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Jitu Weusi directed the East and was a central figure among Brooklyn nationalists/pan-Africanists.

this makes me chuckle, even if emphysema is no joke (my grandmother had it).

It's not for me. Never been a fan in particular.

Agreed. Again, depending on where you live, I or someone else on the board can probably connect you with someone to help in case you need it.

https://www.discogs.com/Mtume-Rebirth-Cycle/release/892202 grew out of the Mtume Umoja Ensemble, which released a heavy 2LP on Strata-East.

I used to have that and sold it for quite a bit of cash at the time. I'd probably like it more now, but it's also probably gotten expensive enough to not seek it out. now: Borbetomagus -- Zurich -- (Agaric, US)

Nice. I've seen them before and it's always been a treat.

Wow. Massive cardboard sammich wrapped in bubble wrap upon bubble wrap, inside another larger box. Mailing 'em won't be cheap but I'm not sure that you need to pack them any differently than you would a pack of other fragile/rare records. They aren't shellac so they should be okay mailing as other rare records. If you need more specific packing advice I can try to help via messaging.

oh okay fine...

that album is pretty good. also:

"At Different Times" (very strong Dutch free jazz LP featuring Burton Greene)

It's fun -- features Alvin Fielder on drums and a bit of oddball synthesizer from Lawrence Sieberth. The recording isn't perhaps the greatest, however. The McLean/Dagradi duo album on Prescription is much deeper.

Ramsey McLean is still with us!

Ooh! Have a couple records in that series but not the Diabaté... Now, Ramsey McLean + The Lifers -- History's Made Every Moment. New Orleans Now! -- (Prescription, US)

Looks nice. Now: David Eyges + Byard Lancaster -- The Arrow -- (Music Unlimited, US)

yeah, it is. Ha.

Don Pullen + Milford Graves -- Nommo -- (SRP, US) think I appreciate this album more now, listening to it back to back with In Concert at Yale University. There's an interesting flow to the program and they go together better than apart.

just got that today. Looking forward to giving it a listen.

agreed.

yep!

yes, he was. Also made a nice record of his own for East Wind, appeared with Mtume's 70s avant-garde orchestra, Masabumi Kikuchi, and others.

Gary Bartz -- Libra -- (Milestone, US)

He's on the George Sams record on Hat Hut, not sure beyond that.

Don Pullen + Milford Graves -- In Concert at Yale University -- (SRP) gold cover pressing. unexpected recent pull.