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Back in 1991-ish I saw him a number of times in Alberta in the local jazz clubs and had chance to say hi. The story I heard was that he was planning to move there to take up a music academy job but there were problems with immigration. A friendly guy as I recall and an excellent drummer of course. I did have tickets for his Fo'Tet tour in 1992 but that one fell through. Yes, very enthusiastic attitude to the music, which will be missed.

I remember him more for 'Out Come The Freaks', which I thought was pretty cool at the time. 🤡 'Out Come The Freaks' Video

'Eastern Rebellion' aka Cedar Walton and co. stealth recording under Billy's name.

Crackle does seem to be an issue with this one - my copy looks spotless and plays pretty well but there is some crackle, even after being cleaned on the VPI. Although largely MOR, there are a couple of tracks which for me are 'ringers' and (not coincidentally I think) were arranged by Stan Tracey. The David Mack and Leon Young-arranged tracks are more soporific.

Amancio D'Silva 'Reflections' (UK Columbia, stereo). Basically an easy listening album, although a good one plus Amancio's playing is great, of course. Reverse of the sleeve says 'File under Jazz: Avante Garde' 🤔 Also to be reissued for the first time by Decca as part of the forthcoming RSD. Looking forward to reading the new sleeve notes.

Nice album that 'Blues Bag' is - almost like a Jazz Messengers album at times, being powered by Blakey. I have the UK vinyl release on the 'Joy' label.

Need to dig that one out !

Yes, I checked as well using Kevin's link and that came up negative.

I've been worried by Bill's non-posting for a couple of weeks now, he's such a regular poster. Unfortunately I don't have his phone number - maybe if any board member has it they could give him a call?

Yes, same here. I like it - but it is primarily an 'easy listening' type of album as you say. Must have been Dennis Preston's idea, doing a 'Roger Whittaker'.

I remember the London record store run by Chris Cutler - 'Revolution Records' I think it was called. Without doubt the weirdest record shop I ever visited - didn't recognise any of the artists and exited in frustration after 10 minutes scratching my head. Zero bop/hard bop to be found. More like a modernistic art exhibit than a shop. No doubt somewhere hidden there was a stack of Sun Ra Saturn LPs..

Those Blue Note Petersons were a very good sequence of releases.

I've always thought it was 'bow-ga-lew' but I may be wrong ! Nice reissue of Gerry's CBS albums put out by Henri Renaud of French CBS.

'Alligator Bogaloo' indeed it is on the Liberty. I think it has been sampled but for sure it appears on one of those French Blue Note 'club' CD sets put out by 'DJ Booster' (whoever he is). I have a framed photo of cornetist Melvin Lastie supplied by Mosaic, from that very session. Tons of cigarette smoke !

Looks like it. Interestingly though the RSD 'Reflections' will be put out by Decca and with new notes by Tony Higgins.

Heading for 'Head Smashed In Bufallo Jump' at this rate..

Monty Python 'Live at Drury Lane' picture disk looks tempting..

I've got quite a number of those Barnabys which I bought from the deletions rack at Mole Jazz many years ago. You are correct, the vinyl looks naff but they sound pretty good. I have the Don Ellis and Richard Williams as well as the Mingus with Curson. Hugh Hopper '1984' (Red vinyl reissue)

Didn't do the 33s but I have a set of the 45s. Have a good mono orig of 'Search' so happy to stick with that.

Harold Land Quintet 'The Peacemaker' (Cadet/Third Man) Nicely presented reissue and sounding pretty good. Certainly beats those All-Platinum paper cover thin vinyl reissues of this which were (very) occasionally seen in the racks back in the day. I even quite like the Donald Bailey harmonica on side 1, track 2. And still insanely high priced !

I recall that Lol did one of his final UK tours, mainly Up North, out of a skip. Would have loved to have seen that. His solo recital in the Barbican conservatory back in 2005 was great.

Those CBS CD reissues were back in the 1990s I think - definitely overdue another reissue. I have 'Ichnos' on vinyl and really need to dig it out again. In terms of other current releases - I see that there is a new Mike/Kate Westbrook release coming up. I've pre-ordered, should be good. Amancio d'Silva's 'Reflections' is also coming up on LP as part of RSD.

Last day of the sale price according to the Mosaic email just received.

Billy Higgins 'Once More' (Red Records) An absolute belter !

Chris McGregor Septet 'Up To Earth' (Stamford Audio)