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Francy Boland 'Flirt & Dream' (SABA, stereo)

I'll be playing a few of the CBBB LPs and also watching that film of the band with Carmen McRae by way of tribute tonight. First up - Francy Boland 'Flirt & Dream'.

There's another session on DIME with Johnny Griffin : Thanks ubu - Somehow, I missed that one..

I'm late too but - Happy Birthday !

Oh, what a shame - although he lived a good long life and left the fabulous legacy inc. CBBB of course. For sure, lovers of jazz big band music will forever be grateful for his backing of the band. By total coincidence before even seeing this thread I had the CBBB 'More Smiles' BASF vinyl on the turntable platter. RIP.

I would think that the firework man won't be starting a family anytime soon.,

Happy Birthday !

If you are looking for an excuse to buy a deck - this is it..

Got into work fine today, although my old Canadian winter driving technique came in very useful. At least over there you had heated underground parking and engine block heaters ! Conditions today not dis-similar to Alberta on a good day..

Congrats - well earned !

Tess D'urbeville Jude Obscure Bathsheba Everdene

Couldn't get the car out of the drive yesterday. Worst snow here in 30 years. Scenic though !

Just noticed that the Monk vinyl is on back-order.

Sounds good to me That Monk vinyl set looks tempting..

and now back on sale through Amazon UK for £134.48 !

Hank Mobley 'Roll Call' (Music Matters 2x45rpm, stereo)

That Hank Mobley Copenhagen material was available on the dimeadozen board but about a year back I think. I don't think the Andorrans have 'issued' it.

Michael Garrick Sextet 'Promises' (Argo, stereo) - with Joe Harriott

Roe Wade Sue Barker

Simon Rattle Alger Hiss Fang Cardinal Fang The Comfey Chair Cardinal Biggles

Laurie Johnson 'Synthesis' (UK Columbia Lansdowne, stereo). Orchestral work with Joe Harriott, Kenny Wheeler and Tubby Hayes.

Eddie The Eagle John Sergeant Jedward

I tend to agree, sadly. They are dominated by cheezy synths, which sound very dated now. Moody plays nicely on them though.

At last - an award of one of these Gongs to someone who deserves it ! They usually go to bankers, 'industrialists'/political cronies, civil service jobsworths and so called TV celebrities. Congrats to Mrs McPartland - a fine Ambassador..