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orpheus10I feel your characterization of frogman as a "troll" was inaccurate and unwarranted. Just because someone holds a different position than yours or expresses thought that may question an analysis or statement made does not make them a trol... 
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rok2idYes unless you are more specific I don't see the connection between Brubeck and so-called cultural war either. BTW be careful quoting Ken Burn's "Jazz" as a historical reference. When a purported documentary of jazz history makes no mention ... 
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frogmanGood call! That is absolutely Phil Woods. No one sounds like him. I did not do that on purpose. Just bought that Gordon cd and wanted to post something. I knew Woods was on the cd but in my haste to post did not listen after transcribing it... 
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frogmanThx for the clips . Yes Scott Hamilton was probably influenced by Cohn also more so from the  phrasing aspect than the tone.I was searching you tube and found Frank Strozier , a bebop guy who's name I knew but not much else. http://m.youtub... 
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EH3mb3oXCpw pjwYes close by. My zip i s 11763 you are just east of my location. 
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pjwThanks for the Coltrane link. Coincidentally I live about 30 minutes east of his home on Long Island. I took the address from the link and intend to visit in future. 
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prysothanks for the Coltrane PBS link I missed the broadcast version. That album is a must buy . 
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frogmanYes I agree with your choice of Zoot Sims a player I have listened to a lot and have posted recently. Not too familiar with Al Cohn would have to listen to some of his recordings. I also really like Scott Hamilton a lot. Kudos to him for de... 
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frogman & rokWhat's with the classical ? I thought this was a jazz aficionado site (just kidding)Now back to the blues:http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z5CvmpZ7Mw http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F1m6wUHXt-oDoes SC sound a lot like Ben Webster( not s... 
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alexatposI will get to that McMaster article . Thanks. Just wondering I saw frogman's reply to your: Johnny Griffin. Was wondering where you read he had claustrophobia in studio. I had never heard that. He is one of my favorites.Just read rok's po... 
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pjwIt sounds like you have simplified your music library via computer. I wish I had those skills. No pressure if you have time and WANT to compare I am interested. It's good to know her cd's are engineered with good sound either way. 
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pjwThanks for the specific Hiromi titles it gives me something to work with. She must b e great to see live very dynamic lots of energy. Regarding her sacd hybrids i should have been more specific. Was curious if you had compared the sacd layer wi... 
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orpheus10Your reference to Albert King is appropriate . Th e guitarist on "Albert's Shuffle",  MiKe Bloomfield, was a well respected & popular blues guitarist .He w as born in Chicago , played with many oF the popular blues artists who resided... 
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orpheus10Your post of "Soulful Strut" took me back to memories of my youth.I remember hearing  that song on the radio and never knowing the name or artist. It must have been a crossover hit as it has both catchy  hooks with the piano and the horn ... 
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acman3Thanks for the Stanley Clarke/Hiromi post. I intend to buy that cd. Just trying to catch up with your posts of 6/29/18. Joey Alexander is a real prodigy. I can't believe the length of his fingers . He was born to play piano with those hands....