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Enjoy that, Steve. He's over in London in November so hopefully he'll be nicely in the groove by then...I saw Moholo-Moholo's 4 Blokes at the weekend. The most intense and joyous two hours of music I've witnessed in a long time

No! That's dreadful news. I had no idea he was unwell. Always regret never seeing Husker Du, listened to them a lot

Heiner Goebbels/Alfred Harth - Hommage/Vier Fäuste Für Hanns Eisler [FMP]

Thanks Hutchfan (still enjoying my Byards!)

Personal collections don't often reflect the required profile of public library provision.Certainly so fifteen years or so ago when I was on the receiving end of well intentioned donations. Certainly won't have got any more so in the interim with the slow fade of the CD

That might just have to be my entry point to Hino. The other two are big favourites. Thanks for highlighting it - just need to brush up on my non-existent German!

The American Jazz Ensemble - New Dimensions [Epic] Cecil Taylor - At The Montmartre [Fontana]

Nedly Elstak Trio + Voice - The Machine [Fontana]

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Lester Bowie - African Children [Horo]

Wired - Wired I & II from the same boxset as above

Iskra 1903 - Improvisations from Free Improvisation {Deutsche Grammophon]

Clare Fischer - First Time Out [Fontana] Gary Peacock really stands out throughout this

Pierre Favre Trio - Santana [Pip]

Interesting thoughts which I share however I've come to a slightly different conclusion. I'm a bit disappointed that it does sound so like an inside/outside BN (which I love) - I find it a bit unadventurous on that front. I, too, hear the Coleman and Berne influences but find it doesn't quite stand up in comparison to recent releases of both. Haynes is the standout player for me I may also be overreacting, I was very excited by the line up and feel a little deflated after a few listens. I've tickets for their London gig in October which i'm still really looking forward to and by then the album may have "clicked" with me.

Nicra - Listen/Hear [Ogun]

Clare Fischer - Surging Ahead [Fontana]

Download now available at Eremite, if you're so inclined

Jaki Byard - With Strings! [Prestige] new arrival this morning. With thanks to Hutchfan for the recommendation

Dollar Brand - The Journey [Chiaroscuro]

thanks Hutchfan, that's certainly intriguing too

Max Cilla - La Flute Des Mornes, Volume 1 [Bongo Joe/Sofa] Joyous!

Yeah, it's a cracker. It's my only Byard. - the use of percussion, vibes and bowed bass really stands out for me.Do any others have the same interesting mix of instrumentation?

Jaki Byard - Freedom Together! [Transatlantic] the slightly beat up vinyl doesn't detract from a varied and stimulating listen

Great. Interesting article in Jazzwise whetted the appetite.