TOOTS THIELEMANS | PHILIP CATHERINE AND FRIENDS — Two Generations (1974) Two Version (1996, Limetree Records – FCD 0003) + (2015, Timeless Jazz Master Collection – 109) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Bluesette 3:15
Written-By – Toots Thielemans
2    Bé Bé Créole 4:51
Written-By – Toots Thielemans
3    Monologue 4:08
Written-By – Toots Thielemans
4    Two Generations 4:11
Written-By – Chris Hinze
5    Why Did I Choose You 3:50
Written-By – Michael Leonard
6    Uncle Charlie 6:30
Written-By – Toots Thielemans
7    Friday Night 3:46
Written-By – Philip Catherine
8    T.T. 6:11
Written-By – Toots Thielemans
9    Inner Journey 3:43
Written-By – Chris Hinze
10    L'éternel Mari 5:28
Written-By – Joachim Kühn
Credits
Bass, Bass Guitar [Fender Bass] – John Lee
Drums, Percussion – Gerry Brown
Electric Guitar – Philip Catherine
Flute, Producer, Liner Notes, Mastered By, Mixed By – Chris Hinze
Harmonica, Electric Guitar – Toots Thielemans
Piano, Electric Piano – Joachim Kühn

CURTIS FULLER — Smokin' (1972-2017) RM | Serie Mainstream Records Master Collection – 70 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Trombonist Curtis Fuller's second Mainstream album has
some dated electronics and funk rhythms, although there are some worthwhile solos from the leader, trumpeter Bill Hardman, and Jimmy Heath on tenor and soprano. The rhythm section (guitarist Earl Dunbar, Cedar Walton on electric piano, electric bassist Mickey Bass and drummer Billy Higgins) weighs down the music a bit despite their obvious talents. The band stretches out on four Fuller originals (best is the 11-minute "Smokin'") and "Stella by Starlight," but the results are not too essential. Scott Yanow   Tracklist & Credits : 

CURTIS FULLER — Crankin' (1973-2017) RM | Serie Mainstream Records Master Collection – 15 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

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CURTIS FULLER — Four On The Outside (1978-2015) RM | Serie Timeless Jazz Master Collection – 55 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While Curtis Fuller may have reached his peak in the 1960s, he continued to be an important voice well into the 1970s and beyond. This delightful set features him in a front line with Pepper Adams, and the trombone-baritone saxophone combination was a natural. (Curiously, few others have followed this intriguing coupling.) While there is no new ground broken, Adams and Fuller negotiate tunes mostly written by Fuller, with simple, yet elegant heads. The version of "Hello Young Lovers" is characteristically conservative, yet sharp and well rehearsed. Fuller's nasal tone, machine gun-like spurts, and focus on the middle range on his horn complements Adams' angular, boppish lines. The fine rhythm section of pianist James Williams, bassist Dennis Irwin, and drummer John Yarling never gets in the way, but lets the horns spread their wings. Steve Loewy
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OLIVER NELSON — Black, Brown and Beautiful (1970-2017) RM | Serie Flying Dutchman 1000 Master Collection | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Black, Brown and Beautiful features several Oliver Nelson performances and much of Johnny Hodge's last album, Three Shades of Blue (arranged by Oliver Nelson). Only the Hodges material is of interest. But it is glorious music, with Nelson scoring several outstanding Ellington themes and, unfortunately, some silly Leon Thomas material for Hodges' well-known and ever-emotional alto. Hodges' last recording. Douglas Payne   Tracklist & Credits :

TOMMY FLANAGAN — Jazz Poet (1989-2015) RM | Timeless Jazz Master Collection – 14 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

By the time of this recording, pianist Tommy Flanagan had been performing for decades -- mostly as a sideman -- for a who's who of jazz: players such as Miles Davis, J.J. Johnson, and Sonny Rollins, to name a few. His perfect, yet unassuming style made him the pianist of choice for dozens of musicians. While he has recorded as a leader from time to time, this album may be the best representation of his work available. He performs a set of great tunes ("Caravan," "Willow Weep for Me," "St. Louis Blues," "Lament," and others) in a topflight trio, with George Mraz on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. Flanagan is at the peak of his powers. Never flashy, never showy, this is just outstanding music performed by a true master who is one of the great bop pianists of the 20th century. Steve Loewy
Tracklist  :
1 Raincheck 4:55
Written-By – B. Strayhorn
2 Lament 4:49
Written-By – J.J. Johnson
3 Willow Weep For Me 5:55
Written-By – Ann Ronnel
4 Caravan 6:17
Written-By – Ellington, Mills, Tizol
1 That Tired Routine Called Love 7:04
Written-By – Matt Dennis
6 Glad To Be Unhappy 4:48
Written-By – Rodgers & Hart
7 St. Louis Blues 6:29
Written-By – W. C. Handy
8 Mean Streets 4:14
Written-By – Tommy Flanagan
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz
 Drums – Kenny Washington
 Piano – Tommy Flanagan