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Wilbur Ware Wilbur Wright Wilbur Harden

That sounds about right. Blue Note UK put out that 'The Organization' compilation CD by Big John around that time for the acid jazzers. Come to think of it, that was in the depths of the last recession over here. Amazing that they got away with such high ticket prices.

Original or 70s reissue, Bill? Great album by the way.

That's pretty much his role in the England XI.

It came out on Japanese Candid vinyl as well. I've seen at least 2 copies (one of which I grabbed).

I hear that the hand-bag shopping for his stick insect is better in Milan than the US..

Lester Bowie's Brass Fantasy 'Avant Pop' (ECM ..... stereo)

Second the recommendation on Tal Farlow. Anything on his Mosaic set really. And talking of Mosaics there's the fine collection on Roost by Johnny Smith

Azimuth 'The Touchstone' (ECM) German pressing - in glorious stereo

It seems to have gone away for now Tropospheric scatter perhaps? Suspect that it could be an earthing 'quirk'. Maybe I should add a ferrite to the LP12 ground wire?

Good to see you back MG. I had a virus problem too recently which got through all my firewalls and checkers - loaded Kaspersky on a free trial and that got rid of it. Damned annoying to say the least. I recommend Kaspersky if you want an effective virus/trojan checker.

For anyone interested, there's a show by the 'Cookers' done for German TV last year currently up on dime.

Trying to listen to good ol' Cedar Walton doing his stuff and what do I get in the background - a damn commentary in French from a 'stray' channel from across the channel. How the heck do you filter this stuff out?

Of course. It must be stereo - anything else is rubbish !

Welcome back, from the burning pier !

Cedar Walton/George Coleman 'Eastern Rebellion' (Muse) Cedar Walton 'Eastern Rebellion II' (Timeless)

I've got that LP somewhere - I'll dig it out. I remember Humph once describing one of those arrangements as 'a veritable Fair-Isle sweater'. Very apt ! Now playing: Kenny Wheeler 'Music For Large and Small Ensembles' (ECM 2LP) - LP 1. A masterpiece !

Eddie Henderson 'Anthology' (Soul Brother Records, 2LPs). Tracks from 'Sunburst', 'Heritage' etc.

Just listening to this CD yesterday too and I agree - it's great ! Great recording quality too.

Happy Listening and Happy Birthday Daniel !

Kudos to Phil Robson too. This film must have been made very early in his career and no doubt the band was literally 'thrown together'. He's for sure one of the top UK guitarists today. An extremely versatile player - equally at home backing Gerald Wilson or Graham Collier !

Gary Bartz 'Anthology' (Soul Brother records, 2LP). Signed by Mr Bartz !

Not correct. Ireland for one is much more exposed. The UK had a serious recession in 1979-82 (as did the US) and although it was an ordeal, the country pulled through it. Unfortunately, lots of people (both in North America and in Europe) have yet to go through one of these events and it will be a learning experience for them. Most of us will grit our teeth, get on with our jobs and come through it. As we did last time. And the time before that. Anti-US parties have traditionally never got anywhere in the UK as most people still view the US as our main ally. The lessons of the two World Wars of the 20th Century only reinforce this. The main trading links are in Europe - for sure - but the deep bond with North America remains. Having said that, I suspect that the influence of the US on business/banking over here will diminish considerably.

Mike Osborne Chris McGregor Chummy McGregor

I thought I read somewhere that Hank's speech was on the 45 rpm record included on the original "One Night At Blue Note" LP set? Dan Gould picked it up a few years back. Kevin That's correct !