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Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 10/04/2000

(2 out of 5 stars)

"These Italian versions of the Cafe Bohemia recordings contain the exact same music as the Blue Note CDs The Jazz Messengers' "Live At The Cafe Bohemia, Volumes 1 & 2." (I have reviewed Volume 2 of the Blue Note CD if you would like to get some album specifics). My understanding is that for some reason Blue Note/Capitol/EMI does not have jurisdiction over this music in Italy, therefore allowing Giants of Jazz to issue these sessions. It is cheaper to buy these than the Blue Notes, but you get what you pay for. I sure did, I originally got these years ago thinking I'd save a few bucks, and what I got was poor sound, poor quality, and no session information other than the track listing. Stick to the original Blue Notes, and you'll get the original album art and liner notes to boot."