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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

Johnny Scott Quintet 'Communication' (UK Columbia mono). With Duncan Lamont (tenor) and David Snell (harp).

Snake 'n' Gator

Jazz Crusaders disk #6. Very positive views about this set !

By the time it ships across the Atlantic then, it might just be in time for Xmas (he says.. hopefully..)

Indeed, many happy returns of the day to Mr Dixon . I'll dig out my Savoy LP a bit later tonight. Hope he makes a return trip to play the UK again soon, having missed it the last time.

William Henderson with Pharoah Sanders for 15+ years. Bobby Wellins (on and off) with Stan Tracy since the 1960s Jack Nimitz and Mel Hill with Gerald Wilson since the 1960s

Indeed ! Including: Milcho Leviev 'Blues For The Fisherman' (Art Pepper session in disguise) Reissues of Tubby Hayes 'Mexican Green' and 'Tubbs' Tours' A Gil Evans RFH recording and a Bobby Jaspar. They were also behind the excellent releases on the Hot House label (Nathan Davis, Dusko Gojkovich etc.)

That's exactly how it started. I still have a copy of Ed Dipple's first mail-order list from back in about 1976. I recall buying a Miles Davis Prestige twofer from it. This is really sad news. Whenever in London I try to visit the store and the current owner (Andy, I think) was always very helpful and fun to chat with about things to do with jazz vinyl. I'm sorry that it hasn't worked out. I can recall when Mole stocked all of those King pressings ('Oblique', 'Inner Glow' etc) but at the time I couldn't afford them. It was fun drooling over them though.. A sad event for UK jazz.

Really ?? I for one would pre-order that set in a flash..

Have a good one !

Happy Birthday !