Strictly Jazz Sounds (Part 1)

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King Khan on vinyl with a nod to Sun Ra and his Arkestra.

[jghughes2]

I miss Jan Erik Kongshaug .

[weedeewop]

With Manfred’s aging I have noticed a shift in their focus, both musically and technically.
That said, it is nice to have access to the ecm catalog on Qobuz or Tidal.

[lonson]

Kenny Burrell &. Coleman Hawkins “Bluesy Burrell” (from side 3 of “Moonglow” double LP set)

[weedeewop]

Chicago native Philip Cohran, a one time trumpeter wit the Sun Ra Arkestra in the late 1950’s and early 60’s prior to Sun Ra’s departure for new York City, The Minstrel on side A1 of the double LP set The Artistic Heritage Ensemble. A rather joyous and tuneful performance.

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[lonson]

Sublime. Billie Holiday “All or Nothing at All” Analogue Productions SACD

Great songs sung so well.

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Listening to Composition No. 414, a nonet.

The ‘Zim’ compositions are fascinating and beautiful and very listenable.

This monster collection received a number of ‘Best of the Year’ awards, and I agree.

I’m delighted that it is available to stream, because I don’t have a blu-ray player.

[weedeewop]

They are indeed special, and worth the Blu-Ray investment, or at least purchasing the download.

[jghughes2]

[weedeewop]

A personal Booker Ervin favorite of mine. Thanks for the reminder, as there isn’t enough Booker played in this home lately.

[jghughes2]

Acoustic Sound Prestige series lp…they also did the Song Book. Both sound tons better than my old originals.

For some reason they DID NOT do the the Space Book or the Blues Book

[weedeewop]

Yes, IIRC I have the original book series and then picked up the Booker Ervin series that was available from Acoustic Sounds. I have always and continue to enjoy Booker Ervin, Sonny Stitt, and Joe Henderson even if I must plow through mediocre recordings issued in the mid=70’s.

[jghughes2]

Dave Rempis – alto/tenor saxophone
Elisabeth Harnik – piano
Michael Zerang – drums/percussion

Excellent new cd, I think this is their 3rd album, recorded in Austria in 2020. Excellent sound, too.

[weedeewop]

Yes indeed, a fine performance. Picked it up from Dave at a pre-release concert. I highly recommend it. Dave will be bringing Ballister to Madison, Wisconsin towards the end of April; April 23rd to be precise.

BlueStem Jazz

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[jghughes2]

Some energy music to start the day.

[lonson]

Louis Prima “1944-1945” Chronogical Classics cd

More bigger band Prima.

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Charlie & Paul
Newvelle Records

Music written by Charlie Haden and Paul Motian.

Steve Cardenas - Guitar
Loren Stillman - Alto Saxophone
Thomas Morgan - Bass
Matt Wilson - Drums

88k stream from qobuz sounds very good.

[lonson]

“Mingus at Carnegie Hall” the complete edition, disc 1

So thankful this complete concert was finally made available.