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CD arrived day before yesterday so although I've given it a couple of plays through, I'll maybe post a more thorough review when I've digested it more. Caveats are that I am Scottish and the proximity to Burn's night and haggis consumption may colour my judgement. I've also been picking up a few of the Caber Releases as I've seen them. I've got: Trio AAB - Wherever I lay ... (which is interesting but doesn't grab me like I hoped), Martyn Kershaw (enjoyable, with a great version of Dance of the Siamese Children), Both Celtic Feet albums (likeable but maybe a bit too folky for me) and the Chick Lyall - Solitary Dance CD which again is interesting and enjoyable, but more later... Initial standouts are Colin Steele which is an interesting composition with Scottish folk elements. Arguelles is an unsung talent too The Brian Kellock track is excellent so I'll be keeping and eye out for that album. (As an aside I caught a bit of a broadcast of Kellock and Tommy Smith at St Magnus' Cathedral that was excellent! Worthy of release?) The Celtic Feet I'm less sure of. Its enjoyable but maybe a bit too folky for me. I have the albums (picked up secondhand, sorry) and always meant to dig them out again which I will. Surprise for me was the Chick Lyall track, from an album which I own but have never really spent the time with. Isolated the track sounded great so I will definitely spend more time with that. Will post more when I've listened more!

I'll throw my view in. I've got pretty catholic taste and love lots of kinds of music from country to rock but with a big jazz thing. In country its Jim Reeves. Just a few songs but He'll Have to Go especially. ELO have their moments for me too. The other Guilty Pleasures are those pop or dance tunes that get under your skin. You know you'll hate them eventually but Kylie, Cant get you out of my Head , Beyonce, Dangerous in Love, Avalances, Since I met You all get stuck in there...

Hi All I'm delighted to say that the disc turned up and I've had a blast listening to it. I'll be honest and say that its much more of my thing than the previous test. I've not had time to sit down and pen a response to the music which I'll try to do over the weekend. Inital resonse is great though and though I'd say there is nothing on this disc that I have and precious few I even recognise there is some stuff I'll have to explore. Track 10 in particular jumped out at me and its something that I've had to look for others opinions on. Its a band I've listened to a few things and never liked. Obviously listening to the wrong albums... More later c

I've never heard the IAI Turning Point but have a Savoy issue with some (all?)of the same material. Its truly fantastic and I'd agree that Ida Lupino is magnificent. (sure there is an alternate on my savoy version. ) Anyone confirm whether this is all the same material? The Pete LaRoca I'd like to find also and still have it on a cassette taped from an LP which called it Love Planet by Chick Corea...

Here's a fuller listing http://www.jazzservices.org.uk/index.htm Once you follow through the links you can find a full London listing and maybe even Scotland too. I'd recommend a trip to the smaller local clubs (Vortex, Bull's Head, 606 club) even though they are a bit further out. Ask on the board if you don't know the local acts.

First time Blindfold post. Can I say how much I've enjoyed this and hope to return to it once I know who's on it! I think of havin eclectic taste and being a bit of a Jazz fan so quite perplexed that I could only positively i.d. JB, Marvin and Steve Swallow. Lots of interesting stuff and I might say that a lot. Here's my 2p worth cd1 1. Like this a lot, both the piano and the horns. Guessing its from the 70's, a period I like lots of things from. Guessing Cedar Walton but its really a guess since it doesnt sound like the Cliff Jordan bands I'm familiar with 2. Interesting and just about good... Not really something I'd listen to but nice to hear vinyl as tired as some of my own. 3. Opening sounds like something I should know but then turns into something else. Like this a lot though. 4. Not so keen on big bands but this is fine. Again no idea who it is though. 5. Definitely JB. Much prefer him funky but its incredible to realise he went from this to funk, a fabulous journey. 6. Lovely singer and nice song. No-one I recognise and the arrangement and voice are a little too "vanilla" for me. 7. Can't read my notes other than free-ish 8. Nice organ and sax. Don't listen to too much of this kinda stuff but enjoy the sound when I do 9. No idea who thi could be 10. Interesting percussion but answers as above 11. Bit before my realm of interest and don't really get this 12. Again no idea though reminds me of Sun Ra doing Pink Elephants on parade on a Disney tribute 13. Don't tend to listen to bigger ensembles but this isnice sounding an dI would listen to this. 14. Like this too. Quite cool and was thinking Konitz or Desmond? 15. I'd Guess Hamp but have none of his records at all cd2 1. Evan Parker style intro but then he calms down so its unlikely to be Evan 2. Like this both the Rhythm and Trombone. nice combination 3. Marvin. Off a great though patchy album Here my Dear. Like most doubles better editing would have made it a masterpiece. That said I don't know how you could edit this kind of personal music and lyrics 4. Steve Swallow so it must be Carla Bley? I Keep buying her records but I'm never sure if I like them. I like the idea of them more than I listen to them 5. Not my thing. There is still a lot of trad in the UK and when I first discovered jazz through Charlie Parker and Miles Davis they made sure it was modern. Just don't get trad. 6. Like this but no idea who it is. Nice bop feel. 7. Interesting fairly large ensemble 8. Again a bit before my interest era though the sax is real nice. My guess is Lester Young and I realise I need to listen to more of his music. 9. Feel like I should know this but can't place it 10. JB horns feel but don't recognise this at all. 11. Love the tuba and guess Bob Stewart doesn't help pin down the band though I like this kind of thing a lot. All in all a fine mix with a few new favourites for me. Looking forward to the blindfold being revealed

The solo piece on Lament for Booker Ervin is a great piece (and maybe better than the music that precedes it on the CD) My favourite record of Parlan is a duet album with Archie Shepp called Goin Home on Steeplechase. Magnificent!

Haven't posted here yet though read and lurk and occasionally post at aaj. Is there still time to join in with this? Sounds fascinating and I'd be up for doing a comp at some time in the future too.