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Just found that Fataka a relatively new UK label is having a sale through January. I think releases may be of interest to some regulars of this thread http://recordings.fataka.net/pages/3-for-2-january-sale I've not ordered from them before but have just placed an order so waiting with anticipation

Happy Minty Birthday Clifford - I trust there's something rare and vinyl featuring today!

That's a good selection of some very enjoyable albums and that price is frankly a steal. I suspect everyone's going to say "and you need this one as well" so mine would be Black Saint & the Sinner Lady

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Thank you so much for posting this. A completely absorbing and moving performance by both men. Tanaka's dance was astonishing in its fluidity and expressiveness. Taylor's recitation/poetry beguiling and lyrical and the piano playing captivating. I wish I could see such a performance live

Dwight Andrews - Mmotia. The Little People [Otic] today's arrival. Another one I discovered through this thread a while ago - thanks to everyone for posting such interesting stuff here That''s one I like a lot. That's one I'd like a lot

Joe McPhee Po Music - Topology [Hat] Irene Schweizer's contributions stand out on this listen through. Nice one

A long career that brought great pleasure, thank you. Live a few years ago he was mesmerising and displayed the power of quietness. RIP

Thanks for posting the youtube link. Just watched "A Skin Too Few" and I don't recall seeing it before Tracey Thorn sang two of Molly Drake's songs on the radio documentary and it was interesting to hear them sung by a more contemporary voice. I'd be first in line if she ever does an album of her interpretations but then I'd enjoy Ms Thorn singing the telephone directory

Oh dear, this new set does arrive with the a loud sound of barrel bottom scraping doesn't it? What possible value to anyone's understanding or even enjoyment of Drakes's work does hearing him play Mozart as a 9 nine year old add? Interesting that they've added the Molly Drake tunes as her "discovery" certainly seems to be building a momentum - even a radio $ doc recently. As for "The package depicts Nick Drake’s own tuck box from his Marlborough College days, used to guard the various cakes dispatched weekly from his mother, Molly Drake." that just makes me sigh in disbelief. Another "Fruit Tree" convert here. I wonder whether the original fans got similarly aerated about that box set when it arrived

Tchicai/Fewell/Kohlhase/McBee/ Hart - Tribal Ghost [No Business} I've been sitting on this unplayed for a few weeks. Wish I hadn't. Tremendous music indeed - it would be great if there were more from this band in the pipeline

Interesting review and insight into Navigations here http://www.pointofdeparture.org/PoD45/PoD45Ezz-thetics.html having found it on Spotify i've now listened to Possibility Abstract X and XI and there is a difference that makes both seem individually arresting and enticing. Time to purchase....

Has anyone had the opportunity to listen to it all yet? I'm interested to hear how much the variations vary, if you see what I mean?

Just a reissue (any format) of Jeanne Lee's Conspiracy I know it's not going to happen as the estate are blocking it, as has been said before on this board. But you've got to wish haven't you.....

Have not seen that one before: looks cool. Yep, it's a good one. I'm a sucker for anything that involves these two together. My copy's a ratty and crackly thing (which made it affordable) but the music overcomes

Discussion of release here

I'm thoroughly enjpying reading these lists. Prompts to seek the unheard, reminders to relisten to the ignored and nods of recognition for the shared. Keep 'em coming

In no particular order, except the Matana Roberts which has had the by far the greatest impact Matana Roberts - Coin Coin Chapter 2, Mississippi Moonchile [Constellation] Joe McPhee/Evan Parker - What if/They both could fly [Rune Gramofon] Michel Edelin Quartet - Resurgence [Rogue Art] Frank Rosaly - Cicada Music [Delmark] The Necks - Open [Rer Megacorp] Nicole Mitchell - Engraved in the wind [Rogue Art] Joelle Leandre - Wols circus Josh Abrams quartet - Unknown knowns [Rogue Art] Tim Berne's Snakoil - Shadow man [ECM] Rob Mazurek Exploding Star Electro-Acoustic Ensemble - the space between [Delmark] edit: to add box set of the year Peter Brotzmann - Long story short

Just checking that out on Spotify now. I think it'll be purchased.

Gunter Hampel - Wellen/Waves Berlin soloflight[FMP] solo performance featuring three of my favourite instruments - vibes, bs clarinet, flute - marvellous

Looks like England will be booking early flights home - no change there then

That's sad. In some way it seemd he'd just keep on going and playing. He'll leave a big hole in the UK Jazz world for sure I'll not forget the duo performance with Keith Tippett I witnessed at a Stan birthday celebration gig at the Barbican a few years back - mesmerising