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I finally got hold of the Boulez recordings on Columbia box set. Have listened with great delight to some Bartok, Stravinsky, Ravel and Debussy which are truly remarkable. But this one, particularly "Amériques" played yesterday was a real discovery to me! It was too long ago that I had attempted on Varèse, but now and in this quality of interpretation!!!

Really sad news, but what a full life as many have noted. What saddens me particularly is how he seems to go away in partial anonymity at least here in France. France Musique radio station (maybe the only good one left) changed its programs yesterday evening for Mr Bley though, here it is: http://www.francemusique.fr/emission/open-jazz/2015-2016/hommage-paul-bley-01-05-2016-18-00 I didn't realize Paul Bley's collaborations were that widespread - truly amazing. I return also to Open, to love, Mindset, and Sankt Gerold regularly.

A selection in chronological order for me: "To Duke" Matthew Shipp, Michael Bisio, Newman Taylor Baker Anthony Braxton Diamond Curtain Wall Quartet, AB, Taylor Ho Bynum, James Fei, Mary Halvorson Théâtre André Malraux, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Sons d'hiver 23/01/2015 Tarbaby with David Murray Peter Brötzmann, William Parker, Hamid Drake Théâtre Paul Eluard, Choisy-le-Roi, Sons d'hiver 30/01/2015 Joelle Léandre & Théo Ceccaldi Alexandra Grimal & Florian Satche Eglise Saint Leu 20/02/2015 Louis Sclavis – Dominique Pifarély – Vincent Courtois A Vaulx jazz – Espace Charlie Chaplin -- Lyon 19/03/2015 Charles Tolliver, Stanley Cowell, Cecil McBee, Alvin Queen, w/ Jean Carn Sun Ra Arkestra w/ Bobby Few Espace 1789, Saint Ouen 20/03/2015 Myra Melford & Ben Goldberg Chez Michel Dorbon et Christine Bareau / RogueArt 19/04/2015 Lean Left: Ken Vandermark, Andy Moor, Terrie Ex, Paal Nilssen-Love Instants Chavirés 17/09/2015 Festival Crak #4 John Butcher ONCEIM, composition de Eliane Radigue Eglise Saint-Merry 26/09/2015 ONJ Fabric Dragons – Alexandra Grimal, Jozef Dumoulin, Nelson Veras, Bo Van Der Werf Carreau du temple 8/10/2015 Rob Mazurek Third Coast Ensemble Rob Mazurek (Cornet, Compositions), Nicole Mitchell (Flute), Irvin Pierce (Tenor Sax), Steve Berry (Trombone), Mazz Swift (Violin), Tomeka Reid (Cello), Jeff Parker (Guitar), Lou Mallozzi (Electronics, Turntable), Avreeyl Ra (Drums), Christophe Rocher (Clarinets), Nicolas Peoc'h (Alto Sax), Philippe Champion (Trumpet), Christofer Bjurström (Piano), Frédéric Briet (Double Bass), Nicolas Pointard (Drums), Vincent Raude (Electronics) Dynamo 16/10/2015

I agree with all the above. According to what you already enjoy in the european field, be sure to check albums with the likes of John Edwards, Steve Noble, Joëlle Léandre, Daunik Lazro (try for instance Hasparren on No Business records with the two previous), Agusti Fernandez, Barry Guy, Irene Schweizer, Peter Kowald... The Penguin Guide to Jazz recordings and the EFI Sheffield website are good references for this music (The Penguin Guide is good for up to 2005, and most of the historic albums mentionned above receive highest distinction there). The Ganelin Trio would be on my list of must haves. Albums Ancora da capo and the latest coproduction from Leo Records and a Chinese bookstore would be the best places to start for that fantastic trio.

It was great to see them again as expected. The trio are recording for ECM this month. I also offered the concert to family members on the second night and they especially enjoyed Courtois' approach to the cello, really new for them. Sclavis excelled, one of his solos I enjoyed most was quite out there, and his tone is superb.

Tonight: Louis Sclavis, Dominique Pifarély and Vincent Courtois. Already saw them in Lyon earlier this year and am really expecting to seeing them in this smaller concert venue.

Thank you for your words of solidarity mjazzg. I really hope such atrocity will never become a common experience across the world.

Ok also but very moved. I live in the area of the shootings and was outside in the street when it happened, did not go home that night and instead stayed at a friend's place near where I was. Lots of friends stuck in restaurants and hearing the shootings. Was out yesterday to go past the scenes of the killings and there was a panic movement, cops got very nervous and cleared the streets for a moment. It's a very sad moment. Yes Niels and medjuck, there were more accomplices, namely the car drivers. 7 were identified but then Isis mentionned 8 people in their communiqué. Two more of the dead killers were identified and lots of people interrogated consequently since last night in many french cities and Brussels.

I am looking forward to hearing that interplay, thank you Steve!

Will be seeing them in Paris (Pantin) next tuesday.

Yes, I turned on the tuner at 8... Did you get to hear it on the net?

I don't intend to interrupt the discussion here... Just to talk about another new release, the new Ganelin trio record in front of their first Chinese audience released on Leo Records is extremely enjoyable, and the sound is excellent. I understand Leo Feigin who believes it will become one of the best records in his catalogue.

The one directed by Gil Evans from a different series is apparently very good

From that period of SAJ, there is also the Umlaut box, "Stockholm connection" from this year.

Looks like a plan. AACM at 50 celebration concert was a very special moment! Roscoe Mitchell was extraordinary in the old and fancy high ceiling concert hall, but all acts were truly memorable. Where is this celebration tour going to next?

I got the Threadgill box during this sale. Just received it yesterday and have already listened to half of it, fantastic music! Up to here, I admit to only having Air Time by Threadgill and Air. Such a great collection of music!

Will be seeing in Paris... Tonight: NICOLE MITCHELL flûte, CHRISTOPHE ROCHER clarinettes, TOMEKA REID violoncelle, AVREEAYL RA batterie Followed by THIRD COAST ENSEMBLE directed by ROB MAZUREK Monday: Golden Quartet Wadada Leo Smith, trompette et électronique Anthony Davis, piano John Lindberg, contrebasse Mike Reed, batterie Duet Roscoe Mitchell, saxophones et flûte Mike Reed, batterie Double-Up Henry Threadgill, composition et direction musicale Roman Filiu, Curtis Macdonald, saxophone alto David Bryant, David Virelles, piano Christopher Hoffman, violoncelle Jose Davila, tuba et trombone Craig Weinrib, batterie

It's not an easy time for the whole field promoting this type of music here in France, I really hope that Ayler Records will find the necessary funds to continue!

Will be for a couple of days in NYC (24-26)! Planning on seeing this at IBeam Brooklyn: Laubrock, Johnson, Johnson & Takeishi / Jasmine Lovell-Smith’s Towering PoppiesTuesday, August 25th 8:30 PM $15 Suggested Donation.Would of loved Steve Reynolds' suggestion or the Gerry Hemmingway dates but wasn't there yet.

Yes, we have the beautiful Tribal Ghost as a testimony of that partnership. The music will not sound the same next time it will be played.

Very sad news... Hard to believe - I didn't know he was ill. He did seem very generous and devoted to the music.

Just visited the shop and was also quite thrilled. The owner played for me a 1990 recording of Paul Lovens and Mats Gustafsson which was recorded in his (the owner's) former bookshop in front of some 25 people and is now very rare.

For those who read french, this tribute by Francis Marmande is worth reading: http://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2015/06/30/mort-de-l-organiste-de-jazz-eddy-louiss_4664863_1654986.html

David Murray Latin Big Band -- Now is Another Time, on Justin Time

Just saw her in duo with Ben Goldberg last sunday and left with their new "Dialogue" CD. Others in Europe should definitely check on them because they will be playing a few cities.