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Oh no, that is sad. I treasure his music, which I only discovered with the initial reissues from SOTU, and wish I knew more about his other artistic endeavours. The reissue programme was a labour of love I think for SOTU and I hope it successfully spread the word so many more appreciate his work.

Robin Cook Norman Cook Nigella Lawson

Okyerema Asante - Drum Message

"Soul Jazzmen" at The Ambassadors (1965) Unknown female vocalist (possibly Vuyiswa Ngcwangu), Dennis Mpale (trumpet), Nik Moyake (sax), Duku Makasi (sax), Shakes Mgudlwa (piano), Psych Big T Ntsele (bass), Peter Jackson Jnr. (drums)

I agree, the McKenna is wrong on so many levels but I still think 'Push Push' deserves a place in the rogues gallery

Today's arrival Sun Ra Quartet featuring John Gilmore - Other Voices, Other Blues [Horo, Italy 1978]

Yet another opportunity not to post THAT Herbie Mann cover

This was a very educative and oddly moving listen, thank you. Began to fill the Elmo Hope sized hole in my knowledge which I shall continue to address

The Lee Morgan Complete Lighthouse was a complete revelation having never got on with the 3CD version. I bought the LP and really enjoy the accessibilty of the LP length sides Recent wider investigations of South African Jazz courtesy of Matsuli Music, prompted by @Rabshakeh James Moody's catalogue - thank you again @HutchFan Nate Wooley - 'Mutual Aid Music' great in and of itself but also sent me back to more in depth listening of his back catalogue Improvised music released from Argentinian label Nendo Dango Records The music of flautist Claire Chase Apartment House's recording of John Cage's Number Pieces (possibly my favourite release of the year alongside the Morgan) And finally, the releases of Tom Challenger, Rachel Musson, Alexander Hawkins and Olie Brice, together and with others showing that British improvisation is very safe in their hands

Thank you

Can anyone recommend a Hermeto big band album to me?

That's a good album I'm reacquainting myself, after far too long, with Tomas Stanko New York Quartet - Wislawa Very strong

Grachan Moncur III - Evolution [Blue Note/Music Matters, 45rpm]

Yes but first listen again. Initial impressions are that it's nicely knotty. The version of 'Naima' could be three times longer it's that good.

Pat Martino - Consciousness [Muse]

Just put the LP of 'Consciousness' on the deck. Thanks for the nudge. RIP indeed

Giorgio Gaslini Big Band - Newport in Milan [OFF, Italy 1971]

Archie Shepp - Attica Blues [Impulse, 1972] Finally plugged the gap in the collection

I haven't thought about that album for years. Liked it when it came out

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