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Very much 'of it's time' - certainly an unusual film. And then there's the Gato Barbieri sound track and the disturbing Francis Bacon images at the beginning of the film (highly relevant I think).

Wayne Shorter Wayne Garth

I'm not certain on that one, Hans. It does seem bizarre though that such sought-after albums as 'Movement' have never been legitimately reissued (I don't think the Japanese have even reissued that one). This in itself tends to indicate underlying contractual issues. Reissues of the whole UK Columbia 'catalogue' have been very patchy and were only temporarily opened up when Universal UK did that 'Impressed Repressed' series to coincide with Gilles Peterson's CDs and the TV series 'Jazz Britannia'. I believe that series producer Tony Higgins gave up when the 'Vol 3' compilation wasn't issued by Universal (they apparently lost interest after the initial media brouha). Sadly Chuck may be right but I hope this isn't the case ! For a Mosaic big box they could also include a bundle of Shake Keane sessions to increase the size, perhaps? (e.g. his mega-rare Airborne EPs/LPs, 'That's the Noise' on Ace of Clubs, 'New Directions'/David Mack - UK Columbia).

How much for a black box and booklet to go with it? -_- If you're into reincarnation, you might also want to know who would be doing the remastering. I'll cross Steve Hoffman off the list for that task. 'Resurrection Label' perhaps?

A great deal for a superb Mosaic !

Same down here. Much preferable to the extreme cold though.

and Transition in the 50s?

How much for a black box and booklet to go with it? -_-

Cladys Smith Jabbo Williams Poky Little Puppy porcy62 Porky Pig Babe

Lionel Hampton Gladys Hampton Gladys Pugh

Indeed but I wanted to hear the album in its glorious mono version! I've got a UK double album reissue somewhere which has the extra tracks of the CD. Must dig it out ! (only stereo though :rsmile: )

Two Dutton Vocalion reissues: Henry Lowther 'Child Song' and John Cameron 'Off Centre'. According to the people at Dutton, I managed to snag the last copies so now both OOP !

Withers Homer Marge

Brian Brian Clough Brian Snail

Damn - he made some great albums over the years. Some particularly fine ones with Tubby Hayes e.g. 'Mexican Green'. A stalwart of British jazz. Just listening to him the other day on the Kenny Wheeler 'Dream Sequence'. Last time I saw him live must have been with Keith Tippett and Mujician some years ago. RIP, another very sad loss.

and the Daily Telegraph Obit

Shocking - and very sad news. Of course, way, way too young. RIP I don't think she ever really recovered her career after 'Last Tango' - which is damn sad in itself. If ever there was a thread that made me feel old, this is it !

Cathy McGowan Shane McGowan Bob Geldoff

Intertesting ! Certainly found it an enjoyable read though, irrespective of the level of accuracy.

Miles Davis Plugged Nickel - Disk 3 (Dec 22 1965 3rd set)

Yes, my LP of that title is that issue. The 'Abstract' I have is the UK Columbia. Don't forget also that there are Harriott appearances still available on Michael Garrick 'Poetry & Jazz In Concert' (Vocalion - reissue of the Argo LPs) and Michael Garrick 'Black Marigolds' and 'Promises' (also Vocalion - and some absolutely essential Harriott on these too). Too bad that the Garrick 'Poetry & Jazz 250' box was never reissued ! One other UK Columbia missing from the list that I can think of is Laurie Johnson's 'Synthesis' - a 'third stream' session recorded by Adrian Kerridge at Watford Town Hall and with Joe leading the sax section (which included Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott I think).

'Running The Voodoo Down - The Electric Music Of Miles Davis' (Philip Freeman) is definitely worth a read (Backbeat Books).

Yes - Abstract appeared on UK Columbia over here and on Capitol in the US I think. Southern Horizons - a Jazzland 12" issue - compiled several UK Columbia EPs such as 'Blue Harriott'. Joe Meek helped Preston to set up the Lansdowne Studios and engineered many of the late 1950s sessions (e.g. Kenny Baker and Kenny Graham, both Nixa) - at the very start of his short career. To me, this makes it scandalous that the studios weren't preserved 'for the nation'.

Too bad that Lansdowne Studios in Notting Hill has now closed (as recently 2006 I think - now banker condos ). Adrian Kerridge (original engineer for many of the sessions) may have been able to provide some leads, perhaps. In any case, he would be a shoe-in to do the Mosaic booklet notes ! I called in at the reception around 2005 and unfortunately I couldn't pay homage downstairs at the 'Holy of Holys' as they were recording some film music. Too bad that I never got the chance for a return try and to get to meet Adrian.

That is an outstanding book - and essential reading for the 'Harriott Enthusiast'. Vocalion/Dutton would be my preference, for sure! But as you say, BGO, LP, whatever... the music's fantastic and I'd love to have a "real" copy of it! Incredible that it hasn't happened to date. With 'Windmill Tilter' having come out from them (which was considered a long shot) I guess there must be hope. Maybe there are legal issues to address? (just speculating).