Saturday, December 16, 2017

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

How many of these do you have? Clearly, Chet Baker was a big seller for Dick Bock's Pacific Jazz label. This bit of seasonal promotion comes from the Dec. 12, 1956 edition of Down Beat magazine. Only $3.98 each, and in high-fidelity mono! Those were the days ...

Well, jazz fans, it's been quite a while. Sorry for the long absence, but I've been working on several big projects in the past year and I somehow couldn't find time to feed Gems. But with the holiday season upon us and the New Year looming, I'm going to try to get back in the groove. So best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas (as Mr. Trump would have it) or a happy holiday season, whichever you prefer. My New Year's resolution – more great downloads on Gems of Jazz!

18 comments:

  1. I always enjoyed the small wooden sign a coworker used to hang outside his door that said "Happy Everything." 'War on Christmas.' Please! Sounds like you've been busy. Hope everything turned out okay and that you're doing well. Thanks for all the groovy sounds.

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  2. I'm happy with your return home!.
    Cheers!.

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  3. Artfully designed album covers.Thanks for past shares and have a good holiday.

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  4. Thanks for your wishes ! Thanks for the groovy resolution you're announcing!
    And Merry Xmas to you too !

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  5. David,hope you had a great Christmas.Ready for 2018.Appreciate the music you have posted.

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  6. Happy New Year, You don't have a large quantity of posts but they are all of the highest quality!

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  7. I bought 3 of the LPs above back then. And now I believe have all the music on my hard drive. outstanding music!! Cheers

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  8. Must still be busy. Oh well, see you when.

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  9. Love yr blog, a great reference. But I miss your new posts.

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  10. Hey David! I keep stopping by here hoping to see you back sharing some gems again but it has been over a year now. I am hoping you are doing okay and that 2019 may allow you some time to share the music and discussion again. I hope you are doing okay.

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  11. Happy and peaceful New Year to you too, you've been missed indeed.

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  12. David, all ok?, I personally hope that you are doing well.
    Best regards!.

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  13. Hopefully everything is going so well that you have no time to create new entries or update your blog. Still, I guess it is ok to say that we miss you around here.
    Best regards and be well, dear friend.

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  16. I miss you and your wonderful love for this music we love!
    I hope everything is ok on your side!
    Please come back!!!

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