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Even in the high register Lee's notes never sound forced or harsh, they have a surprisingly soft edge. A truly masterful trumpeter with absolute control and command of his instrument. His early demise was not simply a loss to jazz but a loss to music.

Where is the statue of Duke Ellington in Washington DC? The nation owes Mr Ellington an enduring debt of gratitude but now, it seems, great musicians have been replaced with overblown rock gods.

Richly satisfying in every sense. Duke was far more than a composer or bandleader, his pianism was priceless as evidenced all the way through this gorgeous rendition. Thank you for posting it.

Dick's playing brightened my young life back in the early 1960s. A lovely young guy who had music coming out of every pore in his body. Went far too soon but left a marvellous legacy. Thanks for this one.

Two albums emerged from this extended gig at Mitchell's Studio club in LA 1966. The quality of the music is never less than excellent and this track is clear evidence of how empathetic were Hamp, Red and Donald. There's a whole bunch more track from this session lying unissued in the vaults (now ...

Ouch, she ought to have taken off one of her stiletto shoes and hammered the piano with it. I can't stay with this - it hurts my ears.....give the girl a decent chance and a piano in tune!!!

On Green Dolphin Street - and that's as nice a place to be with Ms Scott as anywhere. Tks for posting.

@MsGuitar100 If that's a cornet I'm a tub of icecream. It's a trumpet with a harmon mute played by Miles Davis and the track comes from the album 'Something Else' - now go wash your ears out.

How nice to hear this track. My thanks for posting it. I first heard Harold McNair when, billed as, 'Little G', he played Ronnie Scott's club in 1960. A marvellously gifted and passionate player who always delivered of his best.

@lionelroach Kenny B, George Mraz, bass; Victor Lewis, drs/

The tune is 'Bradway' and what a thrill it is to hear Mr Kirk's interpretation but who let Hitler's butler on-stage with his stultifying verbosity. Get him off!!!

Rowles was just beautiful: an encyclopaedic knowledge of the great American songbook. One of the finest accompanists and solo pianists of his era who shared the stage with some of the greatest names in jazz. I miss him.

Astonishing musicianship from a truly inspiring improviser. Talented, expressive, inventive, and sustains interest throughout. Oh, boy, he's some pianist.

That no-one else has commented on this wonderful contribution surprises me somewhat. Ms Kidd just does everything right and more so. She is a lovely and valuable talent. Thank you so much for posting this, it made my night.

Teo Macero produced some fine sessions but I can't help feeling decidedly queasy at his brown-nosing of Monk followed by the gross mistake in not recording the trio and then interrupting them so very rudely. Monk was inflamed and was perfectly entitled to be so. In view of Columbia's miserly fina...

One of nature's (and jazz's) great gentlemen. Loved his playing and when, once in conversation with him, loved his reminiscences. He had an astonishing memory for detail of jazz history and characters, and was also a lovely human being in addition to his being a giant of tenor saxophone playing.

Joe borrowed my copy of Melody Maker in which Bob Dawburn had just reviewed (very harshly) Joe's 'Abstract' LP. After reading it, Joe returned the MM and shrugged, 'He's not hearing it,' he said quietly. 'Yes', I replied, 'but a great number of us are, Joe.'

He was so far ahead of his time. Ther...

I'm guessing it's Sonny Rollins on tenor - nice photos, lovely musical accompaniment.

Johnny keeps raising a bottle of Becks bier to his lips. Where is the Jever Pils, old lad?

Thank you for this - what an absolute delight.

It's such a delight to find this young lady revelling in classic stride piano and playing with such obvious joy and relish. Who says the young have no ears? Here's living proof that jazz lives. More power to your elbows Ms Trick - you've warmed the cockles of an old jazz fan's heart.

If they don't get paid they hang the trombonist by his scarf. However, such is his astonishing flexibility and athleticism he ducks and dives until he frees himself from the noose and lives to play another day. I see they're covering up the pianist's face but the E-flat in his left hand tells me ...

Rene Gustaffson, gtr; Red Mitchell, bs.

He never seeks to overawe his listener by flashy, extravagant displays of technicque but rather he seeks constantly to tell a story through the medium of his instrument. Every musicial road he travels is enriched by his sense of harmonic exploration. His time is simply glorious and his interpreta...

Great delicacy and yet great strength - possibly the best version of Dave's lovely tune on record. My thanks.

Thank you, lovely day out it must have been. Nice images.

Thanks appreciated this very much and certainly Miles, Coltrane, Evans et al, in accompaniment was simply a pleasure.