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Have to dig that out again sometime. I remember being 'bored' by it on my last listen... I like it but I'll admit that I do find this album to be difficult to listen to. I think that it has more to do with their performances being so raw and emotional than boring(though it probably could have been paired down to a single lp.) I really get the feeling that they were in a lot of pain and this session was a very cathartic experience for them. Stark contrast to the "Blue Notes for Johnny" session which sounds more like a wake. Blimey - I thought it was quite a gripping listen. First time I've heard it though (although I remember reading the reports of the Mongezi tribute concert in Melody Maker 30-odd years ago when it happened. I'll have to order the CD box set I think, to hear the full performance.

Titles for today's jazz compositions: "Toxicity", "For Bankers Only", Dunfermline Blues", "Northern Rock"? Well - there's 'Bristol Blues' and 'Too Late, Too Late' - which I guess could be equally valid today. No 'Blues For The Moron' or 'Easin' It' though..

George Bohannon 'Boss Bossa Nova'?

I thought Stanley was fairly toned down. Was expecting worse. Yes, they could have explained a bit more about what made these albums ground-breaking. They also tended to concentrate on just one or two of the tracks in each case (especially on the Ornette). I guess though that the target audience was the 'interested but not jazz freak' fraternity, hence the pitch. Looks as though it was filmed in hi-def - nice sharp picture, which was good to see.

Me likes - especially the Lasha/Simmons. Now spinning - Spirit Level 'Mice In The Wallet' (Spotlite, stereo). Dave Holdsworth, Paul Dunmall, Tim Richards. Recorded in the early 80s recession, hence title. and Blue Notes - 'Blue Notes For Mongezi' (Ogun, 2LP). My find of the year, mint/near mint for a few £

For some good footage of the man in action on both vibes and congas, the CBBB 'Live In Prague' DVD is recommended. Great to see him in tandem with Kenny Clarke, Jimmy Woode and Francy Boland. Anyone got a spare copy of that nice SABA LP?

Per the obit:- "He worked with several well-known Belgian jazzmen in Liège and Brussels, including the guitarist René Thomas, and the trumpeter Gus Deloof, before settling in Paris where he became a regular musical partner of the saxophonist Bobby Jaspar. "

Sad news that the very fine Belgian vibist and percusionist Fats Sadi has recently passed away after a lengthy illness. Obit:- Fats Sadi I know him mainly from his work with Clark/Boland and also that excellent small-group recording he cut with Boland on Saba. RIP Mr Sadi.

The documentary last night was pretty good. No real revelations but some nice interviews (Lorraine Gordon, Jimmy Cobb, Sue Mingus, Dave B. etc). Predictably I guess, they mentioned that 'Shape Of Jazz To Come' was the most significant of the albums in terms of future impact. One or two gems - e.g. the female audience members in the Vanguard collectively and subconsciously opening their legs in unison when Miles started playing. :blush2: The 'Jazz 625's' looked to be straight repeats of the last time they were broadcast. No Slim Gaillard intros etc. as advertised so I wonder if these intros were from the last time they were broadcast (early 90s?) and theBeeb just forgot to edit the summary. Of course Slim is now long since passed away but back in the early 90s he was UK resident for his final few years and sometimes popped up on TV as a jazz pundit. And damn it - my DVD recording ended about a minute before the end of the Dizzy show - but fortunately I've got another recording of this show. Broadcast quality looked to be pretty good last night. And next Friday there is an 'Arena' documentary on 'Cool' that is also jazz-based as part of this season, plus two more 'Jazz 625s' (Peterson and MJQ).

With the exception of one or two great little jazz specialist stores it has, I'm afraid. And as for vinyl - forget it.

Wow - he was just on TV five minutes ago - on the BBC 'Jazz 625' with Diz filmed 1965 I think. And playing great, as ever. Happy Birthday Mr Moody !

Michael Garrick Sextet - 'Promises' (Argo, stereo). With Harriott, Carr etc.

Last night - the Weather Report 'Forecast Tomorrow' box set, CD1. Not a bad box for £11 !

John Surman - 'John Surman' (Deram, stereo). Cover drawing by Mike Westbrook.

Damn !

Many thanks !

Some good stuff coming up on UK BBC4 next Friday. Time to set the ol' DVD recorder... 1. '1959 - The Year That Changed Jazz'. New documentary focusing on the ground-breaking modern jazz of that year (Miles, Brubeck, Mingus, Ornette). 2. Two newly restored 'Jazz 625s' - Dave Brubeck (introduced by Slim Gaillard) and Dizzy Gilespie Quintet. Now - I wonder if this could perhaps be advance notice that they have restored a whole heap of Jazz 625s and are about to broadcast them. 1959 Jazz Night Listing - BBC4

Any particular recommendations, Jazzbo?

I agree. $60 - possibly $80-$100 would seem like a fair initial offer for the Mosaic Nichols set on CD. A bit more for the vinyl. The Mosaic booklet and essay by Roswell Rudd is superb.

Miles Davis 'Miles Smiles' (Columbia 2-eye, stereo)

Gotta get me one of those gizmos ! Prices coming down, thankfully.

Inspector Harry 'Snapper' Organ Insp. Clouseau Kato Cato the Elder Cato Street Conspirators Spiro Agnew Tricky Dicky Ray Gun Dubya

Looks like the other 2 'non-long box' Miles boxes are also back in stock. Picked up the Weather Report box and a couple of the Miles boxes for spares and was able to use a MacDonalds discount coupon at the checkout too !

Inspector Harry 'Snapper' Organ Insp. Clouseau Kato

A very good, albeit brief, audio tribute to Ian here on BBC's 'Last Word' radio programme. About 5 minutes in. Some fabulous musical snippets too - Rendell/Carr's first 'Shades Of Blue' LP, 'Nosegay' by Nucleus etc. BBC Radio 4 Ian Carr Tribute