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Sorry to read this, enjoyed his knowledgeable posts- RIP.

I've also just received a shipping notice for the full batch.

Just had a mail confirming that the Westbrooks will be doing their first gig for over a year on 9th Feb at the Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, Dorset with a very welcome performance of their 'Band of Bands' project with Pete Whyman, Karen Street et al. Excellent news - I know that Mike hasn't been too well of late so hopefully this is a return to more gigs.

They were very different shows- the London show was not Strata East but a tribute to Max Roach. I wouldn't say it was particularly 'up and down' either - both sets at the Barbican very good. The core musicians were brought by Tolliver from the US and supplemented by some of the best from the UK e.g. Tony Kofi.

I do have good original LPs of both of those titles - and the Tone Poet of 'Dialogue'. Not played them for a while but it is swings and roundabouts I think. There would likely be higher fidelity but possibly at the expense of somebsurface noise. At the end of the day it will probably depend on your LP and/or CD playback equipment but what I am finding with the Mosaic is that it is more than adequate and noise-wise dead quiet. A great set - the people who gave taken over CD mastering at Mosaic are doing a brilliant job.

Bobby Hutcherson 'Classic Blue Note Sessions' Mosaic set, CD2 - 'Dialogue' and 'Components'. The sonics of this set give the Tone Poet LPs a serious run for their money, to my ears.

Great to hear this - and hope that Matt is feeling improved health-wise.

I'll stick with my Delmark LPs !

The London show last November was very good, albeit Tolliver was sparing with his solos (which were incisive). As an over-80 year old he is being careful with his lip. Totally understandable - indeed it is very impressive that he is still playing at this level. Long may it last ! With the Big Band he largely concentrated on conducting/directing - with great energy. Echoes of Gerald Wilson.

Thanks - I need to get copies of some of those later Garrick CDs.

Just had a quick scan through, some nice tracks. Track 13 is Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet playing 'Django' from the album they did with John Lewis.

I've got that music on the 'West Coast Scene' Vogue Jazz Double set as well. All 3 sets in that series are useful.

Just ordered the Hutcherson set from TYQ. I have most of the music on LPs and older CDs but it will be great to have the best CD masterings on one set, plus the additional tracks. I really like these Mosaic Blue Note sets and it is sad that there will be no more of them initiated and supported by Mr Cuscuna. I was really tempted with the new Vanguard set but that will have to wait !

He had one slightly beat-cased copy of 'Chan's' in his box when I saw him last Summer. Greg signed it but was a bit saddened I think that I went for that one and not one of his newer CDs. I'd aimed to put that right at one of his fairly frequent UK tours but so far I've yet to catch a more recent gig (usually with the Craig Milverton Trio when in this part of the country). Hopefully he is back at Swanage in July for me to check out his box of goodies.

Indeed it is, very fine album created under sad circumstances. I have an original pressing of this but the Tone Poet to my mind might be even better. I'm currently spinning Big John Patton 'Let Em Roll' Tone Poet and coming to a similar conclusion vs the Liberty ! Just put in an order for a few more - including 'Dialogue' and the Clifford Jordan. They are dangerously addictive..

Good one - and a real shame that she passed last year. RIP. Just spinning Wayne Shorter 'Odessey of Iska' Tone Poet. I saw that group too - a bit later though, in 1982 or early 1983 I think.

Thanks for communicating this @Smith - I'm sorry to hear of Matt's illness and will hang fire with any claim for the time being.

I think the 180 days is correct - at least that's what it says on my receipt. Good luck in any case.

Worth checking the PayPal receipt that they normally email. For foreign transactions there is usually a time limit for contending transactions I think. Might be worth giving their office in your country a call.

This whole thing is a shocker - no further messing about from me, credit card claim under way. Bearing in mind the last message from them requesting payment for postage as shipping 'imminent' back in Sept I'm less than amused. Makes me think they have a cheek to bad-mouth Outernational the way they did on their home page. Pots calling kettles etc. Funnily enough I ordered a record cleaning machine from them not too long before they went bust. It arrived safe and sound, was very happy with the order and they (Rick) were excellent to deal with and very helpful.

Yes David, come to think of it I do remember you in the trumpets. Alvin Queen I was probably confusing with the much later Strata-East tribute but I do have recollections of Kiane Zawadi playing a bass trombone. Wish I'd made a written list at the time. Gene Jackson - yes, that rings a bell. The TV show still gets repeats on various channels and the back of my head can be briefly glimpsed !

That's not madness - that's insanity !

I saw Berg with Miles - and with Cedar Walton. He was a better fit with Cedar but adapted well to the requirements of Miles. Sonny Fortune joined not too long before the Japan tour and was replaced shortly afterwards in 1975 by Sam Morrison I think. The only times I saw Sonny was on 2 or 3 occasions with Elvin Jones Jazz Machine.

I seem to recall our missed late friend BillF recommending 'Jazz Anecdotes'. I need to pick up a copy of that one myself.

I have the 2LP version of 'Captain's Cabin' and am happy with the sound, it exceeded expectations. Clear and punchy in the LP version. It's an excellent performance by Music Inc. and I agree that John Hicks is on fire on that reasonably respectable club upright. Knowing Edmonton pretty well and not having otherwise heard of the 'Captain's Cabin' venue, which was defunct after the 70s I think after Edmonton Jazz Society moved into their long-term Yardbird Suite venue, I worked out the location. Turns out it was in the upmarket residential district of Strathcona, to the South of the downtown core.