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That's sad I didn't realise he was UK based. I listened to a lot of his work as MD and arranger for Van Morrison.

Souffle Continu reissue

Lindy Morrison Sir Ivan George Morrison The Lizard King

That's really interesting. I never realised that Szabo worked with Womack and would never have guessed it. And that 'Breezin' was the result.

Here's some news about Matana https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/International-Contemporary-Ensemble-Announces-New-Ensemble-Members-20210923

Irreversible Entanglements - Who Sent You? [International Anthem, 2020] and before Ben Lamar Gay - Downtown Castles Can Never Block The Sun [International Anthem, 2018]

I can vividly remember hearing it for the first time, driving in a mate's car to the Jazz Café. My introduction to Mwandishi band for which I am ever grateful to him

Jackie McLean - Jacknife [Blue Note, 1975] thanks to @felserfor the reminder. Marvellous music

One I forget about and shouldn't, thanks for the reminder

That has a fair deal to live up to given the hype and expectation created by 'Normal People'. I'm waiting for the paperback One that doesn't quite live up to the hype in my opinion but before that I read one that most definitely does Beautifully written Between those two I read this which was a stimulating read

Chico Hamilton Quintet - South Pacific in Hi-Fi [Vogue UK, 1958 mono] I like all Chico's albums in the 50s (and beyond) but this strikes me as the weakest. Perhaps the source material or concept gets in the way

I have a good number of CD/LP duplication. I also duplicate favourite LPs of which I have original pressings, when good reissues appear e.g. 'Astral Weeks', Marc Levin's 'Songs Dances and Prayers' and soon Jeanne Lee's 'Conspiracy' I have three different LP versions of 'Unity' and a CD. Same with 'Black Fire'. This is just upgrading and not selling on. Which goes some way to explain why I have someone coming to quote for building more shelving...

Peter Brotzmann - For Adolphe Sax [FMP]

Interesting read

John Coltrane - Live At The Village Vanguard Again! [Impulse, 1966 mono] Love this. Also, fine Jazz socks from JG

Didn't know about that. Listening to some of it now, sounds great, current prices less so

It is So is this

I have the 70s pressing. I feel another Tone Poet on the horizon

Yes, it was Reading. Radio Thames Valley or similar

'Whispering' surely? After he left OGWT he did a show on my local BBC radio station. I remember his dismay, low key of course, when an LP snapped in his hand

That sax player will be Martin Kuchen. Well worth checking.

Sadly nor do I. One day