J.A.W.

Here's a JC thread about it, and here a Bagatellen review.

Mine shipped on September 27, but it still hasn't arrived... Probably held up at Customs

Happy birthday and many more returns, Chris.

Tony was referring to Assif Tsahar's Open Systems; Kowald was one of the band members.

Re: Tsahar's Open Systems, I've just listened to this one again: Kowald is indeed amazing and Drake's not bad either, but, to put it mildly, I'm having increasing doubts about Tsahar. His playing doesn't hold my attention for more than a few minutes at the most. As for the vocalizing, I hate it - nothing new there, I'm afraid

Do you like guitar, Tony? I mean GUITARRRRRRRRRRRR. I'll stay out of this one never caught the right momentum eh? or is it the RRRRRRRRRRRR in GUITARRRRRRRRRRRR that scares you? In this context it's the RRRRRRRRRRRR.

Do you like guitar, Tony? I mean GUITARRRRRRRRRRRR. I'll stay out of this one

I foolishly let my subscriptions expire. Pity... I was about to ask you to keep me posted on what's happening out there.

Ibarra's probably too gentle for her husband (Tsahar) Ex or so I thought. I really should start reading the free / improv tabloids...

Happy birthday.

Ibarra's probably too gentle for her husband (Tsahar) Ex or so I thought. Didn't know that. Maybe she was too gentle...

Ibarra's probably too gentle for her husband (Tsahar)

Maybe in a few years... €708 = $878

Hmm, that looks very silly but might be very useful... It's probably pretty expensive.

He is, but what about Tsahar?

If I remember correctly, John B was also quite enthusiastic about Tsahar, especially his Open Systems.

Mine's done

That must be a daytime job... B-)

Same here (the bathroom's waiting for me... )

Some time ago there were a few enthusiastic reviews (including mine) of Assif Tsahar recordings in this thread, both as a leader and as a sideman. I've listened to some of them again, and to be honest I was quite disappointed by his playing this time. I found it lacking in substance and it sounded quite formulaic to me. Any opinions? The albums I listened to were Come Sunday and Rashied Ali's Deals, Ideas and Ideals. I've yet to listen to Open Systems and Ein Sof again.

Thanks, but let's wait a while and see if they're reacting to my e-mail.

I have Nothing to Declare; I like it, but it's been a while since I last played it. Will have to listen to it again.

Three Paul Bley albums: Solo (Justin Time 28), Changing Hands (Justin Time 40), and Sweet Time (Justin Time 56).

Yep, I did - no reply (yet).