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No, I wouldn't say it's a "must have". Of great interest, of course, to someone who has listened to jazz in Manchester over the years, was at the gigs and knew the local musicians - for someone like that it's something of a personal diary. But the book's style is basically a list of names and dates: " On 18th March X was back again at the Free Trade Hall, this time with a quintet", etc. I don't recall any insights, conclusions or revelations from behind the scenes. (Sorry about the put down, Big Beat Steve, as I know you're rather keen on this one. )

Albrecht Durer Edward Rubbra Eddie Condon

Ah, this is it!

I thought this was the Northern Powerhouse: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dounreay

Yes, very good. My only grumble is about its very amateurish crummy visual design. It may be about music that's sweet to the ears, but it's an eyesore to look at.

10cc Lita Rosa Ivor Pinto

Gerry Jordan Khazi

Michael Nutter Dr Demento Manic Street Preachers

Pleased to see this great album which I've had on vinyl since the seventies:

Yes, the price is going the right way. We're now getting £14.88 + £2.80 delivery from an Amazon trader. At this rate I may actually buy! £11.46 "used - like new" and I've finally taken the plunge! Alleluyah ! Nice one ! I would say that this book and the Joe Harriott bio are in a class of their own (along with Ian Carr's 'Music Outside') as far as books about British Modern Jazz are concerned. And give Peter King's Flying High: A Jazz Life and Beyond a try.

Tom Chubb Julian Bream Dave Pike

Tiny Grimes Brothers Grimm Rabbi Hugo Gryn

Little and Large Biggie Smalls The Little Giant

Yes, the price is going the right way. We're now getting £14.88 + £2.80 delivery from an Amazon trader. At this rate I may actually buy! £11.46 "used - like new" and I've finally taken the plunge!

Man Ray Killer Ray Appleton Morris Zapp

Marine Le Pen Phil Seamen e e cummings

Bronco Bama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjrthOPLAKM Bam Brown Bum Phillips

Thanks for reminding me of that one, Peter. I bought it in 2009 - relatively recently for me for a vinyl album and I regret my vinyl collection doesn't get many plays nowadays. Looking forward to giving it a spin tomorrow.

Interesting! Liked the Getz one, too.

With you there, Peter, although I can only manage 58 years.

Tommy Steele Captain Brassbound Loadsamoney

Cow Cow Davenport Eric Heffer Paul Calf

Jack the Bear Grizzly Man Freddie Grisewood