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There is no recent LP reissue of this. It was pressed in the UK and Japan at the time. There's also a CD from the late 90s/early 00s. Indeed, the version of Stone Garden at Ryoanji is amazing.

i haven't listened to it in some time but that solo Takayanagi LP is great.

Ordered the CD set the other day, looking forward to hearing it.

Was great to meet T.D. in person also!

the solo CD "Lungfiddle" from about 8 yrs ago is really good in my opinion.

Matlock has some solo accordion/electronics/voice material that is also really cool. I've seen Adam perform outside the Braxton context in New Haven and NYC and it's been a real treat.

The only one I didn't keep was the Butch Morris -- just could not get into it at all, even with Moncur being present. The others are all worth having or at least hearing, with the Jerome Cooper 2LP, Frank Lowe, and the Sunny Murray probably being the highlights. I recall that the Charles "Bobo" Shaw album included a rousing take of "St. Louis Blues" and some other music from that era. In an interview, Charles said to me it was the best thing he ever did and I've been clamoring to hear it ever since.

Matlock is rad. Despite his being a favorite artist I cannot be a Braxton completist – there's just too much – but am thankful he's here making things happen!

Thank you, thank you for that remembrance, Karl. Seems like a fascinating individual, which is what I recall from your mentioning him in years past.

Apparently he bought the Kharma Records archive. There are unissued sessions in that archive, included some that were mastered for CD release but Dan Serro (RIP) wanted too much money from potential licensees so they have not yet seen the light of day. Assuming (and I think it's a fair assumption) that Feldman doesn't issue this material, will he license it out? The Charles Bobo Shaw session is one I'd like to see. Shaw wanted it to be released, but Serro was holding it hostage. Now that neither of them are alive, is it possible that something could happen?

I am a fan.

what do we think of Eli's Chosen Six? I have their Columbia LP (but not the other one, which is quite rare I think). Rudd is pretty obviously Rudd, even at 20.

Damn, that is sad news! our own @ep1str0phyknew him fairly well, I think.

He released a good Clean Feed CD quite a number of years ago; not sure how well it sold, but it's strong music. I had read reports of "personal problems" but don't know much of his story.

Gotcha. I don't think my friend is much of a FB user but I will see if he can try that.

Bump. Is FB or Gmail the preferred method for Jim A contact, regarding new members? Or should someone else be in charge of adding folks?

Yeah; very good for its time, but the Lithgow remake was next level.

Both lovely.

I should check the stuff with Serpa; excellent player. Had the duo with Fabris but let it go in a trim. Remember it being quite solid, but I have only so much space (physically AND mentally).

can understand this for sure. I do have a soft spot for the ESP, RCA-Victor (w/ Lee), and Milestone albums though.

a favorite in my high school years. I still like it and its follow-up a lot. (looks more vividly purple in person!)

Interesting re: the books. I have a few of his records, on ESP, RCA, Horo, and Milestone, as well as a Hat Hut CD or two. I don't know whether it is a feeling of "sameness" or better put, "consistency," that has resulted in my not seeking out more. But glad he's been here to do all that he's done.

I have the French pressing with an alternate sleeve and never noticed the cat on the original...

Really? I was 24 in 2001, lived in NYC and then Chicago for grad school, and remember it being a great time for music and art. I wasn't watching a lot of movies then but assume there was probably good stuff coming out as well. Can't speak to dance and theater as began paying attention to that world later. I was still active as a musician and friends were in bands, and things seemed really powerful and creative. The decade you mention was fun and fascinating for the arts and I enjoyed being around for it. Also, re: simplification, simple doesn't necessarily mean bad or good -- not everything has to be complicated to be enjoyable and moving.