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Second 'The Panther'

Never saw it in either Toronto or Edmonton (my places of residence those years) or in other places such as Calgary and Montreal. Never saw a copy in Vancouver either. Admittedly though I wasn't looking specifically for it - only really became aware of Coda when I saw that nice pile of magazines for sale at the Bath Fest at 50p a copy. I then made up for lost time !

and introducing Val Doonican as himself.......... 'hello there !'

I never once saw a copy of Coda during my time actually living in Canada. The only time I have seen them for sale (other than in Mole Jazz) is at the Bath Festival. I stocked up on a whole pile of old copies from the 1990s and there was great stuff in there such as an article by Mike F. on Gigi Gryce and reviews of new-release (at the time) Mosaic sets such as the Tristano/Konitz/Marsh, Giuffre, McLean and others. Great range as has been pointed out - from early jazz right through to the most esoteric avant-garde. Too bad that 'Can-Con' strikes again..

A couple of years ago it was about £1 = $1.4. Now it is about £1 = $1.9. The Mosaic buck goes a heck of a lot further this year..

Still absolutely sweet FA mention of this on sites such as the BBC but I see that Robbie Williams and the Doobie drummer are getting headlines under 'entertainment'. Words fail me...

Well, adding a 'little wear' makes it so valuable..

Mine's 'pending' with caiman

Great choice. I'll be putting on the vinyl of 'The Sermon' a bit later on. I'll also give the RVG CD of 'House Party' a spin too. Absolute classics. Love the way that Jimmy pulls the stops out (I guess that's what it is? - not being an organ player) during his solo on 'The Sermon'. When that happens with the hifi cranked up it sets up a resonance in my front room !

Currently spinning the vinyl of 'Midnight Special'. What a classic this one is, two masters at their prime.

I'm still shocked at hearing this news, although I shouldn't be as I was aware that he hadn't been well of late. Having said that, I think he played a gig here in London within the last month or two so, yes, this is a shock. I'm sorry that I didn't get to see a Jimmy Smith performance whilst I had the chance - c'est la vie I guess . Nevertheless, Jimmy has a wonderful recorded legacy and his importance to jazz history as the major innovator on the B-3 is assured. RIP and thanks for some truly wonderful music...

There's only one master to play on this sad day. Currently on: 'Midnight Special', Jimmy Smith. Blue Note, NY USA stereo. One of my favourite sessions of Jimmy with the also late-lamented Stanley T. Next on: 'The Sermon' - Blue Note 47W63rd deep groove. An eternal thanks to Jimmy for this one.

Ronnie Scott (Schatt) Benny Green (UK baritonist)

Second the suggestion on Sam Rivers. Andrew Hill would make an interesting one too. Other major names which immediately come to mind are JJ Johnson, John Lewis and Lee Konitz, great range of stuff to draw from for each of these guys.

Yes, I think you are right about Hank having a steady, loyal 'customer' base. Especially amongst musicians - it was certainly true of the 50s/60s UK musicians such as Ronnie Scott (who had just about every Mobley album apparently).

Great site guys and some nice photos there..

Big news over here today. On her arrival it was announced that she would be made a 'Dame' too. One of the worthiest recipients of this honour. A tough and focussed character, indeed.

I take it that is Tristram, SW. Thanks yet again - I will see what I can find out. Woops - Tristram it is !

Shame ! Yep, sure feels like ancient history these days I'm afraid ( ). Those shows at the TJF were legendary. Those shows with T. Williams, Loose Tubes and a stack of others for free, courtesy of the Ontario taxpayer (glad that some of it found a good home ).

An understatement — and great idea! Imagine: Tony Coe: tenor saxophone, clarinet Shake Keane: trumpet Joe Harriott: alto saxophone Jaki Byard: piano Charles Mingus: bass Dannie Richmond: drums Late '65? Early '66? The forgotten "British" sextet? Add Harry Beckett on trumpet/flugel to the lineup. He seems to have got on really well with Mingus (unlike just about everyone else ) whilst they were filming 'All Night Long' in 1961.

For the German pressings the quietness quotient is up there with Mosaic Q-LPs Classic Records and Japanese Kings/Toshibas. I've got both German and US ECMs. The ECMs sound invariably better and I go for them every timne if I can find them. My 'Lookout Farm' is a US pressing I think, this one at least sounds just fine.

Maybe the vibes player was Tritram Fry? (in the 60s Dankworth orchestra - he was in the 'Windmill Tilter' lineup of 1967). Fry was certainly in the Dankworth group on that Ellington 'Love You Madly' broadcast from last week but I think that one went out in 1968.

That was a nice performance by the Kinsey group. Both King and Beck gave outstanding solos (I was curious as to the pianist too). Also enjoyed the LeSage 'Directions in Jazz' group. Obviously West Coast influenced but sort of British too - quite original. The 4 cello addition worked for me !

I'll check the video again later in the week Tooter but maybe it was the LeSage group with Ross but minus the celli that were backing Dame Cleo?

Jaki Byard Quartet - 'Live ! Vol 1'. German Saba pressing of the Presige 'Lennies at the Turnpike' recording. Lousy piano, great atmosphere.. B-)