The Lugano recording has been available in truncated form on streaming services for years. It's solid and generally interesting, though I agree that Wedgle is not one of Steve's more inspiring partners.
Very legit label. They've done a number of FMP vinyl reissues to date and many original releases. Though it's not clear, my presumption is that they're working from the tapes, and the great musician & engineer Martin Siewert does the mastering. Their packaging for both CD and LP is top notch.
Definitely concur, especially the VV LP.
Glad to see them tackling some new FMP material for these. Most of the time it's stuff that's already been reissued.
Very sad to hear of the passing of the great Herb Robertson. A truly unique voice in this music, and in my estimation one of the best to ever do it on his instrument. RIP.
Ah that's great news. Just recently came into an OG of Aquariana but I've had Africanasia on my wantlist for some time. Would be great if they did the Frank Wright, I also have the LP but it's only about 3/4 playable.
Had to double-check what I have from Solid, but I have a bunch; they seem to be more of an umbrella licensing concern. Releases from Enja, Bethlehem, Groove Merchant, etc ... most recently Schoof's Voices. No complaints.
This is being done by the Japanese Solid label, and is available for pre-order at Dusty Groove, as well as Amazon, Alliance, etc.
My presumption is that this is sourced from vinyl, but I'd assume that some remastering work has been done. I'll definitely pick it up, I figure it must be some sort of improvement over my well-played BYG LP.
They have vinyl reissue series, mostly older titles, some newer. I think they would not get much traction off doing their new everyday releases on LP, but there’s an always-growing demand for the back catalog.