Leeway

Yes, your understanding is correct. I recall reading an interview with Sunny Murray where he complained bitterly about how badly he was ripped off by BYG and other European producers on royalties and payments (although there might be some other sides to that story). He was certainly not the only one. Still, these labels had to cover their tracks, and not be too blatant--- Why invite trouble? As for Jackie Mac

I hope this event will find its way to YouTube or some other site where more people can watch it, in addition to those lucky enough to attend in person.

A needledrop job, I'm sure. Was not aware that this album had been reissued that way. The whole Byg Actuel story is a total mess! The recordings produced great music that never got adequate releases. And since the original tapes have disappeared we have to contend with whatever came out! Now spinning: Paul Gonsalves 'Gettin' Together' (Jazzland/Carrère France) I'm not totally sure that it is a needle drop, although it might well be. I checked Discogs, which lists a handful of title on the Picc-A-dilly label. One of them is Dave Burrell's AFTER LOVE, which first came out on the French America label. Perhaps Picc-A-dilly had some arrangements with French music producers to issue these albums. That said, the fact that the title of the Moncur album was changed, and, maybe more revealingly, none of the musicians, except Moncur, were listed on the reissue, makes one think there was something dodgy about the enterprise. They may have wanted to avoid paying royalties, for one thing.

Listened to this earlier today. A reissue of Grachan Moncur III''s NEW AFRICA. I suspect there is a squirrelly history behind this Picc-A-Dilly LP. Great line-up: Grachan Moncur III (tb), Roscoe Mitchell (as, fl, piccolo), Dave Burrell (p), Alan Silva (b), Andrew Cyrille (d). I think the cover might be a bit misdirected.

I do too. I like the 60's psychedelic style. You used to see that on all the concert posters of the time. I have an original of the Amalgam INNOVATION album. I really like that one, but the cover is not nearly as cool.

AMALGAM: PRAYER FOR PEACE. 1969. No Business Reissue. Trevor Watts, Jeff Clyne, John Stevens, Barry Guy. Watts blows me away like he always does. Saw him touring this year with Veryan Weston. Both wonderful people. And they played great. Watts talked about Derek Bailey and John Stevens. Those guys were the fountainhead.

I had the pleasure of being able to spend some time with Virginia Genta saxophonist,and David Vanzan, drummer, also known as the Jooklo Duo, during their recent tour in the U.S. They are the nicest people you could meet. Watching petite Ms. Genta completely dominate a massive tenor sax is a thing of pleasure. They can really turn up the heat. LIVE IN LISBON, is a duo recording of Genta with free jazz-rock drummer Chris Corsano, recorded on a rooftop in Lisbon. Occasionally you can hear some birds chiming in. The sonics are not band considering the rooftop location. Genta and Corsano are FIERY!

Can only second those feelings. Marion had such great musical sensibility. I would love to see him get a big box Mosaic.

Can't see anything in your previous post. That's odd Paul, I could see it....must be one of those disappearing images that are discussed in the Forum thread. Anyway, tried an image from another source.

Had to get some more Marion! MARION BROWN QUARTET:

I thought the listing in the earlier posts weren't quite definite. I guess they are.

Who are the musicians with Gryce on the disc?

These guys are DEEP!

Picked this one up recently. Pretty good:

Even if Leeway's isn't a first pressing, it probably is rarer and is definitely cooler looking.

Chuck, what do you think I have here: a very early issuance, or some later variant? Perhaps the original album cover photo (mine) was changed for what is now the standard photo? Looks like the back cover photo did not make it onto other versions either. I was also wondering if the green LP label had any importance? Thanks! 290 West End would be after 1970. I have seen the version you have, and it's definitely a second pressing, albeit a very cool-looking version. The first pressing should have a 5th Avenue address and the cover Paul, Chuck and I have. The back cover is just a photo catalog of ESPs up into the early 1030s. That's very interesting. Seems like not too many copies of this printing were made, since it looks like ESP later went back to the first printing covers. I actually do like the covers on my copy more. The photos seem to catch more of Tyler's mood and personality. I was thinking that the Krumville address might be discographically significant. I looked into Wikipedia and found this: "ESP album sleeves contained the message "The artists alone decide what you hear on their ESP Disk". Although many of his label's releases were critically acclaimed, most did not sell well, and by the early 1970s his funds had been exhausted. Stollman married, moved to live on a farm in the Catskill Mountains, worked as a lawyer, and closed ESP-Disk in 1974. 991." First of all, I noticed that the ESP motto is not on this sleeve (unless it is in Esperanto). The album might have been released as Stollman moved to Krumville, which is in the Catskills (or close enough), and went out of print when the label folded in the early 70s. I'm still perplexed why the photos changed though. Anyway, very interesting little mystery. Thanks to all for the help.

Chuck, what do you think I have here: a very early issuance, or some later variant? Perhaps the original album cover photo (mine) was changed for what is now the standard photo? Looks like the back cover photo did not make it onto other versions either. I was also wondering if the green LP label had any importance? Thanks!

Thought I bought my copy - cover below - when it came out. You seem to have a rarity. Is your back cover the same as the attachment in my post above? If not, what is it?

I've been trying to get over the technological hurdles: file either too big or can't use extension. Let's see if this works (upper 2/3 of back cover):

Charles Tyler Ensemble. ESP-Disk 1029 LP. Not sure, but I think believe my copy is the original issuance; the cover image seems to have been changed later. Or else this is some kind of variant. Picture below is the front cover. The back cover of the LP sleeve shows Tyler leaping about on a rooftop. Album has green label, ESP Disk, 290 West End Ave NYC address. LP sleeve has the Esperanto blurb, and a Krumville, NY address. Have not been able to find exact discographical info, so if you now, let me know. The Ensemble is Tyler, Ronald Jackson, Henry Grimes, and Joe Friedman.

Thanks Chuck. Glad I could contribute, especially since it is more often the other way around, picking up ideas and info from your direction. I'll join you on the Wilson album on Circle, "Fruits."

What's the record on Milestone under Joe Hen's name where the last track is he and Woody playing Invitation live in S.F. (I think)? George Cables is on the live track. It's either Power to The People or Black Narcissus. The cover had Joe posing with, I think, a black Airedale (sp?). Unless I dreamt it .... Are you thinking of Henderson's "In Pursuit of Blackness"? Woody plays on 2 tracks.

Actually, one of the benefactors was overheard saying that Cecil "played too many notes." And wanted Cecil to "take some notes out." When Cecil declined, the benefit was cancelled. Attempts to substitute Hiromi also failed.