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Eastman was widely considered a genius my folks that I think a lot of us here listen to like Philip Glass and William Basinski. From memory, he had a very difficult professional life and a tragic death. I think I'll stream this this morning. Great finds, Bez.

did any of you jazz cats grab Coltrane's 58 set? i have the chance to grab this for about half the price it goes on amazon but i am really not sure if it's worth it. any comments would be appreciated...

2019 has been another good year for new jazz! i am thankfull for being able to add some fine pieces to my collection again. this being one of them...Dopeness

https://www.discogs.com/Matthew-Halsall ... e/14160141

milliondollars wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:45 am 2019 has been another good year for new jazz! i am thankfull for being able to add some fine pieces to my collection again. this being one of them...Dopeness

https://www.discogs.com/Matthew-Halsall ... e/14160141

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all the newer jazz cats always with the 2 & 3 LP releases.

monsterworship wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:23 pm

milliondollars wrote: ↑Tue Nov 26, 2019 6:45 am 2019 has been another good year for new jazz! i am thankfull for being able to add some fine pieces to my collection again. this being one of them...Dopeness

https://www.discogs.com/Matthew-Halsall ... e/14160141

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all the newer jazz cats always with the 2 & 3 LP releases.

haha @monster! you are absoutely correct. all these young cats penetrate the market with big their big ego's (and big vinyl packages...)
this one would have fitted on a 2LP as well with a running time of a little more than 60 minutes.

another 2019 jazz piece that i dig. fine session and i have a weakness for vibes anyway. the scandinavian jazz scene is on point. there is another record on the Jazzaggression label from 2019, that i did not manage to grab yet, but is sounds equally good: Aleksi Heinola Quintet

so many warm-hearted records that come out of the cold...

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these Jazzaggression records are really nice as they come with the CD version with bonus tunes. at least the ones that i got lately...

https://www.discogs.com/Ville-Vannemaa- ... e/13769155

another heads up...new Wildflower record appeared on bandcamp yesterday, the first pressing (300 physical copies) disappeared after a few hours. today the retail version is available for pre-order for February...

impossible to keep up with all these good releases. please stoooop, haha!

milliondollars wrote: ↑Fri Dec 06, 2019 7:44 am another 2019 jazz piece that i dig. fine session and i have a weakness for vibes anyway. the scandinavian jazz scene is on point. there is another record on the Jazzaggression label from 2019, that i did not manage to grab yet, but is sounds equally good: Aleksi Heinola Quintet

so many warm-hearted records that come out of the cold...

***edit***
these Jazzaggression records are really nice as they come with the CD version with bonus tunes. at least the ones that i got lately...

https://www.discogs.com/Ville-Vannemaa- ... e/13769155

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Cool recommendations, Million! Much appreciated as I really enjoy Finnish Jazz.

„We Jazz“ is a nice label as well, they have combos like 3TM who just released their second album Lake which is great.

There's a We Jazz festival in town right now, I went yesterday to watch Muriel Grossmann's spiritual and free jazz. She is inspired by 60's Coltrane and Lester Young. Going to watch another 5 bands today, I'll Considered is one of them, so excited for them. Also I can recommend a record by the We Jazz label, it's a duo with a saxophonist and arguably the best drummer in Finland which is Teppo Mäkynen. I think he does three polyrhythms at the same time on their record, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIAOprm ... nel=WeJazz

also they just opened a We Jazz record store just recently, they bought a Swiss record collectors collection, like 10 000 records and they're putting them in the shop. Yet to go look what's in there but I have heard good things.

Oh and Chris i'm watching 3TM today in a couple hours, also excited for them. That jazz sounds killer Million! EDIT I also picked up the Jazzaggression Greg Foat record, it's so good.

Steve Powder wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:27 pm Oh and Chris i'm watching 3TM today in a couple hours, also excited for them. That jazz sounds killer Million! EDIT I also picked up the Jazzaggression Greg Foat record, it's so good.

That‘s awesome, Steve - enjoy!

And thanks for the additional insights on We Jazz.

yes! that WeJazz label is another little labour of love! i have picked up the 3TM ‎– Abyss release. no jazz at all but a really nice ambient album from the deep...

3TM - Lake seems to be the follow up to this record which takes up the Abyss record. Lake is totally different but i like the idea as there are different rules below the water surface and vice versa.

Yes, the Abyss/Lake concept is an interesting one. I enjoy both albums but prefer Lake as their quality as Jazz combo really shines through (and Abyss is pure ambient).

just when you think the year is over and it is impossible to get even better, another heavy piece knocks on the door...

i thought this is another great Greg Foat record but it is much more than that! must be his best record since the Greg Foat Group era on Jazzman. fantastic record and if you don't get chills hearing the title track The Dreaming Jewels your soul is dead most probably.

impressive how many great Greg Foar records dropped only in 2019...

https://www.discogs.com/Greg-Foat-The-D ... e/14393897

You London heads have likely already heard these fools, but this melted my fucking face yesterday:

Comet Is Coming are well respected. they are on Impulse! for a reason...did not hear the new album yet.

trying to get into the christmas mood a little more and these old Prestige bits the perfect attempt. really love this jazzy christmas session and Jingle Bells might be my favourite version ever...

https://www.discogs.com/Don-Patterson-H ... se/9436725

milliondollars wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 7:40 am Comet Is Coming are well respected. they are on Impulse! for a reason...did not hear the new album yet.

the bf record store day release was great as well as their last full length.

There is a MoFi One-Step of Mingus Ah Um. You may now commence freaking out. That is all.

This iacoucci horo jazz record...uh...well it's like the whitest professor piano jazz ever

My brain is gone.

Jimmy_Mike wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:35 am My brain is gone.

i can see it somewhere down that dusty desert road, in that heavens gate, haha!

future classic this is...

spinning this since october and i have played it in my car at least 30 times. even my kids recognize it and say "no, not again!" but then i say "...yes, again and again and AGAIN!!". seriously dope record that reminds me of the old Jazzanova/Breaks'n'Bossa parties at the turn of the century. also, it was only £12.99 on bandcamp which makes it the cheapes (new) album that i have purchased in a while. get a copy if you see one!

https://www.discogs.com/Natural-Lateral ... e/14293279

this is a lovely under the radar record, that has a jazz and rock tag on discogs but to be precise, i don't hear rock at all. fantastic jazz feel with a funky vibe and great electronic keys. i can hear a lot of Hancock plus early Nucleus. the original Kaleidon group has suffered a unpleasant destiny, with a few members dying in a car accident. this album is the dedication to the deceased group members and their mark in the history of music that will be here forever. Franco Tallarita is one of the group members and he is responsible for the fantastic Alta Tensione library outcome.

the Kaleidon album was reissued two times already but is a unknown gem still. can't judge on any of the reissues but i believe that BFT is doing a good job usually. luckily this is available on youtube in it's full format. highly recommended...

https://www.discogs.com/Kaleidon-Free-L ... se/7951250

one of the best exotica albums i own. this will make it in my top 10 without a doubt. fantastic far away sounds with a oriental touch. highly recommended and i am sure @Mateo has a copy of this on his shelf. luckily this is really affordable and easy to find...

https://www.discogs.com/Warren-Barker-A ... se/5462568