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BFT 252 discussion: a couple hours of musical enjoyment
mjazzg replied to clifford_thornton's topic in Blindfold Test
So if it's Lindberg then it's probably George Lewis too, as per Jsngry above -
Scroll to the bottom of the linked Bandcamp page in the first post
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BFT 252 discussion: a couple hours of musical enjoyment
mjazzg replied to clifford_thornton's topic in Blindfold Test
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. -
BFT 252 discussion: a couple hours of musical enjoyment
mjazzg replied to clifford_thornton's topic in Blindfold Test
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 -
Front page news here this morning
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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.
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It is and it's sitting right here. I was at one of the nights
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Another new release https://panafrikanpeoplesarkestra.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-widney-high-december-26th-1971 Rapidly becoming the most documented ensemble of the 70s
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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.
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Last art exhibition you visited?
mjazzg replied to mikeweil's topic in Miscellaneous - Non-Political
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'
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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.
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On that one track on Tidal so far. I'm interested to hear the rest
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That's growing on me with every listen
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Yes, space issues, fell in a cull. It wasn't the best quality pressing either which didn't help its cause. Mind you I also offloaded the similar one on Circle Records so maybe I was having a downer on Tidiane Fall last year...
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I sold my copy of that last year, I now wonder if that was a good idea
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Very wise words
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That's a good album, I need to give it a spin
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I wish he would come to London. One of the last of my true favourite musicians I've yet to see live. I suspect that at his age he prefers to stay relatively local which is very understandable
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Jeez...I only asked about Soulpope
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paul secor is still sorely missed here. I learnt about some great music from his posts
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That sounds great Pim, an opportunity not to be missed I saw him with Lovens and Schlippenbach once and Lovens was fantastic. He doesn't travel much these days so Lytton usually makes up the trio over here. You'll just have to empty the bank account on Evan recordings before your wife goes shopping 😀