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Didn't know about that band with Rava.Two favourite trumpeters together would've been something else

Ahmed Abdullah - Abdullah Live At Ali's Alley [Cadence]

Those are the ones I have and really rate very highly. Thanks for the insights on the others

And The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble. We could go on... a fine label Ahmed Abdullah Quartet - Liquid Magic [Silkheart] more Brackeen, more Malachi Favors

Gonzalez own Silkhearts aren't too shabby either

Charles Brackeen - Bannar [Silkheart]

Just ordered a copy of the Bridgewater Bros. album off the back of enthusiasm for it here and a listen to some online clips. Thanks for highlighting its existence. I've also now dl'd the BFT which isn't really in the spirit, I know but want to hear some other things that have got such good reactions. I'd've only had a chance on the Brackeen which I own, I love the two McNeill albums I have and that El-p is about the only Blue Series I don't own. Wish I'd joined in at the beginning

Last night, Cafe Oto - John Tilbury, Ute Kanngiesser, Steve Noble. 65 minutes of top drawer, minimal improv

I'm sorry Steve but I don't. I know your love of all things Maneri but my investigation of his music twenty odd years ago didn't go far. I have 3 Men Walking and that's it. Also now realised I have the Ware in your list. I think the Hats are on Spotify so I'll go again with more mature ears

The Dunmall's the only one I do have

Thankfully Spotify enables me to enjoy it. Seems to be available as a dl from Trunk too

Yeah, that's a very good one

recorded in Stoke Newington so not really bells I'm sure that's the intention

Yes. My neighbour's a dyed in the wool Roma fan. Maybe they could agree to alternate

Thanks Brad, that's helpful guidance. I had intended to read 'The Spy...' next up but now I'll insert 'A Call for the Dead' ahead of it. 'Legacy Of Spies' is definitely last on the list although already purchased on a whim. All of those come after learning why Barca always were the team for me to prefer in Spain but now with evidence . The diabolical theft of Di Stefano...and other sins and I haven't even got to Sergio Ramos yet!

Definitely

Binker And Moses - Alive In The East? [Gearbox] and then, for rather obvious reasons Pharoah Sanders - Live At The East [Impulse/ABC]

Really? Thanks for the tip, I'll see if it's anywhere else

That's interesting. I recently finished 'An Honourable Schoolboy' which I thought a tremendous read. This got me thinking I really needed to read the other Smiley/Karla series (I've only read 'Tinker, Tailor...', years ago) before reading the copy of 'A Legacy Of Spies' that's sitting here. Looks like I may need to start with this then.

Off the back of this thread I'm playing 'Alive In The East' again. It's a fabulously alive recording. I've also booked a ticket to see them next month

Always wanted to hear that, never have. I like Fresu a lot Reminder to look again, thanks

I think it's very fine. I saw them play it live. It's respectful of Komeda's music but allows the band to express themselves without being constrained by it. Those tunes can't be suppressed and they shine. It's an ECM album, which is a good thing in my book, and has all the productions values that come with that. I can't see a fan of Komeda's music not appreciating it. I may play it next as a tribute

John Coltrane - Interstellar Space [ABC/Impulse]