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those are both wonderful albums as well.

any way to get the full article in a larger font? I can't read this at all, even trying to zoom in.

yeah, that one is great. I believe I was exposed to him through William's music or that of Matt Shipp, back in the late 90s. Saw a duo with Juan Pablo Carletti (d) several years ago that was truly incredible, very much in the direction of Lyons but with a highly individual and razor sharp language all his own. Also, there was a great Whit Dickey band with Rob, Karen Borca, Michael Bisio, and Jackson Krall that was bananas -- there is a concert on YouTube worth watching. It was intended to be released on CD but there were issues with the audio recording I guess (video/audio seems fine and it was amazing to witness live).

I got my Ayler from Academy in NYC, listening to LP1 now. Sound is quite good (better than the ESP CD reissue of this material). It's not my favorite AA but it's important and I'm glad to have the set. I'll keep the Shandar LPs even though I have not spun them in well over a decade, maybe two!

Incredible LP.

Yes, and some of the Sultan material is at Columbia. I can try to ask him the next time I see him.

I asked HBA at Triple Point and will report back whether this one exists.

Rashied Ali's widow owns the Survival catalog and is working with Triple Point Records to gradually issue archival material.

In-fucking-credible. The Ali is Ali Abuwi of Aboriginal Music Society fame. That last tune is the centerpiece on a Noah Howard ensemble bootleg I have, similar to Live at the Village Vanguard but with Richard Dunbar added and Art Lewis in Rashied Ali's place. I don't know the title of that composition but I'd guess it's from Frank's book.

Interesting. Thanks!

was planning to see Ballister last week but got sick at the last minute and couldn't go.

Is that where the record label got its name?

Yup!

Great -- Cody hasn't recorded in a long, long time though he may still be playing.

Who among the Moffett children is still active as a musician?

Damn! Terrible news. He was incredible. RIP.

Always loved him but never saw him live. Very sad news -- RIP.

wasn't there going to be a Gearbox-cut Tempo box?

François Tusques, Jo Maka, Adolf Winkler, Guem -- Intercommunal Free Dance Music vol. 2 -- (Temps de Cerises, FR)

I like Roots -- have a Japanese pressing of the LP. Trainwreck is still my favorite of his albums.

Wow, that's awesome. And to think they used to call it a "jazz hoagie."

never read it but am curious about it. The interview he did with Art Taylor is pretty zany.

thanks! I'll try those. I am aware of the MPS/Saba but never had a copy.

Mal Waldron is always the most Mal Waldron he can be, even when he hadn't fully become Mal. Not every appearance is stellar but anything he plays on stays in the collection for sure.

I like the Mal records on Prestige from that era -- and his sideman playing is appealing. I can't explain it beyond the economy, taste, and tone he brings to the table. Others have it too, but they have their own touch. In terms of our taste -- try as I might, I can't get into Hampton Hawes. Any suggestions?