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Its about 5 pages . When I get a free evening, I'll see what I can do.

Jaki Byard 'Live at Lennies Vol 2' (Prestige blue label mono original).

Its included in the 'Blakey Complete 1960' Mosaic box. Buy with confidence if you see the Collectors' Choice CD, it's well up to standard. For some reason this one was held back from release initially and only appeared during the Liberty period. Surplus of Blakey, I guess..

The one track from this album which always leaves an impression is 'Fall'. It always conjours up an image of browning leaves, migrating wildlife and temperatures heading South. The whole album is really full of highlights though, hard to single out any one stand-out track. For me 'ESP' has the freshness of new group interplay but 'Miles Smiles' sets the standard for conception as far as this group is concerned.

I find that Mobley's sound on 'Breakthrough' has some similarity to his playing on 'Thinking of Home'. Some of the same sense of reflection/sadness also pervades through the earlier Blue Note. Reading this thread got me to dig out an excellent essay titled 'Hank Mobley in Europe 1968 - 70' by Simon Spillett in the Jan 2004 issue of 'Jazz Journal'. This has a paragraph on the 'Breakthrough'. It mentions that the group was co-led with Cedar Walton and was called 'Artistry In Music'. There is also mention in the article of dental problems during this period in addition to the respiratory problems that are evident on the session.

I'm still procrastinating over this dilemma !

Ah, the wonders of the internet. We'd sell our grandmothers over here to have such fine music over the airwaves every day and not just on Friday at midnight. Just listening to Billie and Lester right now - great stuff !

Happy birthday to the board - pint glass of Gales 'HSB' best bitter raised in celebration ! B-)

He's always had quite a cult appeal here in the UK, whereas 'Weird Al' is almost unknown. His profile was at its highest in the mid/late 1980s, haven't seen him on TV for many years though.

I have a promo copy of the Hazel Scott 10" Debut LP with writing by one of the 'proprietors' on the back. Several of the UK albums in my racks are likely to be even rarer though, in view of the limited number of pressings made.

The 'F-IRE' collective seem to be prominently featured in the Cheltenham lineup this year. I see that Ingrid Laubrock's quintet (with Ben Davis on cello) is one of the groups that is featured. That one will be worth checking out. Nice to see Ornette and Herbie on the bill too ! B-)

Second the comments above about Jason Yarde. He was part of the Andrew Hill Big Band lineup here a few years back, and interestingly featured quite prominently by Hill. Also part of the UK big band backing Sam Rivers recently (at least for the Bath concert - I think he missed Southampton).

A lot of people spend larger sums for wrist watch, jewel, cars, boats, clothes. I have a cheap old Swatch at my wrist, the same ten years old car, no boats, a couple of jewel I bought in India more than 15 years ago, and my whole wardrobe could be inside a couple of big luggage. But I have a mint copy of "Unity". Rare mono version. Nice !

It looks as though porcy62 has picked up a few nice ones, including a 'Unity'. Bonus windfall? B-)

I have a few details on this one which I will try to forward tomorrow, Tooter. Its a 10" LP on UK Columbia.

Have you got this one, Tooter? Ronnie is apparently credited as 'Redvers Reedworker' ! I think the format is 10".

'Brilliant Corners'

There's certainly a lot of cross-fertilisation between the folk and jazz scenes here in the UK. Huw Warren is a good example, an artist who operates equally in both genres, drawing on the old UK folk tradition. Another example would be Danny Thompson, a bass player who has done a lot of mainstream jazz work but has also been featured on lots of folk sessions. Ditto the late Harold McNair's work with the likes of John Martin. Singer Christine Tobin also seems to draw extensively from the UK/Irish folk tradition, as well as drawing on elements of jazz, with convincing results. Worth also mentioning the hybrids with Scottish folk music such as John Rae's 'Celtic Feet' (who have performed at festivals with Hungarian folk musicians, again very convincingly). Ken Hyders 'Talisker' was another band that delved extensively into the highland repertoire.

I have most of this one on the OOP Camden Cedar Walton 2CD set. I've always liked it - second the comment about Hank's playing. He's putting 120% in there, the ideas and sense of purpose are first rate but the lungs are right at their limit. 'On the edge' sums it up pretty well - not the greatest Mobley perhaps but some of the most fascinating.

There is some justice in this world ! Thanks for posting this.

Sal Salvador Quartet 'Juicy Lucy' (Beehive) Ramsey Lewis 'The In Crowd' (Argo deep groove). Both £3 each and in near mint !

That 'Village Vanguard' box is a must-have. Incredible music, good notes and great sound. The definitive issue. I'd also recommend 'Live In Seattle' for some really interesting late period Coltrane, pushing the boundaries in a live recording with Pharoah Sanders. Elvin & McCoy hanging in there, not knowing what to make of it all at times. 'Sun Ship' (a very under-rated and challenging late Impulse session) is also very highly recommended too.

b3-er - shall I delete this thread?

Have a very happy birthday !

Just about every copy of this LP that I have ever come across has been beaten up or had a cut-out. Must be something about the title !