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On Amazon the CDs are easy to find but the LPs are few and expensive. However, there are quite a few at reasonable prices on eBay. In Seattle we have several large record stores. One of them had a claimed inventory of over 10 million LPs. I managed to snag an Ex+ condition Bright Size for $8.99 around 2008-9.

Spun this one Friday and Saturday. It's a 2-LP set. I have been a Charlie Haden fan for close to 30 years, and yet somehow I missed the memo when he died on June 11, 2014. Over the years he has done many duet collaborations with artists such as Jim Hall, Pat Metheny, and two with Hank Jones. This one was recorded in 2007 but wasn't released until January 2014. Charlie's prowess on double bass covered a wide range of styles and tempos. On many of these duets he's pretty laid back, very melodic, and makes no attempt to show off virtuosity. One thing I noticed in these recordings, however, is how his collaborations really bring out the "A-Game" of these already brilliant artists. I have at least a half dozen Keith Jarrett albums, but this one has a touch and sensitivity that goes beyond his usual creativity and brilliance. Available on CD, mp3, and vinyl. In addition to everything else, Charlie was Jack Black's father-in-law.

An oldie but a definite goodie:

Wyldbil Pirate Special #5 has made it's way to SoCal.