I would have to agree with 'Free For All', just on the strength of Freddie's playing on the title track alone.
The playing on 'Mosaic' and 'Buhaina's Delight' would run it pretty close.
More sad news. I like his Atlantic and Pacific Jazz sessions and will dig them out later. Also did once get the opportunity to hear him recreating 'Arranged By Montrose'. RIP.
This is incredibly sad news and 60 is no age at all. Just last night reading the Ian Carr 'Music Outside' book I noticed a pic of him as a fresh-faced youngster. Didn't realise he was so ill...
RIP - will be very much missed from the British jazz scene.
Yes, I don't think Mike W. has recorded anything better than 'Citadel/Room 315'. Probably my favourite of his, along with 'Love Songs' and 'Celebration'. Highly recommended also for the great playing of John Surman on this one.
Interesting to read that they are kicking off that Village Band acoustic brass sextet project next week down in Devon. Totnes is bit of a hike for me mid-week but its tempting..
Damn.. just realised that it clashes with Brad Meldau.