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We need to bear in mind that some of the master tapes for Harriott sessions like 'Hum Dono' may no longer exist (I've certainly heard no definite confirmation that they survive in master form - no legit 'Hum Dono' issue has as yet appeared). Most of the Harriott UK Columbia sessions were privately produced by Dennis Preston at Lansdowne Studios under the 'Lansdowne Jazz Series' then issued by the likes of Pye/Nixa and UK Columbia (now owned by Universal). Some of the Columbia material from the 60s (e.g. Neil Ardleyalbums) was recently re-issued by them under the 'Impressed Re-Pressed' imprint but it was apparently like getting blood out of a stone after the first batch came out around the time of 'Jazz Britannia'. Other UK Columbia releases have been put out by BGO (e.g. the Rendell/Carr Quintets). Redial put out a couple of the Joe Harriott sessions on CD ('Free Form' and 'Abstract') but as yet no sign of 'Movement', 'Southern Horizons', 'High Spirits','Personal Portrait' (the one with David Mack), various EPs or the Amancio d'Silva collaborations. Maybe Mosaic can pull off a miracle by talking Universal into it. Certainly hope so - I would pre-order in a flash.

"Hanawa said women in their 20s and 30s should feel comfortable visiting the store alone as the store entrance is designed like one for a fashionable clothing store or a restaurant." Covering all the bases. Manolo Blahnik to occupy the ladies, whilst their jazz geek other halves scan the rare Blue Note racks. Now why didn't Mole think of that?

Which posts were "gorted", Kevin? I'd like to give you a direct link, but their forum is down. It was the XRCD thread where I copied my post about Lee Morgan's "Tom Cat". Since I was simply copying my post from here, I prefaced it with, "As I said at the Organissimo forum". That little intro has been cropped. You quoted me later in the thread and they edited it out of there too. Kevin You couldn't make this up. It's almost like Orwell's Animal Farm (with SH as "Napoleon" ).

My thoughts too.

'Jutta Hipp Meets Zoot Sims' (BN Toshiba)

Sorry to hear this - we can be grateful that he is still able to perform, I guess.

Milt Jackson 'Big Bags' (UK Riverside, mono)

Casey Jones Casey Affleck Casey Kasem

Issued on Rhapsody Films. A priceless gem ! After Hours DVD

Grant Green 'Solid' (Music Matters 2x45rpm). They did a great job with this one - both sound-wise and the superlative cover/photos. Some good notes by Michael Cuscuna on the back from the 'Rainbow Series' issue.

The Pass, Smith and Farlow (Concert Band ) sets are all damn good. I wouldn't even try to rank them - they are such different stylists.

Oscar Peterson Trios Clef, CD3. Very nice !

Tina Brooks 'True Blue' (Classic Records, mono)

Nimrod Apollo Zeus

(sorry ) The Golden Rivet The Golden Horseshoe Horace Horsecollar

Looking forward to your comments on the sets. The Braxton and Threadgill are on my radar. The £25 Oscar Peterson Mosaic arrived this morning (signed-for delivery as well ). World's greatest ever Mosaic deal. So far - very nice, laid back listening. Good vibes on this set !

The (Euro) Mosaic set will be spinning today in recognition of this great artist !

Johnny Hodges Earl Warren John Bunny Miss Bunny Miss Take Miss Whiplash

Johnny Scott Quintet 'Communication' (UK Columbia, mono). With David Snell and Duncan Lamont.

Miss Scarlett Colonel Mustard Nurse White

Samantha Samantha Fox Samantha Sang

Florid - yes. 'Flowery' was the term I was thinking of. That Cheltenham performance of the suite (commissioned for the Lichfield Festival?) was very fine indeed. That was in the Everyman Theatre, I think?

Chelsea !

Rebecca Mark Alfred Marks Karl Marx