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Great article, and kudos to her for her efforts, even though I'm not personally a big fan of rap/jazz hybrids. I hope her new imprint provides some income, because you can't live the way she seems to for very long and not burn yourself out.

Thanks for the heads-up.

Sam Rivers - Contours (ECM) Thurman Barker just kills on this

I don't dislike Irabagon's playing, but I'm not knocked out by him either.

Thanks for the advice, there's a lot of options, obviously.

Appreciate the mini-review, as I've been looking for a way into this group without having to buy several CDs, and this might be the one to start with.

Like Alexander, I recommend "Live in Lisbon"; he can definitely play the changes if the music warrants that. Two with Evan Parker that I recommend are Scenes InThe House Of Music, and The Moments Energy with the electro-acoustic ensemble.

Craig Taborn Trio Chants ECM Craig Taborn – Piano Thomas Morgan – Double Bass Gerald Cleaver - Drums Satoko Fujii New Trio Spring Storm Libra Satoko Fujii – Piano Todd Nicholson – Double Bass Takashi Itani - Drums I’ve been listening to these two CDs side-by-side in my car changer, and on more than one occasion I’ve confused them in my head. Listening to them sequentially has proven to be instructive, because the two pianists do share some similarities in approach. Both blend classical and jazz influences in unique ways. Both have a brooding, sometimes foreboding style, darker hues with splashes of light. And both build tension through repetition. Of course, they have their own voices. Taborn’s music takes on an elegiac quality, working phrases over and over, gaining ground slowly. Fujii jump cuts from motif to motif, resulting at times in a jarring transition, yet somehow making sense at the end. And in each case their cohorts are excellent partners, providing just the right colors and accents. It’s been fascinating to see the progression in the careers of both artists. Taborn in particular has come so far since he was a member of James Carter’s band back in the day. Fujii’s style is more of a known quantity, but still exciting to listen to. These are both among the best new releases I’ve heard in 2013. www.improvisedblog.blogspot.com

High note ruins all their covers with a logo about twice the size it needs to be.

What a nice honor. The article I read says he's scheduled for a solo concert around September, so hopefully it will get recorded.

You're going to need a nice suit when you look for a job...I guarantee it!

It's a nice one, got a glowing review recently on Stef's Free Jazz blog. I wish it had a little more variation in tempo, however.

I'd love to see his reaction if you told him in person to start "banging away".

That's a shame. I'd love to hear the band from the concert last July again.

Yes, I had this question as well. Or maybe we can just post album covers!

The center section isn't horrible, but as for the rest of it...

She's trying to look like Hepburn, but that chick will cut you!

A new DVD duo concert with Taylor Ho Bynum is now available through his site, www.tricentricfoundation.org.

Sad news, I spent some time there in the 80's.

How quick the hoi polloi are in attempting to disassociate themselves with the great unwashed.

Boy, those moderators are expensive! I'll be chipping in.

They're schoolin' the Noobs!

Yes, it's a strange mix of approaches but it must have stimulated Andrew,who does some nice work.

That should be nice!

I can't keep up! I just purchased the Kris Davis, Ches Smith and Vandermark Clean Feeds, and they turn around and release more! I'll try to report on the new Book of Three at some point. BTW, the Tim Daisy download - only release Streets in Time with Bynum is excellent, and not expensive.