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I guess this probably isn't the time and place to say that 'Elegant Soul' is the only Three Sounds album I've heard and I really like it...

Oh yes!

Really like that album. I bought it after @JSngrysang its praises a few years ago

I agree, I've never thought of M-base/JMT as fusion. A lot of that was early in my Jazz listening so maybe that's why it's just Jazz to me

A good number I really rate too. Love to hear that Smoke album, I really rate their other one

First thought, high prices for originals...cult label collector premium Will be back with some other, hopefully more useful thoughts, about titles. Until then, a couple of absolute winners in my view Gunter Hampel Quintet - Heartplants Fats Sadi - Ensadinado

Genius at work

Two winners there

Lots to be thankful for in the Enja catalogue

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I enjoyed that compilation. Strut seem to be on a mission to reissue the Black Fire catalogue. Apart from the JuJu reissues I've not bitten yet so interesting to see what thoughts are shared here too.

Can't believe I missed no.7, I've listened to the album at least twice whilst the BFT has been up. It's one of my favourites of the last couple of years no.11 makes complete sense too now. I only have one of his or the Pyramids' albums so maybe I have some excuse. But I have little excuse not getting the Bley and the Burton, both in my collection. I was a great selection

Muriel Grossman - Union [RR GEMS, Estonia 2021] Ingfried Hoffman - Hoffman's Hammond Tales [Philips, Germany 1963] The New Elvin Jones Trio - Puttin' It Together [BN Liberty, 1968]

Enjoyed both of these, must be ten years since I dug them out last

I like that dungaree fact. I also like Rowland and Dexy's a lot, despite some of their sartorial choices.

In that case, I need to hear this

What's the wealth of her family got to do with her artistic talent or worth? Surely we're not insisting on the old poverty stricken artist in a garret equals proper art trope are we? Apart from anything the article talks about how she reacted to the wealth and status of her family

Thanks for posting this, good article. I'm aways very happy to recognise her worth as an artist before, with and after her time with Lennon. I enjoyed the Serpentine show. The Beatles don't mean too much to me so never understood the backlash she experienced.

Not when Bananarama wore them in the 80s but that probably says more about me than dungarees (Brit usage)

That helps, thanks. On the 'to buy' list it goes

I like music but only have a passing knowledge of Blues history or music theory. I fancy this book from a historical perspective. Is it for me would you say?

Turntable repaired, time to catch up on new arrivals Ingfried Hoffman - Ingfried Hoffman's Hammond Tales [Philips, Germany 1963 mono] Misja Mengelberg Quartet - As Featured At The Newport Jazz Festival 1966 [Artone, Netherlands 1968 RE] Gunter Hampel Group - Music From Europe [ESP, 1967]

I think they do have locale influence, Reggae retailers in Brixton and Portobello very probably reflect the community at time of their establishment. I don't think it's a coincidence that Honest Jon's has focussed on Reggae, Jazz and music from around the world. I think the DJ culture's importance in London is reflected that shops focussing on all genres of dance music are spread throughout the city. Established in the same area as the original Honest Jon's shop probably reflecting the area's cheaper rates and 'alternative' history, now almost completely overwhelmed by gentrification. No squats now for the next Clash. It was a fantastically ramshackle shop.

Fascinating, I love the idea of Barnett and Ornette coinciding like that. Two of my favourite artists. I don't know Judith Lindbloom but will certainly do some research to remedy that.