mjazzg

I agree. In my head I describe it as "soulfulness". I also struggle with avant-warbling (great term) but do enjoy both Julie Tippetts and Uschi Bruning who probably fall into that category. One of the best gigs I've seen in the last few years was Schweizer, Nicholls, Leandre where they warbled to their hearts content, and mine.

Andrew Hill - Black Fire [Blue Note, NY mono, 1964] I tried to listen to it as if I'd not heard it before to attempt to empathise with Mrs R, which was an interesting experience that I probably failed. But it did highlight it as such a personal statement, quite without peer at the time that I'm aware of. It's one of those albums that I always find difficulty in choosing what to listen to next as if it's created its own musical environment, sui generis. And I do realise that that description probably reinforces Mrs R's point.

Jeanne lee - Conspiracy [Earthforms, 1975] worthy Golden Lion award winner...

I absolutely adore this album and have done for years but that description is tremendous. Unfair, to my ears, but tremendous nonetheless.

The Wheeltappers and Shunters Club Thomas the Tank Engine Farokh Engineer

Hitler Putin Stalin

Interesting thoughts. Coincidentally I listened to two LPs today from the 80s, both with electric bass players which took me right back to that decade. Both also on Moers and they made me think of The Decoding Society. These are bands that I was coming across when I was first listening to Jazz.

Dr.Umezu Band - Live At Moers Festival [Moers Music, Germany 1984] Ken McIntyre Trio - Chasing The Sun [Steeplechase, Denmark 1979] Is it just me who had no idea just how great this album is?

Andre Previn's Trio Jazz - King Size! [Contemporary, mono UK 1960]

Gary Peacock Trio - Eastward [CBS/Sony, Japan 1970]

This looks like an absolute treasure trove, so well produced. With thanks to @Clunky

Yes, I only came across it when a friend recommended it and I've seen nothing anywhere about it. My search turned some nice SA coverage but nothing elsewhere, iirc. Shame there's only the download, it merits a physical copy (which dates me horribly, I realise)

It's great isn't it

I couldn't agree more. The only work of Carla Bley's I can't warm to. I'd be interested to see the age demographic of those that think of it so highly. To my ears it's in the style of those Rock albums that justified Punk

Craig Harris - Aboriginal Affairs [India Navigation, 1983]

I really enjoyed this BFT, nicely off the beaten track and good to have some European focus too. Obviously difficult to ID but there was fun to be had trying. thanks for putting this selection together. I now have a couple of new to me musicians to investigate

either of these, in this order. I'm only at the start of my investigations though

Yes, agree the cover photo's not the most enticing. The music's great though, to my ears On to this now, nicer cover Umezu-Harada Duo - Danke [Next Wave, Japan 1981] I've been tracking down more Umezu recordings recently, he's good

Akira Sakata Trio - Dance [Enja, Germany 1982]

Ken McIntyre - 'Way, 'Way, Out [United Artists Records, 1963] This is such a good album. Purchase inspired by a post in the 3rd Stream thread. I need to investigate McIntyre as a leader more deeply

Not quite as good as the sum of its parts might suggest but a solid, enjoyable listen. https://youtu.be/1AWRdYWmEyI

The New York saxophone Madness - Danjiri [CAC Records]

Ñew name to me, a recommendation. If you see the LP buy me a copy

I'm a fan but 'Origami Harvest' lost me and the double live album was too long. The earlier albums I think are very impressive. Saw the quartet at Ronnie's just pre-Covid and it was intense, took no prisoners.