sidewinder

Interesting to hear Juergen Klinsmann’s views on the BBC commentary. He thought it was pretty evens at half time. Maybe said to keep the locals happy? He’s the best keeper they’ve had for years and - importantly - ups his game for the big occasion. I can remember Gordon Banks and Peter Shilton though, who still set the standard for this team. Banks in particular.

They were neutralised in the second half - very effectively I thought.

Hands up all those who are so ancient that they can remember seeing the last competition win by an England side against this particular national team/nemesis in 1966..

They’ve woken up ! ... and nearly blown it !

Not sure if he influenced Metheny but Volker Kriegel’s albums are real nice, at least the one’s I’ve heard. Particularly like the ones he did for Wolfgang Dauner’s ‘Mood’ Records.

Sunbeam Records (Richard Morton Jack) are just about to issue this limited numbered edition - timed for the forthcoming RSD - on vinyl. Apparently it’s a prototype run of the ‘Pendulum’ session by the Quartet with Dave Tomlin. Comes with booklet and poster apparently - the Don Shinn reissues were so well done by them that I am sure this will be a good one. This has been a very good year for Mike Taylor issues and it promises to get even better when Decca get round to the two Taylor albums (hopefully). Updated - I’ve heard the pre-release. Sound is good for s home recording, the music intriguing and the biographical booklet superb.

Very, very difficult to find in halfway good condition as that sleeve is fragile. Thankfully, not something I was ever after !

Sam signed the cover of my copy of this DMM pressing on the top white bit. Sadly, slightly smudged - although I may try it out in my LP sized picture frame. His favourite of the BN covers (from the horse’s mouth) was ‘A New Conception’. The Mosaic LPs get my vote for best sound - although the twofer is good too. Good stuff. Intriguing mix of jazz big band, Egyptian music and with Souza-type marching band influences in parts. Uncategorisable !

I have that one somewhere in the racks too.

Can’t really go wrong with Stan. He was very consistent - good listening ! Kudos also to his son Clark (fine drummer and bandleader) and Andy Cleyndert for these Resteamed reissues.

The ‘Later Works’ I can confirm is a really good 2CD set with the Octet. I actually saw Stan and the Octet play the Hong Kong Suite around 2010-ish, one of the last times I saw him. In fact I think they played both of the suites. I have both of those LPs featured in ‘From Stan With Love’ and they are great. In fact, the Ellington tribute was also televised by BBC and should be accessible for viewing via the Internet (hopefully) - one of the featured artists is Joe Harriott (in his only TV performance known to survive). Check out also the Resteamed reissue of ‘Alice In Jazzland’ with the Big Brass. Another good one.

With ease. Have just given ‘Plantation Bag’ another spin, no issues noted.

From the Henderson Mosaic box

Got hold of a spare. No chances taken on this one ! Have to admit it sounds great - even if it did cost a king’s ransom. Having said that, the moment I bought it, the price here seemed to drop £10.. Have to say that this session really comes to life on the vinyl version. Enjoyed the Conn CD but always though it sounded a bit like a rehearsal. This richer sound is a real plus. Hopefully turntable-trained ! All the very best with your new place..

Excellent news !

Must dig that out on vinyl. From a rare picosecond back in the late 80s when Virgin got interested in jazz again. They had a similar rush to the head in the 70s with Clifford Thornton, Grachan Moncur III etc.

and what’s that about a Columbia Kind of Blue mono? Surely you don’t want to slum it with that - on the Hoffman Board you are nobody unless you have the Super High Definition whatsit in its leatherette case.

Hernia?

I have to disagree - both teams were very ordinary. England were especially poor - no pace or ideas.

Load of rubbish all round !

More Pacific Jazz on the Jazz West Coast imprint. This series had some good compilations.

A heretic !