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Second the Tony Williams's (when will 'Tokyo Live' be re-released?) also any of the Bobby Watson Horizons and Geri Allen 'The Nurturer'. All very good. Big thumbs up too to one of my favourites of this vintage - Ralph Peterson's 'Introducing the 'Fotet'. Just love that band ! And not forgetting the Andrew Hill 'Eternal Spirit' and 'But Not Farewell' either. Second that recommendation for Joe Chambers 'Mirrors' too. Sad that he didn't do a follow-up for BN.

I'll second that.. (Lots of black boxes over here in Europe by the looks of things..)

I'll go along completely with JohnS's comments. The altoist doesn't look at all to me like Harriott, different hairline (I'd say he looked more like Marion Brown). Nor does he look like Harold McNair, the other obvious possible UK candidate of this vintage. Jimmy Deuchar from this timeframe was a much more slender individual, looked nothing like the trumpeter on this pic (I'm basing my comments on a 'Jazz 625' video with him in the lineup from 1964). The drummer also looks nothing like Phil Seamen, who had a very, very wirey build with pale face and lightish hair. If anything the rest of the band members look of Mediterranean origin - Italy perhaps (check out that bassist). In terms of vintage I'd put this one around 1968-1970..(didn't Brown live in Europe for a couple of years in the late 60s?)

New Jazz Orchestra 'Le Dejeuner Sur L'Herbe' (Verve). Only UK jazz album to have ever been released on this label in the LP format. Arrangements by Neil Ardley, Mike Taylor, Alan Cohen, Howard Riley and Mike Gibbs.

All 3 of these sets are really nice. The Shearing, in particular, exceeded expectations. The Clayton also sounds spectacular on LP.

Opening credits sequence on 'Blackadder Series 2' maybe?

Hi Marcus - an excellent compilation. I've just got time to post my thoughts on the first dozen: 1. Like it a lot ! Don't recognise the track or the players, obviously Brazilian, not my forte. I'm looking forward to finding out what this one is. Sounds as if it is from the late 70s/early 80s. 2. 'End of a Love Afair'. The tenor player sort of reminded me of Junior Cook but not sure. Sound of the session sounds like something Steeplechase might have put out. Dunno ! 3. Variations on 'What is this thing called love'? Konitz perhaps on alto? Lovely track, superbly played. 4. Recognised the alto player immediately but the track looks like a real obscurity. Recorded in Rudy Van Gelder's washroom, perhaps on Benedetti's tape recorder? Sounds like Horace's tune and Dolphy on alto but not sure on the trumpet or the trombonist. Don Ellis? 5. Lovely track - first impression is that the trumpeter is Kenny Dorham but not sure what session this might be, certainly have never heard it before. Early 1960s? Like this one lots.. 6. 'Four Brothers' - not sure of the Lestorian tenor player. Vibist sort of reminded me of Mike Manieri. Pleasant but didn't grab me. 7. Another good track. Patittuci-like bass and the pianist sort of reminds me of Corea but it definitely isn't. Other than that, haven't a clue I'm afraid. 8. Not a clue on this one I'm afraid. Eric Alexanderish ... no...Ralph Bowen-ish tenor. 9. 'It Don't Mean A Thing'. Sort of reminded me of the 'Great Jazz Trio' in terms of style. 10. Excellent virtuoso bass playing but haven't a clue who it is. Nice ! 11. Definite Slavic influence to this one. Bojan Z? I've heard him play something very similar live. 12. Aha - this one was not too difficult ! From the ebayer's favourite lucrative CD (well, it used to be at least ). Track 4 from This One... This session gets quita a bashing at times but I personally like the vibe on it and RVG's recording does no harm either.. Thanks again Marcus ! :rsmile:

Just got hold of a Curtis Counce 'Exploring the Future' original on Dooto. In mint as well.

and looks like a nice copy of Clark Terry's 'In Orbit' stuck at the front of that gynormous jazz section.. :rsmile:

Time to get the passport out !

Had me thinking there.. . Images of serious damage inflicted to some poor B-3 did cross the mind..

I agree - and I think I'd even add in the vocals !

Interesting - this release has certainly caught my eye, too bad that there are some concerns sonically. The original 47th W 63rd must be like gold-dust I guess. Great session and Mobley is pretty damn hot !

Jackie McLean 'New Soil' currently on the platter in glorious BN mono..

I recall a mention (either in the biography or the 'Chaser' film) that he stayed for days on end in his room in Nica de Koenigswarter's appartment. If my memory is right, that place was also totally over-run with cats and overlooked the Hudson..

The Roland Kirk Mercury and Clifford Brown Emarcy are probably top of my list - both absolutely wonderful !

Marcus - the 3 disks arrived today, I will forward to Tooter and Ubu in tomorrow's mail. Many thanks !

John Cameron 'Off Centre' on Deram. Another neglected Brit-jazz classic !

Just listening to 'Byrd in Flight' right now (and what a killer that one is) so this thread is highly appropriate !

Hilton Ruiz 'Piano Man' on Steeplechase.

any idea what it went for, just curious, I paid 8 euro for my copy, its a pretty quiet pressing .(not sure how it'd be officially graded) No idea Clunky - it was listed in their catalogue along with other 'rarities' but I've no details as to what price it went for. If you are interested perhaps it would be worth emailing them? (auction ended 15th July I think). If you got this one for 8 euros then that is one heck of a bargain.

How about the Ed Thigpen 'Out of the Storm' on Verve (last seen in the Elite edition). Interestingly, Burrell is on that one too.

Saw Bobby, Victor and Horizon live about 3 times in the early 90s around the time 'No Question About It' and 'The Inventor' came out. Great shows in each case and those BN albums by the band are all worth checking out. 'Post Motown Bop' and 'The Inventor' are probably my faves.

In the move to Frith St the Harold Davison Agency (who were partner to Scott and Pete King in running the club) injected significant capital in order to secure the lease. The influence of this agency and their raised profile may also be a factor.