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A very Merry Xmas to one and all. May you celebrate (or not) in a way that brings joy and happiness

RIP RR. Thanks for the music

that's a great shame. Always enjoyed what he played in whatever context I've only just, yesterday, ordered the "Call It Art" box as a Xmas present to self - it will be a poignant listen now

World's Experience Orchestra - The Beginning OF A New Birth [Now Again]

Thanks for your insights, Larry. From a big distance, that idea of co-operation and mutual assistance comes across strongly on disc. Whilst I can't put a finger on it I also hear a "sound", not rigid or restrictive in any way, one that never seems to lose a "groove" no matter how free it goes. It's no coincidence i think that some of my favourite musicians from the scene are drummers - Chad Taylor, Tim Daisy, Michael Zerang, Mike Reed, Frank Rosaly, Makaya McCraven ao.

Looks like someone's been following this thread https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2017/dec/21/die-hard-christmas-movie-bruce-willis

Thanks for posting this. The album is right up there with the best of the year as far as I'm concerned. Interesting that she's working on patience as I thought she'd taken quite some time to get around to recording as a leader (well done International Anthem - a very good label at the moment). It's nine years since she took my notice with her contributions to The New Fracture Quartet edit to add: just what is in the water in Chicago? So many of my favourite recordings of the last few years (and before) coming from there

Amazon UK has it at £54.58!! I knew Brexit was a f'@#k up but that price difference already with our French neighbours is crazy. Vive La France!

I have that somewhere. Not listened to it in years. Last minute wrapping soundtrack sorted now, thanks for the prompt

Winter solstice music

very much enjoying getting acquainted with this. It took a while to find a nice copy in Europe but well worth the perseverance Bill Plummer's bass really stands out at the moment.

I couldn't find it either Anyone interested in Oliver Lake might check out his string quartet music on "Right Up On" {Passin' Thru}. Fine and challenging stuff

Nice line up. Thanks for posting

truly beautiful music from one of the greatest fiddle players. This band has a Jazz connection with Doug Wieseman contributing some stunning bass clarinet throughout If you've the slightest ear for traditional Irish or fiddle music of any origin this is a gem and if you've not then this could be an entry point

Bring it to Cafe Oto, here in London, and I'll be there in a shot. NYC is sadly a little more of a challenge. Hope it goes well, sounds fascinating It's that sock that I really want...

Michael Naura Quintet - European Jazz Sounds [Brunswick/Atelier Sawano reissue]

Have the Mitchell, great recording. Just ordered the Lake which I'd not heard mention of anywhere.

Dennis Gonzalez - Witness [Daagnim]

One of the first Jazz LPs I bought. The reason? Coltrane's name (I knew he was someone to hear) and the cover image. As a Jazz neophyte that cover said it all when it came to the "image" I was looking for in the music. I didn't know that BN was the label it was when I made the purchase so I'm notching this one up to Francis Wolff. I soon moved onto A Love Supreme and beyond. Now playing it for the first time in years.

today's, somewhat contrasting, new arrivals. All sounding well worth the investment on their first spin