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I wouldn't say Immanuel Wilkins "claims primary inspiration" from Desmond--I'd be very surprised if he did--but I hear strong elements of his sound at time in Wilkin's own sound. I love them both.

A master pianist with a wonderful big band. Nice way to start off what should be a cooler cloudy day. Adullah Ibrahim and WDR Big Band Cologne “Bombella (Gold Train-South Africa)” Sunnyside cd

Norman Connors should be listed as Etc. Since he allegedly ruined the date.

Are there any reed players who claim primary inspiration or some other form of artistic descent from Paul Desmond? I'm always struck by how much I love his playing every time I listen to his records.

February 21 Akira Sakata - 1945 Saw him with the Yosuke Yamashita Trio in Göttingen June 21, 1975

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Great interviews and footage I've never seen before. Thanks for RE-posting.

HA! I have no idea. I only recently got turned on to Swervedriver, and don't know that much about them. I listened to disk 2 this afternoon! Been on a major Jansch/Pentangle binge lately. Such a unique band!

Me!

Original LP

Sun Ra's Hidden Fire Synthesizer – Sun Ra Tenor Saxophone – John Gilmore Alto Saxophone – Eloe Omoe, Marshall Allen Bass Saxophone – Danny Ray Thompson, Kenny Williams Bassoon – James Jacson Trombone – Tyrone Hill Trumpet – Ahmed Abdullah, Michael Ray Violin – Billy Bang, June Tyson Guitar – Bruce Edwards Bass – John Ore, Rollo Radford Drums – Buster Smith, Luqman Ali Vocals – Art Jenkins, June Tyson

Original LP

An hour in and I think they've done a really good job on this; connecting his roots, music and philosophy in a cohesive presentation.

Unfortunately we just unplugged and turned in our cable box yesterday — before our move to Pittsburgh in two days (this Monday). Will have to watch it on Passport in the next few weeks when I can (we’re PBS subscriber/supporters, NPR too).

2003 CD

I'll be recording it. . . will watch it when I can in the near future.

Yeah, will be checking it out. Cheers! 🍻

Who else is watching this documentary tonight?

Nice find Niko. Thanks for the links. Terrible to read about Gage's suicide though.

Congratulations, Gheorghe! Looking forward to hearing it. 🙂