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That's how it's been most of the time over here too Claude; truly dreadful 'summer' weather. ← Strange - I thought it had been quite a good Summer in the UK? Maybe the South has had it better than the North (it usually does). I was up in York last week and, predictably, it rained. Always does when I visit.

Warne Marsh 'All Music' (Nessa)

I like it - in fact more so than I was expecting to. Good music throughout the box, which I've hardly scratched the surface of yet. The quality of the West Coast backing bands is outstanding throughout and Mosaic's sound, very good.

Another example: 'If Ayler's tenor sounds at times like a cello being scraped with a wet rubber galosh, Norman Howard's trumpet achieves a kind of benediction at the close of the eleven-minute 'Witches and Devils' that is charged with emotional feeling.'

Thanks, guys. . Sounds like one to get hold of.

I've had a copy of his 'All What Jazz' book for many years. It's a compendium of reviews for UK jazz releases from 1961 to 1971 that were originally published in the Daily Telegraph and a pretty good reference for UK LP releases of that era (he gets to review some real obscurities). Anything beyond the swing era tends to floor him (particularly Coltrane) but he writes with real insight. It's also very funny in parts. A typical sample: 'Albert Ayler's 'New Grass' (Impulse) is an extraordinary piece of-work, being (not to put too fine a point on it) a rock record by the master of the gothic galosh. The first track 'Message From Albert' has the usual screeching, plus some half-baked nonsense about having lived before, but after that it is all soul, Gospel, R&B and even Lat-Am, giving the reader the worst of both free form and funky worlds.'

What is the 'At Ease With Coleman Hawkins' like? Just saw a Moodsville vinyl of that one the other day and was intrigued.

Ace of Clubs was definitely a budget label and I think you are right - it was a subsidiary of Decca which included classical stuff as well. Not sure if this Keane album was on the main Decca imprint though. The only pictures of it I have seen are on the Ace of Clubs label.

He's got to be on monkey glands..

Yes, I remember him posting quite regularly on the BNBB and indeed I bought a Dizzy Gillespie 'Perceptions' Verve Elite CD from him, which worked out really well. Plays tenor I think - I see his CDs on sale over here occasionally.

Great to hear that Gerald is on a roll again. He's coming to London next month as part of the London Jazz Festival, to perform with the BBC Big Band at QEH. Of all of the concerts at this festival - this one is a must-see for me.

Hmmm - maybe you have a point. Though I still find the idea of paying $100 or more for a reissue somewhat shocking, however good the quality of issue.

akanalog - I don't think any of these reissues is in the Lowther or Westbrook vein of last time. The 'Will Power' album usually comes under Neil Ardley's name and that is the one I will be pouncing on when these hit the shops. If you like Neil Ardley I guess this one would be essential. I suspect that the Shake Keane will be more than worth checking out. It was originally on 'Ace of Clubs', which was a pretty obscure British budget label. Anyway - back to further discussion of Vocalion UK jazz reissues...

Just seen on AAJ that there's another tranche of rare British Jazz reissues imminent from Vocalion. Details as follows: " More British Jazz Reissues From Vocalion: *Shake Keane - "That's The Noise" (Ex Ace Of Clubs 1967) *Michael Gibbs,Stan Tracey,Ian Carr et al - "Will Power" 2 CDs (Ex Argo 1974) *Michael Garrick -"October Woman" (Includes Anthem/Wedding Hymn EP) - (Ex Argo - '65) *Johnny Almond Music Machine - "Patent Pending" - (Ex Deram - 1969) Due on the 21 October 2005 ("not long to wait")" Apparently there will also be more to come early in 2006. Big to Dutton Vocalion for making these available. 'Will Power' is a real rarity from 1974 issued originally as a 2LP set - Features the likes of Stan Tracey and Ian Carr in a tribute to the bard. Don't remember seeing a copy of this even when it came out so must be like gold-dust. Looks like the Garrick 'October Woman' will also include tracks from the rare liturgical 'Anthem' EP recorded with church organ and with Keane and Harriott in the front line. Never heard the Keane 'That's the Noise' ( ) and haven't a clue who the 'Johnny Almond Music Machine' are ( ).

I thought I'd seen it all but that one is total and utter lunacy ...( )

'Hampton Hawes Trio' (Contemporary mono)

My machine recently went kaput. It was a toss-up between a new machine or the Kid Ory Mosaic. The Ory Mosaic won ( ).

Looks to be pretty catastrophic. Some of that stuff goes back 20-30 years with the 'Morph' figurine used on 70s BBCTV kids shows such as 'Vision On' (way before Wallace/Gromit were even thought up). There was a 'Morph' figurine on ebay recently that went for very big bucks so no doubt its value has just gone ballistic ( ).

Doug Carn 'Infant Eyes' (Black Jazz original)

I can strongly recommend porcy as an A1 seller. Good deal going on those sets ...

On the way back South on an epic 300+ mile drive today, Anita's 'Avalon' with the Bill Holman arrangement was playing on the radio. A highlight of the Mosaic set, for sure.

That's a nice stash of vinyl, Brownie. I picked up some stuff myself today, but nothing to compare with your prices. Pleased to pick up a mono original of Hampton Hawes' first Contemporary LP in mono though. The sleeve is taped but the deep groove vinyl is pretty well pristine. Also picked up Terry Smith's LP on Lee Lambert records, with the Tony Lee trio. Very pleased to have found that one for £10.

Charles Earland 'Black Drops' (Prestige purple lable)

Webster Young 'For Lady' (OJC) Quincy Jones 'Go West, Man !' (Fresh Sounds reissue)

Just giving the CD of this one another spin. Amazing how they hit the groove within 1 milli-second of the first track starting then it stays right in there for the duration. Very consistent. Grant Green's playing on this album a real highlight - very supportive of Big John, who of course plays his ass off. Love that big bass pedal sound he gets here. Desert island stuff, this one