*Jukka Linkola Octet - Jazz Liisa 06. 2016 Svart (CD) (1977). I own this since it's attached to the Jupu Group - Jazz Liisa 05 album. However, I didn't consider it for the primary collection. I also didn't pen any notes from my initial listen in 2016. Time to hear again to see if my opinion has been altered. I've also heard Banana as part of my CDRWL project many years ago, but again, not too much recollection beyond my scribblings. As I immerse myself into the recording, it occurs to me this would fit perfectly into my current "jazz classics" project (see below). Not fusion or rock in the slightest, excepting maybe the last track, which has Maynard Ferguson overtones. Makes for fine, if unrelated, bonus tracks to the Jupu Group album (beyond Linkola's involvement on the former). I wouldn't pursue on its own though. (12/28)
*Hozan Yamamoto - Silver World. 1979 Philips (LP) (1971). Here's one I've been sitting on since late spring, having found it for 69 cents. After a quick scan, I knew it was something I wanted to hear. I just needed the right moment, since I knew it would be a peaceful and tranquil jazz. After a hectic day of digging, I needed to chill out. Ah finally, how about listening to Silver World and wind down that way? Yamamoto plays a shakuhachi (a type of bamboo flute), and he's backed by a trio on piano, bass, and drums. In this context, Yamamoto comes across as a Japanese Lloyd McNeill. A deep spiritual feeling permeates throughout. It's more serene than McNeill but the atmosphere is similar. The B side is a bit more energetic. Pianist Masabumi Kikuchi composed five of the six songs with the other from Charlie Mariano. I haven't kept too many Japanese not-fusion jazz albums in the past, but I think I'll hold onto this one. (12/7)
Frank Zappa - Zoot Allures. 1976 Warner Bros. (LP). Let's start off Jazz Journal Vol. 3 with yet another mixed bag effort from Zappa. Opener 'Wind Up Workin' In a Gas Station' is pretty much what you can expect from the silly side of the man. Has a nice hard rock riff though. Then of course he follows that up with an amped up bluesy fusion track that's great. A3 is the longest song. A dirgey blues number, mostly annoying with the moans and groans, but features some fine guitar soloing (of course). And so it goes. Other guitar fronted instrumental highlights include B2 and the atmospheric title track. (12/2)
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The following are jazz classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s that I've been finding around town for $1 or less. Not necessarily in my interest wheelhouse, but they make for fine late evening listens. I'm not rating or reviewing these anywhere, since it doesn't seem the right thing to do. I'm keeping these for now, though probably not permanent. Any titles that capture my imagination will be rated and elevated to the primary collection. This is an ongoing project.
*Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus. 1987 OJC (CD)
* - Keeping for the collection
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