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Yep. If couw were around, I bet he'd have put up a fixed version (if possible). He was/is generous that way.

Thanks for posting that article EKE BBB. Every fan of this music has an album that "changed their life." For me, one of those life-changing albums was Giuffre's Fusion (reissued as 1961 on ECM). When I first heard "Jesus Maria," I thought to myself: This is what I've been waiting to hear. It seems like I held my breath throughout the entire track. I read somewhere (and can't remember where, for the life of me) that Giuffre was a friend/acquaintance of Joe Chambers, and that, in fact, he had gigged with Chambers and Richard Davis circa 1965. Has anyone here ever read/heard that? It'd be something if a private recording of that trio surfaced (that is, if I'm not hallucinating).

Yes — John Corbett writes in the liners that "over the course of time the Unheard Music Series intends to make the most arresting and significant of these [pre-NRG private recordings] available to the public." This is the only one so far, at least that I know of. The group at this time was not yet the NRG Ensemble, but rather "Hal Russell's Chemical Feast." The frontline on Elixir comprises Mars Wiliams and Spider Middleman on saxophones (with Russell occasionally making it three saxophones) — before Chuck Burdelik (a personal fave here) rejoined the group for the NRG Ensemble on Nessa. The latter, in my opinion, is even better than Elixir. Anyone who professes an affection for "free" or "avant-garde" music should have the Nessa CD in their collection — no excuses. (And that's free advertising for you Chuck!) Does anyone know the story behind the name "Spider Middleman"? He apparently died in 2000 in Los Angeles.

Russell's Elixir is worth owning too.

Anyone come across any of these recordings?

Up to note that Lazaro's link above still works — thought new members might be interested in this interesting record. Listening to the album right now.

Fermented llama "oysters" ...

And that side dish ... ain't potatoes.

Spontooneous is actually responsible for my first exposure to Dallapiccola. Still getting my ears around the vocal works, which is a good thing!

Looks like you have a lot to digest for the meantime, but keep Yazoo on your "list." This is the label that opened my ears up to these amazing artists: • Blind Lemon Jefferson • Charlie Patton • Blind Willie Johnson • Barbecue Bob • Blind Blake Yazoo's single artist comps of these musicians I'd actually say are all "essential" (though some might not add Barbecue Bob to the "essential" list — he's at least a person fave). JSP's 5-disc set Legends of Country Blues is essential simply for the Tommy Johnson disc — the best transfers I've heard. You also get Son House, Bukka White, and Skip James! And, for fun (if you haven't already), rent Terry Zweigoff's Ghostworld. Steve Buscemi as one of "those" 78 collectors.

I was just listening to Dallapiccola this afternoon. The solo cello work is a bee-yotch.

Oops — didn't even realize. But I guess it fits? I actually haven't heard Pullen on organ. This means I at least need to hear Milano Strut.

Here's the original Blue J's cover ... My local library freakin' has this (not the LP; the CD). I need to check it out again.

Is this the original Indent cover?

Damn — gonna have to have this one. Anyone know the Japanese prefix for this set? I'll be e-mailing Hiroshi after my self-imposed buying ban is over ...

Sent you a PM.

I bet that show was great, Victor. Based on the song list in your post, my discography lists the performance as being recorded on October 31, 1965 - Tivoli Concert Hall. Does that sound right? (The same trio performed nine days later in Stockholm.) For the October 31 concert, the trio were broadcast on radio and filmed for television! A ten second clip of the show actually made it into The Story of Blue Note documentary from a few years back. I suspect the entire show will eventually be released (out of Spain? on "Efor"?) on DVD at some point. Just a guess, but I'd be interested in seeing/owning a copy.

Where was this released before? I've tried to obtain all the grey-market Rollins I can, but haven't seen this one yet. Around 1993, this was released as a two-disc set (Rollins on one disc, Coleman on the other) by the German bootleg label Magnetic. It's possible that you might have it under a different label, maybe? Here are the details: November 4, 1965 Salle de la Mutualité First Set Sonny Rollins, Gilbert Rovere, Art Taylor 1. Medley (41: 12) (I Can't Get Started, Three Little Words, There Will Never Be Another You) November 4, 1965 Salle de la Mutualité Second Set Ornette Coleman, David Izenzon, Charles Moffett 1. Sadness 3:26 2. Lonely Woman 11:35 3. Falling Stars 14:32 4. Clergyman's Dream 12:00 ========== The 1963 Tokyo Concert is listed as "Upcoming" at Dusty Groove. I have no idea of course whether any product will actually come to fruition. The gig was recorded two months after Sonny Meets Hawk. According to my discography, the details are: Marounuchi Hotel - Tokyo September 19, 1963 radio broadcast Sonny Rollins, Rashied Ali (t), Paul Bley, Henry Grimes, Roy McCurdy 1. Mack the Knife 21:51 2. Oleo 22:21 Same Location & Date Sonny Rollins, Tetsuo Fushimi (t), Akira Miyazawa (ts), Novio Maeda (p), Tatsuro Takimoto (b) Takeshi Inomate (d) 3. On a Slow Boat to China 4:50 Maybe this will actually be coming out on Rollins' label — that'd be something. ========= Maybe MartyJazz is reading this and can add some insight — his collection of Rollins radio broadcasts and private recordings (if he doesn't mind me saying so) is impressive. I also think Ubu might be able to tell you where the entire 1967 Reading, England concert can be heard.

Listened to Evidence of Things Unseen yesterday. I'd forgotten what a massive and moving record this is. The thought stuck in my mind that Pullen's playing sounds like some hybrid of Cecil Taylor and Jaki Byard, while still somehow being "original." What's your impression of Pullen's solo work? And doesn't it seem that when the roll call of "great" pianists is offered up (from fans, reviewers, etc.), that Pullen is somewhat marginalized? I think he's truly one of the greats.

Thanks for the update. I suspect you're going to have a fair number of orders from a certain "jazz discussion forum." Count me in for the Mitchell and Tyler.

It's out!

The Andorrans have also got their hands on Rollins' 1963 Tokyo concert, which is supposedly coming out on compact disc later this year. To my knowledge, this date has never appeared on (bootlegged) LP or compact disc. Paul Bley was still in the band at this time, and this show has the distinction of adding Rashied Ali on trumpet to the mix. I don't know if this is the same Rashied Ali we all know from Coltrane's band, but if I had to guess I'd say no. Either way, it does pique one's interest.

Agreed. Kenny is extraordinarily crisp on this session, picking his notes from The Giant Musical Tree with the utmost of care ... and making them swing.

These of course are bootlegs, and have been out before in various incarnations. The Paris show was from a double bill with Ornette Coleman. Sound is so-so, but Rollins' playing is fine. The Copenhagen show is a monster — sound again is so-so. Rollins' take on "Naima" is more than interesting. I'd say for Rollins enthusiasts for the most part. If you don't mind bootlegged sound and want to know what Newk sounded like live around this time, well, this reissue is one of the ways.

Hiroshi Tanno currently has some of these in stock. TOCJ 1611 (Hank Mobley's Curtain Call) is 3000¥ however ...