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A book about ECM "Horizons Touched: The Music of ECM" is now available. Published by Granta Books of London, and edited by Steve Lake and Paul Griffiths, this book presents a multiple-perspective survey of the label's work. The first volume to address the full range of music on ECM, "Horizons Touched" contains extensive interviews with producer Manfred Eicher and over 20 specially commissioned essays on all aspects of the label's work by an international line-up of leading music journalists and writers. Interspersed between the essays are more than 100 statements from ECM's composers, musicians and engineers as well as film makers, photographers and designers associated with the company. The book also includes a complete ECM discography, with all releases from 1969 to the present. Incorporating more than 400 colour and black & white illustrations -album covers, concert photos, session photos and more - this is a book every ECM collector will want to own. This large-format 448-page hardcover book measures 22 x 30 cm and is issued in a slipcase. 'The ECM label and its founder Manfred Eicher have altered musical history. ECM has gone on to become the most important imprint in the world for jazz and new music' The Independent "Horizons Touched" is available for purchase at € 68.00 in Europe via the ECM website. Please note shipping addresses must be within Europe only. For information on shipping costs to areas outside of Europe please write to orders@ecmrecords.com News story about the "Horizons Touched" book, please click here. (www.ecmrecords.com/News/Diary/174_Book_Horizons_Touched.php?cat=&we_start=0&lvredir=733) For further informations on "Horizons Touched" and ordering within Europe please click here. (www.ecm-records.com/Catalogue/Books/1500011_Horizons_Touched.php?lvredir=766&cat=%2FLabels%2FBooks&catid=24&doctype=Book&order=title&rubchooser=304&mainrubchooser=3)

yup heard that a while ago and we talked about it ( I think) Was a bit strange...he was not there nor talked to anybody who was but it interesting all the same for painting the background to the story Still nice it was to listen to it again. Reminds me I still have ot read the book I waited for and I believe there was discussion of a tv documentary and or film....probably the latter but I er ...was not there nor spoke to anyone that was

Ia this the item you seek ? Here is the cover and a link to a Japanese ( maybe?) site about it http://www.yogiga.com/yukie/11_review/02_F...02_Free-4-1.htm Not heard it but seen it in the ECM sleeves of desire book I have

You mean you have...sniff...someone else as well as me...sniff? Thats it. I shall reserve my activity to finding rare ECM records for Aric Seriously well done for finding it. Enjoy the new one.

I always had hoped that they would do a Blue Note paper sleeve reissue programme in chronological order say 5 a month and if you bought the lot you would get the unreleased or recent finds ...Andrew Hill etc Nerdy? You bet Even made room as I type on my shelf

Sure enough but it can never be only that for me at least

I never fail to understand how many peoples lives are empty of music and who will only listen to music that is not too loud or as certain 'people in my er marriage of the female persuasion' refer to as background music ugh! It such a torture as I get to the best bit of a solo or a climax of symphony to be asked to turn ot down...its only supposed to be background.. Its the whole friggin thing in my life....background, walls, air, feelin...not some tint rant over

Watched it again and it is such a refreshing change from all of that Roger moore nonsense and everything since then. I think this was one of the best Bond films I have ever seen. Very exciting, heart wrenching etc but believable... only shame is as the bond films go back in time the techie stuff moves on with sms etc..anyway it did not spoil it for me

Ah yes of course. I am slightly bearded, no sweater and only 38 and LOVE ECM . Should I shave my love too?

You do not have an opinion. It is only wind and that makes you think you have an opinion. Just raise your leg and let it out that way

Yup I saw it and thought it very interesting to hear several view points on the man himself as well as some great clips. On another side I did hear him talking with marian McPartland and that also was very interesting too. ...anyway if you can get a copy of this on dvd I would recommend it...they had it over here on the TV a while back I think but I saw the dvd...very good indeed. Inspired me to pick up a few TV recordings including some from the 70's.....all I can say is ...Wow!

I would get rid of internet explorer and get firefox...no need to be techie or anything like it. Much easier to use, less pop ups etc and bugger all spyware compared with IE Get rid of it....I did the whole lot over a year or so and burnt IE then Office and then went the whole hog and got rid of windows ...bit scarey with the latter at first and now I have it sorted but I do not miss it . Anyway install firefox and try it...it is very good... honest.

This for me was one of those lucky to be here when it came out records as it was a lovely surprise for me. The LP itself I think is certainly one of the strongest I have heard with him on and all respect to the person with the wisdom to get this out at last. A risk but well worth payng and a good example for others no doubt.

Sometimes its good to be in the UK!

I have just bought what may have been the new lp with John patton I referred to earlier last month. Nice set from a few years ago with George Braith. By the way referring to Laughing Soul ...I have it and love it so if you can get it (especially taking advantage here ion the UK of the lovely exchange rate its yours for less than a tenner.....who would have thought that years ago a Japanese import cd coming from the US for less than a tenner...!

yeh ...either that or call em out in the street 'n snot em!

Oh dear Clunky Don't hold your breath ( it might be dangerous LOL!) I mean it with the insurance people. They will give you the mess around of mess arounds. Ray Charles did not know diddly about Mess Around until he dealt with insurance companies ....I declare !!! Hold tight.Do give up against them as they will be trying to go slower and slower until you settle for less

Yup got the first on cd and used to have it on lp too.....not outstanding but worth buying! As for the second which was recorded as the Herbie Hancock Quintet I think but released under Byrds name, I ain't seen it nor heard it but the tracks ( most if not all) are also on Royal Flush which was recorded three months later and that is worth a listen

Anybody heard this yet or was it discussed already ....sorry if repeated etc etc

More later but just found this . I picked up a few of George Braith cds from CD baby a while back but did not know about this. Now I am really happy! See here http://cdbaby.com/cd/jpatton Hammond organ B3 Jazz played by the John Patton in the style of Jimmy Smith Organ Jazz in group featuring George Braith on reeds, Eddie Diehl and Marvin Horne on guitar, Ben Dixon on Drums and Chime and Jasmin Braith on Vocals 1 Narration 2 Funky Mama 3 America 4 Foot Prints 5 Sweet Pea 6 Tea for Two 7 Lift Up Your Voice 8 My One and Only Love 9 Vamp 10 For All We Know 11 Narration In October of 2001, John Patton and George Braith played a gig at the Continental Club, owned by jazz connoisseur, Steve Wortheimer, in Austin, Texas. A couple of local musicians, including old friend Martin Banks on trumpet, filled out the rest of the band. The young drummer hired sounded great during rehearsal, but came down with a bad case of nerves on the bandstand. George brought a recorder to the gig, but an inattentive sound engineer let the levels run too hot, leaving the sound quality good, but not great. But hey,…, things don’t always work out like you’d hope, especially on a two-night stand in Texas with an unfamiliar band. There would always be a next time … another chance to get things “right.” Then Big John Patton died. Nobody had planned on that. Now those admittedly flawed tapes became invaluable. These are the last recordings of John Patton, one of the greatest jazz organists the world will ever know. They are also the final chapter in a lifelong collaboration with George Braith. Their first recorded meeting, BLUE JOHN, was produced for Blue Note in 1963. It was at the beginning of a golden era for jazz organ. John went on to cement his legendary status, playing with almost every name horn player of the era, from Sonny Stitt to Clifford Jordan. Likewise, George recorded three Blue Note albums of his own with the great organist Billy Gardner, not to mention associations with Larry Young and Freddie Roach among others. However, there was always something special between John and George. They knew it, and when you heard them play together, you knew it too. On this CD George has pulled together some music from the last gig. He has also included some private recordings that he and John made just after September 11, prior to flying to Austin. George has augmented those tapes with additional musicians. Now, to the music. Paul Ray, a DJ for KUT Radio in Austin, and a long time soul-jazz enthusiast, introduces the band. You can hear the anticipation of the crowd as John hits a few telling notes on the B-3, and George warms up the Braithophone FUNKY MAMA. John first recorded this on Lou Donaldon’s “The Natural Soul.” It was a big hit at the time, and John played it throughout his career. You can hear Patton call to the drummer, “just you and me” as he brings it in. Nobody could lay a groove down like John, especially when it came down to something as funky and down-home as this, his signature piece. Pay special attention to the way John develops his solo. Patton played the way he talked, never a word wasted, but with meaning and plenty of color. America. This was the song the John and George opened up with here in Austin. And let me tell you, it was one of the most spiritual moments, I’ve ever witnessed. The world was still reeling from the events of September 11 and the aftermath. We were no different here in Texas. To see these two legendary jazz musicians from New York City stand tall and play “America” was beautiful and comforting. I remember a phone conversation with John as he described to me the smoke billowing out of lower Manhattan. The version heard here was recorded at John’s house not long afterwards. FOOTE PRINTS. I was standing outside the club when I heard John’s bass figure introducing “Footprints” peel through the walls. I ran inside to see John, head bent down over the B-3, hypnotizing the crowd. Take note of George’s beautiful tenor work here. His tone is reminiscent of the late Tina Brooks, one of Braith’s early heroes from the neighborhood in the Bronx where he grew up. SWEET PEA. A truncated version here, used mainly as a breaksong and a chance for the band introductions by emcee, Paul Ray. A Patton original, this song only surfaced in the early nineties as a bonus cut on the reissues of “Accent On the Blues.” Tea for Two. Check out John’s unbelievable steady swing on this one. Remember, the drummer was overdubbed later! George chose John’s long-time buddy, Ben Dixon who can be heard on many albums with John. They spent the early ‘60’s together with the Loyd Price Big Band and Lou Donaldson’s aggregation. Chime and Jasmin Braith, Excellence Recording artists, known as the Braith Singers, appear in the second chorus of “America” to add a vocal, verbal flavor to this emotional ballad. For authentic color, Braith added some musicians who occasionally played with John through the years. One of these musicians, Eddie Diehl, a fine guitarist from New York city enjoyed contributing to John’s “Funky Mama.” Ed, can also be heard playing guitar with George and John on one of George’s Prestige Albums, #7515 “Laughin’ Soul”. Drummer Ben Dixon is also heard on this Prestige Album. -- Mike Flanagan

im ok too. just recovering from taking flying lessons from my bike.really winded myself and damaged my shoulder. now I am restless,bored and sat at home til I can get back out cycling again...other than that...I am cool!lots of music to listen too

got mine through yesterday and its lovely and delightful to hear em a little cleaner than my old records......lovely to hear Inner Glow mastered up nicely ....as for art work ...not the best yet ...bit muddy in my opinion ....but those marimbas!

nope- or at least I do not think so anyway. I was given it so do not know the source

I used to have a whole vhs of this concert a while back (er when I used to have VHS) it was a good gig IMHO

Hear waht you are saying about Jan Garberek and yet got a couple of DVD tv shows from this last year which are really really good. Not fussed mself with In Praise of Dreams but liked him on Manu's LP myself. As for the 'smooth jazz'label ....puulllease! Have you actually heard some of the stuff you are talking about? Some of it is at the limits of what I can tolerate in terms of improvisation......and then there is all the folk traditions....once again too big a mix to lable as this or that...worth a listen..for instance I have got Tonu Kalijuste on at the mo- Estonian Folkie stuff...really NOT smooth jazz trust me