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Saw them live, very good indeed

Definitely interesting

Only thanks to your original post which made me splutter my coffee

Yes, sounds like he skipped Ayler and went to the source. I do remember reading about a small, very local pentecostalism that developed from some of the post Civil Wars sects and had survived in the Downs certainly into the 50s, documentation suggests. I wonder if a young Butcher came across them whilst seeking out local cisterns in which to practice. Also, just remembered Prevost's mention of the Diggers and Muggletonians and their influence on the early structural identities of improvisation in East Anglia. Possible cross-pollination? Have to say, I agree with your wife

I find Butcher's church influence increasingly apparent in his solo work. Funny how that can happen with age.

Keiji Haino & Peter Brötzmann - 'The Beginning Or The End, Which Will Be The First To Admit It's Opponent' from the Black Editions box set

If anyone's going to get more copies it's likely to be Oto, the set's producer is ex Oto staff

The Bear, series 2 'Fishes' episode aka Xmas with the Berzattos. Just great television

Thanks

RIP Casey Benjamin. It was a fine band with him, hopefully they'll find a way to continue without him

Thoughts? On my list to try and snag this evening

That's a good call I'd also add a vote for Peter Brötzmann's two sets '3 Nights In Oslo' and 'Long Story Short'

Nice one. Yes, I have it and was equally pleased when I bought mine. Haven't listened to it for a while but shall dig it out Whilst talking about Tchicai, have you got this one @Pim? Not to be missed https://www.discogs.com/release/4984604-John-Tchicai-Charlie-Kohlhase-Garrison-Fewell-Cecil-McBee-Billy-Hart-Tribal-Ghost

His most recent release https://www.discogs.com/master/3409174-John-Blum-David-Murray-Chad-Taylor-The-Recursive-Tree His Discogs shows at least 4 releases since 2020. Definitely still active

Played London last year with the quartet featured on Intakt