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That's a good album

Me too, I found the Trios a bit underwhelming and the other BNs have been listenable but this definitely has an edge to it This band really seems to have something, Blade sounds good with Lloyd

I'm really enjoying that, are you?

Pan-Afrikan Peoples Arkestra - Live At I.U.C.C. 11/26/78 [Nimbus West]

Yes, I have the latter and really enjoy it. Not too sure why I missed the 'African Suite' album before now, although it's quite easy to get lost in Mann's discography I find.

Whilst over at the Dusty Groove site I bought three of the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra sets on Nimbus. I haven't been following these releases closely after the first one but decided it was time to carpe diem on what was available now.

This has piqued my interest, off to find a stream. I can see what TTK mean about the alternative covers, although the Argentine pressing has a good one

I didn't realise that was due either. It's a great album. Extra track too, will I have to have that to complement the LP? Hmm...

Weird indeed, I'll make a note of Wax Factor 15-20 years ago there must have been getting on for 10 decent shops in Brighton, the majority in North Laines where most of the 2nd hand could be found. Did you see many others?

Envy...one day

Haven't been for too long but Mr Bongo comes to mind. https://www.mrbongo.com/

Does that label really translate as thin biscuit? I sincerely hope so

Charles Lloyd - The Sky Will Still Be There tomorrow [Blue Note, 2024] Lovely. It's not going to convert any non-believers but if you like Charles this is a strong one, more so than the Trio albums I think

There's an interesting interview with RLJ on Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired https://www.jazzinspired.com/browse-shows/rickie-lee-jones?rq=Rickie Lee Jones

That's a good one to start the day Great stuff

Bobby Hutcherson - Linger Lane Rickie Lee Jones - Pieces Of Treasure Peter Evans - Ars Memoria Ism - Maua Zoh Amba/Francisco Mela - Causa Y Efecto vol.2

Wow! Lucky you

I bet that will be absolutely glorious, I heard some of it on the radio a while ago. I have their Orfeo

I really like that album's arc. I don't know 'Angry Waves' but have just sampled it online and it sounds great. If they weren't all so expensive I'd love to deep dive into Takayanagi's discography as I feel I haven't really got a grasp on him with the four or so titles I own or heard

Donald Byrd - Off To The Races Trying to decide whether to go back and buy the LP I saw at the weekend

Thanks for posting the photos, good to put a face to the name.

Yes, thank you for making the enquiry. I feared as much, such a shame. His knowledge of music and books seemed very deep indeed. I'll miss his presence here.

Lanthimos is a great director, I've enjoyed all his films up to 'Poor Things' which I'm yet to see. There's been some interesting commentary over here on the power dynamic between the main male and female characters and whether it's exploitative of the Stone character. That will be interesting to judge for myself I also thought 'Flower Moon' was terrific and definitely not too long

A Richter retrospective here about 10 years ago had the 'Daydream Nation' candle painting, such a privilege to see it in the flesh. The entire exhibition was knock out. I'd say the same about Richter's exposure here in late 80s. I had no idea when I bought the album, what an album too.

Looking forward to seeing both Ari Brown and Edward Wilkerson for the first time on Thursday. Playing together with an unknown to me UK band at a venue that doesn't usually programme Jazz. All a bit unusual but two masters in London is not to be missed