Lou Donaldson - Sophisticated Lou (Blue Note, 1973 First Pressing)
A late era release from the saxophonist. More of a throwback to some early era standards with a string arrangement backing. Not the greatest of albums from him, but not a bad change either.
John Surman - How Many Clouds Can You See? (Deram, 1970 First Pressing)
Seeing @Mr Moore play his pile of more free thinking jazz convinced me to play this one.Definitely an album that requires my full attention when listening to it. Fantastic stuff. This copy was bought on its release, played once, then shelved for the next 50 years until it came to me. Brilliant sounding record.
Tubby Hayes Quartet - Tubby's Groove (Tempo Records, 1960 First Mono Pressing)
Plus - Tubby Hayes' Signature
Decided to keep with the Brit jazz theme with one of my favourites from Tubby Hayes. As a bonus, I thought I would also share a photo of an oddity, a scrap of paper signed by the saxophonist.
Phil Spector's Greatest Hits
Orchestre Bawobab - Senegaal Sunugaal
Obviously Spector is deeply unsavoury but boy did he make some great records. And yet more fabulous, sensual music from one of the great African bands.
Not my favorite Miles release (I prefer hard bop Miles vs soundtrack to plotting to overthrow the government Miles) but I’m still thrilled to finally own it.