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Not sure why I went to it after an SME afternoon. Had to dig out from the depths of a cupboard. Good listen, took me back to when I bought it on release

Spontaneous Music Ensemble - Face To Face [Emanem] Spontaneous Music Ensemble - Birds Of A Feather [BYG] John Stevens - Spontaneous Music Ensemble [Polydor] Pharoah Sanders - Africa [Timeless]

Emil Richards And The Microtonal Blues Band - Spirit Of 1976/Live At Donte's [Impulse] Herbie Mann - The Wailing Dervishes [Atlantic, mono] Rod Levitt Orchestra - Forty-Second Street [RCA Victor]

I saw The Stones last summer and Mick had the energy of someone in their thirties (or at least my vague memory of such energy levels). To think he did all that with a dodgy ticker is even more amazing. Good luck to him.

He wasn't particularly steady on his feet due to mobility issues when I saw him eighteen months ago, a broken hip isn't going to help. Here's hoping he mends well. He played masterfully, if a little sparingly, that night.

Sadly I'm not sure any of us will witness LJCO live again what with Barry Guy an expat. The last mooted gig fell through because of lack of funding. But we can live in hope...as for Globe Unity...

Malaya McCraven - Universal Beings (International Anthem) I like this more each time I play it. Refreshing, and ideal soundtrack to the unseasonably sunny weather here today. A day off treat

Life doesn't necessarily prepare you for these things is what I found. I found it physically and emotionally a real challenge and recognise the 'feeling older' sensation both in terms of physically but also in taking on a new sense of responsibility that arises from being this age with parents of their age. One thing to remember is do look out for yourself as well as for your Dad. Here's hoping your visit goes well, resolves some of the practical issues and allows you and your Dad some time together that's not about phones, care packages and such stuff.

The documentary talks a little about Stepney's interest in Schillinger, amongst other composers.

Hal Russell - NRG Ensemble [Nessa] another first listen. Chuck Burdelik's a new name to me

Hal Russell & Mars Williams - Eftsoons [Nessa] first listen after taking my time to track down a copy

Kokoroko - s/t [Brownswood Recordings]

Now that looks very interesting Terry Callier - Occasional Rain I miss Mr. Callier, especially seeing him live

Yes. Indeed. Those Calliers!

For those interested https://worldwidefm.net/show/celebrating-charles-stepney/?http%3A%2F%2Fworldwidefm.net%2F JSngry and others maybe?

Yes. My elderly parents often misplace a handset. Also try and find one that it is easy to replace in the base unit. This sounds obvious but some can be replaced in the holster without cutting the line which can leave the line engaged. When it cones to learning to use the new phone it would be good if someone's there to talk through or show your father how to use it. I underestimated how long it took my folks to feel comfortable with a new unfamiliar phone when they had had one they were used to for a long time ( even the different, ironically improved, sound quality threw them both for a while). I found it invaluable to have a copy of the phone manual to hand too.

The record is great. Live was something else

Check her out in Irreversible Entanglements

Joseph Jarman - Song For [Delmark]

Arriving next month. Interesting read here https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/art-ensemble-of-chicago-roscoe-mitchell-moor-mother-interview-811024/ Moor Mother seems a very good fit, can't wait to hear the collaboration and the album as a whole

Pharoah Sanders - Pharoah [India Navigation] second time today

Hal Russell/Mars Williams - Eftsoons Hall Russell - NRG Ensemble Ebay. Only bidder

James Brandon Lewis - An Unruly Manifesto (Relative Pitch)

Stunning