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Yes, I'd say that "spaciness" is part of the appeal of some of his music to me, but by no means all. Perhaps one man's spaciness is another's soulfulness. I enjoy his jauntiness too. It'd be a dull world if we all heard the same thing.

That's Northern Europe for you - always grey it's why we're so much fun at parties

The recent BNs are not setting my world alight either (although I've not gone deep into them) and I do feel there's been a general dip since he left ECM. I saw him just pre-Covid in Ronnie's and he was great live. During Covid I watched a couple of very good live streams and a great film put together for Pierre Boulez Saal and the berlin Jazz festival Absolutely this. These albums deserve repeated attention. I also agree about the Atlantics, beyond 'Dream Weaver' it all gets a bit much of a muchness

You'll be asking them to brighten the colour palette next

I agree absolutely about the ECM releases, they are uniformly strong, but then some folks don't like or readily dismiss that label. Not saying that's what leads to Larry Kart's take on Lloyd (I'm also surprised by such a blanket dismissal) but I know it's seriously coloured other people's opinions of artists on the label.

This was a very smooth flight, just a touch of turbulence but with outstanding cabin crew

Thanks for posting. All look very enticing, great to have something new by LJCO

Mike Osborne Quintet - Marcel's Muse [Ogun, UK 1977] Bunn Debrett Quintet - 2 [BDQ Records, UK 2022]

That is a great selection of tunes and performances, interesting idea

It is indeed, my local. Three crackers there, that's for sure. Just checking my shelves to make sure my copies are still there...

Just looked again, they must have sold out as it was there a couple of days ago. Yes, Brexit taxes are crazy both directions, such a shame

Honest Jon's have it in stock, a bit nearer if you're desperate

Hope that's as fun as the cover suggests

Nice Jazz carpet! Lots of great music there

And if so, how many have you listened to so far? Two more really good ones there, vibeing! I'm impressed that one seller had a stock that reflected your wants so much. I'm not sure I've ever got beyond.about 5 from one source

Yes, I like their version too

Or it presents a pretty good core collection for someone new to the music presented in a way that reflects current market trends for "distinctiveness". If something like this selection had been released as I was getting into Jazz I'd have had my head turned. I don't see a bad thing here just something for a different target audience than most on this forum.

She thought she was smart but found out she's just bargain basement. Dangerously so.

That is a great cover, wonder what the music is like

Me too and the Yusef Lateef as my original pressing is battered

Interesting line up, good to see Rogers and Boni involved. Hopefully there will be a recording

Great, enjoy your treasure trove. A great price too

Cannonball Adderley Sextet - San Francisco Revisited [Riverside, UK 1963 mono] Really enjoying this new arrival. I've slept on this band, don't know why as I hoover up Lateef.

30LP?!!! Well done, hope the buyer gave a nice discount