TOP TEN BLUE NOTE: TONE POET. MUSIC MATTERS. ANALOGUE PRODUCTIONS.

[@grahamlester1386]

One of the finest videos i have seen in a long time, love the passion and detail in why you rate these records, lets have more.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thank you sir

[@dougcampbell2814]

Watching and learning from your videos is a great way to learn about jazz masters and their music. My mornings begin with a cup or two of hot dark coffee and your videos. Great stuff. I've learned about so much 'new music' from you. Thank you!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thank you

[@johnpischedda6951]

Thanks Ken ! Informative as always! Great selection! AT’s book was called Notes & Tones a great read of interviews between musicians!

[@garyalexander5686]

This is an excellent list. Thanks for including "The Real McCoy". One of my top ten as well. When those unfamiliar with jazz ask me for recommendations it's always on the list. Side one is a revelation. McCoy's ability to induce an almost trancelike state with those huge chords is amazing. A truly great album.

[@mikewinburn]

Very well presented, easy to follow along, loved the list at the beginning. Thanks for another enjoyable episode.

[@alessandrolucabianchi3433]

Thanks Ken, your videos are so insightful and top notch. Something to look forward to...

[@prestondufauchard5919]

Outstanding list, and the commentary is terrific, inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

[@glenmoon]

Great Video Ken! Love it! Thanks!

[@westernartifact580]

Absolutely great video man.

[@ginntonic123]

Awesome video Ken. Good picks , not playing it safe .

[@Demolf21]

Great video Ken. Thanks fir this.

[@anthonyanello1244]

Thank you Ken for for again sharing your incredible knowledge of these timeless works of art. Such Iconic Blue Note titles and the roots for more to explore ! The music from these artists blesses my life and you help us to discover it. Peace ! Tony

[@kgobrien1]

that was fun, Always enjoy your takes and videos.

[@thomasandersen1784]

Hi Ken. I love the fact that, your carrying a diary looking writing "book", around your flat reading from. It just makes it all that more real and valid to me. No rehearsal here, just - 1,2,3. hit record (not, like in your #1 hit record) ;-) Cheers from Denmark

[@thomasandersen1784]

So true

[@norrieclark5217]

Fantastic stuff Ken,all great records.

[@alansenzaki4148]

Nice rundown Ken. Love them all!!

[@vinylftw]

Nice. Thank you for the video.

[@blcny4aghst]

I’m paying attention when the note book comes out! Thanks for the great video!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Ha!

[@VandalHaven]

there is a typo in the video at about 1:25 it says McCoy Tuner instead of Tyner

[@brianhandy100]

Hi Ken, I just received that Dexter Gordon "one Flight Up" . Love it! Tone Poet.

[@1999zrx1100]

I know I’m on the right track when I have most of the vinyl listed here, my feeling exactly on the Music Matters and Analogue Productions 45 rpm vinyl, when I want to really listen, those puppies give my system a real work out. What I hear compared to the Tone Poet series is as you describe Ken. I have a decent system that makes these reissues come alive. Great stuff once again Ken. Thanks 😎

[@LJMcG]

Thanks for curating another cracking top 10!

[@solarman30]

Dang Ken! Now I have to go pull all of those LPs from my collection and give them a spin. It's going to be a really late night! Dan

[@grantmeese1724]

Small correction, AcousTech was not the precursor to Analogue Productions, it was the name of Kevin Gray’s mastering studio at the time. So it’s more of a precursor to Coherent Audio

[@richmod]

Nice choices and video Ken , cheers .

[@oscarporteroazcona7585]

ThxK 💥🧠💥

[@bluetrane64]

Ken, all great selections. Always like hearing your thoughts on the music itself, vinyl or hi-fi equipment. Appreciate your comments on Mobley and Shorter. Your preference of Hubbard over Morgan is interesting although I don’t agree with it. You mentioned that you don’t have a high res of Lee Morgan’s “Search for the New Land.” You better get one, or re-listen to the one you have! All compositions are by Lee, and all are golden, including the now jazz standards “Mr. Kenyatta” and “The Joker.” You mention Wayne’s spiritual quality in his Blue Notes. I think you’ll find the same in the title track “Search for the New Land.” Will never forget listening to it the first time, mesmerizing as the tune builds with Lee, Wayne and Grant Green taking their solos with fine rhythmic support. Happy listening and cheers!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thanks Trane!

[@robertocarlos_v]

Ken! I should have watched this before going to the store. I am very happy with the albums I got from the store today. I haven’t heard Andrew Hill’s Black fire yet, but I did listen to Dexter Gordon’s One Flight up on Spotify on my way back to Brooklyn. Your recommendation was spot on. I should have bought that one too. Amazing album.

[@Trojan0304]

Thanks for your reviews, from a newbie on jazz. Just started collecting

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thank you for watching

[@thomasedward2231]

I’ve been thrilled with One Flight Up

[@alwaysexpandinghorizons6173]

I always learn something from your videos. Thxx

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thanks for watching.

[@rubiera58]

Yes, AT's 'Notes and Tones' is essential reading to hear the musicians in their own words.

[@billharper7523]

Great video Ken, as always. Art’s Delight is a great album, but my favourite is Mr. AT. It just swings like crazy. Unfortunately, as far as I know, it was only ever released on cd and no one ever talks about it. Would love to see it released as a Tone Poet.

[@rubiera58]

Great list and insightful overview. All fantastic titles though I would really try to squeeze in Morgan's Search for New Land. And as someone with more avant leanings my baker's dozen essentials would have to include Dolphy's Out to Lunch and Hill's Point of Departure but can't argue with Moncur's Evolution.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

This was only meant to represent the best Hi-Rez re-issues from my collection. I can’t comment on what I don’t have

[@ciejaygear]

Love love love McCoy’s new nickname‘ McCoy Tuner‘.. Typical American only points out the typos. Love your work and very insightful enjoyed all of the Herbie Hancock early recording recommendations from you last night.

[@scottspinner1]

Fab choices Ken. Enjoyed.

[@pseudoty]

I am not a big Jazz fan but I got One Flight Up and really enjoy it.

[@tommcmurdo6181]

A great selection, so many more good TP, MMJ and AP's you could have picked but I can't disagree with the choices and reasoning behind. Great video again and like many other comments, it's great cos it's 'real'.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

I chose from what I actually own. Thanks.

[@WordsRuinMusic]

I really wish Blue Note would just do over the 75th anniversary titles. Those seem to be the ones I'm looking for the most. Charles

[@Fatdogrecords]

One day Ken, hopefully pay NYC a visit and buy you a Newcastle Brown. 😀 Love the channel 🤛🏻

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Cheers!

[@joeharley8396]

Awesome, thanks Ken! Couple of things....Dex's One Flight Up was not recorded by RVG. It was recorded in Paris at CBS Studios by Jacques Lubin. Acoustic Sounds never released BN's on 33....they were all 45.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

I originally asked that question in the video. I don’t think Nelles Henning or said Peterson was recorded in the US. But since it has that same crummy piano sound I thought it must be Rudy.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thanks Joe!

[@earlismarks7108]

If I had a list all these recordings would be on it...lol...surprised you don't like like Gordon.. That 50's album with Miles wearing a cap and no shirt is really nice too...Bags Groove track really moved m...

[@vinylrulesok8470]

I’m going to get One Flight Up on your recommendation, he’s not my favorite sax player but I do like his full fat tone on this one.

[@WordsRuinMusic]

Thank you for the heads up on the upcoming Lee Morgan Live at the Lighthouse release. I had no idea it was in the works. I've been bidding and losing on the 3cd set on ebay regularly ;) I hope the 8cd set isn't too far out of reach. I can't imagine what they will charge for the 12lp set. I have the 2 lp set and it's a great performance. I'm really curious what the rest sounds like. Thanks Ken. Charles

[@williamschaefer7399]

All great stuff! But I think Hank’s first outing as a leader the with the Quartet in 55 (BN 5066). The one 10” I am missing! I’m sure I’ll have to sell a kidney to afford a copy

[@popcornsamurai]

Freddie Hubbard!

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

Dexter Gordon's "One Flight Up" is a real masterpiece and the big star is Art Taylor! Give it a chance if you haven't yet.

[@Cookingwithsteveg]

Are you from Taos? Great selections!

[@drewbrooks315]

Great video! Had to note a correction. Art Taylor’s “Taylor’s Wailers” is on Prestige, not Blue Note. Thanks Ken!

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thank you sir .

[@cmkilcullen8176]

I have the Soul Station. Not a perfect pressing. At least the one I have..

[@scaligula]

I can't afford any of the Music Matters. I don't get free records from labels and I don't want to pay three/four times the amount on Ebay or Discogs. Sorry to sound like a complainer Record collecting used to be fun but not anymore.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Then buy a 75th anniversary or buy a Liberty off Discogs

[@vcp93]

No Lee Morgan? Would have thought at least "Sidewinder" would have made the cut. They are all great, must have LPs. 😎✌️🎺

[@garyhilbolt4363]

Once again the sum is greater than all of the parts. Your style of imparting knowledge and energetic vocalization separates y'all from the also ran wanna be's.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Thank you, I try.

[@vcp93]

That's crazy people don't want the 45s. That's all I buy from MMJ anyone. If they don't release another round of SRXs, that will be all I buy from them. Isn't it the goal to get the best sounding copy of an LP as possible? If people don't want the 45s, "Great.... more for ME!" Glad to see a new video Ken. Note: Hey Ken, how about showing Pablo some love. What, you don't like Oscar and Joe? 😉✌️

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Don’t own much Pablo though a wonderful label

[@mikep8683]

Kuzma 4Point...