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I don't - will have to look that one up. Thanks for the rec. 'Window steps' is a lovely recording. No Kenny fan will be disappointed with it. I first heard Ottaviano on this Mingus tribute years ago (when I was on a Splasch Records run) http://www.discogs.com/Roberto-Ottaviano-Six-Mobiles-Mingus-Portrait-In-Six-Colours/release/6606414 I remember it as being very good and will have to dig it out again

Xybert, the AH Ensemble albums are well worth a listen if you don't want the trio disc to feel lonely on the journey south

With you there although I've never knowingly listened to any $500 good music

The Human Arts Ensemble - Live vol.II [Circle Records] definitely less than $100 but well worth a listen nonetheless

I super dig those early LPs from Minnesota. I only know the Hat with McPhee. Which other ones would you suggest checking out?

Not favourites per se but I've just listened to these two.... Anthony Braxton - Three Compositions of New Jazz [Delmark] Anthony Braxton - this time....[bYG/Actuel] Both are marvellous statements that sound fresh today - I can't imagine what they must have sounded like on release

This is a good read. http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/22/inside-the-spacebomb-studio-with-natalie-prass-and-matthew-e-white There's been a real buzz over here in the music press about Spacebomb since that fist M.E.W. album. I think it's the best country soul I've heard since Lambchop knocked me sideways (there is probably lots more out there that I've not heard). I can't but think Curtis M has a lot of influence still in some unlikely places

I've just been listening to the new one on Spotify. Glad to hear all that lush string sound is still there. I love the 'house' sound at Spacebomb so will have a listen to Natalie Prass too. No, I don't know the FTBB.

Read the sequel to this to get a somewhat more balanced picture, if you will and if you care to ... but I'm not sure Steve's point is 'unbalanced'or requires balancing. I was struck by his and Impossible's posts (re: Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamarr) that both widen things to think about how other contemporary and exploratory music in other genres can create a cross pollination for and of audiences.

Big fan of the first Matthew E.Wright album. Yet to hear the new one but intrigued by the Letterman performance which seems more upbeat and 'rocky'

Thank you Steve. That needed to be said and you did in your usual heat-seeking manner.

John Handy - Recorded Live at the Monterey Jazz festival [CBS] I do like the sound of this group - exciting stuff,a proper live recording

Thanks for that. It's been a long while since I bought the Wire. This gives me a good reason to check it out again

Did Augmented Variations get a CD release do you know? I can only find dl Yes, I have it on CD. thanks. I'll search harder

Amen!

Did Augmented Variations get a CD release do you know? I can only find dl

John Handy - Recorded Live at the Monterey Jazz festival [CBS] Harold Land - Damisi [Mainstream] Dyan/Feza/Temiz - Rejoice [Cadillac] a varied selection picked from one of those old fashioned things called record shops earlier today. Each of them has its merits

thanks. I have the Mo'tet already and enjoy that I actually like it better than the Mo'tet date. I enjoy hearing Bobby Bradford doing somewhat straight ahead blowing. The sax player on the Mo'tet does a lot to spoil it for me. thanks Paul. I think i will investigate this one too - it is Bradford after all

thanks. I have the Mo'tet already and enjoy that

A missing Bradford from my collection. How do you find it?

Enrico Rava - Pupa o Crisalide [Vista] three different line ups recorded across three continents. Strong playing by Rava throughout

Yep, my copy (half) of Santa Cruz is on its way from InstantJazz

Never read any of his books but issued many hundreds of copies when working in public libraries. For his Alzheimer's campaigning work alone this is a great loss. RIP

Marion Brown Quartet - s/t [ESP-Disk] recent arrival. Can't believe I slept on this joyful sound for so long

InstantJazz have Anthony Braxton Quartet - (Santa Cruz) 1993 1st Set listed for sale