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Great title for the Rory. I listened to him a lot back then, fondly remember a great televised concert, probably on 'Rock Goes To College'. Haven't listened to him in decades now

Soundohm seem to thrive on bootleg stock

And me. Definitely on for the CD, less sure about the book.

Gearbox are releasing a Don Cherry Quartet recording from 1965 which could be interesting. I don't know if this is UK only.

The live experience is very different to the studio recordings many of which have overdubbed instruments. The live albums will give you a better idea. They are one of the very best improvising groups that I've seen and I've seen them a fair few times now. I'm due to see them again in June.

Free State of Jones Totally fascinating for someone who knew absolutely nothing about the subject. Well acted and dramatised without sacrificing historical nuance from what I can gather with some follow-up reading.

Yeah, I've been thinking of Out Loud but the shipping to UK and likely customs costs make it prohibitive

Listening now, great performance from all and in terrific sound quality. Lloyd shines. I hadn't enjoyed the previous Blue Notes as much as his ECM output but this is right up there.

If you do buy one or both do be prepared for the PayPal shenanigans mentioned in the other thread about them. It may be worth contacting HJ in advance and arranging to PayPal the funds directly rather than through their basket.

'Duo Exchange', absolutely. 'Live At Slugs' dependent on your threshold for bootleg quality live recordings - I tend to find these can add to the enjoyment and this is a case in point. But if you're bothered by distant pianos (except when soloing - it's almost as if someone's moving the mic closer!), overly prominent drummers and horns fading in and out then don't go near it. To me it sounds like a live recording ESP rejected on the grounds of SQ . The music's terrific in most parts, warts 'n' all. Nicely packaged. Listening now to the new Charles Lloyd live recording '8', the polar opposite in SQ, gorgeous quality and beautiful music What do you make of 'Legwork' Hutchfan? I've not heard it and didn't realise it was recorded at the same time until I read your blog, so now I'm tempted.

My LP set, not the full one, is waiting at the Post Office for me to collect tomorrow morning. I was lucky enough to see Lloyd in Ronnie Scott's last summer which was fantastic so very much looking forward to this release by effectively the same band. His continued activity is a balm in this troubled world

Breath easy and may your wife's post-op recovery be smooth. Also, remember to look after yourself. Best wishes to you both

Mr Higgins is the man behind the BBE Japanese Jazz reissues. He knows his onions on this subject. I daren't read it...

My favourite singer with one of my favourite piano trios. I hope it's as good as it should be.

Rashied Ali Quintet - First Time Out, Live At Slugs 1967 [Survival Records] One of those 'lost' recordings where the recording quality might suggest it should have remained so if it wasn't for the energy of the playing involved. Valuable archeology. 'Wayfaring Stranger' is the one for me

Funny you say that....since I've been reading your blog I've needed to go to streaming sites to avoid bankruptcy Yes, I try to buy at least one item from the band's stall at gigs I go to these days. It's such an important income stream for them

Easier still go to Spotify or Tidal. No wait for the postman

Sad loss and at a young age too. Love Mazzy Star. Liked Rain Parade and never heard Opal which I should rectify

The best thing apart from the selection about Tower in Piccadilly Circus is that it was open until midnight. That meant post gig, and more dangerously, post pub shopping trips - bound to loosen the wallet and expand the 'I can afford this many' criterion.

Jamael Dean - Black Space Tapes [Stone Throws Records]

Music Inc - Impact [Enja] Alvin Queen! I was thinking that Tolliver must be one of the artists with the highest % of live recordings in his leader dates

I find it extraordinary that iro Haarla doesn't appear on the list, for her own work and the mostly uncredited work she did with Vesala's Sound & Fury. I can listen to Vesala, Jone Takamaki and Juhani Aaltonen any day. Bjorkenheim (solo and in Krakatau), Hauta-Aho, Donner, Tapio, Lahti on most days. And from a younger generation Verneri Pohjola and Mikko Innanen are worth a listen too

David Murray's album 'Spirituals' on DIW

You were correct. I did and now I have. Super sound quality on Duo Exchange I had exactly the same issue. When I spoke with PayPal they danced round the issue but said something like we have to be aware of people using code names and the algorithms pick up these up. Honest Jon's were a bit more forthright in their assessment of PayPal's security algorithm. The issue was definitely with either of the names 'Rashied' or 'Ali' because when I sent a direct payment to HJ without mention of names it went straight through. And I'm still waiting for the refund of the refused payment!

Rashied Ali/Frank Lowe - Duo Exchange [Survival Records, 2LP] starting with the additional material...on fire!