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I would think that the only one of the Dixons that would need remastering would be Thoughts. Cranked to 2 o'clock on my amp it sounds great, but it's recorded at what seems like a pretty low dynamic level considering what I know to be the dynamics of the music. If memory serves, Bill wasn't too happy with how it came out, but he liked to have his stereo at full volume anyway :-) Also, the liner notes to these releases should be made available somewhere, as they are certainly part of the package (not to mention the beautiful covers). Unfortunately, only Son of Sisyphus has liner notes--in tiny type. Also, only four of the CDs have replica back covers, so some of Dixon's artwork is not included. The other five have track titles and credits overset on faint images of the covers. Alan Silva and Mario Pavone are credited with "counterbasses" on November 1961. "Counterbass" is straight repro of error on my original CD inner cover As with the Haden box, the only one I've bought so far, looks like the artwork/notes weren't a high priority

Very sad news.. . Georgia Faun and Sweet Earth are two masterpieces that I'll be playing with mixed emotions now

Listening to old music's for losers

Johnny Dyani Mongeza Feza Dudu Pukwana and Thomas Chapin

Anthony Braxton - Alto saxophone improvisations 1979 [Arista]

Dave Burrell - High Won High Two the West Side Story medley..... enjoying this. just found it in a sale bin this weekend

for those interested in more footage. this posted elsewhere "Hey...Danilo Parra here...This film has already come to help Kalaparusha. The money from the Guardian was split between him and I, and I am making DVD's of the film with some extra bonus footage that I will sell and split the proceeds with Kalaparusha as well."

Anthony Braxton - Duets 1976 [Arista] fnally tracked a nice copy

thank you, that's what I thought. A recent acquisition, Maggie Nicols is marvellous on it. I followed it by "Music by...." Barre Phillips. some great Surman on that

Received my copy of 'Reality...' that was purchased due solely to this discussion. Good heavens, why didn't I know this album sooner? What a marvelously realised work - McIntyre's playing is so deep, so soulful. Thanks to everyone who mentioned it on this thread.

Alfred Harth - This Earth! [ECM]

Very interested, thanks David. Provides an ideal opportunity to 'road test' before shelling out the £50 or so

been enjoying his leader dates since the first (but like others, with major reservations for the guitarist on Same Mother). Think his solo disc, Modernistic, is a standout solo piano recording. Seen Bandwagon twice live and they are a mighty impressive unit. I missed the Monk multimedia show he did in London and have regretted it ever since... So, yes, I think this is recognition, well deserved.

Bev, thanks for the tip-off about the Unthanks, just booked some tickets. Saw them earlier in the year at Union Chapel and they were marvellous. As a big fan of both wyatt and Anthony & J's it'll be an interesting evening at least.

Axis - Paul Bley [iAI] still sealed until yesterday. almost a shame to break it open next up. another new arrival, River Chant - Jimmy Giuffre Three [Choice]

Rena Rama - New Album [Dragon]

I've read and thoroughly enjoyed both Q and 54. Both are very readable and I'm looking forward to Manituana. Q is set in Reformation Europe and does not shy away from the violence of the era. 54 is an intriguingly plotted tale of espionage behing the "iron curtain". Neither betrayed to me that they were the product of more than one authorial voice. Members of the collective recently spoke at my (very small) local bookshop as a statement of support for independent booksellers - so they get my vote for that alone. I didn't know about this ESP tie-in so will be off the bookshop forthwith

And many Free Jazz reviews are unreadable....

just makes me want to hear it. Mainly as it's a Shipp album i wasn't aware of

What a loss it would have been to the future record industry if these various events had taken a different turn!

My Grandmother told the story of when a German bomber (I suspect fighter/bomber) flew low over Caversham Bridge in Reading, strafed the bridge and dropped some unrecognised metal, "it looked just like a tin can, Mark". For some unbeknownst reason she took it upon herself to tidy this up from the street outside her cottage (a bit like Bill's father by the sounds of things), but thankfully as she approached it a ARP warden let her know in no uncertain terms that it wasn't a good idea! Good job really as otherwise I'd not be here typing this. At the same time she had five WAAF's billeted on her and her house was referred to locally as 'the House of sin'. Sounds like some fun was had (my grandfather was posted away!)

Charles Brackeen - Bannar [silkheart]

also from a 'not played in ages section' Paul Motian - Dance [ECM] needs to be in the 'play a lot more often section'

Sweet music indeed. Thank you for posting. It's too long since I listened to her. I came across her through West London's finest 4 Hero Edit: to say, just seen the 4Hero post in the Is Rap Jazz thread. Way to go

David Murray, The Roots, The Last Poets and some of Living Colour presented Tongues of Fire, a tribute to the Black Panthers in London last week. No misogyny or gun-toting (except in the accompanying visuals) here but some great rap, spoken word and Jazz all in one sonic brew.