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Yes. My neighbour's a dyed in the wool Roma fan. Maybe they could agree to alternate

Thanks Brad, that's helpful guidance. I had intended to read 'The Spy...' next up but now I'll insert 'A Call for the Dead' ahead of it. 'Legacy Of Spies' is definitely last on the list although already purchased on a whim. All of those come after learning why Barca always were the team for me to prefer in Spain but now with evidence . The diabolical theft of Di Stefano...and other sins and I haven't even got to Sergio Ramos yet!

Definitely

Binker And Moses - Alive In The East? [Gearbox] and then, for rather obvious reasons Pharoah Sanders - Live At The East [Impulse/ABC]

Really? Thanks for the tip, I'll see if it's anywhere else

That's interesting. I recently finished 'An Honourable Schoolboy' which I thought a tremendous read. This got me thinking I really needed to read the other Smiley/Karla series (I've only read 'Tinker, Tailor...', years ago) before reading the copy of 'A Legacy Of Spies' that's sitting here. Looks like I may need to start with this then.

Off the back of this thread I'm playing 'Alive In The East' again. It's a fabulously alive recording. I've also booked a ticket to see them next month

Always wanted to hear that, never have. I like Fresu a lot Reminder to look again, thanks

I think it's very fine. I saw them play it live. It's respectful of Komeda's music but allows the band to express themselves without being constrained by it. Those tunes can't be suppressed and they shine. It's an ECM album, which is a good thing in my book, and has all the productions values that come with that. I can't see a fan of Komeda's music not appreciating it. I may play it next as a tribute

John Coltrane - Interstellar Space [ABC/Impulse]

A Lark Ascending, a few times before and after his departure, and Alex Hawkins, a few post gig/set chats, for me. Although it seems I've been in the same concert hall as Sidewinder on more than one occasion

and that was some association. The ECM releases are such an impressive body of work that they sometime overshadow what great work he did beforehand with and without Komeda

Yes, indeed. Well ridden Thomas especially, Froome, especially Bernal on Friday. I really do have mixed feelings about Sky, anything owned by Murdoch is anathema, I don't tend to like any teams that dominate their sport like this and the Wiggins/parcel shenanigans was so disappointing. However, I have to admire a team that seems to be so tactically ahead of their rivals and so consistently able to outmanoeuvre them. I still don't understand why no other team seems to be able to replicate this approach of bossing the peloton so consistently. Summer of fun only just getting going over here...first Test Match, against the world's best, India starts wednesday. WC and TDF have just been appetisers

No way! That's dreadful news, was he ill? I've been enjoying his music for years and enjoyed a number of live performances

Glad you enjoyed it. I don't find many of this new wave of Brit Jazz very out there, nearly all of it is very defined by rhythmic concept (not a bad thing at all) often with the drummers being the most impressive musicians in these bands, to my ears at least. Whilst I enjoy Binker Golding's and Shabaka Hutching's playing I hear two players still forming their individual voices -Hutchings is certainly getting closer these days. It's interesting that Binker & Moses need to add that little known up and comer and youngster Evan P ( I absolutely love the fact that he's got involved) to lend their music any real element of harmonic or rhythmic freedom. None of which detracts in the slightest from them being "a damn fun listen" like Theon.

For those of you enjoying Binker & Moses and especially Sons of Kemet, I'd suggest a listen trying Theon Cross's album 'Aspirations' https://theoncross.bandcamp.com/releases

Unless I'm misunderstanding you, try listening through this album as the second half is more than just the duo. They're joined by Evan Parker, Byron Wallen, Tori Handsley, Sarathy Korwar (check out his debut for an astonishing album) ao. Basically the second LP of 'Journey...' is the band that's caught live on the latest LP to such great effect. Ok, just now read your next post where you were onto the second half so will presumably have realised the added delights. Their first album 'Dem Ones', on Gearbox, was just the duo Whilst I wouldn't be quite so negative I do agree with some of your analysis here. I think Boyd Moses drums with the knowledge of rhythms and drumming that have happened since '66. I'm also not too sure that many people have made many claims of originality upthread. There's more to 'Journey...' if you listen through, see comment above.

Roland Kirk - We Free Kings [Mercury UK, mono]

Pat Martino - Balyina (The Clear Evidence) [OJC]

Does Kamasi cover EWF? I hope so what a great band, thanks for posting these clips, the day's started well in this part of the world today because of them

Saw Coleman and 5 Elements last night in London. Great show, so will definitely be purchasing this

I'll keep an eye out for it. It does ring some very faint bells, especially the fiction/non-fiction element Sadly my books are largely inaccessible and I can't remember which ones I particularly enjoyed apart from the Laurie Lee.

Womad's a force for good. Brexit and right wing politicians aren't. Here's hoping good prevails in the long run

Thirty years ago I read the Hugh Thomas history and Orwell and others. I think that exhausted my need to read about it for quite a while. When I used to take annual holidays in Spain back in 80s/90s I was still very interested in it. I suspect these chapters my reignite an interest. My interest is often still piqued by novels set then. The chapters about pre-war Barcelona sent my mind back to Mendoza's 'City Of Marvels', a marvellous book as I recall

Your neighbours are enjoying a good selection this evening.That's a terrific album Your neighbours are enjoying a great selection this evening