Monthly Archives: September 2014

Coltrane: November 11, 1966 released on September 23, 2014, his 88th birthday

       If it had been recorded properly, this could be one of the greatest recordings in Coltrane’s discography, which is to say one the greatest recordings in Jazz. Taken as it is, Offering: Live at Temple University is a … Continue reading

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Motherload: Dust to Digital’s Awesome African Compilation

Opika Pende (Stand Firm): Africa At 78 RPM Dust To Digital #22, 2011. Four discs Jonathan Ward: co-producer, notes, source material, audio transfers. Debbie Berne: design (Hey! Oakland banjo player!) A PALTRY FORTY BUCKS!      I have been in rapturous … Continue reading

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Blindfold Test-O-Rama: Plonsey/Schott Blindfold Test #2 (turnaround)

It seemed like a good idea at the time, but as usual, I had no idea what I was getting into, or, after all these years, who I was dealing with. Check and mate, game to Mr. Plonsey. (Dan Plonsey … Continue reading

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Blindfold Test: Second Attempt

Following my disastrous attempt to self-proctor a “blindfold test”, I opted to try a more traditional method. I conscripted my friend Dan Plonsey to play the role of interlocutor. Dan is saxophonist and a prolific composer of astonishing breadth and … Continue reading

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