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Another fan of that Maupin here who also prefers it to his BB work...but not to his ECM

some real gems in there Dragonfly Breath is the one I have to thank you for, Steve. And I do every time I play it. Also, same could be said of Sluchaj https://sluchaj.bandcamp.com/

Wow! Plenty of interest in that line-up. Enjoy it

I think I will become so. The contrast between the two sides is interesting. Side 1 made an immediate impact for its subtlety and restraint - not you typical ESP session

A giant leaves the land. He does at least leave it a better place for all his work.

Two masters at play

Blue Maqams is a very special recording indeed. Thanks for continuing to post these even if US/UK release dates differ it's still useful to see what's in the offing

Took delivery today of a copy of Brubeck Quartet - The Riddle. There's a strip of braille on the back cover. Thankfully I work with braille readers so I'll be able to solve the mystery. My bet's on "The Riddle"

and now onto another of today's arrivals Alan Silva - Skillfullness [ESP]. Excellent

thanks Clifford

Composer's Workshop Ensemble - s/t [Strata East] enjoying a first listen to this. Can anyone shed any light on the other recordings that appear under Warren Smith's name with this group on Miff and Baystate? More of the same?

Concert of her spiritual music in this year's London Jazz Fest. Performed by the current ashram choir. Ticket booked as a bit of a punt off the back of the album which is one of my favourite releases of the year.

That's lovely. Thanks for posting it

Woody Shaw - In The Beginning [Muse]

Some legacy

I think "curious" is being polite.. It's such a great record that I'm not surprised if nothing else he did touches it

Clifford Jordan - In The World [Polydor UK} edit to ask:is there anything else like this in Jordan's discography?

Bu Pleasant - Ms. Bu [Muse] with thanks to Jsngry and others over at the Obscure Recordings thread. No longer obscure in this small part of north London

Last night, two excellent sets from Hear In Now. The first as a trio, the second with Alexander Hawkins as guest. Recorded too, hopefully to see the light of day It's been good to have them in London for the best part of a week, playing with AEOC, and Tomeka Reid with Jaimie Branch. All three such accomplished and adventurous musicians. Mazz Swift's vocals were a surprise package to me, used sparingly but to great effect in both groupings.

"In The World" Archie Shepp - The Tradition [Horo]

What a great shame. A few years ago he did a two or three night residency at Oto. It was the first time I'd seen him live and enjoyed it so much I returned for a second night. Wish I'd had taken more opportunities to hear him play. I have a solo recording, "No Strings Attached" on Matchless, purchased at the gig, that will now be played this afternoon

Dick Grove Orchestra - Little Bird Suite [Pacific Jazz] with thanks to Jeffcrom over at the Obscure thread

No, it's longer and is more Soul oriented, I'd say

Mike Nock's ECM piano trio, Ondas, deserves to be a lot better known too