I wasn't so keen on the live album as his other albums although seeing that quartet live was a really intense listen..
I find the new one a stimulating and enjoyable listen. It's no great diversion from his earlier BN releases (spoken word, string writing, a political conscience all appear on the earlier albums) or that really impressive debut on FSNT (ten years ago now!)
I remain a fan and I'm looking forward to where he goes next
Sorry to read this.
Also sorry to have to read it from The Mail Online which is a rag of a paper that usually peddles pretty salacious titillation - see their sidebar. There certainly seems a disconnect between them reporting potential sexual abuse and their editorial standards towards the portrayal of women. Not to deflect from the seriousness of the story one iota
Alan Braufman - Valley Of Search [Valley Of Search] My reissue of the year, so far
Archie Shepp - Three For A Quarter, One For A Dime [Impulse]
John Tchicai, Archie Shepp - Rufus {Fontana, mono]
United Front - Live In Berlin [FMP]