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Thanks for the thoughts on the Vesala He played a solo set followed by a duo with improvising guitarist Lauri Hyvarinen. Pretty astonishing evening of music that seemed little rooted in jazz but more in some long past folk music. Takamaki played a bewildering array of instruments - wooden flutes, Shakuhachi, alto, tenor, soprano and what looked like homemade options (memories of his Krakatau instrumentation). Some fairly astonishing wordless singing and vocalising in the mix too. I came away thinking his playing was all about the sound of breath on different materials - his solo set started with wood progressing through the sax family to the tenor before returning to wood and other little instruments, ending with voice and the sound of percussion instrument scraped across the mic guard. No mention, nor sign of any new recordings. All very self-effacing. It is heavy on recitation, but with a recognizable Sound & Fury sound. There are some very short instrumental breaks, but mostly you are getting a reading from the Kalevala in Finnish with some musical accompaniment. I really like it, but I must admit I don't spin it that often. Thank you. I think that balance may have swung me away from it . My interest in Finnish poetry being sadly and unjustifiably small

bumping this thread to see if anyone's familiar with Vesala's Kullervo (I see B. Clugston has/had it 6 years ago)? I've always been put off by the mention of recitation. Wondering what proportion instrumental to vocal are we talking here? How recognisable as a Sound & Fury album is it? (all prompted by seeing Jone Takamaki play last night - wonderful player)

Just rectified my "Oleo" deficiency......one down, two to go on the BFT #131 hunt

Interesting interview with Tolliver https://www.jocksandnerds.com/articles/charles-tolliver

Great BFT colinmce. The two tracks that really nagged at me (coincidentally the trumpet solos). That Dixon tune as as great as the transfer is shockingly poor. I've got the Wooley album and will be doing penance for not spotting it. I also have the Gonzalez so need to listen to that more. The Leandre, McPhee, Hawkins/Moholo-Moholo have all gone on the 'to buy' list. Thanks for taking the time to put this together

Rob Mazurek - Alternate Moon Cycles [international Anthem]

Just listening to Vinny Golia quartet - Sfumato [Clean Feed]. Some very nice b cl from Golia on this as elsewhere in his discography

Yeah, I saw that too

great choices, you're in for three treats there. The Anker trio also have a very good release on Leo

How did I forget Gunter Hampel? Plays it in solo through to large group contexts and does so with great facility edit: to correct spelling with apologies to Mr Hampel

Thanks erwbol. I'll dig my copy out again

No, really? where was that?

I'd like to hear Braxton on bass clarinet if anyone can tell me where Stein, Sclavis and Pilz for me too

Lester Bowie - African Children [Horo] can't get enough of Side.1, 'Amina'

I saw Armitage read that in a lightly staged production recently. Excellent

I'm with Bev in that I could never understand the logic of a Monday release day. Now it makes not an iota of difference There was always something special about getting a new release , under the counter, early on a friday from the local indie shop. It was never the same once it closed down

Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter Three: River Run Thee [Constellation] startling in its originality and ambition fulfilled

Charles Brackeen - Rhythm X [strata East] and now the second of today's arrivals.... Lester Bowie - African Children [Horo] so far exceeding expectations and they were high. Amina Claudine-Myers' vocal on track 1 are sublime

Yes, so did I. I do enjoy ep1str0phy's posts - always written with insight and care.

that's a shame. Not worth keeping the two discs for such a low price as a hold over until the reissue (ha ha) ?

Thanks. Another for the 'to buy' list and I haven't got around to buying the Bauhaus one yet......

Billy Harper - Capra Black [strata East]

I don't remember Billy Harper being on the original listing when I booked. That's a real added bonus indeed

or....he just grabbed the nearest one. Over-thinking can hurt

I've got my ticket so if life doesn't get in the way I'll be there