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Sorry, I was referring to my Belgian classical purchase. I checked (my most likely suspects: DMG, Squidco, DG and Forced Exposure) yesterday and did not find any US dealers stocking the Ahmed box. Although Dusty Groove showed an upcoming 2-LP set on Astral Spirits (iirc) that might be a subset of the box.

Me too. I put one in my cart to check shipping costs and was pleasantly surprised. Second time it's happened recently: I bought some CDs direct from Graindelavoix (classical vocal ensemble) in Belgium and US postage was also reasonable. The package was cheaper than it would've been buying from US dealers. 👍

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Based on the bandcamp site quoting price in Swedish Krona (SEK), I assume Sweden. I initially stopped there, BUT on review the shipping fee is actually quite reasonable, although I expect the effective exchange rate (net of credit card or Paypal surcharge) to be less favorable than quoted: "that’s $45.69 USD, plus $9.59 shipping for United States."

I really enjoy this Mosaic. Even though the individual albums arguably aren't great, it's an excellent package. Sal Salvador was a big discovery for me here, very nice selections.

https://cunneen-hackett.org/calendar/ (scroll down) Elysium Furnace Works presents Chourmo Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 8:00 pm / VBI Theatre – 12 Vassar Street EFW presents this cataclysmic trio of leaders — guitarist David Torn, alto saxophonist Tim Berne and drummer Tom Rainey — certain to ignite fire, intricate abstraction and passionate forward-motion. Also an April 27 concert: Fay Victor's SoundNoiseFunk — the superlative creative vocalist Victor convenes her acclaimed, kaleidoscopic supercollision of maverick virtuosi — guitarist Joe Morris, soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome and drummer Reggie Nicholson — to unleash music of unrelenting energy unlimited by tradition.

Most excellent, thanks for posting this. I thought about last night's program at Tubby's, but too late given a busy Monday at work. Also missed yesterday's Lace Mill event due to conflict with an Indian music series I attend. Joe McPhee appears in Poughkeepsie quite often, but that's a bit far for me.

Thanks, Rod and Niko. A couple of early string quartets are on Youtube, but from a completely different recording: SQ #1 SQ #3 They sound pretty good, but 7 CDs of quartets in "modernist idiom" is a lot for all but committed enthusiasts. I'll look for more to audition.

Listening on bandcamp, going to purchase. Trio w. Michael Bisio, Newman Taylor Baker. Bisio regularly hosts music events not far from me and I've often heard him live with Shipp in various configurations.

I'm a string quartet buff and extremely curious about the 7-CD volume of same. But unlikely to take the plunge on such a big package. So the Chicago Symphonies would be more likely.

A lot of Byrds albums

I have this excellent set. When released it could be purchased for a song, but now oop.

I fully understand your reaction and reasoning. 😆 Although the Bruce interviews were less than scintillating, the footage of him taking the stage in a massive stadium to "Once upon a time in the West" music while spectators held up colored placards was pretty impressive cinematically.