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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/

Dave Holland Quintet - Seeds Of Time [WB/ECM US, 1985] this was a fine band. Kenny Wheeler to full effect

Today's been a good day on the turntable Pharoah Sanders - Thembi [Impulse, France 1971] Pharoah Sanders - Karma [ABC/Impulse, 1969] Pharoah Sanders - Tauhid {ABC/Impulse, 1968 RE] Tortoise - Millions Now Living Will Never Die [City Slang, UK 1996] Jeff Parker/Rob Mazurek - Some Jellyfish Live Forever [Rogue Art, France 2015]

Me too, first listen and liking what I hear

Yep, and I'm going to dig it out for a listen later (amongst all those Mehldaus...)

That's a great album

'Live At The East' is one of my favourite Sanders too. Miles was Miles.

Listening to Pharaoh for the first time since his death. I chose 'Thembi' and it strikes how that within the first two tunes 'Astral Travelling' and 'Red, Black & Green' we are presented with the very essence of his musical vision. Just a stunning combination. And then you get the irresistible groove of the title track...

I'll stand up just a bit for Mehldau. I enjoyed a number of his trio albums and a couple of concerts. He took/takes himself a bit too seriously, definitely. It has to be said that I haven't listened to anything by him in ages and a number of his albums have just been culled from my shelves. So it's not a wholehearted defence... Joshua, someone else will have to step up.

Oh, OK. Credit due somewhere else then. Or just maybe. I happened across it myself, probably hrough the same Wilkins route as you

I like that Vandever album a lot. I think I may know of it because of an earlier post of yours. In which case, thank you

https://dusttodigital.substack.com/p/presenting-beauty-to-the-world

I often envy the great shows you see/have seen but this one is just unfair!!

Absolutely anything by Musician. The gig I saw at the Vortex was one of the wonders of the world Yeah, me too. All of the suggestions by Steve and colinmce, except for Gayle who I was never convinced by. Ware on the other hand, completely convincing.

Thanks

I bought quite a few of that label about then but not that one. Any good? And I'll pick mine up at the weekend hopefully

Another big fan of Code Violations. What happened to Thomas? Haven't seen his name mentioned for years

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