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 | Derek Bailey & Milo Fine: Scale Points On The Fever Curve (CD: Emanem)
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Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Question And Answer 1966 (CD: Rhythm & Blues)
If there was one sound guaranteed to shock in British jazz during 1966 it was that of the Spontaneous Music Ensemble, the free-improvising collective centred around drummer John Stevens which that year helped establish London’s Little Theatre Club as a stronghold of the ‘new wave’. Although the avant-garde were slow in gaining a toe-hold on British jazz tastes, every so often a grass roots jazz club would take a chance on the new style, such as the night in June 1966 when the SME alighted on Greenwich’s Prince Albert pub, eager to deliver their message to fresh ears. This CD set contains all the music played that night plus a 30 minute Q&A session, creating what must surely be one of the most important early documents of British ‘free’ jazz. CD2 also adds a studio-taped session from later that year. Both sets are previously unissued and both are essential listening for those interested in the course of modern jazz development within the UK. 12 page booklet with notes by Simon Spillett. (Rhythm & Blues Records)
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 | John Stevens & Evan Parker: Corner To Corner/The Longest Night (CD: Ogun, 2 CDs)
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John Stevens, Paul Rutherford, Evan Parker & Barry Guy: One Four And Two Twos (CD: Emanem)
A fiery improvised quartet session organised by John Stevens. This 1978 set was previously issued on View LP VS 011 and Konnex KCD 5049 with the title 4, 4, 4,. Added to this are two previously unissued duo performances by Rutherford & Guy in 1979 and Stevens & Parker in 1992, which contrast with each other and with the quartet. (Harmonia Mundi)
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 | Barry Guy: London Jazz Composers Orchestra (CD: Intakt, 2 CDs)
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Peter Evans & Barry Guy: Syllogistic Moments (CD: Maya)
This release on Maya Recordings documents a duo collaboration of avant-garde jazz bass legend Barry Guy together with the sensational American trumpet player Peter Evans. (Proper Music)
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 | Iskra 1903: Chapter One 1970-1972 (CD: Emanem, 3 CDs)
Classic concert & studio performances by the innovative trio of PAUL RUTHERFORD (trombone & piano), DEREK BAILEY (guitar) & BARRY GUY (double bass). Reissue of Emanem 4301, which was a much expanded reissue of Incus 3/4.
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Iskra 1903: Goldsmiths (CD: Emanem)
A previously unissued concert by the original version of Iskra 1903 - Paul Rutherford (trombone), Derek Bailey (guitar) and Barry Guy (double bass). Arguably their best extended concert captured on record. 66 minutes. Digipack.
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 | Iskra 1903: Buzz Soundtrack (CD: Emanem)
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Iskra 1903: South On The Northern (CD: Emanem, 2 CDs)
These two concerts recorded in south London pubs help fill an eight-year gap in the published recordings of improvising trio Iskra 1903, between the 1983 tour heard on CHAPTER TWO and the concert heard on FRANKFURT 1991 (both available on Emanem). They certainly show that there was no musical reason for such a gap – on the contrary, they make this listener want more. This surely must have been one of the most musically consistent bands ever, with this second version (in whch Philipp Wachsmann had replaced Derek Bailey) continuing the high standards set by the original edition. (Harmonia Mundi)
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 | Paul Rutherford: The Gentle Harm Of The Bougeoisie (CD: Emanem)
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Paul Rutherford: Trombolenium (CD: Emanem)
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 | Paul Rutherford Trio: Gheim- Live At Bracknell, 1983 (CD: Emanam)
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Paul Rutherford: In Backward Times (CD: Emanem)
Four very different concert settings featuring sensational performances by trombonist Paul Rutherford: two festival solos – one from 1979 with electronics and the other from 2004 without; a 1988 duo with Paul Rogers (double bass) a few months before their Rogues CD; and from 2007 a trio with Veryan Weston (piano) and Marcio Mattos (cello & electronics) – a very promising group, except that this turned out to be Rutherford’s last public appearance. All previously unissued. 76 minutes. (Discovery Records)
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 | Tony Oxley: Unreleased 1974-2016 (CD: Discus)
Available for the first time on CD, this is a collection of essential pieces from one of the originators and masters of this style of improvisation, legendary free-jazz drummer/percussionist Tony Oxley. These recordings were selected from the personal collection of Tony Oxley and were mastered in superb sound for this release by Karsten Lehl under Tony's supervision. Some of the pieces were edited into their final composed form many years after the original recording was made. Performed by a who's who of European improvised music, this release is an essential addition to Tony's recorded legacy. (Proper Music)
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Tony Oxley: February Papers (CD: Discus Music)
Reissue of drummer and percussionist Tony Oxley's superb 'February Papers' LP, originally released on Incus Records in 1977. First time the complete album has ever been reissued on CD. Crisply recorded in Vangelis' London studio, and mastered for re-release under Oxley's personal supervision. The album features double bassist Barry Guy, violinist Philipp Wachsmann and guitarist Ian Brighton. (Proper Music)
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 | Tony Oxley Celebration Orchestra: The Enchanted Messenger (CD: Soul Note)
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John Stevens Quartet: New Cool (CD: Emanem)
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 | John Russell: With...(CD: Emanem)
John was off the scene for several months prior to this gig (Dec, 2014), mainly in hospital under observation for a serious heart condition, but he was determined to play this, his 60th birthday concert, at Cafe Oto in London. He has since had a heart bypass operation and is now well on the road to recovery."On approaching my sixtieth birthday and how to celebrate the fact I had made it that far I realised that I have been deeply fortunate in having had the opportunity to play with some great musicians over the years. It is this thing of ‘with’ - playing together in a spirit of shared generosity that is at the heart of free improvisation for me. It seemed natural then that the best way to celebrate would be to play a concert with some of these musicians." (John Russell)
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