I wonder if the prize is supported by the compensation paid to Marion Brown for the botched amputation of his leg?
I can’t think off hand of any alto players influenced by his distinctive style. A true one off.
The earlier reissue of Flashpoint came with a DVD film of the recording session. Was fascinating to see the older musicians like Ronnie Scott really getting into this new music.
UK 1961 white label Mono, sounds great. One from my Dad’s collection. Griffin really goes for it. Not sure if he did a long stretch at the Five Spot, like Coltrane. Evidence is the stand out track, with Haynes going crazy under Griffin’s solo.
Reactivating an ancient thread, on the sleeve notes to Harold McNair’s Affectionate Fink on Island Records, David Izenzon is said to be collaborating on an LP with Gil Evans.
Sleevenotes (by Charles Fox) are from autumn 1965. I wonder what that project was. Any ideas?
Clearing my parent’s house this summer, I found this with a sticker on which my Dad had written, ‘first record I bought, give to Anthony.’
I also discovered a Max Roach Drum Quintet 78 originally on Debut records (Esquire edition) with Hank Mobley. Just one of those things. Looking forward to playing this.
Anthony
London
Fôrça Bruta, Jorge Ben. An essential reissue from Dusty Groove. One of my favourite albums, every song a classic.
Ps not into streaming, how am I going to cope as I about to sell my 20 year old Golf with CD player. This CD has been a constant favourite in the car. The punchy horns on Domenica sound perfect over a car stereo.