Rick Laird - Tom Grant - Soft Focus - Mystified

(Absord Japan)

Soft Focus is non-fusion, straight-ahead jazz. Bassist Rick Laird (Mahavishnu Orchestra) led studio sessions that included Tom Grant on piano, Ron Steen on drums and saxophonist Joe Henderson. Though Laird is playing electric bass, his lines could easily have come from a double bass. There are no efforts at great volume or distortion. His solo is an enjoyable experience full of easy melody. Fans of his Mahavishnu power would probably be surprised by his grace. "Soft Focus" also shows Laird's above-average compositional skills.

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Note : This will be my last post for the year as I'll be off for about 2 weeks. Happy holidays to all of you and I'll see you back in 2009.

George Duke - Keyboard Giant

(Universal)

A collection of George Duke's recordings for the MPS label .. Although Duke's probably best known for his smoother, more soul-based sides for Columbia, he got his biggest start on the MPS label in the early 70s -- working out a groove that was part jazz, part fusion, part funk, and part cosmic soul -- wrapped up in keyboards. .... George plays plenty of Fender Rhodes, mini moog, and Arp on these sides -- and most numbers feature small combo instrumentation, which really helps keep a nice sort of edge. (Dusty Groove)

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Gato Barbieri - The Third World Revisited (1988)

This release is not a reissue of the original The Third World LP (1969), but instead it contains Flying Dutchman's releases "Yesterday" plus half of El Pampero - Live in Montreux

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Branford Marsalis - Scenes In The City (1983)

His debut album originally released in 1983

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Larry Coryell - Cedars Of Avalon (2002)

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Larry Coryell - I'll Be Over You (1995)

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Chuck Mangione - Bellavia

First released in 1975 and rereleased in 1990

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Hubert Laws - Crying Song

Originally Released in 1970 and rereleased in 1990

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Wynton Marsalis - Unforgivable Blackness (2004)

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Herbie Mann - Gagaku & Beyond (1976)

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Herbie Mann - Caminho De Casa (1990)

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Herbie Mann - Mississippi Gambler (1972)

This is from the original LP released in 1972 please mind for some cracks and pops

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Brian Auger's Oblivion Express - Happiness Heartaches (1977)

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Chuck Mangione - Journey To A Rainbow (1983)

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The Vandermark Five - Elements of Style...Exercises in Surprise (2004)

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Bridge 61 - Journal (2006)

"Bridge 61 is one of Ken Vandermark's many collaborations; formed in 2004 and ceased to exist in 2006. Bridge 61 takes its cue from Ornette Coleman's free jazz of the 1960s and Journal was the only album released by the group."

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Eric Dolphy - Music Matador (1963)

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Rob Mullins - Tokyo Nights (1996)

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David Benoit - Best Of - 20th Century Masters

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Herbie Mann - Caminho De Casa

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Herbie Mann - Flautista! (1959)

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Eric Dolphy & The Latin Jazz Quintet - Caribé (1960)

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Sadao Watanabe - Remembrance (1999)

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John Klemmer - Priceless Jazz Collection 38 (1999)

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Gato Barbieri - The Impulse Story (2006)

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Brian Augers's Oblivion Express - Voices Of Other Times (2000)

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Sadao Watanabe - Sadao & Charlie Again (2006)

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Tom Scott - Them Changes (1990)

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Tom Scott - The Best Of (1980)

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Ronnie Laws - True Spirit (1989)

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Earl Klugh - Night Songs (1984)

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Sadao Watanabe - How's Everything (1980)

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Hiroshima - The Bridge (2003)

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Sonny Rollins - The Bridge

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Sonny Rollins - The Very Best (1995)

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Yoshiko Kishino - Siesta (2002)

Siesta is the 8th release of this female jazz pianist; included in the album some smooth renditions of well known numbers such as Beatles' Norwegian Wood , Jobim's Corcovado, and others.

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George Duke - Greatest Hits (1996)

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Dr. Lonnie Smith - Jungle Soul (2006)

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Bob Mamet - Adventures In Jazz (1997)

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Gato Barbieri - Best Of - 20th Century Masters (2004)

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Sadao Watanabe - Parker's Mood - Live at Brava's Club '85

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Grand Pianoramax - Grand Pianoramax (2004)

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Airto Moreira and The Gods Of Jazz- Killer Bees (1993)

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Airto Moreira - Seeds On The Ground (1971)

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Chase - The Concert Series Vol 1,2 and 3

There is no one blows a Trumpet like Bill Chase did; and here is a rare treat from one of this blog friends - The Concert Series Volume 1,2 and 3. The series were recorded in various venues during a 1973 US concert tour.

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Musicians on the tour were:
Trumpets: Bill Chase, Carl Haisley, Jay Sollenberger, Jerry Van Blair
Trombone and Flute: Russ Freeland
B-3 Organ/keyboards:Wally Yohn
Bass: Dartanyan Brown
Guitar : Tony DiCaprio
Drums: Tommy Gordon
Percussion : Fred Ralston

Yeah 4 (four) trumpets ! how I wish I could still see them Live in concert.

Big thanks to Jamie S for these excellent and rare treats. !

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Tom Scott - New York Connection (1975)

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Tom Scott & The LA Express - Tom Cat (1974)

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