And back,
7. First thoughts, this sounds European, Tusques maybe but I don't know a lot of his music (something I need to remedy) so that's possibly way off. It's very good, sort of 'Watermelon Man' mixed with 'Take Five' and put through the blender
8. More strong bass on this one. Late 60s? Sounds like the offspring of adventurous BN
9. And another that starts with arco bass or am I just imagining that preponderance. I'm sure I know these players. The drumming is phenomenal, Dennis Charles? It feels just a bit too out there for NYAQ but it's there or thereabouts. Possibly best tune so far.
10. This is great, no further comment
11. Love this, so interesting from the off. I very particular vibes sound that almost sounds like a high pitched marimba in places, more wood than steel. Khan Jamal? Favourite track so far
12. Trombone again. The interplay between the horns is terrific and again the drummer is right on it. Surely Clifford Thornton has to appear on this BFT somewhere and foot that reason and that it sounds the correct era I'm going to suggest him. It sounds BYG-esque.
13. Nice ending, more space in this one
Thanks Clifford, lots to enjoy in this selection. I suspect, come reveal, to recognise a lot of names and maybe own an album or two. My tastes have moved away from the predominant style of the selection but 10/15 years ago I'd've hoovered this up wholesale.
One another impression, a lot of the tracks take a long time to say what they want to, most could have been shorter and not lost a lot of impact.