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nsp, I agree KCFB Big Band is one of the best! And that is a great album in your link! 
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So happy to see lots of love for the great NEA Jazz Master Mr. Jimmy Heath or "Little Bird" as he was affectionately called by his peers.Jimmy wrote this composition for his Idol and teacher Dizzy Gillespie. Jimmy also was enamored with Benny Cart... 
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frogman I have always liked Wynton as a player and arranger/composer. He is the main reason there is a Jazz at Lincoln Center. I do not think Wynton has been "overlooked" by anyone who is anyone in the jazz world. And the majority of jazz aficiona... 
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Fellini 712 3rd Movement Rosati At Popolo Square https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-OBb25pGWc 
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mary jo, Thank you so much for introducing me to IsbinI was just about to post one of my favorites of Francy Boland and your post caught me off guard.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNPGa-JVv-IThe second and third movements are just as good, IMHO 
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Seems I was wrong. If we cut our military budget in half we would still be number one followed closely by China!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJkMdiwXnwU 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-kA3UtBj4Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O82d39EuzZUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5ujEFsaInkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbh08CtkczY 
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alex, Unfortunately for Mr. Burrell and a half million families (2.5 million children) this has become an epidemic in the U.S.A.If we cut our military budget by 50% we would still be one of the top 4 countries in the world Instead of number one, w... 
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Thanks alex I have Groove Blues but not the other one. I'll have to pick that up. 
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Great clips alexAs you know I'm a big Lou "sweet papa" Donaldson fan having seen him live to many times to remember and I also hung out with him.Many people do not like stretched out jams - they say they get repetitive and ruin the song. IMO this ... 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSpQyrKbdcUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HbnAv-c2Tchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Liy9tw03p1Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpOQm1HfyLE 
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alex cool grooves for sure on those clips!This organ trio gets the funk in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhicDUgXyNg 
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frogmanNice "bird" songs. I like Rufus "speedy" Jones and his double bass kit.Another Basie clip showcasing Seeedy's talent. You don't often see double bass kits with jazz drummers. The second part has Sinatra showcasing his great vocals.https://w... 
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mary jo was that video endorsed by Dave Brubeck :)? 
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roberjermanGene Ammons is a staple in my jazz collection. He has to many great recording sessions to list. His "jam session" recordings are fantastic.Besides Boss Tenors with Stitt I have:The Chase (with Dexter Gordon) Funky (with Art Farmer, Jack...