Arrived today from Jazz In Britain
Revisiting Tanglewood 63 The Early Tapes
I was saddened to read of the death of George Mraz. I think he had been poorly for some time and died in Prague. He was Czech.
A favourite of many pianists,especially Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones.He appeared on those wonderful Verve records with Jimmy Rowles under Zoot Sims leadership.
N
Thanks for sharing, I missed this. Will give Vertical Reality by Jerry Bergonzi (Mike Stern, Andy LaVerne, Billy Hart) a listen today. Followed by Galliano’s New York Tango.
That’s sad news about George Mraz - RIP. I did get to see him with Hank Jones once. A very compatible pairing.
Just launched on Qobuz
Wonderful Stacey Kent album. What a timing this lady brings in her songs!
Iver
Very sad. I often play his ‘My Foolish Heart’ album, with Richie Beirach and Billy Hart.
Shhhhh. I am watching a copy on eBay at the moment.
Several others of interest as well.
Sometimes I am lucky but they are keenly sought after.
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Playing some other albums, Roon suddenly suggested below. It is a fantastic album: piano jazz which is very « easy in the ear » ; super performances as well
Iver
I had already selected two out of the racks for my bedtime gin and jazz.
The one with Zoot is a monster.
N
Thanks @ivdz Didn’t find that one in Qobuz but few others. Listened to this, really good. Recommended.