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Don't touch it, unless I'm starving and stuck in the middle of London with no other options.

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.

Bobby Hutcherson 'Happenings' (NY USA stereo) and 'Components' (NY USA mono)

GGrrrreat !! Been looking forward to this one.

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.

A Very Happy Birthday !

Neil Ardley 'A Symphony of Amaranths' (Regal Zonophone) Jon Eardley 'From Hollywood to New York' (OJC)

Jaco Pastorius with Weather Report on this one.. Jaco

This one is interesting.. Link

It's on my radar (awaiting a windfall..)

Chris - Mike mentioned last year that he was seeking to reissue 'London Bridge Has Broken Down'. Any plans that you know of on this one?

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.

Slide Hampton Octet 'Sister Salvation' (UK London mono)

On deck later today.

Reading this brings back fond memories. The one time that I've seen Freddie live he was sharing the stage with Dizzy for a Charlie Parker anniversary tribute. Freddie's lip was pretty impressive that night and his big sound filled the RFH. Dizzy scored big by pacing and phrasing his solos to perfection. Also on the bill were Art Pepper, Curtis Fuller, Lee Konitz, John Lewis, Slam Stewart and Roy Haynes.

Kenny Cox & the Contemporary Jazz Quintet 'Multidirection' (BN Liberty blue/black label stereo) Stanley Turrentine 'Up at Mintons Vol 1' (BN 47W63rd/NY USA mono)

Looks like the disk 1 on my Dexter set is now behaving itself, after a bit of a clean. What a great set this is ! (I'll have to phtocopy Jim Sangrey's review and stick it in the box). I'm a happy camper !

Wow ! - A really nice lineup. Can't get enough Moody, Nathan Davis, Martino & Cables. Mustafa's great too...

Stanley Turrentine 'Never Let Me Go' (BN NYUSA mono). With Shirley Scott. Stanley T. 'Up at Mintons Vol 2' (BN NYUSA mono deepgroove version)

Uncle Pen William Penn Pig Pen Boss Hogg Sherrif Roscoe P. Coltrane Daisy Duke

Happy Birthday !

A Kenny Cox 2 CD set with 'Multidirection' and 'Introducing Kenny Cox'.

Jackie McLean 'High Frequency'. I already have the music but it needs to be out there on CD. Incendiary quartet session with DeJohnette, one of McLean's finest.

Bill Evans 'The Final Village Vanguard sessions - June 1980' (Mosaic). Just working my way through this one, LP2.