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It's been fairly low key, but Monoceros has just had a nice vinyl reissue on Treader, one of the smaller London labels.

Done it. I found it in a shop on a post-COVID shopping trip and decided that it was so important to support struggling small businesses that I really needed to buy it on the spot (or something like that...). I haven’t played it yet, but I’m looking forward to it as it is one of my favourites from the early French scene.

I am going to start checking those more regularly. It’s been nice to catch up a little. Increasingly I’m finding that Bandcamp and Twitter are some of the best sources for finding out about this music (although more for reissues with the latter).

ECM like Sunday morning (sorry!).

A big thank you for linking to these, by the way. These are some great recommendations and it makes a difference to have the mini reviews with each of the recs. I am following them up gradually. Are you planning on posting on any more labels?

No Try No Fail by Its Leimgruber, Joëlle Leãndre and Fritz Hauser

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but what was the view on this? I am thinking of taking the plunge.

One Too Many Salty Swift and Not Goodbye by Cecil Taylor

I liked Zorn a fair bit at the time, but I’ve gone off him as a jazz performer and I’m not sure how I rate even the “hits” like the Big Gundown anymore (although I agree withndanasgoodstuff that News for Lulu is a good record). The article did remind me that Guts of a Virgin is a good crossover grindcore record though. i found it interesting hearing the stories of all the metal drummers having their tastebuds wet. Many of those guys were childhood heroes of mine, but I’d never read anything about their time with or thoughts on Zorn. what I don’t understand is why Rolling Stone is suddenly publishing an article of this length. I couldn’t see any upcoming release or retrospective that it is meant to tie into.

There's a big Zorn feature in the new Rolling Stone. It goes on and on. The link, for anyone interested is: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rollingstone.com/v/s/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/john-zorn-jazz-metal-interview-naked-city-1015329/amp/%3famp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%253D#ampf=

His solo on Bee Vamp is one of my favourite Mal moments.

I’ve been listening to this one too. A fantastic album. I like how Jones’ saxophone stays consistently in the uncomfortable higher range. The rhythm section is great too - so fluid. Thank you both for this recommendation.

Warne Marsh, with Lee Konitz: Jazz Exchange Vol. 1 on Storyville

They are a bit, although I find that there is a step up when they think something’s really saleable (e.g., the stuff on the website). The rest is more reasonable. Overall, a bit cheaper than e.g. Discogs, with postage, and they do get good stuff in, rather than just stocking the same old.

Yep! This is one of the haul. On to Booker Ervin now.

They just started opening record shops in London, and I went for it: Yo-Yo on Hackney Road, for anyone who knows it. The experience was fun - I had to book ahead, and got one on one service (no one else was allowed in). I felt like I was at some sort of upmarket Tokyo sushi bar that only allows one table at a time. Anyway, I went a bit nuts after three months of restraint.

Grupo Folklorico y Experimental Neuvoyorquino (a real autocorrect hazard).

Thanks. I definitely agree on Coin Coin. I have also seen her play in a supporting role at Oto, with Brotzmann last year. It was a great gig, and I was struck by the way that she played during his solos, laying down some counterpoint and harmonic support, which really added something to his ferocious playing. I will give those two that you mention a go, as well as the solo disc - I love a good solo alto recording.

I have been enjoying the Coin Coins a lot over the last couple of weeks. Having digested them, I'd like to hear more of Matana's playing, perhaps without the narrative and vocal elements of the series (although those are obviously a key part of what makes the series so good). Her solos are really good. I would like more of them. Could anyone recommend a record of hers (or perhaps her playing on someone else's date) that isn't part of the Coin Coin series? Would the Sticks & Stoneses still be the best place to start, or are there other albums that have taken their place since this thread began?

I found it in the end: http://destination-out.com/?p=2011, for anyone who is interested.

Thanks

I've been trying to find this through Google but have had no success. Would you be able to post a link? Thanks, and sorry to be pestering.

He's on the front cover of Q magazine, of all things, this week. Holding up a vinyl copy of Peter Brotzmann's Machine Gun. 2020's been a weird year.

Thanks. I'll give it a go.

I'd be interested to know how it is. I like Butcher on 13 Friendly Numbers but don't have anything else of his. Would New Oakland Burr be a good one to get with Robair? Also, Shipp gets everywhere...