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Following one of MG's links in another post on the blog I came across details of a proposed re-issue of Hannibal Peterson's "The Tribe" here: http://www.kindred-spirits.nl/release_detail.php?idxItem=67840 Does anyone know anything about Kindred Records? They seem to be releasing similar material to Jazzman Records and I wondered whether they are linked to them in some way.

Thanks for the heads-up, Roger. My order's in.

Sent. Thanks for keeping the board running, JIm.

Thanks, Ted.

I've not seen this set before. Is everything on this, also on "Fearless Leader"?

It's gone!

Just to say that my missing CD arrived safely this morning together with a nice note apologising for the delay. It came with a free additional CD which I already own, so if anyone would like a copy of Horace Tapscott's "Lighthouse 79 - Vol. 1", it's going free to a good home. (UK addresses only, I'm afraid) PM me if you'd like it. First come...first served.

The three faulty "mono" discs were Ming, New Life & Hope Scope Does anyone know whether these are now "fixed" and if I order a set through amazon it will be OK? One can only assume since it's been a long while since the error was discovered and corrected. If you want to be sure that all the "bad" ones were recalled from internet retailers like Amazon, I might suggest sending an email to Cam Jazz and asking them that very question. Try this email simone@camscores.com I have dealt with Simone over the past few years regarding these boxed sets - he's been very helpful Had my faulty Murray box replaced Thanks for that, romualdo

That looks tasty....and it's cheap at Amazon. Always a good combination!

Yep...you do!

The three faulty "mono" discs were Ming, New Life & Hope Scope Does anyone know whether these are now "fixed" and if I order a set through amazon it will be OK?

Has anyone had any experience of using the HMV website for ordering CDs? The last time I ordered anything from them, which was some time ago, I gave up after a couple of weeks and cancelled.

Yes it's an excellent compilation, but I do wish someone would (re)release the albums in their entirety.

This UK label is re-issuing some very fine music at the moment; both jazz and soul/funk obscurities. Full details here: http://www.jazzmanrecords.co.uk/v2/default.asp?s=b3nw3j497634& I recently bought a number of their compilations - "Spiritual Jazz Vols 1-3" & "The Best of Jef Gilson" and they really are a treasure trove of hard-to-find music. I've no idea whether the Jef Gilson contains his "best" but there's some seriously good music in the compilation. The highlight is probably his version of Pharoah Sander's "The Creator Has a Master Plan", recorded in Madagascar in 1969 with local jazz artists. Before this release the only thing I knew about him was that he used to own the French jazz label "Palm Records", which recorded and released a number of terrific albums by US artists visiting France in the 1970s. Byard Lancaster, Frank Lowe and Khan Jamal all had some of their earliest recordings released on Palm. I understand that Jazzman Records are currently delving into the Jef Gilson archive, so hopefully some of those records might see the light of day in the future. As well as the compilations they have also released a couple of other jazz obscurities - "Ohio Penitentiary 511 Jazz Ensemble - Hard Luck Soul" & "Bobby Jackson - The Cafe- Extraordinaire Story", neither of which I'd heard of before I bought them. They are both well worth seeking out.

Sometimes the truth hurts........

Thanks for that, Kevin.

Kevin, any chance you could share the names of people/websites that can supply CDs from Japan? I really do miss Hiroshi!

Perhaps the trousers are too tight?.......the maraccas too big?......... Back to the original question: Anything by Billy Harper

Thanks for the report, JSngry. After an exchange of e-mails with Gloria Ware (his daughter?) I ordered my copy a few days ago.

This looks really interesting...I've ordered a copy!

Thanks guys.....but is it GOOD!...I know, I know, one man's good is another man's whatever....

I remember Chuck posting the news recently that Wilbur's final recording was now available from The Wilbur Ware Institute but unfortunately I can't find the actual posting anywhere. Anyway, I've contacted the Institute and it will cost me $25 to have it sent to the UK. So, before I decide on whether to buy it, can anyone tell me whether it's a good buy......or not.

Thanks for that, Bill. Answers my query re: "Jubilant Power" as well!

Thanks for the update, Jonathan. I'm sure you'll find plenty of interest for both those releases. A new Bobby Bradford/John Carter in time for Christmas? Let's hope so!

BUT................not available for downloading in the UK, unfortunately.