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I'm still intrigued to know the source of the Watts 'alleged'hissy fit. As I'd a ticket I'd not looked at the Oto website in days so hadn't seen any announcement but was told by a fellow audience member he was unavailable, no reason was circulating on the night that I heard. I can imagine there's many different reasons why Gustaffson wasn't available - hell, he travels so much I'm surprised he's the energy to fulfil half the commitments he does. I'm not worrying about Tarfala yet, Steve

Really, I didn't see that. Where's the source? Guess we won't be seeing Mr Watts in any band soon at Oto, then. Shame

Trevor Watts does get to the States occasionally. I've seen him twice in Baltimore, IIRC, in the last 3 or 4 years, once with Veryan Weston. Watts was unable to play last night and I think for the whole three days. I don't know a reason

and now, keeping it big and British SME - Live Big Band and Quartet [Vinyl]

Yes. I was at yesterday's. solos, duos, trios, quartets and then the Orchestra playing an Evan P piece. Wish I could be there now for the two orchestra pieces from the recent CD but circumstances dictate otherwise

London Jazz Composers' Orchestra - Stringer [FMP] compositions by Barry Guy seems just right after a tremendous evening listening to his New Orchestra yesterday

The Trio were red hot live last year (with one vocal tune - ouch). Can't imagine the CD can be anything less than impressive if they caught them right

Thanks for posting. A name I've been vaguely aware of but having listened to the sample i'd like to know more about

I'm not sure that is what the folks want...well at least not this one. I'm a big AB fan and like to try and keep abreast of the developments in his music but I simply don't have the resources to purchase big sets on even a semi-regular basis. I do get frustrated by releases like this as I wonder who they really serve in the end. Obviously AB has every right to document his music in the way that he wishes and to release it in whichever format but I wonder how many of his 'friendly experiencers' miss out because of his choices. Further up thread there's discussion of how the shift to annual membership of Tricentric lost the foundation some subcribers because of the financial impact of the change. If any part of the process of releasing material is to enable it to be heard by the widest audince (maybe that's not a consideration) then someone needs to take a look at how it's currently done. Yes, this is a bit of a rant - a rant born of the frustration of not hearning what I'd like to - entirely selfish and as a fan I have no right to dicate but I can moan!

Thanks for posting the link. the music sounds fascinating but no way that budget or life will allow for 12Cds. I wish they'd produce a 2 CD sampler or similar

thanks, I'll take a look

Another interesting review Leeway, thanks. I only know Cole by name and have not listened to him. This piques my interest, can you recommend a recording or two? Tubas? love them and those Rivers' LPs. I'll hear Per Åke Holmlander on wednesday with Barry Guy

bassist Aakaash Israni, pianist Amino Belyamani and drummer Qasim Naqvi. From SF now brooklyn, I believe. their first album was a very good improv session. this new direction is fascinating. Certainly brought in a young 20s/30s (I felt decidedly 'fatherly') crowd and sold out two shows at Oto which doesn't happen so often http://www.dawnofmidi.com/

Last night - Dawn of Midi palying Dysnomia at Cafe Oto. Astonishing how an acoustic trio of piano, bass and drums can sound like an electronic 'dance' project with nods to Reich, Autechre and others. Mesmerising stuff

Thanks Leeway, nice review. I've one of the Swedish Azz LPs, Azz Appeal still sealed - I must break it open and listen. Mats is a fairly regualr visitor to London (Cafe Oto almost exclusively) but hasn't brought this band over yet, sadly. his Fire! Orchestra is slated to play here in September - a must, I think.

I hope you found it of interest. At least is indicates what was in Marion's mind at time of recording. I did indeed. The Brown connection made perfect sense. It was a stimulating and in parts somewhat challenging read but time well spent. I can imagine I'll revisit it Wasn't Andrew Hill's "Dusk" based on "Cane" also? According to the liner notes to the CD, the title tune was inspired by "Cane." Nice catch Matthew. Need to give that disk a spin, it's been a while. I feel a potential new thread coming on - music inspired by literature Thanks Matthew and so do I need to listen to Dusk again now.

Looks like you get to sit in comfy armchairs - nice. Nothing as plush over here .....dangerous after a heavy day at work though zzzzzzz

Thanks to the thread I listened to the album on Spotify. Really enjoyed it. Seemed qute sparky for Kenny on Cam

I hope you found it of interest. At least is indicates what was in Marion's mind at time of recording. I did indeed. The Brown connection made perfect sense. It was a stimulating and in parts somewhat challenging read but time well spent. I can imagine I'll revisit it

No oligarchs around here and just a 30 minute bus ride to Oto/Vortex. Air's still crap though

Jean Toomer - Cane [Norton Critical edition] thanks to Marion Brown via Leeway

Anything with Shipp and my interest's piqued

new John Escreet album with EP seems to be available http://sunnysidezone.com/album/sound-space-and-structures

some great Woody Shaw

I bet you smiled when you came across them..... I'd love to have a copy of 'Juba Lee' Decoy - Special Combustion [Oto Roku]