Analog Record: Richie Cole - Keeper of the Flame Richie Cole, 1978. This was the era of soft mellow and fusion music in full bloom. He was mainstream within that scene. Bop. Why isn't he appreciated? Back then, some people said Richie was vulgar or noisy. He's an alto player, so he's not overshadowed, but he's cheerful. Besides, this is what bop is all about, and it never had any class to begin with. I was happy to see him working hard in bop and fusion. I thought jazz should be like this, but music changes with the times. "As Time Goes By" is bright. It feels like you have to enjoy jazz. It's all about the groove. Vic Juris is working hard on guitar, and I like that. "Keep" is just bop. You can listen to it with the groove. Harold Mabern, I don't know when I started listening to him, but I thought he was good. I like this person's standard performances more than their originals. #BonboriJazzRecords ^_^ This is a record I purchased and stored about 40 years ago. One owner. ^_^ Playback confirmed. No skips. Please understand the aging of the jacket and the slight crackling sounds. #BonboriJazzRecords ^_^ We offer discounts for multiple sets [bulk purchases]. We will discount 800 yen for each additional set. Please see my profile. We do not offer discounts for a single set.