The Complete Pharoah Sanders Theresa Recordings, Mosaic Records 7 cd box set, disc 1
Sound is great!
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Instruments of Mass Pleasure by Alex Budman & the Contemporary Jazz Orchestra is a vibrant, sophisticated big-band jazz record that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation.
- Bold arrangements
- Original compositions
- A powerhouse ensemble
A must-listen for anyone who loves the structure of classic jazz orchestration paired with the freshness of contemporary expression.
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This amazing first disc, the first appearance of the great Miles Davis Quintet with George Coleman at the Antibes Jazz Festival in 1963.
Miles in France – Miles Davis Quintet 1963/64: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8, Disc 1
This box set is excellent. . . and this may be my favorite disc.
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Bold, swinging, and full of color — Thermal Strut by the Jay Lawrence Trio (with Tamir Hendelman & Lynn Seaton) is a masterclass in straight-ahead jazz. Dynamic interplay, inventive rhythms, and melodic drive make this album an essential listen for anyone who loves the art of the piano trio.
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Tim Green – Catching Yourself Gracefully
With Jim Cox & Phil Gratteau
A beautifully expressive journey through sound, blending lyrical improvisation, rich textures, and heartfelt interplay. This album invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover grace in every note.
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Absolutely blown away by Tim Green’s Jeannie’s Song! A stunning mix of beauty and emotion—jazz at its finest.
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I have both these Tim Green releases. Though I would say you like them a bit more than I do, they’re very good.
I’ve been very impressed this month with this new mostly trio release, Paul Cornish “You’re Exaggerating!” on Blue Note.
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Checking out the new Paul Cornish now—appreciate the heads up.
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He first came to my attention via the new Joshua Redman on Blue Note. . . piqued my interest there, he’s an interesting artist.
I played a couple of tracks on my jazz radio show this past Tuesday evening. He’s a nice blend of traditional Blue Note jazz and the younger, hipper fusion sounds emanating from Los Angeles and London. It’s as if Go Go Penguin did an all-acoustic / unplugged set. I’m enjoying it.
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Live at Pearl’s – Contemporary Jazz Orchestra captures the energy of a powerhouse big band in full swing. Bold horn lines, intricate rhythms, and fearless solos bring the club to life with every track. A masterclass in modern big band jazz—both dynamic and deeply soulful.
For fans of Mingus, Kenton, or modern large-ensemble jazz, this one’s a must-hear.
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Out of the dollar bin. Great album that advanced my opinion of Zoot. Who names their kid Zoot?
Speaking of names, the recording engineer was John Cue.
BTW–Sound quality is excellent; clear and satisfying.
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Nice album. My least favorite drummer. Philly Joe is fine driving the tempo but his solos are anything but melodic to me.
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Swapped out my current streamer/DAC for the older Cambridge CXN100, and paired with the Aspen FR5’s / Sprout100 combo, this album feels completely reborn—like hearing it for the first time again. The CXN100 is a great unit.
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An album I’ve always enjoyed, with a lineup of jazz greats.
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Miguel Zenón Quartet:
Miguel Zenón - alto saxophone
Luis Perdomo - piano
Hans Glawischnig - bass
Henry Cole - drums
Recorded September 20-21, 2024 at The Village Vanguard, NYC.
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Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - Trumpet, Adjuah Trumpet, Sirenette, Reverse Flugelhorn, Percussion
Elena Pinderhughes - Flute
Alex Han - Alto Saxophone
Lawrence Fields – Piano, Keyboards
Kris Funn - Bass
Weedie Braimah – Djembe, Congas, Bata, Percussion
Corey Fonville - Drums, SPDSX
Live at the Blue Note, NYC, Mar. 11-15, 2020 (e.g., the last shows for a long while due to Covid).
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