GALAXY — Visions (1978-2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Galaxy from Bremen were not rediscovered until the late 1990s and are relatively unknown among collectors, which is no surprise as their only LP "Visions" of 1978 (SST / PR 020978) had a circulation of only 500 copies. Even during their "lifetime" they led a lonely wallflower existence in their hometown with just about 10 to 15 gigs. This is totally unjustified as their record is more than just good and sheer pleasure for the listener, except for the rather silly "Consequences". Certain Hawkwind quotations and a touch of art rock are the ingredients of a harmonious achievement. The lyrics are mostly taken from the world of science fiction, which explains the name of the band, the LP title and the cover artwork, a sort of alienated Milky Way. The fact that a band from Oberursel (LP / CD: "Nature’s clear well") has the same name, is purely co-incidental. GOD
Tracklist :
1.    Ladies In The Wind    6:39
2.    Morning Of The Magicians - Part One    6:50
3.    Supermarket    4:31
4.    Consequences    6:55
5.    Visions    6:23
6.    Excerpts "Time" - Part Two    5:20
7.    Warrior Of The Endless Time    6:26
8.    Atomic Flight    7:50
Credits :
Bass – Thomas Asche
Drums, Percussion – Heiko Beck
Keyboards – Gottfried Antpöhler
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Frank Dahme
Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion – Bernd Steinhardt
Written-By [Songs And Lyrics] – Bernd Steinhardt (tracks: 1 to 6, 8), Frank Dahme (tracks: 7)

RED GARLAND — Red Alert (1978-1991) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is an interesting set, featuring pianist Red Garland with a sextet also including cornetist Nat Adderley, both Harold Land and Ira Sullivan on tenor, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Frank Butler. With one of the largest recording groups he ever led, Garland sounds fine, but the material (which includes "The Whiffenpoof Song," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Stella By Starlight" and "It's Impossible") could certainly have been more inspired. Scott Yanow    Tracklist & Credits :

RED GARLAND • RON CARTER • PHILLY JOE JONES — Crossings (1978-1990) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Amazingly enough, this set (reissued on CD) was the first time that pianist Red Garland and drummer Philly Joe Jones recorded together in a trio setting, even though they had both been a part of Miles Davis' first classic quintet. With bassist Ron Carter completing the group, they perform five standards and the bassist's "Railoroad Crossing." This is one of Garland's best later dates (Philly Joe often pushes him), and the highlights include "Solar," "Oleo" and "Love for Sale." Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits :

ART PEPPER AND GEORGE CABLES — Goin' Home (1982-1991) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Art Pepper's final recording sessions were comprised of duets with pianist George Cables. Pepper, who splits his time almost evenly here between alto and clarinet, is in surprisingly strong form considering that he only had a month left to live. He is heard at his best on "Goin' Home," "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying," "Isn't She Lovely," and "Lover Man," really pouring out his emotions into the ballads. Two alternate takes were added to the CD reissue, although for the complete picture, one has to acquire Art Pepper's 16-CD Galaxy box set, which contains plenty of otherwise unissued performances. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1. Goin' Home 5:28
 Antonin Dvorák
2. Samba Mom Mom 4:53
 Art Pepper
3. In A Mello Tone 5:30
 Duke Ellington / Milt Gabler
4. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' 4:57
 Joe Greene
5. Isn't She Lovely 4:10
 Stevie Wonder
6. Billie's Bounce 3:55
 Charlie Parker
7. Lover Man 4:57
 Jimmy Davis / Roger "Ram" Ramirez / Jimmy Sherman
8. The Sweetest Sounds 5:03
 Richard Rodgers
— BONUS TRACKS —
9. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin' (alt. A) 5:19
10. You Go To My Head (alternate) 6:04
 J. Fred Coots / Haven Gillespie
Credits :
Art Pepper – Alto Saxophone, Clarinet (tracks 1, 3 and 7),
Clarinet and Alto (track 5)
George Cables – Piano

DEWEY REDMAN - Soundsigns (1981) lp | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Recorded at the same sessions that resulted in Musics, this LP (which has not yet been reissued on CD) is actually more exploratory. Tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman interacts with both Mark Helias and Charlie Haden on "Piece for Tenor and Two Basses," swings semi-conventionally on "Half Nelson" (which adds pianist Fred Simmons and drummer Eddie Moore), and engages in some sonic explorations on "Adesso Lo Sai." Strangest of all is "Come Earth," which finds Redman switching to harmonica, the two bassists bowing wildly and Moore playing a musical saw. That number rambles on colorfully but without much direction for ten minutes. Scott Yanow
SIDE A
1    Piece For Tenor And Two Basses 8:23
Bass – Charlie Haden, Mark Helias
Tenor Saxophone – Dewey Redman
2    Half Nelson 10:07
Bass – Mark Helias
Drums – Eddie Moore
Piano – Fred Simmons
Tenor Saxophone – Dewey Redman
SIDE B
1    Adesso Lo Sai 13:59
Bass – Mark Helias
Drums – Eddie Moore
Piano – Fred Simmons
Tenor Saxophone – Dewey Redman
2    Come Earth 8:00
Bass – Charlie Haden, Mark Helias
Cymbal, Saw – Eddie Moore
Harp – Dewey Redman