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Mark Masters Jazz Ensemble featuring Gary Smulyan “American Jazz Institute presents Ellington Saxophone Encounters”
A very well-recorded swinging disc that has scratched an itch for Ellington music.
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Carlo Maria Giulini & Chicago Symphony Orchestra – Benjamin Britten - Serenade For Tenor, Horn & Strings · Les Illuminations
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Alice Babs and Duke Ellington “Serenade to Sweden” cd
Now a focus on Ellington trombones and Alice Babs, an excellent session recorded in Stockholm.
If ever there is a jazz album that could use the Plangent Process. . . I think this one would benefit heavily, there seems to be a wobble to the sound.
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This album seems to be a nice followup to “Serenade to Sweden” . . . the mood seems right. It’s been 21 years now since its release. . . I think we can call it a “classic.” It seems to deserve such a designation.
Marc Johnson “Shades of Jade” ECM cd
Marc Johnson – double bass
Joe Lovano – tenor saxophone (7 tracks)
John Scofield – guitar (4 tracks)
Eliane Elias – piano (8 tracks)
Joey Baron – drums
Alain Mallet – organ (2 tracks)
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Wow! New discovery for me from letting Qobuz wander in the background quietly working at the office.
Pretty “cool” artist and record.
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Time for a switch in musical genre. I’ve been listening to classical for the past several days finishing up a set of reviews. Time to just chill with some quiet jazz.
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Quite rightly! 
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