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The Frogman seems to be in a soulful mood tonight.  I think McLean needs to work on his tone.  Etta and Ray, what is there to say.   Cheers  
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Miles Davis SEVEN STEPS TO HEAVEN Columbia / Sony   1963 / 2005   Frank Butler(drums), Anthony Williams(drums), Victor Feldman(piano), Herbie Hancock(piano), Ron Carter(bass), George Coleman(tenor sax) Excellent Booklet with much information ... 
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Milt Jackson and Wes Montgomery BAGS MEETS WES (Keepnews Collection) Riverside    1961 / 2008 Keepnews Collection : The series follows a specific set of ground rules.  In each case the original product is preserved -- cover art, the notes, and ... 
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World Saxophone Quartet PLAYS DUKE ELLINGTON Julius Hemphill(alto sax), Oliver Lake(alto sax), David Murray(tenor sax), Hamiet Bluiett(baritone sax) Nonesuch    1986   Take the A Train : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIUgou2lrf8 Lush Life ... 
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Jackie McLean BLUESNIK Freddie Hubbard(trumpet), Jackie McLean(alto sax), Kenny Drew(piano), Doug Watkins(bass), Pete La Roca(drums) Blue Note 1961 / 1989 Notes: "The Blues are here to stay. They pre-dated Jazz, helped form it and have been pr... 
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Nuts and bolts   It's been a while since I've heard that.  Brings to mind my boy Wynton. Cheers  
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Hampton Hawes THIS IS HAMPTON HAWES / VOL. 2 THE TRIO Hampton Hawes(piano), Red Mitchell(bass), Chuck Thompson(drums) Contemporary / OJC      1955-56 / 1987 Notes: Hawes explained that Charlie Parker's influence on him was as strong, or strong... 
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart AMADEUS (soundtrack) ASMF -- Neville Marriner   Le Figaro :  ah tutti Contenti : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EodlyMbd9A Don Giovanni :  Commendatore Scene://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9786j94XY4   Cheers  
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart OVERTURES Academy of St. Martin -in-the-Fields --  Neville Marriner EMI    1982   Le nozze di Figaro : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOiTSAH7Bi0 Don Giovanni, K527 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S45XHZbz84s Der ... 
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@jim5559 I agree the playing is great, but I wasn’t that impressed with the record SQ. Turns out it’s in Mono, so that might be why it sounds sort of different.  Oscar is usually more in your face. Cheers  
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Oscar Peterson AT THE STRATFORD SHAKESPEREAN FESTIVAL Verve   1956 / 1993 Recorded in concert at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Ontario.   Falling in Love with Love : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w64-TlgDr1Q Swinging on a Star : ht... 
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Santana SANTANA Columbia / Sony       1969 / 1998 Reminds me of German Discos, Fräuleins and BOSS 302 Mustangs.   Jingo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KOaIc0rkbE Evil Ways : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPmPFY9PcCs Persuasion : https... 
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@frogman  Great clips of Roberts.  These guys appear to be getting older.☺  I have the Blues for the New Millennium CD.   Cheers  
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Marcus Roberts IF I COULD BE WITH YOU Novus / BMG    1993 Notes: "The most important point that I can see is that the Jazz musician of the future will have to be able to play all different kinds of Jazz-in all its treatments-just like the class... 
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Various Artists THE SOUND OF JAZZ Columbia / Sony       1957 / 2000 Notes: "The best thing that ever happened to television happened on CBS between five and six in the afternoon on Sunday, December 8.  At least that was where and when it happen...