PAUL BLEY — Bebopbebopbebopbebop (1990) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

 A surprising album from Bley, long considered an outside player with little, if any, affinity for straight bop. He shatters that myth on this set, going through a dozen songs, including such anthems as "Ornithology" and "The Theme," with vigor, harmonic distinction, and rhythmic edge. He's brilliantly backed by bassist Bob Cranshaw, providing some of his best, least detached playing in quite a while, and drummer Keith Copeland, navigating the tricky changes with grace. Ron Wynn   Tracklist & Credits 

JOHNNY GRIFFIN - The Return Of The Griffin (1979) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Johnny Griffin recorded this studio album during his first visit to the United States in 15 years. Accompanied by a very supportive trio (pianist Ronnie Mathews, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Keith Copeland), the great tenor is in frequently exuberant form on such tunes as "Autumn Leaves," his own "A Monk's Dream" and the funky "The Way It Is." Long one of the underrated masters, Johnny Griffin is heard at the peak of his powers on this modern bop session. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Autumn Leaves 5'36
Joseph Kosma / Johnny Mercer / Jacques Prévert
2     When We Were One 7'42
Johnny Griffin
3     A Monk's Dream 6'18
Johnny Griffin
4     The Way It Is 5'09
Johnny Griffin
5     Fifty-Six 9'29
Johnny Griffin
6     I Should Care 5'26
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston
Credits :
Bass – Ray Drummond
Drums – Keith Copeland
Piano – Ronnie Mathews
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin