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Another new Brötzmann release https://oldheavenbooks.bandcamp.com/album/hurricane

Yes, they initially released it

This looks very interesting. It seems to have had an earlier download only release in 2021. This is claiming to be expanded https://michaelgregoryjackson.bandcamp.com/album/frequency-equilibrium-koan-expanded The label's previous reissues have been needle drops, but very well received quality-wise. Source for this is "superior"... Samples sound tasty

Thanks, I had no idea

At least I got the label right. What's the story with Booker T? I have the leader date but don't know much else about him

Thank you, prompted me put on my copy, a 1973 US repress which only now do I realise has a different track listing, sharing just three tunes with the Victor. I wonder what the thinking behind that was

Enjoy Ahmed

And the BAD beatbox behind!

So it is a Silkheart? I have one of his on the label

And Parker playing the Hochiku?

Damn, missed it! Not an old punk, just old and would have loved to have seen this nostalgia rush.

So if it's Lindberg then it's probably George Lewis too, as per Jsngry above

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And back, 7. First thoughts, this sounds European, Tusques maybe but I don't know a lot of his music (something I need to remedy) so that's possibly way off. It's very good, sort of 'Watermelon Man' mixed with 'Take Five' and put through the blender 8. More strong bass on this one. Late 60s? Sounds like the offspring of adventurous BN 9. And another that starts with arco bass or am I just imagining that preponderance. I'm sure I know these players. The drumming is phenomenal, Dennis Charles? It feels just a bit too out there for NYAQ but it's there or thereabouts. Possibly best tune so far. 10. This is great, no further comment 11. Love this, so interesting from the off. I very particular vibes sound that almost sounds like a high pitched marimba in places, more wood than steel. Khan Jamal? Favourite track so far 12. Trombone again. The interplay between the horns is terrific and again the drummer is right on it. Surely Clifford Thornton has to appear on this BFT somewhere and foot that reason and that it sounds the correct era I'm going to suggest him. It sounds BYG-esque. 13. Nice ending, more space in this one Thanks Clifford, lots to enjoy in this selection. I suspect, come reveal, to recognise a lot of names and maybe own an album or two. My tastes have moved away from the predominant style of the selection but 10/15 years ago I'd've hoovered this up wholesale. One another impression, a lot of the tracks take a long time to say what they want to, most could have been shorter and not lost a lot of impact.

Finally getting around to this. Feeling decidedly under the weather so observations are likely the ravings of a sick mind...not looked upthread 1. Like this a lot. Wondering if it's Gary Peacock and perhaps a Japanese pianist? It's not Kikuchi as his "singing" isn't in evidence. Lovely percussion work too. Super track whoever 2. Is this a shakuhachi I hear? Think it may be. So immediately I'm thinking Yamamoto but I'm not recognising the track yet. OK, tenor arrives, Yamamoto it isn't, are we hearing a doubler perhaps. Drummer's absolutely on it. Loft era I'm guessing. Losing interest as it progresses, or in fact doesn't really to my ears. Skipping onto next track. Just thought, William Parker plays Shakuhachi 3. For some reason this makes me think of Brackeen's Silkheart dates, it's the bass sound and the yearning style but it's not actually one of them. This maintains interest for me in a way the previous tune didn't but it still goes on a bit. Everything said in the first 5-6 minutes from there it's largely repetition. I may even own this, I may not 4. Mournful. Loving the economy of each of the players. Would like to hear more from this group. Sometimes I'm wondering if it's a trombone at all, such a beautiful brassy tone. Is it Lindberg? 5. Right up my alley from the off. Sprightly, space and a groove. No idea who's playing but I'd like to know. I even like the guitar solo which is not something I say very often. Struggling to place it chronologically too. 6. Always love a flute. James Newton? Can't think of him playing in a frontline like this though. Another good track but another one that says what it needs to say by about halfway and doesn't add a whole lot after that. Off to do some weekend chores, back later hopefully

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There was no indication at the time in his playing that he would die so soon afterwards. He'd been audibly pacing himself for the last few previous visits but was still playing as strongly if not as ferociously or with as much duration.

It is and it's sitting right here. I was at one of the nights

Another new release https://panafrikanpeoplesarkestra.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-widney-high-december-26th-1971 Rapidly becoming the most documented ensemble of the 70s

That's a good album I always want to like this more than I do. Just sounds a bit too restrained, not like when I saw a similar line-up at Oto.

Missed it, had a ticket but was unwell on the day. From that photo it doesn't look too crowded which is what I feared

I just happened upon it on a new release listing, it's being reissued. It's a "lost" TZ session where he foregrounds the horns more than usual. If you like your reggae dubby and hornsy, it's a winner. I've not listened to Zukie in about 40 years so it was a nostalgic listen too which may have coloured my response. Edit to add: I now realise that the image is really poor quality so you may have simply been asking for identification - Tapper Zukie 'Horns Up'

Lucky you! I'm also really looking forward to this release, any new Brahem music makes the world a better place Oh yes I remember those discussions, I think I started a new thread devoted to the ECM debate to take it out of the thread it bubbled up in. It was definitely very black and white, pro and con the label and Eicher's work/influence/interference. I was on the defend ECM side at the time and Berne's comments were very interesting indeed.

On that one track on Tidal so far. I'm interested to hear the rest