LATE AUGUST GEMS from MATT SHIPP, TIM BERNE, SOFT MACHINE, LUCIANO'S GUITAR DUOS, CHRIS KELSEY, KALAPARUSH & JAMES FINN, DR. CHADBOURNE, SIMON NABATOV, WALLY SHOUP TRIO, ECM RARITIES, VOICE PRINT GOODIES, DVD STOCK LIST, 2004 'BLUE NOTE' RVG REISSUES and TOO MANY OTHER TREATS for a WEEKLY NEWSLETTER!




MATT SHIPP - Harmony & Abyss (Blue Series/Thirsty Ear 57152) Featuring Matt Shipp on piano, Flam on programming, William Parker on contrabass and Gerald Cleaver on drums. Another gem from the Matt's great ongoing Blue Series, which will be reviewed next week. Copies in stock today.
CD for $15

TIM BERNE - Hard Cell: Acoustic & Electric Live (Screwgun 70014) Featuring Tim Berne on alto sax, Craig Taborn on electric keyboards & acoustic piano and Tom Rainey on drums. Half recorded in front of a small studio audience in Brooklyn and half live at the Fire Fly Club in Ann Arbor as part of the wonderful Edge Fest, curated by our good pal Dave Lynch. Another outstanding offering from our main man Tim Berne.
CD for $14

LUCIANO MARGORANI - My Favorite Strings (Isinaz 1002/Italy) Featuring fourteen mostly guitar duets with Derek Bailey, Elliott Sharp, Henry Kaiser, Eugene Chadbourne, Nick Didkovsky, Davey Williams, Waedi Gysi, Mike Johnson (Thinking Plague), Roberto Zorzi, Franco Fabri [the known pickers] and [the lesser known] Angelo Avogadri, Giorgio Casadel, Roberto Zanisi and Frank Crijns. Luciano plays acoustic and electric guitars, samples, loops, zurna (double reed?) and assorted objects. What he has done is take 14 solo guitar or bass improvisations from each of the players involved, sent through the mail and then reconstruct pieces by adding or layering his own playing or processing. The pieces were recorded over four years (1999-2000), except for the Derek Bailey improv that came from 1991. Luciano does a fabulous job of framing or placing each solo within a structure of some sort by adding a bass line, rhythm sample and/or snippets/solo of other guitar parts. In many ways this sounds like a great solo effort, since the pieces are so focused and seamlessly connected, but never too busy or dense. A number of these guitarists, including Luciano himself, sound influenced by Fred Frith, so Fred's older sustain tone hovers like a great smiling ghost above the rest of the collection. Speaking of Fred Frith, Luciano covers an incredibly rare Henry Cow (Fred's old band) song called "Would You Prefer Us to Lie?", which was never officially released by the band, as a bonus track and it is done with taste and care. A few of these tracks feature some melting, warped guitars, but never go on for too long after they've established a thoughtful mood or setting. Very well done throughout and certainly a must for all experimental guitar fan-addicts. Check out the review in the Wire, if you require further proof.
Italian import CD for $15

SOFT MACHINE - Somewhere in Soho [2 CD set] (Voiceprint 262; UK) The recordings on this album stem from a residency at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in 1970 [and should not be confused with the 'Ronnie Scotts' recording which has been circulating amongst tape traders for a number of years, it is an earlier and better - although not ECM - recording] and feature the generally accepted classic line up of Soft Machine which at the time, after the recording of Third, featured Mike Ratledge, Hugh Hopper and Robert Wyatt. The band also featured Elton Dean on alto sax & saxello, he was a survivor from an earlier line up of the band, which featured a brass section. This album recorded between the 20th and 25th of April 1970 will be a welcome addition to this legendary bands catalogue and will give long time fans the opportunity to really hear this exciting and near legendary performance from Soft Machine at a time when they were really pushing the boundaries of music. The double CD has been re-mastered for this release to present the best possible sound quality and also contains sleeve notes written by Brian Hopper.
2 CD set for $22

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ROVA [SAX QUARTET] - the Works {volume 3} (Black Saint 120196) Although this challenging gem was released in 1999, distribution problems have rendered it hard-to-find until this year. Rova are one of the first and finest of all sax quartets and remain committed to presenting provocative modern music not bound by categories like jazz or classical. They've commissioned works from a diverse group of modern composers like John Zorn, Fred Frith, Anthony Braxton, Steve Lacy and Butch Morris, as well as composing much of their own original music. 'The Works' series continues their tradition of commissioning great composers and on 'Volume 3' we find pieces by Robin Holcomb, Muhal Richard Abrams and Rova's own Steve Adams. Ms. Holcomb is a former downtown (now in Seattle) composer, pianist and vocalist, whose music draws from jazz, roots/folk/rock, Americana and modern classical. Her piece here is called "Laredo" and it is quite a warm, haunting and luscious work. Parts of it have the playfulness of Zappa, as well as the majestic spirit of some of the more laid back progressive outfits. It is slow moving and often calm, giving those low end saxes some rich, deep and tasty harmonies to bathe us in. Muhal Richard Abrams is the founding father of the AACM, one of the most influential of all modern music schools/philosophies, which emerged from Chicago in the mid-sixties. Muhal is also a master pianist and an incredible and highly diverse composer. His piece here is titled "Quartet #1" and it is a fascinating work. The four saxes play layers of spiraling lines together in the first part, then play some rich harmonies with a nice rhythmic counterpoint. When the bari sax solos, the other saxists play intriguing charted lines around the soloist. There is great section that features some wonderful swinging saxes with a fine tenor solo riding on top and a few quirky solo sax snippets. Steve Adams plays alto & sopranino saxes and is the newest member of Rova, joining in 1988. Steve's piece is called "The Gene Pool" and involves various layers of lines, thorny harmonies and intricately charted parts, which are woven in a well planned tapestry. In one section three saxes play that jumping jive jazz line while the last sax navigates his solo on top, reminding me of the World Sax Quartet, who also have been around for over a quarter century. Each section features a different melodic and rhythmic scheme, yet it all flows together in a tight and logical way. As Rova continues to challenge us and themselves with each release, we can hardly wait for 'Works Volume 4'.
CD for $15

CHRIS KELSEY QUARTET - Renewal (CIMP #309) Featuring Chris Kelsey on soprano sax & compositions, Steve Swell on trombone, Francois Grillot on bass and Jay Rosen on drums. This is Chris' second date as a leader for CIMP, although he has also been on other CIMP dates with Steve Swell and Lou Grassi. Both local greats, Steve Swell and Jay Rosen are on dozens of dates for CIMP and Cadence, while this is only Francois' third. I recognize Chris' name more as a reviewer for different jazz zines, on-line and otherwise, than as a player. 'Renewal' features five relatively long pieces, all but one over 12 minutes. Chris, who has also played alto and tenor sax in the past, now concentrates on soprano and this is a wise choice, since he sounds great on that difficult instrument. "A Romp in the Dark", begins with some cautious contrabass and builds beautifully as the rhythm team begins spinning underneath and the soprano and trombone sail intensely together, higher and higher, power stretching out for all four members. "Charlie Parker's Last Will and Testament" opens with a simmering soprano sax solo with bass humming underneath as the Jay's expressive mallets and cymbals, also begin burning and soon erupting. Chris wails intensely on his soprano, as the trio takes off for the stratosphere, his solo long and rambunctious and pretty phenomenal. "Reason Excluded" dips into the past and has a fine, bluesy groove with some feisty blowing from my man Steve Swell. "Enough/No Tell" is one of those great start and stop pieces, which takes some concentration to truly pull off, then a great, tight, soprano and 'bone duet section. "E and Me" is another tight, furiously paced and intricate piece, which moves through a number of hairpin turns and sections. Francois and Jay are especially intense and on fire here, pushing Steve to do another one of those explosive trombone solos, with Chris also getting into that frenetic action. Whoa, hot stuff!
CD for $14

KALAPARUSH MAURICE McINTYRE & THE LIGHT MEET ADAM LANE - Paths to Glory (CIMP #306) Featuring Kalaparush on tenor sax, Jesse Dulman on tubs, Adam Lane on bass and Ravish Momin on drums. After a more than a decade out the limelight and often seen only playing in the NYC subways, AACM sax legend, Kalaparush Maurice McIntyre put together a new version of The Light, the same group name he used for his group in the sixties/early seventies. This is the fourth fine effort for his evolving trio with two fine local players - Jesse Dulman on tuba and Ravish Momin on drums, with special guest double bassist, Adam Lane, one of the best bassists and composers to move to NY in recent memory. Adam's all-star quartet date for CIMP with John Tchicai, Paul Smoker & Barry Altschul (all twice his age), remains one of CIMP's best. On 'Paths to Glory', The Light has indeed grown even better with Adam's superb bass adding much to this already solid trio. There are two duo pieces here for tenor sax and acoustic bass and both are quite lovely. The quartet pieces are especially inspired due to the inventive and intense drumming of Ravish, the awesome bass prowess by Adam, the consistently strong soloing from Jesse' s tuba and by far, the best tenor sax wailing we've heard from Kalaparush in many years. The nearly 19 minute epic, "Suite for My Mother" is another inspired work which moves through different sections and remains fascinating throughout.
CD for $14

JAMES FINN TRIO - Faith in a Seed (CIMP #308) Featuring James on tenor sax & compositions, Dominic Duval on contrabass and Warren Smith on drums. There has been a buzz about local tenor saxist , James Finn, for the past year or so, from different folks in the know about him being another little known sax legend. At 45 years of age, this is only his second offering for those fine folks up north at the Cadence estate. Both rhythm team members been around the block, Dominic we know from his strong work with Cecil Taylor, Joe McPhee and Mark Whitecage, some forty CDs on CIMP alone. Warren Smith has been one of busiest and best drummers we have and whose career stretches back to the sixties, playing many styles of music, from jazz to rock to folk to modern classical. James does indeed have a strong, dark and powerful tone on his trusty tenor sax, the opening piece is the title tune and right away we are plunged into the turbulent waters of that later Trane frenzy and squealing. The trio is one strong force, moving and wailing together righteously in waves. This a solid free-jazz sax trio date with a truly organic vibe at the center, everyone listening closely and building towards some great conclusions. They begin quietly on "Willing Through Darkness", with a somber, slow burning force, taking their time to grow together before they finally erupt. This fabulous trio has played at the Sunday Free-Style Series at CB's Lounge and reports they are and were pretty mind-blowing. The proof is definitely in the pudding and this is one truly fine delicacy.
CD for $14

THURSTON MOORE - Kapotte Muziek By... (Korm Plastics 3015) In April 2002, Kapotte Muziek returned to the USA for their second tour (the first one was in 1993), this as a trio of Frans de Waard, Roel Meelkop and Peter Duimelinks. On stop was at the rural city of Easthampton and the audience that night was rather small, but among them were Scott Faust, Gregory Whitehead and Thurston Moore. That particular concert showed Kapotte Muziek in probably their most fluxus-like element: the process of making music was made audible. The amplification of the opening of the bags, searching out objects to play and from there built the concert was a new, and as of yet, unrepeated, idea. For the 12th part in our series of Kapotte Muziek by... we asked Thurston Moore to expand on this idea and in a totally free setting of piano, guitar and small objects, he recreates the concerts by removing the concert and replacing it by his own playing, where the original recording serves as a score. Thurston Moore is a well-known improviser, having played with Nels Cline, Loren Mazzacane Connors, Tom Surgal and William Hooker.
CD for $14

DAVID BYRNE - Ile Aiye (The House of Life) [DVD] (Plexifilm 016) "IlØ AiyØ is David Byrne's breathtaking documentary on CandomblØ, the African-influenced spirit cult the Bahia region of Brazil. IlØ AiyØ explores the ways in which CandomblØ has influenced the daily life and culture of the people of Brazil in music, art, religion, theater, food, dance, poetry and more. IlØ AiyØ is not a traditional documentary, but instead uses experimental film techniques, music, and cultural observation to express the life and rituals of CandomblØ and the symbolic manifestation of the OrishØs, the deities which represent the wide range of natural and spiritual forces. The rhythms of the sacred drums and bells, a dance of spiritual ecstasy, offerings and sacrifices, divination and the visitation of OrishØs through trance are all part of the color and life of CandomblØ. The music is central to the spirituality of the culture and specific rhythms and dance correspond to the individual OrishØs, or deities. The Music in IlØ AiyØ includes ritual music recorded during ceremonies, popular Brazilian songs influenced by CandomblØ, and an original score by David Byrne recorded with Brazilian musicians in New York and Bahia." 51 minutes; 1.33:1 Full Screen; NTSC All Region.
DVD for $20

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STEFANO MALTESE OPEN MUSIC ORCHESTRA - Hanging in the Sky (Splasch 139) Featuring Stefano, Carlo Actis Dato & Eugenio Colombo on woodwinds; Pino Minafra on trumpets; Luca Bonvini & Sebi Tramontana on trombones; Martin Joseph on piano, Enrico Fazio on bass, Antonio Moncada on drums and Gioconda Clio on vocals. This is the fourth fine date that Italian sax great Stefano Maltese has done for the Splasch label, but the first with his new tentet. This is a reissue from a rare album which was in 1987, with one track added which was recorded live in March of 1999. "Open Windows" seems to jump between charted and free sections, you never know what will come next, yet at only two minutes, it sounds completely focused. "Dans Le Ciels" is filled with suspense and space, powerful trombones growl as an eerie flute and percussion create a hypnotic dream-world, as other horns hum, drone and float in the distance. Their vocalist, Ms. Clio, sings on four tracks and does indeed have an odd, yet intriguing voice, at times reminding me of Patty Waters or even Lady Day. Stefano's composing is unique and filled with unexpected influences and changes in direction. He is just one of the half dozen excellent soloists here, whether on alto sax, soprano or bass clarinet. I dig the way certain pieces balance between older and newer jazz traditions, the arrangements on "Something in the Air" show an older, ballad-like sound with rich and haunting harmonies for the horns to hum along to. On "Miroir Oblique", the horns, piano and bowed bass go further out together, yet still rest on a cushion of distant harmonious sounds, with Pino Minafra taking an amazing, twisted trumpet solo. Carlo Actis Dato gets to take things completely out on "Elephants Waltz" with one of heaviest bari sax solos ever, as Eugenio Colombo brings it back inside with an equally outstanding alto sax solo. Another surprise is that although this ensemble did a Mingus tribute in 1999, Stefano decided to instead cover of Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" as the closing piece here. It is indeed a heartfelt and touching rendition, lush, warm and true to the original luxurious Ellington sound, with tasty solos from Lauro Rossi and Sebi Tramontana on trombones, Stefano on alto sax and Umberto Petrin on piano. Quite an extraordinary program form some of Italy's finest jazz ensembles.
Italian import CD for $16 (until the dollar plunges even deeper)

TOHO SARA - Hourouurin (Fractal 025) The Japanese underground band Johari was create in 1990 by the magic duo Asahito Nanjo (High Rise) and Makoto Kawabata (Acid Mothers Temple) and will became later, in 1995, this shamanistic avant-garde formation Toho Sara. Hourouurin is their third opus, after two albums on PSF Eastern most (1995) and Mei Jou Tan Sho (1999) and some live performances in Europe during the years 1996 and 1997. Hourouurin is a weird unit who attempt to achieve a mystic fusion of ethnic music and rock, according to their own unique methodology. They create a strange musical aura where the vibrations of folk instruments from around the world and electronics merge weirdly. These bizarre recordings embrace musical shamanism on the one hand, and a subversion of western musical concepts into the abyss of rock on the other. Toho Sara is here at their most mystic side. Acid music.
French import CD for $17

ASAHITO NANJO GROUP MUSICA - Comtemporary Kagura-Metaphysics (Fractal 027) A work of contemporary music performed in the rock idiom by Japanese underground rock legend, Asahito Nanjo. Nanjo is active in a wide variety of rock groups, but Group Musica exits in order to pursue a more universal musical vibration. Group Musica is an ensemble that pursues the free use of every type of Western and Eastern musical instrument, is propelled by the vibrations of very subtle rhythms, and that has internalized the methodology of minimalism. The concept behind this album is transform Kagura, an ancient form of Japanese music and dance that was performed for the gods, and is to convert the ideas of 'Secret teachings' and ancient Chinese methods of divination (the I-Ching) into a metaphysics of musical vibrations. The concept of Kagura allows Group Musica to create a unique work that is an experimental symphonic composition, which nonetheless has many rich improvisatory elements. In this unique work, the symbolic/philosophical nature of ancient esotericism is incorporated as improvisation, while the I-Ching is related to avant-garde symphonics. These are then fused into a total concept. Many different musicians from various genres participate in Group Musica, but their contributions are filtered through Nanjo's musical sense and thus altered, fused and structured. It is for this reason that remain anonymous -- Group Musica exists as a total entity. Recorded in 1993 & 1994, this album is a colossal long studio works which has necessitated more than 400 overdubbings. An extraordinary adventure in sounds and the most astonishing musical project by High Rise's leader.
French import CD for $17

ILITCH - Hors Temps/Out of Time (Fractal 024) Thierry Muller -- Ilitch's head -- is the multi-instrumentalist dark experimental French composer who started his musical career with the band Arcane as an underground electronics improvisations outfit around the years 1974. Albums Periodkmintrouble 1978 & 10 suicides 1980 were Ilitch first two works followed by the Ruth pop synth project Polaroid roman photo in 1985. All three are now reissued on CD with many unreleased bonus material by Fractal Records. Well received by many critics today, Ilitch took a solid place in the French underground scene from that area and was a serious source of influence on several groups/artists such as The Legendary Pink Dots for instance. After 24 years, the third and brand new Ilitch album is now released, titled ironically Hors Temps / Out of time and was composed during the last five years. More than a gap, it's a generation of sounds in between... and Thierry Muller is at the rendezvous: a full album in 9 electropopsonics excursions through the time with a pleiade of colored sounds (vocals, guitar, vocals, drums, percussions, farfisa, rhythmic programs, treated piano etc.). From the mellow pop to the angry waves, Hors Temps / Out of time is a blink at the early hours and a poetic reflexion and vision on life. With the participation of the great musician poet Philippe Doray. Subtle pop power for adult entertainment. Rendezvous hors temps.
French import CD for $17




TWO DMG EXCLUSIVES!!!..


JOEY ARKENSTAT - Bane (Ropeadope 60482; USA) Phish luminary Joey Arkenstat is to the world of music what Austin Powers is to the spy game: an international man of mystery. Among those in the know, Arkenstat is a bonafide bassplaying legend. No less an authority than Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) has stated, "I spent a lot of time listening to Joey in my formative years." Me'Shell Ndegeocello admits to having studied Arkenstat's instructional video, and the list goes on. at the urging of producer mike gordon, ropeadope decided to release joey's long awaited debut - a bass players fantasy. warning: this is some crazy shit. not for everyone, but destined to be a cult classic. [DMG has been selected to be the ONLY retailer in the NYC area to carry this non-retail release - now at a lower price!]
CD for $12

CHARLIE HUNTER & BOBBY PREVITE - Come In Red Dog, This Is Tango Leader (Ropeadope 56062; USA) What can we say? Bobby has done a number of appearances with Charlie's group in live situations, but this is the first time they have committed anything to recording. Here they are doing duets in the studio completely live with no overdubs - just guitar and drums! [DMG is one of the few retailers in the US to be chosen as a seller of this non-retail release!]
CD for $12




BRAND NEW DELIGHTS FROM THE EVER-GROWING LEO CATALOQUE OF WONDERS:


DR. CHADBOURNE - Honky-Tonk Im Nachtlokal: The History Of The Chadbournes (Leo 406) Featuring Dr. (Eugene) Chadbourne on guitar, banjo & vocals with Olivier Bernet & Victor Marco on guitars, Cedric Prive on violin, Barry Midderhoff on mandolin, Chris Cornetto on keys & trumpet, Roy Paci on trumpet & jaw-harp, Walter Daniels on harmonica, Bob Jordan on toys, etc., Chuck Rosina on electronics & effects and Jerome Renault & Billy Kettle on drums. This is a collection of four different versions of the Chadbournes, recorded in different locations (Pau & Paris in France, London & at Roulette in NYC) from 1996 to 2002. The original name of Shockabilly was the Chadbournes, but that was more than 20 years ago. Eugene has decided to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Chadbournes name with this disc. All fourteen songs on this collection are covers of traditional & country tunes, a jazz standard, a classical intro and Rahsaan medley. I gotta admit that I am not familiar with any other musicians on this CD, except for mandolin great Barry Mitterhoff & Bob Jordan, not that it matters much, since Eugene has selected the better moments from each gig presented here. Highlights include great and often hilarious versions of "Up Against the Wall, You Redneck Mother", "I've Thought of Leaving, Too", a goofy Cajun medley and that swell Roland Kirk medley. For those of you who dig the more song-oriented side of Dr. Chadbourne, this one is definitely for you.
CD for $15

THE FONDA / STEVENS GROUP - Twelve Improvisations (Leo 394) Featuring Herb Robertson on trumpets, Daunik Lazro on alto & baritone saxes, Michael Jefry Stevens on piano, Joe Fonda on bass and Harvey Sorgen on drums. This is the fourth Fonda/Stevens disc on Leo, besides the other half dozen discs which include one or two of the same folks, so you know Leo Feygin does really love these dudes. Both Leo and myself are great fans of the collective of great musicians. The current version of the band includes trumpet ace Herb Robertson and on this release special guest French saxist Daunik Lazro. Right from the very first note, the sparks are flying, yet there is cautious undercurrent as the quintet quietly weave fragments together. Although this music is completely improvised, there is consistent dialogue, duos turn into trios as constant connections are made. I caught Mr. Lazro on a couple of occasions at Victo and am always impressed by his thoughtful playing, once with Michel Doneda and earlier this year playing solo baritone. All members of the quintet get their chance to shine on different pieces, as they unfold. You can tell that these guys have been at it for a long while, since the communication sounds telepathic at times, when they all come together, anticipating each other. The ever amazing Herb Robertson sounds extraordinary throughout, balancing his trumpet talents, with mutes and other distinctive sounds, this is a perfect group for him. Superb!
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SHOUP / MAKIHARA / ARNOLD - Confluxus (Leo 399) Featuring Wally Shoup on alto sax, Brent Arnold on cello and Toshi Makihara on drums. Over the past decade, a number of lesser-known, high intensity, free-jazz, sax heroes are finally getting some recognition, though numerous recordings and gigs. This growing list includes Elliott Levin, Paul Flaherty, Oluyemi Thomas, Marco Eneidi, James Finn and Wally Shoup. None of these sax players are youngsters, yet each is a force to be reckoned with. Wally Shoup lives in Seattle and can be heard on some great discs with Thurston Moore, a quartet with Paul Flaherty, as well as his own trio. Toshi Makihara is a crazed drummer from Philly, who has worked with Chadbourne in the past. I am unfamiliar with cellist Brent Arnold, but he has worked with Shoup since the mid-nineties. 'Confluxus' is a live radio broadcast from Sonarchy Radio in Seattle and it bristles with intense energy and stormy spirits. These completely improvised pieces unfold organically and evolve through some more somber sections. Eventually the trio explodes with some high flying and over-the-top insanity. There is a recent Marco Eneidi Trio cd with the same instrumentation as this, with Kash Killion on some powerful cello. Brent Arnold does a similar job of provoking a great deal of sounds from his cello, not just bowing, but plucking intensely as well. There are moments when the sax and cello are playing similar sounds, so it hard to tell who is doing what. Altogether, an extremely tasty morsel of focused improv at its best. Wally Shoup will be playing here at DMG on September 19th with bassist Reuben Radding, certainly a treat for all of here.
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ADLER / CHAUNCY / LLOYD / PALMER / WACHSMANN - Apparitions (Leo 408) Featuring Stan Adler on cello & electronics, Paul Chauncy on electronics, Jon Lloyd on soprano sax, Rob Palmer on guitar & electronics and Philipp Wachsmann on violin & electronics. I am only familiar with two members of this British quintet - Jon Lloyd, who has two CDs on Hat and Phil Wachsmann, who is on a number of CDs on Emanem, FMR, Maya & ECM as well as being a member of Evan Parker's Electro-Acoustic Ensemble. Since everyone here but Lloyd plays electronics as well as another instrument, we do get quite a bit of mysterious electronic sounds mixed in with the strings, guitar and sax. This music is often sparse and well placed on the sea of silence and suspense, with few solos. Jon Lloyd's serpent-like soprano occasionally spirals on a cloud of strange dreams. Eventually the electronic sounds and string pluckings get more dense and scary, the volume and drama also starts to increase as sound fragments leap out of the mix. In some ways this is not much different than Evan Parker's Electro-Acoustic Ensemble, perhaps not as amazing, but still engaging enough.
CD for $15



We advertised two items on the 'pfMentum' label last week [the Jeff Kaiser and the Steuart Liebig] for $14 each. Our price on that label has dropped to $12 for ALL their single CDs, like on this next item...

RICH WEST - Bedouin Hornbook (pfMENTUM 016) Featuring Chris Heenan on bass clarinet & alto sax, Bruce Freedman on trumpet, Jeremy Drake on electric guitar, Scot Ray on tuba and Rich West on drums and compositions. LA seems to be filled with a large scene of lesser-known musicians who consistently make interesting music, whether anyone notices or not. After John Carter and Bobby Bradford (who is still around, teaching and playing), the next generation of LA's finest includes the Cline brothers (Nels & Alex) and Vinny Golia (originally from the Bronx). Thanks to great labels like Nine Winds, Cryptogramophone and now, pfMENTUM, another community of strong players is emerging. Trumpeter Jeff Kaiser's new label has recently released six CDs and all are intriguing in their own way. I don't know much about the members of Rich West's quintet, other than recognizing their names from a few discs on 9 Winds or Crypto, but I do remember a fine disc from tuba player Scot Ray from last year. 'Bedouin Hornbook' is an impressive offering from this adventurous quintet. "Bugge" opens with some mysterious, growling dijeradoo-like sounds and other eerie sonics. With no bass, the tuba often plays the bass lines with the drums while the guitar, sax and trumpet play those intricate charted sections. Rich's writing is quite diverse, each piece a different challenge for the quintet. On "Twang", the guitar plays these tight patterns while the horns play the quirky melody. What's odd about this music is that there is little jazz influence (swinging) going on here. On "Twang", the tuba sets the pace and structure and takes the first strange solo, the guitar, trumpet and sax play the strange circus-like parts throughout the piece, with a few warped guitar licks inserted here and there. A number of these pieces are broken into connected sections, where two or three instruments will play their parts together as another player solos or as the rhythm team plays an interconnected part. While I find most of this music interesting, some of the jerky rhythms make it difficult to snap my fingers to. It will take some time to penetrate this odd, yet unique concoction.
CD for $12




REISSUES, RESTOCKS, HISTORIC RECORDINGS:


FUTURISM AND DADA REVIEWED [V.A.] - 1912-1959 (LTM 2301; EEC) CD release of this unique collection of original sound recordings made by key figures from both 20th Century avant garde art movements. Three years in the making, and with over one hour of playing time, the CD features sound collages, tone poems, interviews and music made between 1912 and 1959 by luminaries such as: F.T. Marinetti The poet and guiding light of Futurism in declamatory mode, circa 1931. Antonio Russolo & Luigi Russolo represented by the only surviving original recordings made with the celebrated 'intonarumori' (noise machines) in 1924. Marcel Duchamp: A much discussed but rarely heard example of Duchamp's musical non-theory, its ambient tones still sounding timeless. Kurt Schwitters: A very rare reading of the famed 'Die Sonata in Urlauten' from 1932. Tristan Tzara: The hugely influential poet of both Dada and Surrealism, whose abstract techniques went on to influence later writers such as William S. Burroughs. Wyndham Lewis: A rare 1940 reading by a leading light of the British futurist offshoot, Vorticism. Guillaume Apollinaire & Jean Cocteau: Not members of either movement, yet major influences on both, with Cocteau's contribution from 1929 a fascinating curiosity from the golden age of jazz. The collection also includes material by Marcel Janco, Luigi Grandi and Richard Huelsenbeck. 'Futurism & Dada Reviewed' is a must-have artifact for anyone interested in actually hearing the work of these pioneers, as was originally intended. Retailers may wish to catalogue this item as a 'book' as well as a spoken word CD. Praise for LTMCD 2301: "The most enthralling LTM project to date, should lie in every record collection bar none. Some more of this right now!" (Melody Maker, 12/88)
CD for $17

SURREALISM REVIEWED [V.A.] - Archival Surreal Recordings (LTM 2343; EEC) 15 tracks. The long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed Futurism & Dada Reviewed collection, with a full length archive CD titled SURREALISM REVIEWED. For the very first time, original recordings by the following key artists, writers, poets and theorists are now gathered together on a single volume: MARCEL DUCHAMP, ANDRE BRETON, ROBERT DESNOS, LOUIS ARAGON, MAX ERNST, SALVADOR DALI, TRISTAN TZARA, PHILIPPE SOUPAULT, MAN RAY, ROLAND PENROSE, ANTONIN ARTAUD, LEE MILLER, HERBERT READ, JEAN COCTEAU. The various recordings, made between 1929 And 1963, include poetry, interviews, lectures and manifestos. Most are in the English language, and some in French. Some, such as those by Desnos (1938) and Read (1937), have not been heard since they were first recorded onto acetate discs. Running for 74 minutes and featuring extensive sleevenotes, the disc is a must for all students of 20th Century art and literature and the avant garde, as well as left-field musical ideas and endeavour.
CD for $17

MUSICA FUTURISTA [V.A.] - The Art Of Noises (LTM 2401; EEC) Musica Futurista: The Art of Noises is a 74 minute collection of music and spoken word from the Italian Futurist movement 1909-1935, including original recordings by Marinetti, Russolo and Balilla Pratella. As well as vintage 'free verse' readings by Futurist figurehead F.T. Marinetti, the CD includes recordings of the celebrated intonarumori (noise intoners) created by Luigi Russolo, including the compostition The Awakening of a City. Russolo's public performances scandalized Europe in 1914 yet still resonate today. Although his extraordinary ideas met with fierce resistance, it is now clear he exerted a powerful influence on a number of leading avant-garde and experimental composers, initially Igor Stravinsky, George Antheil and Arthur Honegger, and later John Cage, Edgar Varese, Karlheinz Stockhausen and Harry Partch, as well as non-classical electronica and avant-rock. As well as period recordings, the CD includes contemporary performances of other key Futurist works by Balilla Pratella, Antonio Russolo, Aldo Giuntini, Luigi Grandi, Silvio Mix, Franco Casavola, Alfredo Casella, Matty Malneck and Frank Signorelli. All material on this definitive collection has been digitally remastered. The deluxe booklet features many rare images, as well as detailed historical notes by noted author James Hayward. Consider this a companion volume to LTM's Futurism & Dada Reviewed (LTMCD 2301) and Surrealism Reviewed (LTMCD 2343).
CD for $17

KURT SCHWITTERS performed by JAAP BLONK - Ursonate CD (Basta 9145) In 1979, Jaap Blonk first heard 'Ursonate' as read by Dutch actor Hans Hausdorfer. Over the following years he took to learning the piece by heart, bit by bit, in such a way that each segment acquired an individual meaning for him. For a long time, the Schwitters estate did not give permission to issue recordings of his works. Only in 2002 the ban was lifted and the performing and publishing rights were turned over to a foundation based in the Sprengel Museum in Hannover, the Kurt und Ernst Schwitters Stiftung. This meant that, finally, Blonk's 1986 studio recording could be made available to the public. On the present CD, Blonk decided to add a recent recording of the sonata. For reasons of contrast he chose a live recording from 2003, made in a richly reverberant space. It is complete and unedited, spiced with the inevitable odd slip of the tongue that helps keeping a live performance alive.
Dutch import CD for $19

RAYMOND SCOTT & THE SECRET SEVEN - The Unexpected (Basta 9106) In 1959, Raymond Scott assembled an anonymous all-star band and dubbed them The Secret Seven. With this group of top jazz players, he recorded the album 'The Unexpected'. For nearly 45 years the identity of the Secret Seven line-up has remained a mystery, but as Nat Hentoff wrote in the liner notes, 'Jazz listeners should recognize the identity of the performers.' This is another CD in Basta's Essential Reissue series, complete with the original liner notes & original cover artwork.
Dutch import CD for $16

LES MCCANN - Invitation To Openness (Water 138) Featuring the 26-minute 'The Lovers', this album is THE essence and translation of the predominant free love theme of the '60s and '70s. Every nuance of McCann's stream of consciousness comes through loud and clear, as do the excellent solos by Yusef Lateef on a wide array of reeds, flutes, and percussion. David Spinozza's electric guitar chops and Alphonse Mouzon's drum and percussion feelings on McCann's completely improvised composition are an auditory delight for fusion fans. Two other compositions, 'Beaux J. Poo Boo' and 'Poo Pye McGoochie (And His Friends)' round out the set with by adding different sonorous characters and musical back stories.
CD for $15




THE FIRST OF OUR GERMAN-ONLY 'ECM' CD's FINALLY CAME IN THIS WEEK!!! We know a lot of people have been waiting for these no-longer [or never, in the case of items like the Mantler 2-CD set] available in the US treasures of the classic '70/'80s catalog to be available from DMG. Luckily we were able to keep the price to $20 per disc. [we sell domestic ECMs for $16]


MICHAEL MANTLER/SAMUEL BECKETT/HAROLD PINTER With CARLA BLEY/DON CHERRY/ROBERT WYATT et al - No Answer/Silence [2 CD set] (ECM/Watt 2/5; Germany) 'No Answer [words by Samuel Beckett]' marks the recorded beginning of Michael Mantler's fascination with the texts of Samuel Beckett as well as a long association with former Cream vocalist/bassist Jack Bruce. Here, with the spare instrumentation of voice, electric bass, keyboards, and trumpet (the late, great Don Cherry in outstanding form), he sets words from How It Is to accompaniment that ranges in style from bleak and spacy to almost funky. Bruce, with his high, plaintive voice, does a superb job here, investing the cynical, bitter text (example: "and the mud yes the dark yes the mud and the dark are true yes nothing to regret there no") with conviction and the right inflection of sorrow. On a couple of pieces, his bass kicks in for a momentary groove that sounds as though it was recalled from the type of Cream session that produced "I'm So Glad," but Mantler doesn't allow such relief to continue for long, antithetical as it would be to the Beckettian world he's conjuring. The songs aren't structured as pop pieces, however; they owe more to contemporary art songs despite the instrumentation, making the affair challenging to the listener expecting a rockish album but relatively easy compared to his earlier work with the Jazz Composer's Orchestra. The contributions by Cherry and Mantler's then-wife, Carla Bley, are crucial to the success of the album, each playing in a stark style that befits the matters at hand. No Answer is an unusually fine melding of theatrical text and music and one of Mantler's best efforts in this genre. Recommended! - Brian Olewnick, AMG
'Silence [words by Harold Pinter]': Robert Wyatt vocals, Kevin Coyne vocals, Carla Bley keyboards & vocals, Chris Spedding guitar, Ron McClure bass, Clare Maher cello. Amusingly enough, the following review and interview snippet are FEATURED on Mantler's own website: "..ideas once amusing (Gorey's 'Hapless Child') or emotionally absorbing ('No Answer', from Beckett's 'How It Is') are now thoroughly played out. With due respect to Messrs. Coyne and Wyatt, who attempt to salvage this very lame duck, 'Silence' is possibly the least listenable record I have ever heard. Indeed several members of the MM editorial staff have already volunteered to splinter the disc against the filing cabinets here, and I can only sympathize with their reaction. ... imbecilic sing-song treatment ... the musicianship here is uniformly dull ... noodling electric piano rhythms of very little consequence ... every rock guitar clichØ in the book ... uninteresting ... inferior ..." - MELODY MAKER Q: All your text-based compositions are difficult listening, yet only one has been universally loathed by almost everyone who has heard it. What went wrong with 'Silence'? MANTLER: It was mostly the English who started it, going on a rampage about somebody messing with Harold Pinter, they really took it very personally. In fact I would think that something like 'No Answer' would actually be a much tougher record to listen to, but 'Silence' was indeed an extremely well-hated record (...laughs ...)
2 CD set for $40

BENGT BERGER With DON CHERRY et al - Bitter Funeral Beer (ECM 1179; Germany) Bengt Berger ko-gyil (Lo Birifor funeral xylophone), Don Cherry pocket trumpet, Jorgen Adolfsson violin and sopranino soprano and alto saxophones, Tord Bengtsson violin, electric guitar, Anita Livstrand voice, bells, axatse (rattle) . Recorded January 1981. The term "cultural imperialism" is often used, justly, when Western musicians appropriate aspects of third world music for their own, watering it down to listener-friendly levels and giving scant acknowledgement to its original creators. Whereas this sort of approach has been the unfortunate rule, from Paul Simon to David Byrne, every once in a while a glorious exception emerges. Such an exception is Swedish percussionist Bengt Berger's Bitter Funeral Beer band. Berger, who devoted lengthy periods of study to West African music, particularly that of Ghana, assembled a large contingent of fellow Swedes, trained them in various aspects of West African traditions and, most importantly, chose Ghanaian folk themes with utterly beautiful and irresistible melodic lines from which to improvise. Add the illustrious trumpeter (and like-minded world traveler) Don Cherry to the mix, and you have the makings of a stellar album. In fact, it's the bittersweet, off-center lines of Cherry's trumpet work that go a long way toward keeping the pieces pointed and sharp. The members of Berger's band all double on African percussion very effectively, with the leader concentrating on an African xylophone called the ko-gyil, which appears to utilize gourd resonators containing spider webs, producing an enticingly fuzzy rattle beneath the metallic, hammered tones. At its best, as on pieces like "Chetu" and "Tongsi," the combination of stunningly gorgeous repeating themes and inspired improvising make one wish the music would never stop. This recording, though little known, is one of the very finest items ever released by ECM. While wonderful in and of itself, it might also serve as a fine introduction to West African music, albeit via a circuitous route through Stockholm. - Brian Olewnick, AMG
"ALL OUR THUMBS UP!!!" - Mannylunch and Bruce. We only got a dozen & are trying to get more, so get on line quick!
CD for $20

PAUL BLEY QUARTET With JOHN SURMAN/BILL FRISELL/PAUL MOTIAN - Paul Bley Quartet (ECM 1365; Germany) Paul Bley piano John Surman soprano saxophone, bass clarinet Bill Frisell guitar Paul Motian drums Recorded November 1987
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BILL CONNORS With JAN GARBAREK/GARY PEACOCK/JACK DeJOHNETTE - Of Mist And Melting (ECM 1120; Germany) Featuring Bill Connors on guitar, Jan Garbarek on saxophones, Gary Peacock on bass and Jack DeJohnette on drums. Recorded December 1977
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HANS KOCH/MARTIN SCHUTZ/MARCO KAPPELI - Acceleration (ECM 1357; Germany) Hans Koch clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophones Martin SchØtz bass, cello Marco KØppeli drums Recorded June 1987
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HEINER GOEBBELS/HEINER MULLER With PETER BROTZMANN/RENE LUSSIER et al - Horstucke [3 CD set] (ECM 1452; Germany) David Bennent Peter BrØtzmann Peter Hollinger Kammerchor Horbach Alexander Kluge RenØ Lussier Megalomaniax Heiner MØller Walter Raffeiner Otto Sander Ernst StØtzner Recorded 1984-1990
3 CD set for $50

DAVE LIEBMAN With RICHIE BEIRACH/JOHN ABERCROMBIE/COLIN WALCOTT/BOB MOSES/BARRY ALTSCHUL - Drum Ode (ECM 1046; Germany) David Liebman soprano and tenor saxophones, alto flute Richard Beirach electric piano Gene Perla basses John Abercrombie guitars Jeff Williams drums Bob Moses drums Patato Valdez congas Steven Satten percussion Barry Altschul percussion Badal Roy tablas Collin Walcott tablas Ray Armando bongos Eleana Steinberg vocal Recorded May 1974 A thunderous recording by saxophonist Liebman from the year 1974. Here the American saxophonist - and friends Abercrombie and Beirach - are flanked by no less than eight drummers and percussionists. To listen to "Drum Ode" is to swim in waves of rhythms, cross-rhythms, polyrhythms, to be carried along by tidal beats. At the time when he made "Drum Ode", Liebman was playing with the Miles Davis Group in its most electric/tribal groove period, and Miles's influence is clearly discernible here. A most amazing offering and perhaps Dave Liebman's best!
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BARRE PHILLIPS With JOHN SURMAN/STU MARTIN/JOHN ABERCROMBIE - Mountainscapes (ECM 1076; Germany) Barre Phillips bass John Surman soprano and baritone saxophones, bass clarinet, synthesizer Dieter Feichtner synthesizer Stu Martin drums, synthesizer John Abercrombie guitar Recorded March 1976
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BARRE PHILLIPS With TERJE RYPDAL/TRILOK GURTU - Three Day Moon (ECM 1123; Germany) Barre Phillips bass, Terje Rypdal guitar & guitar synthesizer, organ, Dieter Feichtner - synthesizer, Trilok Gurtu - tabla, percussion. Recorded March 1978
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ENRICO RAVA With JOHN ABERCROMBIE/PALLE DANIELSSON/JON CHRISTENSEN - The Pilgrim And The Stars (ECM 1063; Germany) Enrico Rava - trumpet, John Abercrombie - guitar, Palle Danielsson - bass and Jon Christensen - drums Recorded June 1975
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MIROSLAV VITOUS With JOHN SURMAN/JOHN TAYLOR/JON CHRISTENSEN - Journey's End (ECM 1242; Germany) Featuring - Miroslav Vitous - bass, John Surman - soprano and baritone saxophones, bass clarinet, John Taylor - piano and Jon Christensen - drums. Recorded July 1982
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FROM THE VOICEPRINT FAMILY OF LABELS THESE REISSUES & RESTOCKS:

JOHN GREAVES/PETER BLEGVAD/LISA HERMAN - Kew Rhone (Voiceprint 200; UK) Cartoonist, surrealist and musician, Peter Blegvad is known for his radical and avant garde leanings with Slapp Happy and Henry Cow amongst others. This release with John Greaves (ex Henry Cow) and Lisa Herman, released in 1977, also includes Carla Bley on vocals and tenor sax, Michael Mantler on trumpet and trombone, Andrew Cyrille on drums, Michael Levine on violin and viola, Vito Rendace on alto/tenor saxes and flute. "An unfortunately neglected masterpiece of '70s progressive rock, the first extended collaboration by John Greaves and Peter Blegvad (formerly of Henry Cow and Slapp Happy, respectively) is a brilliant amalgam of Slapp Happy's skewed pop sense, the collective improvisation approach of Henry Cow, the sly wit of the Canterbury prog rock scene, and (most fruitfully) Carla Bley's inimitably skewed progressive jazz. Although Bley's contributions are purely instrumental and vocal (the album was written entirely by Greaves and Blegvad), songs like the rushing, choral "Twenty-Two Proverbs" sound heavily influenced by her early-'70s work with Paul Haines and Michael Mantler (who engineered this album; there is no producer credit). Most of the lead vocals are taken by Lisa Herman, whose lovely, clear voice delivers Blegvad's playful, often surreal lyrics (filled with anagrams, palindromes, and other verbal games) in a tone that suggests a deeper emotional core to songs that might otherwise have been merely clever. One of the most satisfying albums that any of the principals have been involved with, Kew. Rhone. is a challenging but surprisingly accessible album that rewards as much attention as the listener offers it." Stewart Mason, AMG This new 11 track edition of the CD also functions as a CD-ROM with newly created illustration work for Blegvad and musical contributions from Greaves and Herman
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DAGMAR KRAUSE - Tank Battles: The Songs of Hanns Eisler (Blueprint 318; UK) Helped with her desire to bring out an album of songs by the early 20th century German songwriter Eisler by Tom Waits expressed interest in the project, Waits' bassist and musical director Greg Cohen (Masada) arranged and produced this diverse group assemblage that included guest musicians Michael Blair, Danny Thompson, Alex Balenescu, John Tilbury and Lindsay Cooper and a large ensemble including accordion, marimba, banjo, woodwinds. This is a tour-de-force album for Dagmar, displaying the full breadth and depth of her uniquely emotional and compelling voice!
CD for $16

SLAPP HAPPY - Sort Of (Blueprint 318; UK) The classic first album by this originator (along with Henry Cow) of the Rock-In-Opposition [RIO] movement. Here are The first appearances of Dagmar Krause, Peter Blegvad and Anthony Moore, backed by the powerfully creative musicianship of Faust: Gunther Wusthoff, Werner "Zappa" Diermaier, and Jean Herve Peron (Faust also backed them on the rejected-by-Virgin first recording of their 2nd album,, Casablanca Moon. The Faust version was released years later as Acnalbasac Noom - Virgin got it backwards!) An odd, classic Masterpiece!
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PETER BLEGVAD - King Strut (Whatdisc 9; UK) Finally re-issued! When originally released in 1990 on Silvertone, King Strut was critically lauded as a masterful collection of articulate and insightful short stories set to music, or as Blegvad himself put it '...condensed narrative in rhymes...' Amongst the fantastic selection of musicians contributing are Andy Partridge (XTC), Peter Holsapple (REM), B.J. Cole (Verve), Syd Straw, Danny Thompson, Chris Stamey and Anton Fier. One of my favorite (literate) rocks records of all time!! - BLG
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HARRY BECKETT QUINTET - Flare Up (Jazzprint 124; UK) Line-up: Harry Beckett - trumpet, flugelhorn John Surman - baritone and soprano saxes Mike Osborne - alto sax Alan Skidmore - tenor and soprano saxes Frank Ricotti - vibes and conga John Taylor - piano Chris Lawrence - bass guitar John Webb - drums FIRST TIME BEING REISSUED ON ANY FORMAT SINCE 1970!!! Featuring Brotherhood of Breath trumpet and flugelhorn hero Harry Beckett, John Surman on bari & soprano saxes, Mike Osborne on alto sax, Alan Skidmore on tenor sax, John Taylor on el. piano, Chris Lawrence on bass, Frank Ricotti on vibes and John Webb on drums! Barbados born trumpet hero, Harold Beckett, moved to London in 1954, worked with Mingus on the soundtrack of the British film, "All Night Long" in the sixties and became one of best jazz trumpeters in England from then onwards, working with many of the UK's best players and bands - Mike Westbrook, Graham Collier, John Surman Octet and Ray Russell. His first album as a leader, 'Flare Up' was released in 1970 and remains one of unrecognized classics of British modern jazz. This is quite an extraordinary treasure from an under-recognized wonder who went on to record just a handful of discs under his own name and still plays release great material today.
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JOHN ETHERIDGE/ZAPPATISTAS - The Music Of Frank Zappa: Absolutely Live In Leeds (Jazzprint 122; UK) John Etheridge and Annie Whitehead head up this octet that really does up Zappa's jazzed-rock arrangements in precision style but with heart!
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THE WILDE FLOWERS [ROBERT WYATT/HUGH HOPPER/BRIAN HOPPER et al] - The Wilde Flowers (Blueprint 123; UK) Although they never released any recordings during their tenure, this mid '60s band involved most of the key members of the two major Canterbury groups that this group split into: Soft Machine and Caravan! The majority of the demo/archive recordings found here involve the core lineup of Robert Wyatt, Hugh and Brian Hopper, joined variously from track to track by Richard Coughlan, Richard Sinclair, Dave and John Lawrence, Pye Hastings, Kevin Ayers, Graham Flight, Mike Ratledge, and Bob Gilleson
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ROBERT WYATT - A Short Break [CDep] (Blueprint 108; UK) When Robert Wyatt followed up his welcome return of a CD (Dondestan) with this EP "only" two years later, some fans thought a new era of productivity had hit the reclusive singer. (Alas, it took until 1998 for a full-length follow-up to appear.) A Short Break is a musical scrapbook, a glimpse of half-thought ideas and hints of melody Ø atmospheres, not songs. Armed with a lone piano, a set of cymbals, some rudimentary percussion, an organ, and his plaintive voice, Wyatt's pieces are melancholy, sad, and contemplative. They are also, it must be added, not that interesting, and worth listening to only because the man is capable of so much more (it would not have even been released if it was anybody else). Only "Unmasked" could have made it onto Dondestan, and sounds like an outtake. More fascinating are the childhood photos and short essay by Wyatt that accompany the CD. Ø Ted Mills 21 minutes total
CD-EP for $10

MICHAEL GILES - "Progress": Circa 1978 (Voiceprint 264; UK) Progress was recorded in 1978 and is a previously unreleased album written and performed by Michael Giles aided by an amazing collection of classic progressive rock & jazz 'names' including Geoffrey Richardson (Penguin Caf? Orchestra, Caravan), Jimmy Hastings (Caravan) and John G. Perry (Caravan, Quantum Jump), Dave McRae (Matching Mole), Peter Giles(King Crimson/Giles, Giles and Fripp) and Ray Warleigh. Michael and Peter Giles with Robert Fripp formed Giles, Giles and Fripp, releasing The Cheerful Insanity Of? album in 1968. They went on to form the amazing King Crimson in 1969 before splitting and Michael Giles recorded the great McDonald & Giles album with Ian McDonald for Island in 1970. This unreleased material has been long sought after by King Crimson and Caravan aficionados.
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PETER SINFIELD - Stillusion [aka Still] (Blueprint 223; UK) Legendary art-rock lyrisist/composer/producer Sinfield wrote the lyrics for the first four King Crimson albums (guaranteeing him a place in rock history!) as well as for early '70s ELP, and produced the 1st Roxy Music album as well as recordings for PFM. His only solo vocal record from that period, Still, is a woundrous jewel-textured musical odyssey deftly performed by musicians as varied as Keith Tippett, Greg Lake, Ian Wallace, Mel Collins, John Wetton, Robin Miller (all Crimsonites) as well as Keith Christmas, Tim Hinckley, Brian Cole and Richard Brunton.
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FAMILY - Family Live (Mystic 176; UK) A rollicking kick-ass live album from early 1971(unlike the tired sounding live cuts on the US version of Anyway), with the line-up that would go on to record the studio albums Fearless and Bandstand: Roger Chapman, John "Charlie" Whitney, Poli Palmer, Rob Townsend, and John Wetton on bass(whose next gig would be '72-74 King Crimson). Possibly this is the rumored vinyl-only BBC release re-incarnated; we're not sure as no one we know has ever seen that! Recommended!
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MORGAN FISHER/HYBRID KIDS - Hybrid Kids: Vol 1 A Collection Of Classic Mutants (Blueprint 262; UK) [Originally released under the "artist" name Hybrid Kids] It should come as no surprise whatsoever to learn that Hybrid Kids Volume 1 - A Collection of Classic Mutants is not in fact a galaxy of soon-to-be-legendary bands from Peabody, Texas (the more-than-hip version of Akron, Ohio), but instead a classic work ['77] of none other than experimental musician, neo glam pop star keyboardist in Mott The Hoople, guru devotee, and curator of arguably rock's wackiest and most original compilation album, Miniatures [Blueprint BP159CD], the thoroughly eccentric Morgan Fisher.
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NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR '7 FOR THE PRICE OF 6' CD SALE ITEMS:


THIRD EAR BAND - Hymn To The Sphinx [2 CD set] (Mooncrest; UK) Although they were loosely affiliated with the British progressive rock scene of the late '60s and early '70s, Third Ear Band was in some ways more of an experimental ensemble performing contemporary compositional work. For one thing, they didn't use electric instruments, or even guitars, instead employing violin, viola, oboe, cello, and hand percussion. More important, they didn't play conventional rock "songs." They featured extended instrumental pieces that often built up from a drone, or hypnotic pattern, to a dense, raga-like crescendo, somewhat in the manner of some of Terry Riley's work. The group was founded by drummer Glen Sweeney [the one constant member to this day], who had roots in Britain's free jazz scene, and had played with an avant-garde ensemble, the Sun Trolley. Sweeney described Third Ear's music as "electric acid raga," although the electricity was shut off shortly after they formed, when their electronic equipment was stolen. Sweeney simply molded Third Ear into an acoustic ensemble, with the addition of oboe, violin/viola, and cello. The personnel (with the exception of Sweeney) would rotate over the next few years. Commercial success, or even widespread underground success, was never in the offing for Third Ear Band, and one gets the feeling that was not ever a consideration. Their albums were too somber and experimental for the rock audience, and in the U.S., they are still only known to a very few. Their biggest coup was getting commissioned to score and perform the soundtrack to Roman Polanski's film version of Macbeth (issued as their third album 'Music From Macbeth'). The original incarnation of Third Ear Band disbanded in the early '70s. Surprisingly, they re-formed in the late '80s, with new members Neil Black on electric violin and and sax stalwart Lyn Dobson [ex-Soft Machine] and released a few albums that boasted sounds and ambitions that were similar to those found in their early work. - Richie Unterberger, AMG Disc 1 [studio work] contains all of the 1990 album 'Magic Music' with Sweeney, Dobson, Black and guitarist Mick Carter; and all of their classic 2nd album from 1970, the soundtrack to the album 'Abelard And Heloise' with Sweeney, oboist Paul Minns, violinist Richard Coff and cellist Ursula Smith.
Disc 2 [live 1990] Live material with the lineup of Sweeney, Dobson, Black, and Carter
2 CD set for $14 ...7 for 6 CD SALE.

SOFT MACHINE - Man In A Deaf Corner 1963-1970 [2 CD set] (Mooncrest 233; UK) Three years before the official formation of the Soft Machine, the band's prime movers gathered to cut the rare 1963 demos with [variously] Robert Wyatt, Mike Ratledge, Brian Hopper, some previously unreleased, that fill most of the first CD, alongside a taster from the 1967 line-up with Kevin Ayers and Daevid Allen. The second CD is given over to the acclaimed late '69-'70s trio version of the band in concert with tracks found on the famous Paradiso '69, Croydon '70 with Elton Dean, and the "Live in Europe" CD with Lynn Dobson recordings and as a bonus a more recent recording of the Wyatt/Hopper tune "As Long As He Lies Perfectly Still" performed by the quintet of Hugh Hopper, Dave Stewart, Jakko Jakszyk, Gary Barnacle and Clive Brooks. It all adds up to a primer in Britain's most influential jazz-rock experimentalists.
2 CD set for $14 ...7 for 6 CD SALE.

EMERSON LAKE & PALMER [KEITH EMERSON/GREG LAKE/CARL PALMER] ELP - Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends [2 CD set] (Castle; UK) Upon its release, the 1973 LP Brain Salad Surgery had been hailed as Emerson, Lake & Palmer's masterpiece. A long tour ensued that left the trio flushed and begging for time off. Before disbanding for three years, they put together a triple LP live set (something rather pretentious at the time). Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends gives a very accurate representation of ELP's shows at the time...The song selection is stellar and features all the material from Brain Salad Surgery (with the exception of "Benny the Bouncer"), including a complete 36-minute rendition of "Karn Evil 9" complete with the archetypal Carl Palmer drum solo, which filled both sides of the third LP in the original set. Add to that a 26-minute version of "Take a Pebble" that includes a solo spot for Greg Lake ("Still...You Turn Me On" and "Lucky Man"), and a 27-minute "Tarkus" and you now have three quarters of the music. The latter piece includes a surprise verse from King Crimson's "Epitaph." Hearing any of those three pieces (and the stunning "Toccata") performed live, obviously without any overdubs, makes one realize how accomplished these musicians were. - Francois Couture, AMG
2 CD set for $12 ...7 for 6 CD SALE.

SUN RA ARKESTRA - Outer Spaceways Inc. (Black Lion 760191) NY '68 with the Arkestra includes "Intergalactic Motion" not originally on the LP. This is also a part of the three cd box-set - 'Calling Planet Earth'. Superb and completely out there!
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THE FOLLOWING CLASSIC 'BLUE NOTE' RECORDINGS WERE BROUGHT BACK INTO PRINT THIS YEAR WITH 2004 REMASTERING BY RUDY VAN GELDER [THE ORIGINAL PRODUCER/ENGINEER OF MANY OF THESE SESSIONS], SOME WITH BONUS CUTS NOT ON PREVIOUS EDITIONS:


ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - Buhaina's Delight (Blue Note; USA) w/ Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton, Jymie Merritt. Added to the original album are four alternate versions from an earlier session.
CD for $12

ART BLAKEY & THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - Free For All (Blue Note; USA) The swan song for the band with Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton and Reggie Workman.
CD for $12

DONALD BYRD - At The Half Note Cafe [2 CD set] (Blue Note; USA) With Pepper Adams, Duke Pearson, Laymon Jackson, Lex Humphries.
CD $26.00 AVAILABLE

DONALD BYRD - Free Form (Blue Note; USA) 1962 studio recording w/ Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Butch Warren, Billy Higgins.
CD for $12

DEXTER GORDON - Dexter Calling... (Blue Note; USA) DEXTER GORDON, tenor sax; KENNY DREW, piano; PAUL CHAMBERS, bass; PHILLY JOE JONES, drums Dexter's tribute to Harold Land, is added to complete the session.
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DEXTER GORDON - Doin' Alright (Blue Note; USA) DEXTER GORDON, tenor sax; FREDDIE HUBBARD, trumpet; HORACE PARLAN, piano; GEORGE TUCKER, bass; AL HAREWOOD, drums. Two bonus cuts
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DEXTER GORDON - One Flight Up (Blue Note; USA) DEXTER GORDON, tenor sax; DONALD BYRD, trumpet; KENNY DREW, piano; NEILS-HENNING ORSTED PEDERSEN, bass; ART TAYLOR, drums . One bonus track has been added.
CD for $12

GRANT GREEN - 'Am I Blue' (Blue Note; USA) the perennial trio of Green, organist John Patton and drummer Ben Dixon with the trumpet of Johnny Coles and the tenor saxophone of newcomer Joe Henderson. This is the first appearance of this album on CD.
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GRANT GREEN - Goin' West (Blue Note; USA) Grant Green: guitar; Herbie Hancock: piano; Reggie Workman: bass; Billy Higgins: drums
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JOE HENDERSON - In 'N Out (Blue Note; USA) Joe Henderson, Kenny Dorham, McCoy Tyner, Richard Davis and Elvin Jones An alternate take of the title tune has been added.
CD for $12

JOE HENDERSON - Inner Urge (Blue Note; USA) JOE HENDERSON, tenor sax; McCOY TYNER, piano; BOB CRANSHAW, bass; ELVIN JONES, drums
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ANDREW HILL - Black Fire (Blue Note; USA) ANDREW HILL, piano; JOE HENDERSON, tenor sax; RICHARD DAVIS, bass; ROY HAYNES, drums . Added to the original LP configuration are two alternate takes.
CD for $12

FREDDIE HUBBARD - "Breaking Point" (Blue Note; USA) FREDDIE HUBBARD, trumpet; JAMES SPAULDING, alto sax, flute; RONNIE MATHEWS, piano; EDDIE KHAN, bass; JOE CHAMBERS, drums. Two alternate takes, originally issued on a 45 single, are included
CD for $12

FREDDIE HUBBARD - Blue Spirits (Blue Note; USA) FREDDIE HUBBARD, trumpet; JAMES SPAULDING, alto sax, flute; JOE HENDERSON, tenor sax; KIANE ZAWADI, euphonium; HAROLD MABERN, piano; LARRY RIDLEY, bass; CLIFFORD JARVIS, drums; BIG BLACK, congas. Added to the original album are two tunes from the following year with FREDDIE HUBBARD, trumpet; JOE HENDERSON, tenor sax; HOSEA TAYLOR, bassoon; HERBIE HANCOCK, piano, celeste; REGGIE WORKMAN, bass; ELVIN JONES, drums.
CD for $12

FREDDIE HUBBARD - Ready For Freddie (Blue Note; USA) Freddie Hubbard: trumpet, Bernard McKinney: euphonium, Wayne Shorter: tenor sax, McCoy Tyner: piano, Art Davis: bass, Elvin Jones: drums. 2 xtra cuts;
CD for $12

FREDDIE HUBBARD - The Night Of The Cookers Vol 1 & 2 [2 CD set] (Blue Note; USA) FREDDIE HUBBARD, LEE MORGAN, trumpets; JAMES SPAUDLING, alto sax, flute; HAROLD MABERN, piano; LARRY RIDLEY, bass; PETE LA ROCA, drums; BIG BLACK, congas 2 CD set for $24

JACKIE McLEAN - Action Action Action (Blue Note; USA) JACKIE McLEAN, alto sax; CHARLES TOLLIVER, trumpet; BOBBY HUTCHERSON, vibes; CECIL McBEE, bass; BILLY HIGGINS, drums; first appearance on CD in the U.S.
CD for $12

JACKIE McLEAN - Destination...Out! (Blue Note; USA) 9/20/63 w/ McLean, Grachan Moncur, Bobby Hutcherson, Larry Ridley, Roy Haynes; 2004 RVG remstr
CD for $12

JACKIE McLEAN - Right Now! (Blue Note; USA) Jackie McLean: alto sax, Larry Willis: piano, Bob Cranshaw: bass, Clifford Jarvis: drums. Xtra cut.
CD for $12

BLUE MITCHELL - The Thing To Do (Blue Note; USA) BLUE MITCHELL, trumpet; JUNIOR COOK, tenor sax; CHICK COREA, piano; GENE TAYLOR, bass; AL FOSTER, drums
CD for $12

LEE MORGAN - Lee-Way (Blue Note; USA) Lee Morgan: Trumpet; Jackie McLean: Alto Saxophone; Bobby Timmons: Piano; Paul Chambers: Bass; Art Blakey: Drums
CD for $12

LEE MORGAN - The Sixth Sense (Blue Note; USA) LEE MORGAN, trumpet; JACKIE McLEAN, alto sax; FRANK MITCHELL, tenor sax; CEDAR WALTON, piano; VICTOR SPROLES, bass; BILLY HIGGINS, drums Added to the original LP are three tunes from a previously unissued session with Harold Mabern substituting for Cedar Walton.
CD for $12

DUKE PEARSON - Sweet Honey Bee (Blue Note; USA) Duke Pearson: piano; Freddie Hubbard: trumpet; James Spaulding: alto sax, flute; Joe Henderson: tenor sax; Ron Carter: bass; Mickey Roker: drums
CD for $12

SONNY ROLLINS - Newk's Time (Blue Note; USA) w/ drummer Philly Joe Jones, bassist Doug Watkins, and pianist Wynton Kelly
CD for $12

HORACE SILVER QUINTET - Serenade To A Soul Sister (Blue Note; USA) HORACE SILVER, piano; CHARLES TOLLIVER, trumpet; STANLEY TURRENTINE, tenor sax; BOB CRANSHAW, bass; MICKEY ROKER, drums
CD for $12

HORACE SILVER QUINTET Plus JJ JOHNSON - The Cape Verdean Blues (Blue Note; USA) w/ W Shaw, Joe Henderson, B Cranshaw, R Humphries; 3 xtra cuts
CD for $12

JIMMY SMITH - Home Cookin' (Blue Note; USA) JIMMY SMITH, organ: PERCY FRANCE, tenor sax; KENNY BURRELL, guitar; DONALD BAILEY, drums Five tracks have been added to the original album.
CD for $12

JIMMY SMITH - Rockin' The Boat (Blue Note; USA) Jimmy Smith: organ; Lou Donaldson: alto sax; Quentin Warren: guitar; Donald Bailey: drums; John Patton: tambourine (2, 3 & 6)
CD for $12

JIMMY SMITH With STANLEY TURRENTINE - Prayer Meetin' (Blue Note; USA) Jimmy Smith: organ; Stanley Turrentine: tenor sax; Quentin Warren: guitar; Sam Jones: bass (7-8); Donald Bailey: drums .
CD for $12

CECIL TAYLOR - Conquistador (Blue Note; USA) w/trumpeter Bill Dixon, altoist Jimmy Lyons, both Henry Grimes and Alan Silva on basses and drummer Andrew Cyrille. extra 20 minute take of "With (Exit)"
CD for $12

STANLEY TURRENTINE - Never Let Me Go (Blue Note; USA) Stanley Turrentine: tenor sax; Shirley Scott: organ; Major Holley (1-5, 7), Sam Jones (7-8): bass; Al Harewood (1-5, 7); Clarence Johnston (6 & 8): drums; Ray Barretto (1-5, 7): congas. xtra cut
CD for $12

McCOY TYNER - Tender Moments (Blue Note; USA) McCOY TYNER, piano; LEE MORGAN, trumpet; JULIAN PRIESTER, trombone; JAMES SPAULDING, alto sax, flute; BENNIE MAUPIN, tenor sax; BOB NORTHERN, French horn; HOWARD JOHNSON, tuba; HERBIE LEWIS, bass; JOE CHAMBERS, drums.
CD for $12




YEP! WE FINALLY HAVE A NICE [READ: SMALL] ASSORTMENT OF DVDs TO OFFER.
Here are TWO HOT NEW TITLES...

GENTLE GIANT - Giant On The Box [Ltd Ed DVD + CD] (Alucard 003; EEC) 1. In 1974 Christopher Nupen invited the band to film this concert in a Brussels film studio to be broadcast as a Sunday Concert on German television station ZDF. Tracks include Cogs in Cogs, Proclamation, Funny Ways, The Runaway, Experience, Features from Octopus, Advent of Panurge, So Sincere. 50 minutes. 2. While touring the US in 1975, Giant recorded this TV special at the Terrace Theatre, Long Beach, California.1975 US TV concert from the Terrace Theater, Long Beach, California. Tracks include Experience, Features from Octopus, Advent of Panurge, Funny Ways. 30 minutes 3. Szene '74: a short bit of rare footage from the 1974 tour, filmed by German television station BRW. It's an excerpt from "In a Glass House" but you might not recognize it at first (I didn't): a blistering guitar jam based on some of the material from the second part ("Master inner voices..."). Sounds almost like heavy metal. 3 minutes 4. Baroque & Roll: black & white footage and interview from Italian television. 22 minutes. DVD bonus material includes photo gallery from Gary's private collection. 36 photos This special edition set also contains an extra bonus CD with the audio portion of the 1974 show in Brussels as aired on the German TV station ZDF
This is put out privately by GG's own label Alucard in a limited run, and is an import as well which goes partway to explaining the high price. However, it is rare material well presented! DVD + CD for $40


AND A MANNYLUNCH "MUST OWN!" FOR CRIMSON HEADS...

KING CRIMSON - Neal And Jack And Me: The Noise, Live In Frejus/Three Of A Perfect Pair, Live In Japan [DVD] (DGM 0401; USA) Brand new DVD of King Crimson [Robert Fripp/Adrian Belew/Bill Bruford/Tony Levin] in the 1980's. Showcasing one of the defining live acts of the period. As Robert Fripp puts it "Records and live performance are two worlds. One is a love letter, the other a hot date. Crimson were always the band for a hot date." These two concerts [previously released on VHS] offer different and contrasting snapshots of the 80's Crimson. The Noised: Live in Frejus, August 27th 1982, featuring almost an hour of material from the Beat and Discipline albums and filmed on tour in Europe with Roxy Music; and Three of a Perfect Pair: Live In Japan 1984 showcasing the band's triumphant Japanese performances, an almost 2 hour performance in itself! [Unfortunately they still left off the instrumental "Discipline" from the Japanese Laserdisc edition]
DVD Extras include: Sleepless video - Tony's Road Photos - Discography [NTSC All Region]
"The Japan concert is 'fine and dandy', but I think of it as a great bonus. The real meat here is the Frejus show, an absolutely incredible performance with warts and all, and the best [and yet most unobtrusive] filming and editing and close-ups of any concert film ever! And to think the filming of this was an afterthought! The crew asked permission to roll on KC as they were already set up for the headliner Roxy Music [the 'High Road' video], and were granted it on the proviso that they keep out of the way. 20 THUMBS UP!!!" - Mannylunch
DVD for $16 [Should be in-stock Tuesday 8/31]


Here are some other DVD goodies on our shelves at the moment...


AMON DUUL II - Plays Phallus Dei [DVD] (Repertoire 3016; Germany) First ever commercial release of this legendary Amon Duul II movie! DVD [in a CD size digipak], This is a cinematic retrospective, focusing on the early experimental days of Amon Duul II.
DVD for $24

ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO - In Concert: Live From The Jazz Showcase [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869005; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] This outstanding DVD includes a memorable live performance - in color - at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, November 1st, 1981, by the most influential avant-garde jazz band of the 70s and 80s. The primary innovators in the fusion of traditional African and African- American music with European performance art, performed by the classic quintet of Lester Bowie, Malachi Favors, Famadou Don Moye, Joseph Jarman and Roscoe Mitchell! 60 minutes
DVD for $30

GLENN BRANCA - Symphony Numbers 8 & 10: Live at The Kitchen [NTSC DVD] (Atavistic; USA) This is a great thing to have. Although 1995 is a little late in the game for Branca's work, anyone who has had the great pleasure of seeing his ensemble live and loud will appreciate the fact that this exists! The Branca Ensemble, captured at their biggest and most brutal performing his powerful elegies live in 1995, at NYC's then institution-of-the-moment, The Kitchen. A gorgeous three camera live shoot, with excellent HEAVY sound courtesy Sir Wharton Tiers and a handsome package. Features include liner notes by Tim Holmes, a photo gallery and Branca catalog. About 70 minutes of immensely devastating sounds!
DVD for $20

JAKI BYARD//ELVIN JONES - Anything For Jazz//Different Drummer [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869018; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] DOUBLE FEATURE! Both episodes in 1 DVD This DVD release includes documentaries of two of the most original and innovative musicians in jazz, drum legend Elvin Jones and the enigmatic pianist Jaki Byard. An excellent visual and aural study of the great innovator Elvin Jones. The movie also boasts an outstanding clip of Jones with Coltrane Quartet that shows their unique relationship 60 minutes total; color and b&w.
DVD for $30

JOHN CAGE - From Zero [DVD] (Mode 130; USA) Four films on John Cage by Frank Scheffer and Andrew Culver. 84 minutes with many extras. DVD only release with bonus extras of 'Making of' film and interviews. 'A Major film on John Cage' by renowned Dutch director Frank Scheffer in collaboration with Cage's associate Andrew Culver.
DVD for $22

CARAVAN - Live In The USA: A Knight's Tale [DVD] (Classic Rock; UK) Caravan Have always been a superb outfit, but the current line-up is without doubt the best ever live incarnation of the band. Comprising founder members Pye Hastings, Richard Coughlan and David Sinclair together again with Geoff Richardson on Viola and new boys Doug Boyle (from Robert Plant's band), Jim leverton and percussionist Simon Bentall, Live at Nearfest 2002
DVD for $24

DENIS CHARLES - An Interrupted Conversation by Veronique N. Doumbe [DVD] (Ndolo Films; USA) An excellent 75 minute award winning documentary about the mighty avant jazz drummer, Dennis Charles, who worked with Cecil Taylor, Thelonius Monk, Steve Lacy, Archie Shepp, Jimmy Giuffre, Don Cherry, Sonny Rollins and many others.
DVD for $25

HERBERT DANSKA/MAL WALDRON/CHARLES McPHERSON - Sweet Love, Bitter [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869014; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] A film by Herbert Danska Starring Dick Gregory as "Eagle", with Don Murray, Diane Varsi, Robert Hooks Soundtrack composed by Mal Waldron and performed by Charles McPherson. USA 1966. Based on the last years of Charlie "Bird" Parker. B&W; 90 min.
DVD for $30

DJ MUTAMASSIK / MORGAN CRAFT / DVDELL - Rough Americana [DVD] (DVDELL 001; EEC) This is a mostly fascinating and rather disturbing series of sounds and images. It is a collaboration between Rough Americana who feature DJ Mutamassik on samples & turntables and guitarist Morgan Craft, both of whom play with Burnt Sugar, with DVDell (a/k/a Odell) who did the imaging and video-editing.
DVD for $13

EMERSON LAKE & PALMER [KEITH EMERSON/GREG LAKE/CARL PALMER] ELP - Works Orchestral Tour 1977/Manticore Special: Brain Salad Surgery 1973 [DVD] (ELP 10029; UK) This DVD features two complete programs! "Works: Orchestral Tour" was shot on August 26, 1977 at Montreal's famed Olympic Stadium. The concert film documents the legendary Works Tour where, in 1977, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer became the first rock band to assemble and tour with a full 65-piece symphony orchestra. "The Manticore Special" was filmed while the band was writing, recording and touring the material that eventually became the Brain Salad Surgery album. This film captures the legendary band as they were in 1973, during what was unquestionably one of the most artistically fertile phases of their entire career. [Both films were taken from existing 16mm prints, not from master negatives, so quality fetishists should beware]
DVD for $25

ELLERY ESKELIN With ANDREA PARKINS/JIM BLACK - On The Road With... [DVD] (Prime Source 3010; USA) [double sided DVD with NTSC and PAL formats - playable anywhere!] Now you can join Ellery Eskelin, Andrea Parkins and Jim Black on their 2003 European tour with this homespun and engaging video tour diary. The backbone of the program is a series of solo concerts done by Eskelin, Parkins & Black at the Festival Les 100 Ciels in Nancy, France, which are interspersed throughout the video.
DVD for $20

BILL EVANS - The Universal Mind Of Bill Evans [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869016; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] An extraordinary moment of live television... Here is the late, brilliantly original jazz pianist in intense conversation with his composer brother, Harry, on the nature of creativity in jazz, the creative process and self-teaching. 60 minutes; B&W
DVD for $30

ERIK FRIEDLANDER & TOPAZ - Skin [DVD] (Siam; USA) Erik Friedlander and his sensational band Topaz were captured live in a beautifull set-decorated studio with guest artists and beautifully costumed dancers including Amira Mor and Marlon Barrios. This DVD also features stunning computer animation as well as in-depth interviews. We can offer this for less than the wholesale cost, since the label went out of business, meaning we probably can't get more, so...!
DVD for $12

FRED FRITH/NICOLAS HUMBERT/WERNER PENZEL - Steps Across the Border [DVD] (W&W 915001; Germany) Written and directed by Nicolas Humbert & Werner Penzel Music composed by Fred Frith [This is NTSC version for US] A brilliant and thought provoking ninety minute celluloid improvisation/documentation directed by Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzel, featuring the music of and appearances by our favorite guitarist/composer/professor Fred Frith and stellar cast of musicians: Tom Cora, John Zorn, Iva Bittova, Arto Lindsay, Rene Lussier, Jean Derome, Cyro Baptista, Tim Hodgkinson, Haco, Zeena Parkins, Bob Ostertag, Charles Hayward, Joey Baron, Pavel Fajt, and Kevin Norton. In addition, there are a few bonus tracks and a trailer for another film scored by Mr. Frith, "Middle of the Moment", adding another half hour to this already historic DVD
DVD for $29

NICOLAS HUMBERT/WERNER PENZEL/FRED FRITH - Middle Of The Moment [DVD] (W&W 915002; Germany) A cinepoem about nomadic life by Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzel 35mm, 16:9, b/w, Dolby SR Produced in the years 1991 through 1995 Music by Fred Frith Two previously unreleased bonus tracks: Fragments d'ici with Johann le Guillerm and My eye your eye with Robert Lax This rare film is referred to as "a cinepoem about nomadic life", was directed by Nicolas Humbert and Werner Penzel with music by Fred Frith..[NTSC Region 1]
DVD for $29

JIM HALL - A Life In Progress [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869011; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] Featuring Tom Harrell, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Greg Osby, Chico Hamilton, Jimmy Giuffre, Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans Total Time: 60 min; Color / Hi-Fi Stereo While most jazz documentaries tend to concentrate on musicians who have passed away or are no longer in their prime, this DVD features one jazz legend who is in the midst of the most creative stage of his already prolific career. Also appearing Thelonious Monk, Art farmer, Lester Young, Ben Webster and Count Basie among others...
DVD for $30.00 SPECIAL

BARRY HARRIS Featuring BUD POWELL/CHARLIE PARKER/DIZZY GILLESPIE et al - The Spirit Of Bebop [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869009; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] Feat. Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Flanagan One of the last living legends of the era, Harris has been hailed as bebopØs most important conservator. This pianist boundless energy belies his age, and at 78 he remains more musically active than ever before. A tru joy greatly aided with vintage footage of such outstanding musicians as featured here. 60 minutes; color.
DVD $30.00 SPECIAL

PIERRE HEBERT/BOB OSTERTAG - Between Science And Garbage [DVD] (Tzadik 3002; USA) Between Science And Garbage is an improvisational collaboration between animator Pierre Hebert and electronic musician Bob Ostertag that combines Hebert's live animation with Ostertag's simultaneous noise sampling.NTSC Region 0. [All Regions] TZADIK DVD SERIES
DVD for $23

JONAS HELLBORG/SHAWN LANE And The VINAYAKRAMS: SELVAGANESH/UMASHANKAR/UMAMAHESH - Paris: New Morning Club 2001 [DVD] (Bardo 243; USA) DVD release of the 2001 concert at New Morning In 2001, bassist Jonas Hellborg and guitarist Shawn Lane expanded their touring group to include percussionist Selvaganesh and his two brothers, Umashankar (percussion) and Umamahesh (vocals), The first concert on the European tour of 2001 was at the legendary jazz club New Morning in Paris, France. It was filmed for a documentary on Jonas Hellborg made by Daniel Fahri for the European TV channel ARTE. On this, our first DVD, we at Bardo present nearly two hours of music - both sets of the concert in their entirety.
DVD for $20

CLAUDIA HEUERMAN/JOHN ZORN - A Bookshelf On Top Of The Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn [DVD] (Tzadik 3001; USA) Claudia Heurermann directs this fascinating documentary that examines the work of experimental composer John Zorn, including live footage of Zorn`s projects Masada, Naked City, and Cobra as well as improvisations, classical works, and rare interviews. Features appearances by fellow musicians Mark Feldman, Bill Frisell, Fred Frith, Anthony Coleman, Susie Ibarra, and many more. NTSC Region 0. [All Regions] TZADIK DVD SERIES
DVD for $23

INCREDIBLE STRING BAND - Be Glad For The Song Has No Ending [DVD] (UK) This 80 minute DVD vividly encapsulates the intensity of The Incredible String Band in the late 1960's. Live sequences show the band at the height of their powers, casting a spell on the audiences with their unique blend of theatrical and musical metaphysics. Originally designed for the BBC's Omnibus Arts Program, 'Be Glad for the Song Has No Ending' was never broadcast, but it enjoyed an independent cinema release in Britain and the U.S. This program captures that magic and spirituality. Also includes a bonus interview with Peter Neal.
DVD for $20

INTERFACE [PAULINE OLIVEROS et al] - Recording Field, H [DVD] (Deep Listening 27; USA) Featuring Pauline Oliveros on accordion and Expanded Instrument System (EIS), Curtis Bahn on sensor bass, Tomie Hahn on interactive dance system & shakuhachi and Dan Trueman on sensor violin and bowed sensor/speaker array. Recording Field, H features several firsts: the first recording bringing together Pauline Oliveros and interface; the first video documentation of interface and their unusual instruments; the first video documentation of the sonic character pieces Streams and Pikapika; the first duo connecting shakuhachi and the bowed-sensor-speaker-array; finally, the first DVD released by Deep Listening Publications. Region-free NTSC format, length: 66:55.
DVD for $18

ISAN [V.A.] - Folk and Pop Music of Northeast Thailand [DVD] (Sublime Frequencies 015; USA) Welcome to ISAN, Thailand's forgotten frontier, where Lao, Thai and Cambodian folkloric traditions have conspired to create a mystifying pageantry of music and dance still relatively unknown to outsiders. NTSC DVD, region-free, color, 50 minutes
DVD for $20

ILLINOIS JACQUET - Texas Tenor: The Illinois Jacquet Story [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869015; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] Feat. Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Harry Edison and Dorothy Donegan. This is a phenomenal DVD - a documentary by Arthur Elgort filmed fifty years after the release of "Flying Home" 60 minutes; B&W
DVD for $30

EDDIE JEFFERSON - Eddie Jefferson In Concert [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869003; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] The Jazz Showcase, May 6th, 1979. This exceptional DVD includes rare footage of the last performance by the ØKing of VocaleseØ, the late great Eddie Jefferson. Only two days after the filming of his live concert at Joe SegalØs Jazz Showcase in Chicago, May 6th, 1979, Jefferson was tragically shot to death outside a Detroit nightclub. At 61, he was still perfoming with an exuberance and intensity that belied his years. 60 minutes; color
DVD for $30

JEMAA EL FNA [V.A.] - Morocco's Rendezvouz of the Dead... [DVD] (Sublime Freq 005; USA) Filmed in Marrakech's legendary 'Jemaa El Fna', the central square of the final outpost before venturing into the great beyond of the western Sahara desert, this film is one of the most vivid documents ever presented capturing the raw folk stylings of Moroccan music. Shot at night, the performers manifest their passions right before your eyes, some drifting into extreme characters, others floating in dark, flowering breeze." NTSC DVD, region-free.
DVD for $20

HENRY KAISER - Bunch Of Guitar Solos [DVD] (UK) Henry Kaiser has appeared on more than 175 albums with artists such as Jerry Garcia, Victoria Williams, Cecil Taylor, Bill Laswell and many others. This DVD is 25 intimate studio guitar performances on 25 unusual electric and acoustic guitars, with Henry also providing commentary on the music and the instruments used. Additionally, this DVD includes footage of Henry in Antarctica in 2001-2002 with in the field performances, including Henry using the South Pole as a guitar slide and performing inside an ice cave, atop the active volcano Mount Erebus!
DVD for $22

RICHARD KERN - The Hardcore Collection [DVD] (Third Wave Media; UK) This DVD features 13 provocative short films by Richard Kern. Mature audiences only. 180 minutes total which includes 60 additional bonus minutes of rare films not included on the VHS versions. Color & B&W film shorts with Lydia Lunch, Henry Rollins and more. Inclues Death Valley 69, Th e Right Side Of My Brain, You Killed Me First, The Bitches, The Sewing Circle, X is Y, Fingered, Horoscope, Submit to Me Now, My Nightmare, Manhattan Loves Suicides, Submit to Me, and Evil Cameraman. Music from Sonic Youth, Cop Shoot Cop, J.G. Thirwell, Budenholzer, Bewitched, Black Snake, Dream Syndicate, Foetus Inc. , and The Butthole Surfers.
DVD for $25

ALI AKBAR KHAN - Summer Solstice [DVD] (Ammp 088; USA) Live footage of living legend whose reputation as a performer, composer, recording artist and teacher is unparalleled. Contains rare bonus footage 'The Making of Legacy' (about Khansahib's Grammy-nominated album with Asha Bhosle). One of the first Indian musicians to introduce Hindustani classical music to the west, Ali Akbar Khan is the undisputed master of the sarode, a 25-string fretless string instrument with a sweet, guitar-like sound and overtones of banjo and oud. This is absolutely transcendent music by the master of a revered tradition dating back to the 16th century. Khansahib's numerous releases on Ammp cover 40 years of his finest performances - from 1955 through his esteemed Signature Series in the 1970s to his Grammy-nominated '90s titles.
DVD for $17

KING CRIMSON - Deja VROOOM [DVD] (DGM 9810; USA) In keeping with their tradition of using new technologies, King Crimson present the world's first user tailored musical experience on DVD, Deja VROOOM. Featuring re-edited concert footage from Tokyo, Japan performances of the 95 double-trio line up of King Crimson plus much more including "21st Century Schizoid Band" (In which you select a rhythm section, vocalist, and instrumetalist, from various King Crimson incarnations) Vector Patrol (In which you can select the bias for viewing the concert. Highest Recommendation - Now at a lower bargain price!!! [NTSC All Region]
DVD for $24

KING CRIMSON - Eyes Wide Open [2 DVD set] (DGM/Sanctuary 88369; USA) Disc 1: complete show live at the Kouseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo 4/16/03 Disc 2: complete show live at Sheperd's Bush Empire, London 7/3/00 These two slamming performances can turn the head around of anyone who has not yet been charmed by the recent quartet incarnation of the last 4 years: longtime gtr Mssrs. Fripp and Belew with 10 year rhythm section veterans Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto [NTSC Region 1 format]
2 DVD set for $28

LORD KITCHENER/CALYPSO ROSE - One Hand Don't Clap: Calypso Music History [DVD] (Rhapsody 2869017; EEC) [complete program on each side of the disc: one side NTSC all region, other side PAL all region!] The film concentrates on the life and music of Lord Kitchener and Calypso Rose. Through these to legendary musicians, the viewer gains an understanding of just what it means to be a "true calypsonian" and a priceless glimpse into the calypso & soca culture. 90 minutes; color
DVD for $30

LOVE - The 'Forever Changes' Concert [DVD] (Snapper 021; USA) This great DVD features the entire 'Forever Changes' album performed live with a small orchestra (strings & horns) and the new Love band, who are absolutely riveting! There are also five other bonus tracks, an interview with Arthur Lee and other documentary footage. Flawlessly put together, a true treasure! DVD only release in 5.1 Dolby Surround Stereo Sound NTSC/Region 1
DVD for $18

MAGMA - Theusz HamTaahk: Trilogie Au Trianon [DVD] (Seventh VD 2; France) The 'MUST HAVE' MAGMA for the new Millennium! If you were there you were one of the lucky ones - if not, this is the next best thing. With a big CD catalogue but very little video footage, this mega performance sets the record straight. Maestro Christian Vander leads one of his finest bands through the entire 130 minutes of his classic magnum opus THEUSZ HAMTAAHK. Never before available in one complete rendition, here you have it. Moment by moment witness the gut-wrenching power and sheer dramatic beauty of this full-on-to-the-max performance. Feel it as the band and audience felt it and feel it AS NEVER BEFORE. Never to be repeated and NOT TO BE MISSED. I know - because I was there! - Nick Franks - MAGMA website translator The DVD also includes 'The Zeuhl Wortz K. Hit Squad' footage. This 30 minute documentary formed the prologue to the Trianon concerts. Twenty seven former members of the group participate in this moving tribute to Christian, the man and his music, and we also see amazing young Zeuhl cadet Fabien in action on the kit. DVD configured for all regions, with 16/9 compatible 4/3, Dolby Digital 2.0 audio, interactive menus, full chapter location facility.
French import DVD $45

BILL MORRISON/MICHAEL GORDON - Decasia: The State of Decay [DVD] (Plexifilm 012; USA) Bill Morrison's "Decasia: The State of Decay is moving avant-garde visual symphony, which sets decaying archival film footage to an original symphonic score by Bang On A Can co-founder Michael Gordon. Created by award-winning avant-garde director Bill Morrison, Decasia was edited entirely from found film footage left in archives that had decayed over time. The severe emulsion deterioration reveals the film stock in its basic chemical form and the images are stripped to their most primitive emotional state. The film was shaped to Michael Gordon's moving symphony performed by the 55-piece basel sinfonietta. NTSC all regions, 67 minutes, b & w, 35mm, 93 min.
DVD for $20

NAT PWE [V.A.] - Burma's Carnival of Spirit Soul [DVD] (Sublime Frequencies 004; USA) This festival is one of the greatest spectacles on earth. At the peak of the Taungbyon celebration, there are dozens of very intimate venues holding continuous Pwe's for 48 hours without interruption bubbling with excitement and intensity all within the narrow alleys of bamboo shelters amidst a vibe of mysterious, electric charm. What results is the magnetic, unexplainable concoction of conservative tradition, free expression, music, dance, spirit possession, and anomalous synchronicities of Burma's Carnival Of Spirit Soul." DVD is NTSC, region-free. With 8-page booklet of notes/photos enclosed.
DVD for $20

NEKTAR - Nektar Live 2002 [DVD] (Classic Rock; UK) When The news broke out that the original line-up of Nektar would be performing at the Patriots Theatre in New Jersey for Nearfest 2002, tickets for the event sold out in just 45 minutes. This is the stunning film of the magical evening when Nektar were joined on stage by keyboard wizard Larry Fast for a set featuring classic Nektar, including material from landmark albums like "A Tab in the Ocean", " Remember the future", "Recycled" and "Down to Earth". Especially for this unique event, visual effects designer Mick Brockett recreated the 1970's Original liquid light show that made Nektar famous. Concert footage, rare archive material, backstage film, interviews and documentary film are combined to produce a magnificent portrait of an emotional return by one of the true legends of rock
DVD for $15

NICO - An Underground Experience/Heroine [DVD] (Visionary; USA) This 100 minute DVD features the two best-selling Nico videos An Underground Experience and Heroine. DVD also contains extra features including a complete discography of Nico and facilities to play individual tracks.
DVD for $20

JOHN OSWALD - The Arc of Apparition [DVD&CD] (OHM 034; USA) The OHM ditions label is happy to present this double publication, a DVD accompanied by a bonus soundtrack on CD. While in residency at Atavar, John Oswald developed a revolutionary new form of cinema that marries the contemplative gaze we traditionally fix upon a painting, or a photographic still, with the dynamic responsive way we view cinema. This ghostly gathering of mutable figures is the first DVD by Oswald, the infamous composer of Plunderphonics. The DVD is NTSC format, region 0 for the world, 4:3 ratio.
DVD for $17

PENTANGLE - Captured Live [DVD] (Intense Vision 006; USA) A splendid performance from 1972 for French TV featuring the two finest British acoustic guitar heroes - John Renbourn and Bert Jansch plus the exquisite vocals of Ms. Jacqui McShee. Pentangle blended traditional folk songs with a healthy dose of jazz and blues influences and were amongst the most influential of all British sixties and early seventies bands. 41 minutes of pure bliss. DVD only release in 5.1 surround sound/NTSC All Regions
DVD for $20

PINK FLOYD - Live at Pompeii (Director's Cut) [DVD] (Universal B0001315; USA) [clamshell (DVD) case edition] Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii was shot in October 1971 in a vacant, 2,000-year-old amphitheater, a perfect live take performance - but with no audience! This disc contains a new, 90-minute director's cut as well as the original 60-minute concert film, so you can pick which version you want to watch! Adrian Maben's new cut goes to great lengths to lend the film a more contemporary feel, but it's the earlier version that makes this disc such a gem, being more focused on the music and more wholistic in vision. The performances are interweaved with fascinating interviews and music snippets filmed later (mostly during the recording of Dark Side of the Moon). "If you only own one or two concert films in your collection, this still has to be one of them - innumerable thumbs up!!!" Mannylunch
DVD for $20

SONNY SIMMONS - the multiple rated-X truth [DVD-R] (Parallactic/DMG ARC; USA) Directed by local sax hero, composer and Braxton collaborator - Brandon Evans, this historic film runs 105 minutes and comes in a limited edition of 100. Sonny Simmons is an incredible and legendary alto saxist and English horn player, whose long and winding career stretches back over forty years from his west coast work with Prince Lasha in the early sixites to his explosive free/jazz spirits with trumpeter and then partner Barbara Donald in the mid-sixties (two amazing ESP albums) to an unfortunate period of living on the streets in the bay area during the eighties to his amazing comeback during the nineties, with some dozen or so great releases since then. His current quartet, The Cosmosamatics, with Mike Marcus, remains amongst the finest and most intense of all current avant/jazz ensembles. Limited edition of 100 DVD-R copies
DVD for $20

SUN RA - Space Is The Place [DVD] (Plexifilm 010; USA) Directed by John Coney. Science fiction, blaxploitation, cosmic free-jazz and radical race politics combine when Sun Ra returns to earth in his music-powered space ship to battle for the future of the black race and offer an 'alter-destiny' to those who would join him. Intentionally created as an homage to the low-budget science fiction films of the 50's and 60's. Cosmic blaxploitation cum sociological critique, 'Space Is The Place' defies categorization. The original director's cut plus over 20 minutes of restored footage, never-before-seen home movies of the Arkestra in Egypt, deluxe booklet with informative liner notes by Sun Ra biographer John Szwed and a groovy introduction by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore . 82 minutes/color/16mm/1.78:1/NTSC format/region 1
DVD for $20

SUN RA And His ARKESTRA/EDWARD O. BLAND - The Cry Of Jazz [DVD] (UMS/Atavistic DJ-865; USA) Finally in! Filmed in Chicago and finished in 1959, this is filmmaker/composer/arranger Edward O Bland's polemical essay on the politics of music and race, a forcast of what he called "the death of jazz." A landmark moment in black film, forseeing the civil unrest of subsequent decades, it also features the only known footage of visionary pianist Sun Ra from his beloved Chicago period. Ample images of tenor saxophonist John Gilmore and the rest of Ra's Arkestra in Windy City nightclubs, all shot in glorious black & white. Rarely seen in cinemas, this is the first commercial release of the Cry of Jazz, transferred from a pristine print and featuring an otherwise unreleased Arkestral soundtrack. Supposedly in 5.1 surround [says so on the case]; 35 glorious minutes!
DVD for $20

TABLA BEAT SCIENCE [ZAKIR HUSSAIN/BILL LASWELL/USTAD SULTAN KHAN/KARSH KALE et al] - Talamanam Sound Clash [2 DVD Set] (Axiom/Palm 3065; USA) Featuring Zakir Hussain on tabla, Ustad Sultan Khan on sarangi, Gigi on vocals, Karsh Kale on drums & tablas, DJ Disk on turntables, Michael Punditz & Fabian Alsultany on electronics & synth and Bill Laswell on that ultra phat electric bass and mix translation. Completely fabulous live t2 DVD set from S.F. in July of 2002! "20 Thumbs UP!!" - Mannylunch
2 DVD set for $18

LENNIE TRISTANO - Solo: The Copenhagen Concert [DVD] (Storyville Films 16060; UK) Performed and recorded live on October 31st, 1965 at the Tivoli Gardens Concert Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark. A spectacular performance by one of elusive pioneers of modern jazz piano whose live appearances were extremely rare. Nine songs, 41 minutes long. DVD (NTSC version)
DVD for $17

VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR - Godbluff Live 1975 [DVD] (Classic Rock; USA) Recorded at Charleroi Palais des Expos, on September 27th, 1975, during the band's French tour. Features 6 tracks taken from the Godbluff album including incendiary performances of 'Theme One' & the whole of 'A Plague Of Lighthouse Keepers'. Digitally remastered for 5.1 surround sound. NTSC/Region 0. Approx. 60 minutes.
DVD for $20

RANDY WESTON - Live In St Lucia [DVD] (Image; USA) 68 minute film of the Randy Weston Quintet with T K Blue flute and sax, Benny Powell trombone, Alex Blake bass, and Neil Clarke African percussion.
DVD for $15

YOUNG MARBLE GIANTS - Live At The Hurrah Club 1980 [DVD] (Cherry Red; USA) Young Marble Giants formed in 1979 and were a three-piece from Cardiff, Wales consisting of Stuart Moxham (guitars, keyboards), his brother Phil (bass), and Alison Statton (voice). They recorded one classic album, Colossal Youth, for Rough Trade Records and performed two short tours of the Europe and the U.S. in 1980. On their return from the U.S. tensions in the band led to their split. Live At The Hurrah Club captures the band in full flight on two nights at New Yorks Hurrah Club during that legendary 1980 U.S. tour, and is the only known footage of the band in concert, making this a unique release for all YMG fans.
DVD for $22

FRANK ZAPPA - Baby Snakes [DVD] (Intercontinental Absurdities/MPI; USA) Frank Zappa's highly acclaimed film from 1979 includes over three hours of outrageous Zappa musical performances and unique & bizarre Claymation from Bruce Bickford. This is the full-length 3+ hour version [not the 2 hour edit that was in general release later on] lineup includes lead guitarist Adrian Belew [in a kilt!], Roy Estrada (US fall tour guest), Patrick O'Hearn, Terry Bozzio, Ed Mann, Tommy Mars, and Peter Wolf. Lots of backstage footage and lots of goofing off...and phenomenal performances!!!
DVD for $24

FRANK ZAPPA - Does Humour Belong In Music: Frank Zappa Live 26th August 1984 [DVD] (EMI; UK) "Does Humour Belong In Music"is taken from a live recording of Zappa's planned final tour in 1984 ['88 became the final tour] and was originally released on VHS in 1985. The performances on this film are different from the ones used on the CD of the same name, as the video is taken completely from one performance at the The Pier in NYC's Hudson River on 8/26/84. The band includes Ed Mann, Bobby Martin, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Ray White, Ike Willis, and Allan Zavod. This is the NTSC region 1 edition of this UK import.
DVD for $20


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DMG RECOMMENDED NYC GIG-LIST FOR AUGUST 27th - SEPTEMBER 3rd



Friday August 27th-


Steve Dalachinsky/Lukas Ligeti/John Voight [poetry/drums/bass] will be performing at housing works at 126 Crosby St (between Houston & Prince ) at 7 pm

TONY MALABY/ANGELICA SANCHEZ/JOHN HEBERT/ JOHN HOLLENBECK at Cornelia St. CafØ at 8:30!!

ANDREW CYRILLE & MARY REDHOUSE - percussion & voice duo at Lotus Music & Dance - 109 W. 27th St., 8th floor - 212-627-1076 (reservations advised) - Andrew is one of the modern jazz drummers and is always great live!!

PAUL MOTIAN / BILL FRISELL / JOE LOVANO at the Village Vanguard!!


Saturday August 28th-

JAY CLAYTON / GARY THOMAS / MICHAEL FORMANEK / JERRY GRANELLI at Lotus Music & Dance - 109 W. 27th St., 8th floor - 212-627-1076 (reservations advised) - Jay is a wonderful modern jazz vocalist who rarely plays here & this is an all-star quartet!!

SIMON FINN & NO NECK BLUES BAND at La Nortena - 170 Marcy Ave. at 8pm


Sunday August 29th-

DEE POP/BLAISE SIWULA/RUEBEN RADDING here at DMG at 7pm for free!! Dee has become one of the best avant-jazz drummers in town and also runs the great Free-Style Jazz Series at CB's Lounge every Sunday for the past 2 years+!
Speaking of which....

Sunday Free Style Series at CB's Lounge starts at
7pm sharp - jon lundbom & big five chord: Jon Lundbom, Jon Irabagon, Bryan Murray, Moppa Elliott, Andrew Bain;
8pm - free range rat w/ george schuller;
9pm - Dave Scott, John O'Gallagher, Gary Versace, Steve Cardenas, John Hebert, Jeff Hirschfeld!! - always the Sunday night gig to make!

CHARMING HOSTESS & THE NAYSAYER at Tonic at 8pm - Charming Hostess is Jewlia Eisenberg's fantastic blend of acappella, post-klez, Bulgarian blues, punk, pro-sex, feminists that are a must see live!!

DAVE DOUGLAS & FRIENDS' MUSIC FOR AMERICA at 8:30 at Cornelia St. CafØ!!


Monday August 30th-

JENNY SCHEINMAN/MOE HAWK/DOUG WEISELMAN/TIM LUNTZEL/BEN PEROWSKY at Tonic at 8pm - Jenny is an amazing violinist & composer w/ two great CDs on Tzadik - always worth checking out! Special guest guitar hero from Naked City will allegedly be sitting in, so...!!


Tuesday August 31 -

Bill Dixon with Dominic Duval, Tony Widoff & Warren Smith at 8 & 10pm at The Baha'i Center!! The Festival of New Trumpet Music is proud to present Bill Dixon, organizer and producer of the October Revolution in Jazz in New York City in 1964, architect of the Jazz Composers' Guild (for the performance of contemporary American Black Music) in New York City in 1964, and founder of the Black Music Division of Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont in 1973. - Bill Dixon is an incredible & legendary trumpeter, composer & conductor. Each of his rare appearances is a must-see & hear!!

ANDREW CYRILLE / JOHN TCHICAI / REGGIE WORKMAN at Tonic at 8 & 10pm - rare opportunity to check three legends of avant-jazz together!!!


Wednesday September 1st-

Ravish Momin's Trio Tarana w/ Jason Kao Hwang (violin) & Shanir Blumenkranz (bass) at Tonic at 8pm - Ravish is one the best drummer's around!

Trio S w/ Doug Wieselman, Jane Scarpantoni & Kenny Wollesen at Tonic at 10pm! Another great trio of clarinet/sax, cello & drums!!

Jack Wright (reeds), Carol Genetti (voice), Andrew Lafkas (bass) at the Pourhouse, 790 Metropolitan Ave., at Humboldt St. in Brooklyn 10pm!


Thursday Sept 2nd-

Carol Genetti (voice), Jack Wright (reeds), Andrew Lafkas (bass), Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion), Chris Forsyth (guitar), Vic Rawlings (cello and electronics) & Nate Wooley (trumpet) at BPM, 237 Kent Avenue (bet. N1 & Grand) in Brooklyn, 8pm - cosmic minimalist improv ensemble to blow your mind - so says Michael Anton Parker!!

Groundtruther w/ Bobby Previte & Charlie Hunter & special guest Steven Bernstein at Tonic at 8 & 10pm!

Brad Shepik Trio at Tonic at midnite - Brad is the great guitarist from Pachora & Tiny Bell Trio & Killer Joey!!


Friday Sept 3rd-

Groundtruther w/ Bobby Previte & Charlie Hunter & special guest Steven Bernstein at Tonic at 8 & 10pm!

RASHIED ALI QUINTET at Sweet Rhythm w/ Greg Murphy, Jumaane Smith, Ivan Taylor & Lawrence Clark!


Saturday Sept 4th-

RASHIED ALI QUINTET at Sweet Rhythm w/ Greg Murphy, Jumaane Smith, Ivan Taylor & Lawrence Clark!


Sunday Sept 5th-

JACK WRIGHT / CAROL GENETTI / ANDREW LAFKAS here at DMG at 7pm for free - Jack is a legendary saxist, Carol an extraordinary vocalist and Andrew the next great minimalist bassist!

JOHN ZORN'S MASADA STRING TRIO at Tonic at 8 & 10pm - One of Zorn's most spectacular ensembles!!

Sunday Free-Style Series at CB's Lounge begins at
7pm w/ - curtis hasselbring, matt maneri, matt moran;
8pm - Russ Lossing, adam kolker, loren stillman, jeff Williams;
9pm - The Anagram Ensemble: James Ilgenfritz, Nate Wooley, Joe Tomino, Jonathan Moritz!