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I thought I'd join in this game too. Mine appears to be the same - stereo sound but with mono labels (with "not for sale" stamped on) but not in a stereo sleeve

A UK source for the Threadgills?

I bought Carla Bley's "Andando El Tiempo" from the ECM rep at a gig. Horrible pressing fault on it which he initially denied could exixt but eventually admitted when he received more complaints. Quality control is high as we all know at ECM but occasionally...

Sons Of Kemet - Your Queen Is A Reptile [Impulse] antidote to the weekend's jamboree. Good to see the Impulse! logo gracing music of statement and intent again

Kelan Philip Cohran & The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - s/t [Honest Jon's] Joyous music-making all the recent talk about the shop sent me over there this morning. No sign of any blood on the walls...

Pat Martino - Consciousness [Muse]

David Murray Black Saint Quartet - Sacred Ground presence of Cassandra Wilson is a real bonus - I could listen to her sing anything, I think

it is. It's also on Spotify if you want give a run through

David Murray -Blues For Memo [Doublemoon] thought I'd join in with something more recent from Murray. This album really works for me and that includes Saul Williams' spoken word contributions. the great Craig Harris too

ECM website is announcing the death of Alperin at the age of just 61. https://www.ecmrecords.com/news He recorded many fine albums for the label. Particular favourites of mine are 'North Story', 'Wave Of Sorrow' and 'First Impression' but they are all worth a listen. The most strikingly personal definitely being the solo 'At Home'

Also, the linked duet with Pauline Oliveros is something very special

The Great Murray Hoovering. I did exactly the same, chasing down the DIWs and buying anything with his name on and then...the cooling. Only recently have I revisited some of his catalogue prompted by the purchase on a whim of the fairly recent 'Blues For Memo' which I enjoy a lot. I find the earlier India Navigation and Circle sessions easier to listen to now Maybe time to try Shakill's Warrior again. thanks for the nudge I listened to that only last week. Very nice indeed

That was a great read,thanks for posting

now that was a very good album, nestling undisturbed in a cupboard somewhere. I may dig it out

Only knew of it through that Gustafsson site. Hopefully the shop will survive

well you were a pretty hip pre-teen. I blow hot and cold with him but will always respect anyone who can write 'Alison', 'Shipbuilding' and 'Stamp The Earth Down' amongst others

Great programme, completely over the top in an almost operatic fashion at times. Driven by strong characters and acting, story lines that stretch credibility (rooted to varying degrees in historical accuracy) but has a hell of a narrative drive. All the actors mentioned by Brad are indeed superb but so too are those in the supporting roles. It's often compared unfavourably to Boardwalk Empire over here (another great series) but I think that misses the point somewhat. It's certainly changed many perceptions of Birmingham. Red right hand! and I guess you could blind someone with your pinky but not as efficiently as with those razor blades

We've still got some time before the madness happens!

Yeah Maaaann....

Mats Gustafsson & Jason Adasiewicz - Timeless [Corbett Vs Dempsey]

Pat Martino - East! [Prestige]

Definitely legit as Sidewinder says. It's a good listen, Lateef on fine form on a variety of instruments. Ronnies house band acquit themselves well On Spotify in UK to sample

every bit as good as I'd hoped