JohnS

I agree, Murray is a big plus.

Essential lunchtime listening. And don't forget Alexander Hawklins on Monday evening.

Happy Birthday Michael

After listening to the sound clips, I would have to respectfully disagree that this is "Gil Mellé's Greatest Album". It sounds more like someone dicking around with some synths. Sorry to say that's my view too.

Thanks for the heads up, I'm going to have to get this one, a great band.

Thanks for the link. Pity they don't make 'em like that any more.

I love those martians - let 'em stay.

Announced today aged 80. Fine actress, lovely lady.

Looks interesting, but unfortunately I'll be away for the first parts. I'll have to pick up on the inevitable repeats.

Too much good stuff this week but I'm going for - The nght has thouand eyes by the Steve Kuhn Trio with Joe Lavano; Mostly Coltrane on ECM. I'm always struck by the superb piano sound on Avatar studio recordings. Plaudits to James Farber (in thie instance) and James Anderson.

I think I'll be digging the Keith Jarrett at the Blue Note box for the next day or two.

Lord list two other pieces by this group from the Bohemia in October '56. Valse Hot I get a kick out of you. These were issued on Royal Jazz and RLR with other material.

Brass Fantasy recorded "Thriller"

Isn't that a William Walton piece from his Henry V music rather than a folk tune? (sorry...just being pedantic!) http://www.williamwalton.net/works/film/henry_v_suite_chorus.html I don't know that record, but Erskine also recorded it on one of the trio albums he made with John Taylor on ECM. It's a lovely tune. Yes, it was written for Henry V. But I've always believed the melody is based on a folk tune, or maybe it's the way Lovano plays it. It's become something of a jazz standard since Erskine's version. Lord lists some 15 or 16 recordings. Apart the versions quoted above, another posiible notable recording was made by Lynne Arriale. I can recall reading a cd review not so lomg ago whiche credited the pice to Cedar Walton! Sweet Soul is a fine album which I can recommend.

A happy hard boppin' birthday from me too.

Joe Lovano playing William Walton's 'Touch Her Sweet Lips and Part' from Peter Erskines Sweet Soul. This variation on a folk tune never fails to impress me. Altogther an excellent cd which should be better known.

Seeing the AEOC live is one of the three or four most memorable performances I've attended in fifty years of listening to jazz. Few recordings really catch the electric atmosphere of their live prformances.

Very sad news. Break-ups are always hard and difficult whatever the circumstances. Things do get better though.

Lee Konitz Nonet; Live In Laren. Soul Note

Remember it well. I had it too. Alas it went in a trade in during more difficult times.

Belated best wishes Andy, trust you had a great day.

Another vote for Dodo.

Wow that's bad for Florida. I hear that even the sea turtles are struggling. It's around -3c here. Pretty cosy indoors but my problem is that my wife can't seem to grasp the principle of the thermostat! One small benefit arising from this cold spell is the influx of Redwings in the garden. So it must be pretty cold in Scandanavia.

Happy Birthday Clifford. Have a great day.

Thad Jones, Mel Lewis Quartet; Artists House