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Shelia Jordan:I have her with George Russell.  Part of his "Severn Classic Albums" box set.   This is the Modal master.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIokpD6lqp8Cheers 
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The Three Sounds:BTW, did you get the 8 or 6 Classic CD set?  The albums listed are different.  I have the 8.  Anita O'day is on the 6.Cheers 
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I purchased the Donal Byrd Blue Note Collection.  5 CDs, 10 complete albums.  Have not played it yet  It's not a BN release! A Label called  "Enlightment".  Help me Jesus.I have the Three Sounds set also.  There is nothing wrong with the sound, ... 
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This is the first Williams CD I purchased.  The cover picture was a large reason why.  So Classy.   Has "1940's" written all over it.  I can remember when women dressed like that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXveXHcVsrICheers 
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***** and to think we almost missed her.*****The good thing about 'missing' players, is that you have a nice surprise and place to go in this current era of quasi-Jazz.  It's good we didn't hear them all back in the day.  If we had, what would we... 
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***** are you running for "Grand Poobah"?*****As Chief of Jazz Police for the Great Unwashed, part of my duties include the Supervision of all Grand Poobahs. :)Cheers 
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 stereotypical jazz :I would use the phrase, 'run-of-the-mill'.Run-of-the-mill --  not outstanding in quality or rarity.  Ordinary.  Average.  --- websterI would add: going thru the motions.   Blowing session.   Technically correct but without a... 
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Coltrane:I sense another 'ruckus' coming.   But you are right about Jazz players not needing to practice.   Look at me for instance,  I never practiced, and how many Trumpet players can say they had the Military Career I had.  Proves the case.Cheers 
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Today's Listen:Duke Pearson -- DEDICATIONGood player lineup.  Includes Pepper Adams and Freddie Hubbard.  I am sure their playing is perfectly acceptable.  The problem is, none of the tunes just reach out and grab.   I think a Tenor sax instead of... 
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Grant Green:Can't drop it now.  Inquiring minds wanna know!Cheers 
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The Latin Bit:Great tune lineup.  Besame Mucho, Brazil, and Grenada.  Reminds me of the first LP I ever fell in love with  "The Soul Of Spain" by the 101 Strings.   The one I would add would be "Begin The Beguine".I got the "Definitive Classic Blu... 
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***** Cotton Tail:. Short solo by Hawkins, then Carter-Rouse-Woods and then Hawkins again.**********Honysuckle:  Rouse-Woods-Hawkins-Carter*****Unbelievable!!  Grand PooBah of Jazz Indeed!!The title does not do you justice Sir!! Cheers 
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Today's Listen:Benny Carter -- FURTHER DEFINITIONSSaxophonists Galore.  Players include,  Benny carter, Phil Woods, Coleman Hawkins and Charles Rouse.  Awesome playing all around.I wonder if any of you so-called aficionados can list the order of t... 
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You guys are making me spend money.  I have to get some of Teddy Edwards.   How did I miss him?O-10:  There is a box set of Grant Green on Amazon.   Seems to contain all the stuff I don't have:   four CD set containing eight albums from the Jazz ...