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Good work, hope it generates the interest it deserves Coincidentally I only just recently moved on my copy of 'Solos'. May spring for a digital replacement

UK, and possibly, European seekers after this should look at Honest Jon's website

Having read some posts, but not all, already I'm seriously intrigued by this selection especially as it fits gagaku in, so time to listen 1. my knowledge of organ Jazz is pitiful but I really like this, that would have got me dancing in my younger years at Dingwalls. I want to know who's playing 2. I literally have no reference points to this at all! Fun, at least 3. from the off I'm into this one, doesn't sound like much else I've really heard but it's got a great groove. Something Caribbean in there, I can hear this on a London street. I think they used to say this rhythm lilts 4. This is great. Again, rhythm is driving the piece. More Jazz Dance, a theme emerging through a few of these. was about to say it overstayed it's welcome and the switch came in, loved that. No idea who though 5. Yes, just yes! 6. Could this be one of Tony Scott's excursions or maybe actually Lloyd Miller. I like it's adventure, and once again the rhythm's standing out as a dominant element. It gets nice and gnarly too. Definitely want to know who this is. Late 50s/early 60s experimenter? 7. As soon as the trombone comes in, that's Rudd. So NYAQ with I guess Baraka. No dancing to this one 8. and with reference to my answer to 1. above, my knowledge of vocal Jazz is pretty slim but I'd say that Mark Murphy knew this. It reminds me of him in his later years. This works for me though, rather gorgeous actually. Kind of what I thought Jazz sounded like before I started listening to it Well that was a ride, and a fun one at that. Tracks 1-6 all made me nod, tap or jiggle in some way or other and I'm intrigued by several, some reveal. 7-8 are a bit like the comedown after the party with a hefty dose of political instruction. Absolutely no chance at an ID apart from 7. which I'm fairly confident about

I'd say silliness rather than sophistication, definitely

That takes me back. An absolutely rammed Town & Country Club with them supporting. David Sanborn

Great singer and songwriter with a life certainly lived. What a story https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/04/loretta-lynn-country-singer-of-love-and-hardship-dies-aged-90

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I thought that might be the case, glad you enjoyed it so much. Maybe they'll record, I hope so. @Alexander Hawkinswhat say you? I saw her there solo and with Mark Sanders a few years back and it was sensational. It should have been a trio with Joelle Leandre who cancelled. The audience that night was embarrassingly small, perhaps because of Leandre's non appearance

Bruce has lots of credit in the bank with me for everything up to 'Tunnel Of Love' and then the two most recent albums but not much between. Ignoring his stage demeanour, always wooden at the best of times, I think he makes a fair fist of this, a Northern Soul classic over here

Herbie Mann did an album with the Ono Gagaku Society. I have no idea how it stands up against the traditional purveyors but it makes for an interesting listen occasionally

Did you go to Oto to see her at the weekend? I had planned to but things got in the way

Great band

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme [His Master's Voice, mono UK 1965] if this doesn't work, nothing will

Nice

John Coltrane - Coltrane Plays The Blues [London Atlantic, mono UK 1962] The John Coltrane Quartet - The John Coltrane Quartet Plays [His Master's Voice, mono UK 1965] The John Coltrane Quartet - Crescent [Hi Master's Voice, stereo UK 1964] Some days when everything feels just too much there's only one musical balm to reach for

I'm streaming on Tidal and bass is right up there for me too, piano sounds good. I'd say it might have a live feel but doesn't sound like a live recording, j ust nicely spacious and grooves along. I like what I hear

Looks like next two are, Harry Beckett - 'Flare Up' and John Surman - 'Takes of the Algonquin' Pre-orders up at SOTU. Two definite purchases for me

Sona Jobarteh - Badinyaa Kumoo Excellent, worth the wait

'Millions...' was the first album I remember hearing so has a special place. I saw them as many times as I could when they visited London, double header with Stereolab a highlight, last time was the 'Beacons Of Ancestorship' tour I suspect. Always excellent, as you say. Only seen The Sea&Cake once but that was great

The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of The Tina Brooks Quintet [Mosaic Records, 1985] LP1 'Minor Move'

Thanks, I should have recognised the name in that case

I'll have a go at that later, I may even have the cd kicking about somewhere

I'm sorely tempted as it's interesting to hear these tunes played by a trio. Tidal to audition first though. I only know Essiet, are the others know widely in US? Thanks for posting this.

Funny you should say that as when I listened I noticed Sharrock at some point and thought "Oh yes, he's on this". I didn't enjoy it as much as either 'Karma' or 'Thembi' but that may not have been about the sound. I'll have another listen over the next few days. I haven't listened to it in years and I'm really taken by it, the writing and playing and interaction of the horns. Given the year, I probably bought it because of Coleman/