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Definitely agreed on Brian Lynch, but he's just over a year older than I (who am 65), so "younger" would have to apply in a rather restricted sense.

Since you asked... I made it through a couple of minutes, thought it was mind-blowingly, surrealistically weird and bad...then switched to the Youtube link with comments. 🤣 Pass on the original, thanks. Thank goodness I never saw it.

I was able to read it by opening a new incognito window, but then got paywalled when I clicked a link to another story.

I have a lot of Nimbus West CDs, not just Horace Tapscott but a variety of other artists (I particularly like Nate Morgan). As the collection got larger, I decided not to go the completist route on the non-Tapscotts because I was accumulating multiple recordings (though varying performances) of many tunes. This release has been oop for quite a while, so I never considered it before. But looking at the track list, I'll pass (even if it's released on CD) because most of the selections are already familiar.

I think there was more discussion here: I have a couple of albums on which he appears. Dadisi Komolafe, Hassan's Walk and Gary Bias, East 101. I bought the CDs for $9.99 apiece from Dusty Groove, who for a long time stocked a lot of Nimbus West releases. Not sure they still do. Bandcamp has a pretty big Nimbus West page, you can DL, research and hear some samples there.

Really enjoying this so far. Have some vague ideas, but #8's got to be early Hank with Horace and Blakey, maybe Hank's Prank. I know I have a recording, but not sure of album/take.

Perusing this on bandcamp. Having recently acquired the excellent Alan Skidmore box, it definitely appeals. A sensational, previously unheard session by legendary British free jazz saxophonist Mike Osborne, recorded in December 1970 at London's famous 100 Club. From Osborne's personal tape collection. Features two compositions currently thought to be unrecorded in any other setting. Lineup: Mike Osborne - alto sax Alan Skidmore - tenor sax Harry Miller - double bass Louis Moholo - drums

I think #6 sounds like McPherson (now that I've been told), but didn't recognize him in real time, which is my bad since I have and listen to some fairly recent recordings. Number 4 was an even worse miss; clearly Blue Note hard bop but I'd never heard it, my Hank '60s listening being confined to the Mosaic. Agreed I'll have to check out the album. Thanks for the BFT. I didn't chime in earlier because I didn't have anything bright to say re. IDing the tunes, but I enjoyed listening.

Django.

I'm not familiar with the anecdote, but it very likely refers to substance (ab)use IMO.

Believe it or not, I've heard a boatload of her music. Live in a rural area, like to listen to radio while driving, but there are very few stations in my immediate area (have to drive a half hour to get within range of decent programming). One of the available stations plays her songs with astonishing frequency. There's worse stuff to listen to. Some lyrics come off as whiny / self-indulgent / narcissistic, but I don't suppose that's unusual (or ever has been within the "singer/songwriter" genre). As far as social trends, I dunno...I've been way out of touch with "pop culture", whatever that is, for decades. She seems to be making more money than God, so must be doing something right. 😄

CD of this, Super Fuji FJSP-207, recently appeared at Cdjapan. Motivated me to put together an order.

There have been a whole lot of Mingus reissues the past several years. Hasn't been easy to keep up, and non-completists have had to make decisions. Much of this set is music I have to get, but I haven't decided whether to spring for the box or selectively buy some key albums.

Big on this box, strongly recommended. I really enjoy it, though to be honest I don't expect to listen to the interview disc again.

Interesting that producer Michael D. Anderson is the same guy who's involved with the Sun Ra Music Archive and put this together:

I noticed an upcoming reissue, was watching for release and listened to samples, but decided against it...matter of priorities as I've spent a lot of $ on recordings recently.

This is not particularly exotic, just straight-ahead jazz, but I think it's very good.

I decided to take a (black) Sharpie* and write the disc number on the clear plastic ring in the center of each CD. *don't have any green Magic Markers...🤣

Preordered in Feb., shipped today. 🤷

Never heard of the group before, but saw an article in an e-zine and had to check them out due to the funny name.

This one (Yamashita Trio + Schoof) got my attention, but not readily available so it's on the wish list.