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Definitely worth celebrating! But Hyderabad, even more so!! I'm interested why you pour the Duvel with so much head (foam). I know that in Europe beers are not poured from the bottle like we do in the UK but that's all head and no beer 😃

It's not shortsighted of them if they've proven it's a sound model that fits today's market no matter how it may annoy or dismay those of us who want a complete performance released or who refuse to buy vinyl. We can double guess the label as much as we like but they are on their 4th or 5th release in this format so one can only guess they're doing well enough to continue. Relatively short runs of higher priced vinyl is the way of much of the reissue market, and some new releases, functions now whether we like it or not, or are just indifferent.

Laurie Johnson - Synthesis [Columbia/EMI, UK 1970] Really enjoying my first listen to this, not too sure how much of a synthesis is achieved between the Jazz and classical writing but their juxtaposition is effective Thanks to @sidewinderfor the tip up thread

I'd always assumed they are legitimate. It's the editing that I find strange, less so the LP only editions, that's just how the market is now. The Pharaoh is in very good sound quality

Gruppo Romana Free Jazz - 1966-67 [Vedette, Italy 1977]

Roberta Flack - Lost Takes [Arc Records, UK 2023] Lovely

Prior engagement means I'll have to miss this, a shame

Harry Beckett's Joy Unlimited - Got it Made [Ogun, UK 1977]

That's good

Yes indeed, goes way beyond the "complicated". Nothing to be celebrated here I'd say, good riddance.

Very, very good that one

I was underwhelmed by my first listen to that but I will revisit

Joel Ross - Kingmaker [Blue Note, 2019]

That book that I'm desperately trying to deny it's existence...

Yes, that's always an issue with his works. But if you do get up close they are marvellous. It also means if the exhibition is busy it can make for a very frustrating time. I chose to miss the last Tate exhibition because I knew it would be too crowded

Sounds intriguing as did a few online clips so for less than £20 delivered why not?

Harry South Big Band - Presenting [Mercury Records, UK 1966] So good

I've just bought a copy of 'Synthesis' off the back of this discussion, thank you gents.

Thank you

How are these, very similar to each other? I'm thinking of buying one because of the universally positive coverage but not sure that both isn't overkill. Any thoughts/guidance appreciated.

Fabulous

Great album

You've been missed, hope things have settled down for you and welcome back

Just back from Oto Fred Frith and Susana Santos Silva, top level improv

A favourite, always great to be able to see them in the flesh