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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?

I'm with Alex on this. Braxton Quartet on a double bill with Taylor Oxley, Dixon in 2004. The Braxton is the Leo release. In 2007 Braxton played with Taylor, Oxley and William Parker as a quartet. Can't remember if there was a support more a case of duos building up to the full Quartet I was at both - I know that much!

I bought 'Twine' by Leimgruber and EP yesterday in the Clean Feed sale solely on Leeway's enthusiasm for UL. I've often wondered about Om (out loud on this board I suspect). And now I have Reflexion to wonder about too Now playing Eberhard Weber - The Following Morning [ECM]. paid very little for this one a couple of days ago and I'm wondering how three tracks can be NM and one alone be completely trashed (and look fine)......weird. Music's enjoyable once you give it some time

with a fair wind I'll be at the Colston Hall. I saw that one with Taylor, Parker and Oxley. I think the 10 years is since his quartet played RFH (released on Leo) opening for Cecil Taylor, Bill Dixon and Tony Oxley or did they come on after that trio - the memory fails

I found a vinyl copy of this today at what would appear a reasonable price. I don't know Russell's music at all (I know, ignorance alert) so didn't buy it. All Music Guide raves about it but mentions "screeching rock guitar" (not my thing at all) on one track. Any fans out there? How would you characterise the album? all comments gratefully receieved and may well influence whether I'm camping out in the morning waiting for the shop to open......

How is that one? I've often wondered about how it sounds without Vesala's usual cohort on board It's certainly different from the likes of Twet, Live at Remont. As the titles imply it has a heavier and altogether richer soundscape. It lacks the sheer visceral impact these other titles have and is perhaps closer to ECM releases like "Ode to the death of jazz". It's well worth hearing. Have not played this album nor "twet" or "live at remont" in years...a good reminder. And will you be seeing Jone Takamaki, mjazzg? If so you're lucky! Jealous... Thanks Gents. I'd suspected that it may be closer to the ECMs which is no bad thing in my book at all. I'm a big fan of all Sound and Fury albums Live at Remont I don't know at all but enjoy Twet a lot Yes, hoping to make it to Takamaki, life permitting

How is that one? I've often wondered about how it sounds without Vesala's usual cohort on board

Jone Takamaki Trio - Universal Mind [Arc Light Editions] Jone Takamaki - s/t [Johanna] Takamaki's just announced a gig at Cafe Oto next month! Chico Freeman - Kings of Mali [india Navigation]. A one side LP for me, side 2 always outshines side 1.

whilst we're talking Tomeka Reid, anyone heard her 'Hairy Who & the Chicago Imagists' album? I'd be interested in impressions if you have

Leeway, thanks for remembering to ask MM. Here's hoping the UK gigs materialise. I'm certainly looking forward to the new album

Thanks for the reports. Sounds both exhilirating and exhausting