Anyone else a big fan of Norman Grantz' Pablo Label form the 70's/80's

Your friend is correct on what stage in their careers they were in, but as Pawlowski noted, the music and sound is great even if they were on their death bed. These were some of the greats!

Dear Sir, Your points regarding Ella Fitzgerald's Pablo years were correct. Please repost your comments so others will learn. I had forgotten Ella was part of those years.

I have many Pablos, but one I particularly love is Joe Pass and Oscar Peterson playing duets from Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" — and Peterson is playing a clavichord! Its smaller sound is a great match with acoustic guitar. Their "Summertime" is haunting.