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glad you got to see those concerts! I still have fond memories of listening to the music and writing the notes. The CDs are boxed up in storage (one of these days I'll finish unpacking it all). $18 does seem high for a download, but if you buy it on a BC Friday (first Friday of every month), all of the money will go to James.

There's a street called Crispell over near Olive Bridge. Always wondered if that was related to her family. Will try to make the concert.

nope!

This Cherry/Lacy set from '65 is beautiful. Thanks for posting. I've heard some of the DC Atlantic but not the Lacy side.

good to know. I have a couple copies of the Incus solo (one with an Alan Davie print tipped into the cover), as well as the Jazz & NOW album (half solo, half duo with Fred van Hove).

I will say that while Brave blocks a lot of crap I don't want, its search function is far less tailored to what I'm looking for than Chrome. For example, as a train nut, I was looking up obscure locomotive roster information and Brave could not handle the request, while Chrome popped back with the desired results instantly. I guess I'll use Brave when I'm trying to watch uninterrupted YouTube videos, and Chrome when I actually want to find information.

Grim.

I'll admit I stopped trying to keep up with his output years ago. He's amazing, but I only have so much room, physically and mentally.

Yeah, I read this! Strange story indeed.

the Perelman/Sorey duets are good! thanks for the tip on Blacks' Myths, just gripped.

Sven-Åke Johansson -- Sings With Strings -- Ultra Eczema limited edition 12" pic disc all I can say is

Agree about the Jack Wilson collaboration. Clearly an influence on a lot of people. RIP. Anyone here read My Life in the Sunshine by Nabil Ayers? Pretty interesting book.

Interesting. I could never tell if those Fuel 2000 CDs were legit, but I guess the Muzak issue would be.

has that thing ever legitimately been reissued on CD? I have the old UK Freedom LP, but of course would love to have the Italian original on Togetherness Records.

Nice. The Soft Machine CD on Cuneiform from that club ("The Middle Earth Masters") is pretty intense as I recall.

Interesting. I've only listened to his music as Bayeté.

Nope! Not American.

yes, I was told that if they did an LP version of the complete concerts it would total up to 10 vinyl slabs rather than six (!). Obsession is a fun one. It's very short IIRC, so it might make sense as something to be combined with another interesting period session.

Yeah, I've heard some of this material and it's not very free but it is quite strong. Glad to see it's getting a proper issue; these sides originally appeared as transcription discs on RAI. Also, I heard that the Ra Maeght Strut box is seeing a general release and will be available in non-RSD stores. Furthermore, a CD box is also coming that will include a couple additional hours (!) of music.

oh, and one of the horns on #7 is a trombone.

Good Brookmeyer album indeed.

Fair point on the longer cuts. I tend to go for those in general -- a predilection, if you will -- but during the course of a BFT I suppose they can become a slog if you're not immediately grabbed. #6 is a few decades older than the 1990s, though it does have a very advanced feel. #2 is the reedist's album and WP is not on it. Surprised you did not dig #4 but YMMV indeed. #9 was released on an American label and is very New York-centric, certainly of the era you surmise. Glad you are enjoying some of it, anyway!

Thanks for listening! No Bowie, JBL, or Muriel anywhere on this BFT but interesting guesses in any event! And the pianist on #1 and reedist on #2 are indeed the leaders of those sessions.

Sad news, but at least he's beyond the pain of the last few years. RIP to a true American original. https://variety.com/2025/music/news/david-johansen-dead-new-york-dolls-1236324334/

beautiful album. Have the "Delmar" label pressing, which I understand to be the original.