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@pjw81563 , Paul, have not heard that album. In fact, very few of Weather Report or Zawinul I listened at all, since very early I recognised the ’fusion sound’ as something that does not suit me. Of course I went to see that concert that I have posted as I appreciate the ’craftmanship’ even with things that I am not fond of (and they were playing in my hometown) But, if I may say, that music makes me nervous.

On the other hand, I really like Desmond, his sound or his music is just beautiful...

Couple of albums where he plays that I have posted recently, perhaps not often mentioned...

Desmond and Brubeck ’Duets’ from 1975

https://youtu.be/5QK5Nm6Xjys?feature=shared

Paul Desmond Quartet live in Canada 1975.

https://youtu.be/ftkFUNpmrIc?feature=shared

I guess I am more into lyricsm...it must be because of my gentle soul,ha,ha...

@curiousjim As I remeber reading somewhere, you had some big Kef’s? Something new or differnet you have ordered?

@alexatpos

So last January a tweeter went out on one of my KEF Reference 5’s and today, 10 months later, the issue should be resolved 🤞🏻🤞🏻

I’ll report back later.

@curiousjim Those KEF R5 look like great speakers. I noticed they have 2 rear firing ports.

Did they come with foam inserts to close one or both ports as/if needed. How far away from the wall do they sound best?

Just asking because rear firing ports sound better when not right against the wall.

Excellent Miles Davis article about his terrific "comeback" performance at the 1955 Newport Jazz Festival.

After the show, George Avakian, of Columbia Records, signed Davis to a huge contract. Avakian had to sit down with Bob Weinstock, of Prestige Records, who had already signed Davis to a recording contract. Davis still owed Weinstock and Prestige more recordings for the monetary advances they gave him.

In just 6 months, from May through October 1956 Miles and his first great quintet recorded enough material to complete his contractual obligations with Weinstock and Prestige. The material recorded was enough for 4 albums Cookin', Relaxin', Steamin', and workin'.

From 1951 through 1954 Miles was addicted to heroin and tried many times to quit before he was finally able to and then appeared at Newport. His muted trumpet playing, using less notes with more space in between notes, a style and tone he had already been using with great success for a decade, rewarded him with the lucrative Columbia contract.

The article also has a You Tube clip of the Newport concert.

Miles Davis, Newport 1955: the day of a sensational comeback | Jazz | The Guardian

IMHO, Davis' rendition of the Rodgers (composer/arranger) and Hart's (song writer) is the best instrumental recording of the piece. Miles' hauntingly, seductive, beautiful ballad playing is on full display and Red Garland's piano intro is simply beautiful...

Miles Davis Quintet - It Never Entered My Mind - YouTube

From 1956 onward, Miles' career and legacy, steadily grew into the "Legend of Miles Davis"

@pjw81563 

You are correct, the Reference 5’s have two rear ports that come with two different size foam inserts. The longer ones give you a tad less base and the shorter ones give you a tad more.  I’m using one of each and have all the base I want.