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I've just checked my copy of the biography of Ronnie Scott (written by Scott's daughter) which states that Lateef was actually the first artist to appear at the new (Frith St) club starting Friday 17 Dec 1965. Ernestine Anderson was the other half of the bill. Quote:- 'There were no electric lights on the tables, only candles, and there was no front door. The first drink was on the house and the punters poured into the club whilst the staff tried to make sense out of the chaos.' Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were also in the audience apparently and in hysterics as they surveyed the fiasco... B) I wonder how Tompkins managed to record things (using his own portable generator perhaps? ). Presumably by the following week things were sorted out... So it looks as if the move to Frith St was not the deciding factor. What did happen around 1966/67 though was a marked increase in 'name' US bands featured at the club, a higher profile and the first visit of big bands such as Buddy Rich's (who recorded there in the early 70s for RCA). Commercial pressures therefore might have been a factor.

Maybe the change of location of 'Ronnies' from the 'Old Place' to bigger premises in Frith Street around this timeframe may have had something to do with the stoppage in recording?

Cosey is also featured to advantage on 'Philip Cohran and the Artistic Heritage Ensemble' recorded in the late 60s I think and issued on Aestuarium Records. Recommended ! :rsmile:

Thanks ! I think I know where to get hold of a copy of that one.. B)

Yes, quite often see copies of this double LP - RCA Camden, about 1975? If its the one I'm thinking of it has arrangements by Billy Mays.

Too true ! I've yet to listen through Hill's 'Passing Ships' without a skip and a jump intruding.

That Blakey sounds like a 'great find' in mint. Paris Jazz Corner have just auctioned a similar copy but yours sounds like it's in better nick !

With his lungs pretty well shot its amazing that Mobley kept on playing as late as he did. I remember seeing lineup details for a Northsea festival in the early 80s and I have the feeling that the 'Hank Mobley Quartet' was listed. I think the listing was in Jazz Journal, I'll have to check it out. The next mention I heard of Hank before his death was his audience appearance at Town Hall as part of the Blue Note festivities. I suspect that the Northsea appearance must have been canned.

Any particular recommendations from the Parlan Steeplechases?

Very cool ! I have been playing the Steeplechase vinyl of 'Home' and 'Hindsight' today and they are both heartily recommended and compare well with the material on the 'Complete UA Sessions' set (ie. 'Year of the Iron Sheep' and 'Way, Way Out'). The LP with Byard is a very interesting line of development from the 'Iron Sheep' session, with McIntyre on great form on both disks. Must get hold of the 'Introducing the Vibrations' LP as well. In contrast with some of the Steeplechase sessions of this vintage, these LPs are anything but 'journeyman' stuff.

'Miles in Amsterdam' (OMS) followed by: 'Milt Jackson + Count Basie + Big Band' Vols 1 & 2 (Pablo) and Walt Dickerson 'To My Son' & 'To My Queen Revisited' (Steeplechase)

Recording date given on my VHS copy of this was 7th March 1965, presumably at the BBC Shepherds Bush studios. Humphrey Littleton was compere. There is definitely a splice on the trail-out and if my memory is right they bolt on some of the audio from Curtis's 'The Egyptian'.

Nope ! B)

For me the combination of these two is very definitely not generic. Great teamwork, an instantly recognisable paired sound and great 'vibe' to their paired work. Hard to put this into words but the level of mutual support and respect comes across to me as comparable to that achieved by Kenny Dorham and Joe Henderson. Heck, if it was good enough for Horace Silver all those years.. B) Favourite track off the Mitchell Mosaic. 'Heads Up! Feet Down!' from 'Heads Up!' absolutely kicks ass !

Fond memories over the past few days of the one time I saw him with his big band at NYC's Town Hall (along with a tribute to Buck Clayton which was also memorable). One of the hardest swinging performances I've ever seen and Illinois' showmanship on the stand and interaction with the audience was brilliant, as was his ability to get great work out of the big band. Listening to the Mosaic brings all of this back and for me he was the master at integrating jazz and R&B into an extremely potent combination. He was also a shrewd talent spotter (good example being JJ Johnson on LP1 of the Mosaic and Leo Parker on the later sides).

I've found with the LP12 that careful alignment with the spirit level can pay dividends. With the LP deck in the corner of the house you always have to be on the look-out for minor subsidence. Definitely scope here to rig up a laser levelling gizmo with real-time feedback to adjustment mechanisms on the LP12 supports The Naim Aro arm never gives me grief though. After initial set-up it has done its stuff without any further change necessary.

That looks like a good deal for the 'Soul Sister'. Great LP !

Yes, my version of the 3LP set is on the America label. The inner gatefold has the Dolphy picture as in JS's version (on the right though) and the left and middle are different (liner notes only in French/English/German by looks of it). The Dolphy 3LP set was also put out on the America label, again similar format. After all these years that Dolphy solo on 'Fables' still raises the hair on the neck. Would have loved to have witnessed that performance in person ! Some of those America LPs were pretty damned interesting. Just wish that I'd picked up the Clifford Thornton 'The Panther and the Lash' when it was around...

I've got the 'Relaxin' etc. series on the yellow label Bergenfield New Jersey pressings and they sound pretty nice. Compared to the 'Chronicle' LPs most definitely a better soundstage and presence. The one penalty you pay may be a bit extra noise due to the age of the pressings but this is a small price to pay. Paul Chambers' solid bass also seems to come across more coherently. What great music these four LPs contain, truly timeless stuff...

I've just been reading Ian Carr's 'Music Outside' (Latimer, 1973) which is a good overview of progressive UK jazz of the late 60s, early 70s. I don't think this one has ever been reprinted.

Great album Tooter - love the playing by Bobby Timmons and Jackie Mac on this one, in addition to great Dorham. Is this the UA version? Currently on deck: Sandy Brown 'Hair at its Hairiest' (Fontana) Tubby Hayes 'The Orchestra' (Fontana) and waiting in the wings: Illinois Jacquet Mosaic LP1

RIP, very sad to hear this. He put on a really excellent show the time I saw him, will most definitely put the Mosaic on later tonight.

Hank Mobley 'Thinking of Home' on the Liberty Rainbow series. To be followed by Andrew Hill 'Black Fire' on the NY USA pressing :rsmile:

Build an extension? (my last-ditch fallback option.. )