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Picked that one up around the time it came out, being a big JJ fan and (failed) trombonist. Check out disk 1 of the latest Miles Davis Bootleg set for some interesting tracks of JJ in duet with Miles on synths and recorded around the same time. According to the notes, Gil Evans was also involved and the synth arrangements sound like his.

Sidewinder track: "Good News" by the Stan Sulzmann Quartet From: "On Loan With Gratitude" by Stan Sulzmann (CD1, Track 4) Details:- Stan Sulzmann - On Loan With Gratitude Stan Sulzmann - Saxes and Flutes John Taylor - Keyboards Ron Mathewson - Bass/Bass Guitar Tony Levin - Drums and Percussion 'On Loan With Gratitude' was a very low-profile UK vinyl release from 1977 put out on Graham Collier's Mosaic label (the UK one, not the Stanford Connecticut one), which I can't say I ever remember seeing in the shops. I suspect that most sales of it will have been done at Sulzmann's gigs of the time. What I do remember though is the title track being used for one of Charles Fox's BBC Radio 3 jazz shows, 'Jazz Today' I think - around the time of release, perhaps a year or two later. My understanding is that the LP tracks in the release were recorded at the BBC Transcription Studios at Shepherds Bush, so pretty well recorded. The track "Good News" is listed as one of the bonus tracks for the recent CD issue and was not included on the Mosaic LP but was presumably recorded by the group for a BBC broadcast around 1974/75 (possibly "Jazz Today"). I would guess that this recording of "Good News" therefore originates as a stereo FM over-the-air amateur recording (broadcast quality for these BBC shows was usually extremely good). Stan, of course, remains very active on the UK scene to this day and has long been recognised as one of the leading UK jazz sax/flautists and jazz educators. The group he put together for this release was a stellar grouping of close associates, all 3 of whom are sadly no longer with us. Of particular note - Taylor and Sulzmann had previously recorded together to very good effect on 'Pause And Think Again' , a really excellent modal session which was put out under Taylor's name some years previously by Peter Eden's Turtle Records. Sulzmann was also previously a member of an earlier edition of Graham Collier Music, hence the Collier/Mosaic connection. Reasons for inclusion - quality of the track, its relative obscurity and Sulzmann being a really excellent and somewhat unheralded player meriting wider acclaim.

Indeed I was, although v. pricey for mere students so had to ration it. Amazing that I actually lived there once. Yehudi Menuhin down the road, used to see Stanley Baxter washing his car. 'Soviet Trade Delegation' and its shifty clientelle next door, Anthony Blunt the other side... The house long-since ceased to be a student residence and is now a super-rich London residence.

Brian used to do some of the band intros at the 'old' Swanage Fest. His great knowledge of the British scene and the various players was exemplary and is missed. I believe he also established a link between Lauderdale House and Swanage for sharing of bands and his choices were always interesting. Highgate - lived there as a student back in the day, on 'The Grove' no less ! Always been impressed by Chris L's lovely big bass sound. Rarely puts a note wrong. Almost like an English Cecil McBee.

I've never heard of him either, nor was I aware of this LP - when I get chance I'll check the 1979/80 Jazz Journals to see if they reviewed it. A few years now since I last saw Chris Laurence (likely with John Taylor) but he is brilliant. Lauderdale House - was that the venue that Brian Blain was involved with? Another guy whose valuable contribution is missed.

Back in 1991-ish I saw him a number of times in Alberta in the local jazz clubs and had chance to say hi. The story I heard was that he was planning to move there to take up a music academy job but there were problems with immigration. A friendly guy as I recall and an excellent drummer of course. I did have tickets for his Fo'Tet tour in 1992 but that one fell through. Yes, very enthusiastic attitude to the music, which will be missed.

I remember him more for 'Out Come The Freaks', which I thought was pretty cool at the time. 🤡 'Out Come The Freaks' Video

'Eastern Rebellion' aka Cedar Walton and co. stealth recording under Billy's name.

Crackle does seem to be an issue with this one - my copy looks spotless and plays pretty well but there is some crackle, even after being cleaned on the VPI. Although largely MOR, there are a couple of tracks which for me are 'ringers' and (not coincidentally I think) were arranged by Stan Tracey. The David Mack and Leon Young-arranged tracks are more soporific.

Amancio D'Silva 'Reflections' (UK Columbia, stereo). Basically an easy listening album, although a good one plus Amancio's playing is great, of course. Reverse of the sleeve says 'File under Jazz: Avante Garde' 🤔 Also to be reissued for the first time by Decca as part of the forthcoming RSD. Looking forward to reading the new sleeve notes.

Nice album that 'Blues Bag' is - almost like a Jazz Messengers album at times, being powered by Blakey. I have the UK vinyl release on the 'Joy' label.

Need to dig that one out !

Yes, I checked as well using Kevin's link and that came up negative.

I've been worried by Bill's non-posting for a couple of weeks now, he's such a regular poster. Unfortunately I don't have his phone number - maybe if any board member has it they could give him a call?

Yes, same here. I like it - but it is primarily an 'easy listening' type of album as you say. Must have been Dennis Preston's idea, doing a 'Roger Whittaker'.

I remember the London record store run by Chris Cutler - 'Revolution Records' I think it was called. Without doubt the weirdest record shop I ever visited - didn't recognise any of the artists and exited in frustration after 10 minutes scratching my head. Zero bop/hard bop to be found. More like a modernistic art exhibit than a shop. No doubt somewhere hidden there was a stack of Sun Ra Saturn LPs..

Those Blue Note Petersons were a very good sequence of releases.

I've always thought it was 'bow-ga-lew' but I may be wrong ! Nice reissue of Gerry's CBS albums put out by Henri Renaud of French CBS.

'Alligator Bogaloo' indeed it is on the Liberty. I think it has been sampled but for sure it appears on one of those French Blue Note 'club' CD sets put out by 'DJ Booster' (whoever he is). I have a framed photo of cornetist Melvin Lastie supplied by Mosaic, from that very session. Tons of cigarette smoke !

Looks like it. Interestingly though the RSD 'Reflections' will be put out by Decca and with new notes by Tony Higgins.

Heading for 'Head Smashed In Bufallo Jump' at this rate..

Monty Python 'Live at Drury Lane' picture disk looks tempting..

I've got quite a number of those Barnabys which I bought from the deletions rack at Mole Jazz many years ago. You are correct, the vinyl looks naff but they sound pretty good. I have the Don Ellis and Richard Williams as well as the Mingus with Curson. Hugh Hopper '1984' (Red vinyl reissue)

Didn't do the 33s but I have a set of the 45s. Have a good mono orig of 'Search' so happy to stick with that.

Harold Land Quintet 'The Peacemaker' (Cadet/Third Man) Nicely presented reissue and sounding pretty good. Certainly beats those All-Platinum paper cover thin vinyl reissues of this which were (very) occasionally seen in the racks back in the day. I even quite like the Donald Bailey harmonica on side 1, track 2. And still insanely high priced !