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I too will have to revisit.

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I will say that the CD was too much for me when I originally bought it, but I was glad I held onto it and slowly began to immerse myself in Takayanagi’s more extreme recordings. He was an absolute genius and a singular figure in creative music. I also think Abe never sounded better than on that album.

It’s great music in my opinion ! I bought the reissue LP when it was released several years ago and let go of the CD (maybe to Mr. Felser?). The original is one of the rarest free improvisation albums out of Japan.

Does Jazz Messengers even ship to the US now?

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nice record, that Silkheart. I have it on LP.

I have owned the original LP for many years and was pleasantly surprised by the sonics on the remaster, which I’ve only listened to digitally — it really jumps out at you and has a lot of detail. I think folks will be impressed by the job Frederiksberg have done, even if they’re familiar with this music.

Michel Portal, 90! Had a great experience interviewing him c. 2004, and saw him perform a few concerts around that time as well. This is a favorite: Also born today: Eddie South, Wilber Morris, Don Sleet, Lyle Mays, Joris Teepe, Jacky Terrasson, and Wessell Anderson.

cool. It's not up on their bandcamp yet, nor have I received an email announcement. Maybe tomorrow.

I understand that Brubeck was a really nice guy, so it wouldn’t be a surprise at all if he’d taken the gig for fun (too bad she hung up so hastily).

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This piece by Jim Feast, inspired by my book (& other things) is up on Jazz Right Now; I recall him working on it in late 2023/early 2024, but not being able to find a home for it. Honored & glad it eventually found space at JRN: https://www.jazzrightnow.com/thoughts-on-clifford-allens-singularity-codex-matthew-shipp-on-rogueart/ (& yes, I still have a handful if anyone is interested)

Too bad. The Harder They Come is an awesome movie.

Toshiko Akiyoshi Quartet -- Toshiko in Japan -- Liberty Japanese orig

yeah, I pronounce(d) it the second way. the first, I guess, is more correct according to that site (and sounds pretty good). I was kind of surprised that, in Danish, Bent Axen is pronounced just like it looks!

I'd like to know about that as well, though I expect it is nice. DeFever is certainly a well-regarded mastering engineer (& musician).

I've heard good things about her, so oughta do myself the favor of giving her a listen.

yeah, I like that too -- have the original LP, but not heard the remaster (I don't think).

Very nice! I saw him a few years later with his working quartet. Now: Association P.C. - Rock Around the Cock - MPS German original

Haven’t read Cole’s Miles but I did read his Coltrane bio. Bill Cole is also a very interesting musician! Saw his Untempered Ensemble a couple of times.

Yeah, I have that Jackie. Cool artwork indeed.

I imagine the British jazz reissue programme cued up to the "Bring out your dead" sequence in The Holy Grail...

I got pretty annoyed with Iverson's list as it touched on anything after about 1959. It *seemed* fine where earlier recordings are concerned.

I can't really give details but as far as I know all the basic work is done and it is awaiting manufacture. It's done with the cooperation of Tyler's (rather confusing) estate.