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yep, me too. I'd always loved the Jacknife half of that twofer and bought the CD reissue so the High Frequency half has been ignored. Today it's like finding a new album - sometimes ther is an advantage to having too much to listen to! I saw a copy of the twofer only the other week for £15 or so in London, so if you still do vinyl it's out there for you somewhere

Hi Stefan, I'd be interested in your impressions of this if you have tiem to post them. I'm tempted by the description and as a down the line sucker for vibes-led combos seriously considering it. I'm just wondering whether the reason they became 'lost' is that they're actually not too great. Is the mystery of their disappearance adding a cachet to the music?

Thanks for your impressions, relyles. i'm glad you enjoyed the gig. I'd certainly like to hear that trio here in London. I too find EP's soprano circular breathing does not always work for me in a group context. In a solo context, yes.

I was hoping that someone might be able to give me the lowdown on this band's recordings. A three disc retrospective has appeared and the descriptions sound intriguing. I gather it's a vibes led quintet with some vocals and there's 'spiritual' and 'modal' included in the descriptions which could mean anything! thanks in anticipation

F.A.B.

yes, and tonight's tempting gig at the Vortex has been cancelled because Ikue Mori, Jim Black and Briggan Krauss are stuck in Oslo! However presumably Sun Ra's Arkestra will still play across the road at Cafe Oto as the spaceways remain uneffected

Hey Bev, bright and sunny here in London. Does that mean the Icelanders don't owe money south of Watford?

David, I've just checked that disc on a discog and it says "Evan Parker trio & Peter Brotzmann trio". Is it a split release or do they play collectively? If collectively, is the potential realised?

Tyrone Washington - Natural Essence purchased recently because of a discussion on this Forum....thanks to whoever started that discussion

Yes, Dan, I did realise that's what you meant. Thanks anyway for taking the time to provide further clarification. Never has a throw away comment of mine been so analysed. Apologies for the tautology. I will be carefully mindful of what I type from now on ... now, back to Sting....

Pretty sure it's not 'proper' English and apologies if it offends anyone but "self important wanker" is the phrase most commonly used in this part of London. What a silly phrase. What could possibly be more important to the self than wanking? maybe true. I'd say it all depends on how much you think about it

That does indeed sound an intriguing combination. I'd love to hear your impressions, relyles, if you have time The Drake/Parker team will certainly provide Evan with a different rhythmic palette to which we hear him most regularly. I can somehow hear Evan's 'more jazz' (poor shorthand alert) tenor locking into their approach. I hope it's a sucess for them all and that he brings them back to the Vortex in London for his monthly gig - but that's just being selfish!

Pretty sure it's not 'proper' English and apologies if it offends anyone but "self important wanker" is the phrase most commonly used in this part of London.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4efjJoTcrA short film of making of Daxaar

and there I was thinking that 'shitload' meant 'a lot of' and has done for some time. Relax... language can be marvellously fluid...I had no problem understanding the original post but maybe I'm 'lazy' too. For me, the effort was in the posting and initiation of a new topic apologies in advance for any grammatical laziness or spelling errers

His interest in Senegal can be witnessed on Daxaar released by the Steve Reid Ensemble in 2007. Reid and Hebden join a selection of Senegalese musicians in an album recorded in Daxaar, Senegal. A tremendously 'feelgood' album where the Reid/Hebden groove is very effectively augmented and 'groove' is the key word.

I saw him live a couple of times with Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) and enjoyed their recorded duets - will put one on now. Great drummer. Real shame.

Complete Remastered Charlie Haden on Black Saint & Soul Note 5CDs currently Old and New Dreams. Charlie's just great throughout this

For those worried about Grooves Inc order, my Haden box just arrived today. All fine, just a matter of days after despatch notification (29/3) so the within europe timescale seems very efficient. Placed my order 24/3 so more than happy with the service. Thanks again Romauldo for highlighting this source. As for the sleevenotes? You'll need one helluva magnifying glass to read them on some of the repro sleeves. On others the font size is just readable without.

This is good news. I have a couple of titles on Braxton House, but missed a bunch of them when they first came out. Maybe he'll consider reprinting the back catalog as there is a lot of great music there. All 8 CDs are still in stock at Downtown Music Gallery. Really??? Aren't these as rare as hen's teeth nowadays? I purchased Sextet (Istanbul) 1996 from DMG a couple of months ago. Price seemd very fair and in no way over-inflated considering limited availability - not a "hen's teeth' price. Definitely advise you check them out if you are interested in the Braxton Houses

FWIW I wholeheartedly agree. I'd struggled to 'connect' with previous GTM (my problem, not the music's) but gave it one more try with 4 Comps (GTM) 2006 and was bowled over. I think too maybe because there is less "obvious repitition". It was the presence of Siegel that probably tipped the scales for me as I'd enjoyed his work with Memorize the Sky so much. AB's playing is marvellous throughout and the band have a cohesion and understanding reminiscent to me of the Crispell etc quartet. Four discs is a lot of anyone's music but this is music to immerse oneself in.

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band at hammersmith Odeon, London. October 1977. On the journey to the gig we read in the evening paper of the airplane crash that killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. I remember a poignant recognition of this from the stage. Great gig. Haven't listened to his mucic in years now

Romauldo, thanks for the tip on Grooves-Inc,. Not heard of them before but just decided to put them to the test with the Haden set. A very fair price so if they deliver I suspect I'll be back for the Threadgill

short interview with Mr Motian here http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/episodes/2010/03/10/segments/151425 not the most penetrating but....

Thanks for the review Ubu. I'm seeing them in London on wednesday. I hope they do for me what they did for you! I saw Iyer play solo last year and that was a fascinating evening's music so really looking for to the duo