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Great! Looking forward to this one big time. Will dig in after the Surman-fest generated by that other thread...

Wish i could make it to Southampton to see you play with him. It's got be great, hasn't it? Are the Beeb recording it do you know?

Where to start? Surman seems to fit any sized grouping in which he performs and always stamps his personality on the session one way or another. He has an instantly recognisable sound on whatever horn (or tin whistle) he plays. I think Bev nails it when he mentions the importance of folk and choral music. I'm listening to his duo album with Howard Moody playing church organ 'Rain on the Window' and it perfectly encapsulates the manner in which he seamlessly fuses his influences. I'd suggest that for someone regarded a Jazz musician he's made relatively few straight ahead Jazz albums. i'm very fond of his solo recordings and I think those that explicitly reference his South-Western roots seem very personal works - 'Road to St Ives', 'Rev Absalom Dawe', 'Saltash Bells'. I also really like the quartet with Oxley, Bley and Peacock. In concert, The Brass Project with John Warren was one of the most exciting concerts I've attended and his solo concerts some of the most intimate (even in a large space) There's so much else. SOS and his larger band recordings in the 70s, his work with Westbrook. In fact just the recordings from what we might call the pre-ECM years stand alone as a very impressive statement. I'm sure others who enjoyed these as they were realised will chime in with more informed appreciation than I can give. Live he is one of the most self-effacing and humble musicians I've seen and always seems genuinely surprised by the positive reaction his playing generates. He also has a great sense of humour. You may have guessed by now, I'm a fan

For someone who knows little of this subject this discussion is absolutely fascinating. Thanks everyone. I'm off to find a copy of this Gioia book. After that I know I'll be delving deeper into the music than I have so far

I never tip at the bar. Don't see why I should really. More likely to if waited on at a table but still unlikely if drinks only. My barber and restaurant waiting staff and sometimes minicab drivers (but not if they don't know where they're going) are the recipients of my restricted largesse. Usually 10-15%

Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter Three, River Run Thee [Constellation] another very singular and personal statement. First listen reveals a denser tapestry of sounds than previously despite it effectively being a solo recording. Spoken word, found sound, singing and saxophone all emerge from a sometimes dense seemingly electronic haze. This will require many listens to fully reveal its depths, I suspect. Intrigued....

En Corps is a stunning record. The Leandre/Lazro's pretty impressive too. I like the look of the others, nice purchases. This week (so far....) Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter 3,River Run Thee Edward Vesala - Rodina Amina Claudine Myers - Women in (E)motion, Live in Bremen Mike Osborne - Dawn

My copy arrived yesterday. Waiting for a day off work tomorrow to investigate. Expectations are high

Amina Claudine Myers - Poems for Piano (The Piano Music of Marion Brown) [sweet Earth Records] one of my favourite musicians interprets another favourite and it certainly doesn't disappoint

We Like We - A New Age of Sensibility [The Being Music]

Konstrukt and William Parker - Live at NHKM [Holiday Records]

Me too. Just found it on Spotify so will be bale to trial before buying

Yes please. Looking forward to some enlightening listening

Two sets! (albeit 45 min each). I've only seen Braxton do single sets timed to the big sand dial he uses (about an hour). Would like to see that group! Yes, it was a treat. Each set seemed no longer than 30 mins Tomorrow night it's Brotzmann, Drake and Parker at Cafe Oto. Can't wait to hear that combination live

He [played it at the London Jazz Festival last year. sadly, I missed it. This reviewer didn't http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/24/charles-lloyd-soundprints-review-london-jazz-festival

Thanks Clifford. Time to buy I think

Was the reissue of BAG In Paris, Aries 1973 on Rank and File legit does anyone know? I'd love a copy of 'Orange Fish Tears'. Lottery win dependent I suspect edit: to add big thank you to bogdan 101 for the posting

That's a beaurty :tup

Just stumbled on this interview http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/19/matana-roberts-music-race-america-george-zimmerman-trayvon-martin Can't wait for my pre-order of Coin Coin Chapter Three

Don't think I've ever heard of that one! That can be rectified at our next meet if you'd like,,,,it'll appreciate a holiday "up North" I'm sure

Got my ticket. looking forward to seeing Cowell, McBee and Tolliver all for the first time. See you there Bev? Three days in Bristol in March. Nothing to my liking (except Dr John) but at least they're putting something together http://www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com/

Babbington/Austin/Gallivan - Home From Home [Ogun]

Anthony Braxton Diamond Wall quartet at Colston Hall last night. Well worth the journey from London. Two 45 minute sets of challenging and engaging music from Braxton and Mary Halvorsen, James Fei, Taylor Ho Bynum

That looks very interesting indeed. I really enjoy Gonzalez in every context I've come across. The Silkhearts were some of my earliest Jazz purchases

That's the one I was thinking of. They started off that performance as a trio and Braxton came on as a guest for one or two of the numbers. I remember him almost blowing the roof off with that contra bass sax on one of his solos, spurred on by Oxley. the roof and my head I think. Wasn't that to celebrate the reopening after the RFH refurb?