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'Exercise Able Archer' - isn't that the one where paranoid commies (Andropov and co) totally misinterpreted a routine NATO exercise as evidence of war preparations - until someone got on the phone to calm them down and put them right. Interesting program - just working my way through it. They overdo it a we bit with the 'Nena' music though.

Colette Bowe Peter Bowles Sir Francis Drake

Hipsters as in purveyors of beard waxing kits and cupcakes? Sounds good !

That post has now got me searching out for my vinyl.. Thanks JohnS and duaneiac for the comments on the Charlie Parker Records set.

Jazzman 2LP set

Sad news, sorry to hear this - RIP.

Green label DG stereo

Kenny Gamble Leon Huff Berry Gordy

The LPs are not cheap over here - been on the lookout for a good copy of the Sound Venture. Rays Jazz had one but it was over £100. Might just treat myself to this set next time in in HMV. My wallet doesn't thank you for the recommendation..

Conditions on the M4 to the West of Bath pretty atrocious today - was glad to get out of it.

Odd - the weather down here today was glorious. I suspect more Atlantic mayhem will be rolling in from points West tonight though..

Nippon Columbia

I've been in a few HMV stores over here over the past few weeks and most of them have it in stock in the CD version for £44 I think. I'm tempted - would be nice to get hold of 'Sound Venture'. Mr Fame used to live fairly locally and was known to catch the occasional gig in the local jazz club..

In sympathy with the North my hot water cylinder has sprung a leak !

His memorial was fascinating - born in and lived in a lighthouse. Must be unique for jazz !

Great trees there - Merry Xmas to all !

Special Henry VIII category ! How about 'England's Carol' aka 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen?' - discounted I guess as only MJQ, although they must have played it a million times.

That 'On The Corner' Take 4 on CD1 is an absolute monster !

Damien Spawn of the Devil Cliff 'Devil Woman' Richards

Pretty rough down here this morning as well but they seem to have turned the taps off for the afternoon..

Nice find !

Those things are an air safety menace !