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two heartfelt pieces from the ever-readable Richard Williams https://thebluemoment.com/2018/08/17/forever-aretha/comment-page-1/#comment-16634 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/16/aretha-franklin-obituary

in the sleeve note John Lewis writes that "never before or since has the MJQ played better, whether on stage or in the recording studio". Some claim but guess he's as good as judge as most... It's a great listen

I couldn't agree more A real live album. A favourite

Thanks to Soulpope for posting from this album elsewhere and alerting me to its existence. And, thanks Aretha

Such a great artist. This makes me very sad. Here's hoping her suffering wasn't too great. RIP

John Coltrane - Kulu Se Mama [Impulse, France]

And, keeping it in the family Steve McCraven Quartet - Intertwining Spirits [Free Lance]

continuing the theme Makaya McCraven - Highly Rare [International Anthem]

Thanks for posting, Brad. An enjoyable read and a reminder to purchase the recent LP reissue

All about the drummers today Chico Hamilton Quintet - s/t [Vogue UK] Chico Hamilton - Man From Two Worlds [Impulse] Greg Fox - The Gradual Progression [Rvng Intl.] Chad Taylor - Myths and Morals [eyes&ears Records]

It is hard to believe that someone whose career has been largely based on collaboration, much of it with European colleagues, can take that stance but then the choice of my compatriots, if only by a slim margin, baffles and annoys me on a daily basis.

John Coltrane - Infinity [Impulse]

Paul Horn - In Kashmir, Cosmic Consciousness [Liberty]

I've heard that tone a lot in live settings

Exactly this

And if you don't want to start at the beginning, which as everyone's earlier suggestions attest is possibly the best place, don't overlook the ECM catalogue for the fabulous trio recordings with Paul Bley and Barre Phillips, 'Sankt Gerold Variations' and 'Time Will Tell'. Both are a very good place to hear EP's playing in what I like to think of somewhat fancifully as a Giuffre-esque lineage. Also, overlooked are the Electro-Acoustic Ensemble albums and more recently some truly astounding releases on his own Psi label - 'Trance Map' and 'As The Wind' are highlights for me It's such a huge and varied discography there's entry points everywhere. seeing either the Schlippenbach Trio or the Parker/Guy/Lytto trio live is a musical game changer

BKO Quintet - Bamako Today listening to this makes me think how I should could up with contemporary music out of Mali a lot more than I do. Just discovered they have a new album too

Two excellent album there too

In contrast, I really enjoy EP's playing on this because it isn't his "energy" style (which I adore). Seeing him a few times in last couple of years I would hazard a suggestion that there's a mature/late style apparent in his playing where there's a slower, considered approach to his soloing. I hear his playing on Uncharted Territories as coming from an almost Giuffre-esque lineage. Obviously with an improvisor of such unique facility his choice of solo approach reflects often who he's playing with/responding to.

Much better than "quite good" for me. I agree about the amount of music but the changes of line ups from within the quartet provides a variety. Ches Smith is the voice that really stands out for me, the others are on top of their game (EP just seems to get better and better) but it was a great idea to add him and Taborn to the originally slated duo. The music is really first class throughout. Well worth spending time with but maybe not approaching all in one sitting. One of my new releases of the year

That's a list of wants that I've had for a while. Unfortunately it appears many Lacy/Togashi discs are on the pricey side. The post has prompted me to finally buy 'Spiritual Moments' so thanks for posting