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Duke Ellington “Complete 1947-1952” CBS France 6 LP box set
I noticed Dusty Groove had this French box set for 27 dollars and even though I have had this box set about seven years on LP and over 20 years on cd, I just had to order it.
Turns out it is completely brand new, unplayed. Which is much better condition than the LP set I’ve enjoyed for so long. So I can certainly keep this one!
Listening to LP 3 right now. GREAT music in this set.
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Abbey Lincoln (featuring Stan Getz) “You Gotta Pay the Band” Gitanes Jazz cd
Such elegance. Thanks to Hank Jones I think.
A bit of FIRE in today’s first listen. Peter was a significant influence on the Creative Music Scene. RIP Mr. Brotzmann.
Bengt Hallberg with Lars Gullin “All Star Sessions 1953/1954 – Featuring Lars Gullin” Dragon Records cd
Great morning listening. The Dusty Groove description:
Great recordings from Swedish pianist Bengt Hallberg – recorded at a key point in the 50s when he was really building a reputation in the overseas market! The sides here were recorded for Metronome and Pacific Jazz – and feature Hallberg’s sharp-edged piano working with a great range of Swedish reedmen – not just baritonist Lars Gulling, as mentioned in the title – but also Arne Domnerus on alto and clarinet, Carl-Henrik Norin on tenor, and Putte Wickman on clarinet – plus added brass from the trumpet of Ernie Englund and trombone of Ake Persson. Moods are modern throughout – and kind of a blend of Swedish postwar with west coast cool – an aspect that made Hallberg ripe for exposure to the US market at the time. Titles include “Pink Lady”, “Side Car”, “Whiskey Sour”, “Red Wails In The Sunset”, “Blues In Fourths”, and “Meatballs” – and some tracks are presented in multiple takes!
J & K “Stonebone” RSD reissue
Bought this for “Free” and postage during the sale Sound of Vinyl had that ended days ago. Not essential, but some nice solos.
“Chet Baker Trio – Live In Paris: The Radio France Recordings 1983-1984” Elemental Music 2 cd set, disc 2
Of all the releases of RSD material the last few years this is among my favorites, along with this year’s Chet Baker release.
Just relaxed and soothing playing in decent sound.
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Very nice sound. Imaging on this is excellent.
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Rune Kitchen on Damon Smith’s Balance Point Acoustics label, mixed and mastered by Weasel Walter. Damon Smith bass, Jaap Blonk voice and electronics, Ra Kalam Bob drums and percussion. This especially fine performance and recording reflects Damon’s infatuation with food. An excellent recording sounding most special on the PAP/Pass Labs system this smokey morning.
TrackList:
1-Pasco Pizza
2-Costco Scottish
3-Switch Walk
4-Shabaka Tillamook
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Sides A,B,E,F
Just love this music–such variety and . . . je ne sais quoi.
Duke Ellington “Complete 1947-1952” CBS France 6 LP box set
Followed by
Joyce, Nana Vasconcelos, & Mauricio Maestro — Visions Of Dawn – The Paris 1976 Project
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“In Common III” Whirlwind Records cd
Bass – Dave Holland
Drums – Terri Lyne Carrington
Guitar – Matthew Stevens (2)
Piano – Kris Davis
Saxophone – Walter Smith III
Start the day with something unique.
It meanders sometimes but overall it’s worth a listen.
Excellent digital sound.
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