-U-V love Ben playing "Danny Boy" (perfect tempo, among other virtues) BUT find the rest of that session quite routine. Ben with Tatum is exquisite, as is Sweets, and I particualarly like the one he did with Witherspoon for Reprise.

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