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Brooklyn is a great read as are most of Toibin's novels. He addresses some big themes often in a seemingly gentle way. Real craftsman of language Another contemporary Irish author who's a must-read for me is Sebastian Barry. About time for another novel from him

I bought three of the recent Perelmans and the Lacy/Leandre. Feeling very virtuous only buying four this year but I do still have a couple unlistened to from last year's sale

That Telegraph review is a disgrace, and would be laughable if not so obnoxiously snide, as it betrays so many prejudices in the reviewer's mind. I enjoyed the first episode mainly because of the pacing. I was a little unconvinced by Wishaw's acting, not the character, but his interpretation thereof What concerned me much more was the very obvious parallels with the "spy in the bag" case from a few year's ago. It has to be the inspiration but I worry that it's too soon to be making entertainment from such a tragic case. I can't begin to think what family and friends of the victim in that case must be living through again because of this drama

I'm rather taken by track 5. the instrumentation reminds me of some of the younger Norwegian players like Dans Les Arbres but the musical style bears little resemblance. It sounds more American somehow. A complete stab in the dark makes me wonder whether Cooper Moore is involved?

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

Ready, set, go.......this year's sale starting tomorrow according to mail out I received today. Not yet apparent on the website

Damn! Kenny W, of course. I knew I knew the trumpeter well. I shall now do penance for mistaking Kenny Wheeler and Leo Smith between whom I must have over 40 albums on my shelves. I could find myself expelled from the boards's Modern/Avant fraternity for such a mistake Certainly time to dig out the SME again

Thanks for this info. I have the Joos Japo, enjoy it too

most of the Modern Jazz Quintet Karlsruhe and Fourmenonly are eye wateringly costly these days I've never delved into Harth's catalogue

Just picked up a copy of this in a sale. Awaiting delivery

Michael Sell Contemporary Music Ensemble - Innovationen Fur 10 Instrumente [MISP] I like this one a lot. I'll be getting some more Sell that's for sure. Mind you I'll not be paying the obscure vinyl premium for the Free Jazz Group Wiesbaden (cue Clifford T, I suspect) thanks to the wonderful folks at No Business

Oto's programming a wider selection of music

That's a tour that a few years ago I'd've expected the Vortex to be listed. Laubrock's played there numerous times before but it seems to me they've dropped off from booking the more adventurous and international acts that they used to. This perceived change does seem to have coincided with Oto's rise.

Yes

Richard Davis - Harvest [Muse] interesting focus on his arco playing throughout this and then Terje Rypdal - Descendre [ECM] I've never warmed much to Rypdal but this is excellent

the main discussion has mostly been about Laubrock in response to Allen Lowe's comments up thread. Ibragon's been mentioned in passing in that discussion but there's now concurrent posts about Altschul's 3dom band and folks' views on Ibragon in that. All very confusing.....and I've been following since the beginning of the discussion (I think)

Love that Hampel/Lee.....as I do most of their collaborations. Not yet heard a poor one playing now Dave Pike - It's Time For Dave Pike [Prestige, Mono] just picked up in a local shop (along with Terje Rypdal - Descendre and Richard Davis - Harvest. Contrasting selection to say the least)

I'm listening to the first one again now. Like it more than I remember but I still find Ibragon's undeniable technique obscures feeling to my ears. His playing's like a masterclass demonstration, so much technique. The other two ooze feeling (and technique) - perhaps that's a reflection of their longevity

45 RPM single...just my luck!

I keep thinking Leo Smith's in there on track 4 but then the trumpet plays again and I think 'no way'. It's a great track

I like track 2 too. Haven't the faintest idea who's playing though

The flute on track 2 is fantastic. No idea who's playing it. Nice bass playing too. I need to hear more from the album that holds this track which makes it a shame it's in the 'rare' category track 5 is gorgeous and I feel I've heard it before somewhere but can't grasp where just yet

Part of my reason for partaking in this BFT was to get some exposure to some knowledgeably selected music of this era. I know absolutely nothing about these early years (except for the soundtrack to Boardwalk Empire ) so I'll not be ID'ing anyone just listening Track 2 is exactly the type of music I was hoping to hear. I love the clarinet playing on this so will be paying attention to the reveal

Any favourable comparisons to that Giuffre band (one of my all time favourites) always makes me pay attention. I wasn't very taken by Ibragon on the previous 3dom Factor TUM release. in fact he's the main reason I don't listen to it that much. I now feel I should revisit that one and possibly investigate the new one

The best team won. It did get a bit squeaky when the Wallabies came back but not for too long Everyone's loving Sonny Bill for his medal giving away. Just added to the impression that the ABs are a class apart both on and off the field of play