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Interesting to hear that, Jazzmoose. I've hesitated on the Atlantic New Orleans set for exactly that reason. I'll probably take the plunge though on the Duke Reprise set as what I've heard of the albums I really like a lot. 'Afro Bossa' is probably my favourite Ellington album, period.

I have a friend from Scotland who actually cooks these things. Serves 'Iron Bru' as a drink to go with it too ..

It's always 'View New Posts' for me, followed by 'Today's Active Topics' when I have exhausted the in box. Next port of call is then usually 'The Vinyl Frontier' for all things 12"...

I think Lee's muted solo on 'Once I Loved' on that 'Inner Space' session with Elvin Jones included in the Elvin Complete Blue Note Mosaic set comes in this category too. Lee times his phrasing on this one to near perfection.

It would be nice if these guys also produced a high quality sweat-shirt version of these titles. In high quality cotton.

A 'Point of Departure' to wear on the beach would be beyond cool !!!

Thanks for this. I noticed that some of the lesser-known Liberty era releases don't seem to appear in the 7x7 book. Agree with you re: the 10 inch covers (I would have liked to see the Lou Mecca, Gil Melles etc.). Maybe the lack of a 'designer' slant has something to do with this?

Count me in for a 'Unity'. I hope they do a 'Turnaround' and a 'No Room For Squares' too. That would be the biz !

aaaaaaaggggh........Tony Blackburn.....what's he doing lowering the tone on this otherwise immaculate board?

No Problem ubu ! And thanks for reminding me of what a jackass I am for not picking up the Farmer 'Boomers' East Wind vinyl. Dohhhh..

ubu - heres the AMG link for you for the 'At Boomers' CD version on Japanese East Wind. There's a volume 2 of this also. At Boomers Vol 1 There's also a set of Cedar Walton trio releases on Muse with this title, so easy to confuse.. Cedar Walton Boomers Vol 1 East Wind is a high quality Japanese label who released quite a bit of stuff by Farmer, Clifford Jordan, Cedar Walton and others during the 1970s, some of which was direct-to-disk ('The Pentagon' for example). Most of these were released domestically in the US by Inner City. Farmer recommendations on East Wind include 'The Summer Knows', 'To Duke With Love' and 'Yesterdays Thoughts'. They are all superbly recorded and mastered, in typical Japanese style.

I'll look forward to giving this one another spin when I get back to my turntable. Good choice of media available between the NY USA pressing and the Mosaic. One of my all-time faves..

Is there much more additional material in the two 12x12 books that is not included in the 7x7? I have the 7x7 (bought at an HMV store recently at half price) but not the big volumes, which I really regret not picking up when they first came out. Ditto 'California Cool'

ubu - there's also a very nice series of Farmer recordings on East Wind, mostly with Cedar Walton's trio with Sam Jones/Billy Higgins plus at least one recording for them with strings. I can recommend these to you. I passed on the 'Night at Boomers' in the racks yesterday - can't believe I did that !

Very nice indeed. I have an old vinyl copy. It is a 1970 session recorded with Jimmy Heath (who plays quite a bit on soprano, 'The Gap Sealer' being a good example) and Fritz Pauer (frequent collaborator with Farmer). Nice versions of 'Con-Fab' and a Tom McIntosh composition (which eludes me for the moment).Anyone who likes 'PhD' and 'Blame It On My Youth' will probably like this one too.. it is in the same relaxed but very 'moody' style.

Was able to check out 'Vinyl West' in Stuttgart yesterday (and met fellow board member Aggie87 in the shop for a chat ). Very nice selection of vinyl and some very good finds. The 13LP set of Art Tatum solo masterpieces for 20 euros ( ), a Bennie Maupin 'Jewel In The Lotus', Don Ellis 'Soaring' on MPS, a Booker Little 'Out Front' Candid deep groove, Sonny Simmons 'Manhattan Egos' on Arhoolie, a Billy Harper 'Capra Black' original on Strata East and several Blue Note Liberty originals. Several Jaki Byard Saba pressings of his Prestiges ('Live at Lennie's on the Turnpike V1' and 'Freedom Together') plus also a Gil Melle Verve original 'Tome VI'. This is not an easy place to keep Euros in pocket.. Great music playing in the store too - any place that plays 'Phil Cohran Ensemble' gets maximum cool points .. -_- Owner Tom is most helpful and runs a very nice store here, better than any of the ones (for vinyl) that I normally frequent in London. Highly recommended and thanks to Alfred and Aggie87 for the heads-up and directions. Appreciated !

How about 'Wise One', from Coltrane's 'Crescent' album? Or maybe 'Love Drops' from 'Mothership' ?

Count me as a fan of 'The Rajah'. Ever since it's first release back in the days of the old Pathe Marconi DMM LPs. Fave tracks are the very appealing 'Is That So' (a very lyrical Morgan theme statement with typically incisive piano solo from Walton) and the catchy original 'The Rajah'. 'Once In a Lifetime' also hits a nice groove in the opening bars (and avoiding any comparisons with the naff Anthony Newley vocal version of the tune) but I'm less happy with what they do with the later part of the theme. Sounds less than convincing. On the whole though, a thumbs up .. and Cedar Walton is right on the mark from beginning to end. I was able to pick up the Toshiba CD some time back - and this sounds more than acceptable sound-wise.

You'll enjoy this LP. Easily the best by Larry at the tail-end of his career and tragic that he passed away not that long afterwards, with signs of the career at last picking up again. This one showed that he could still deliver the goods. Wonderful showcase for the compositional and multi-instrumental talents of Joe Chambers too !

I've heard that the original 'Under Milk Wood' sessions were recorded by Wellins and Tracey under something of a narcotic haze - and indeed a sense of this does come through in the sense of 'dreaminess' prevalent in parts of the sesion. 'Starless and Bible Black', for example. Good words about Themen - one of the most solid and consistent of UK players. Isn't he a consultant surgeon in his 'day job'? Wonder how he finds time or energy to play jazz so well?

Yes, heard it on a library copy some years ago but I'm afraid the charms of hearing 'Miles Mode' played on melodica didn't work with me. Must give it another listen sometime though and re-assess. I'll second that recommendation for the Maybeck. Cowell's contribution to this series is also one of the best.

How about also the trio album 'Illusion Suite', an early 70s session (I think) put out on ECM, at least on LP. Really like the track 'Cal Massey' on this one. Also features a young and acoustic Stanley Clarke ..

Black Lion released a CD of this but I suspect that it is now OOP.. Flat recording quality but mighty fine music contained therein ! B)