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Andy said:
Spotted some exciting upcoming British jazz re-issues on Decca (Harry Becket & John Surman). @Selaws might be able to give us some more information on the titles?

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For sure!

As with most British jazz nowadays these titles (especially the Beckett) are pretty damn hard to find in their original form so it’s great that they have finally been reissued.

The Beckett is my personal favourite of the 2. He was a massively talented musician and Flare Up is probably my favourite of his (I expect it’s the same for several Beckett fans too). By this point he had spent quite a stint with Graham Collier’s group (making his mark on each release) and for Flare Up he broke away a bit with some funkier approaches at times and free at others. Brilliant line-up as well including John Surman and Mike Osbourne (hence the free edge).

Tales Of The Algonquin is more of a surprising pick to me but not in a bad way at all, just that it’s more of an obscure album within the already underlooked British jazz sub-genre. One hell of an album as well. If anyone (like myself for a while) was unsold on big groups then this is a great one to potentially sway opinions. Really textured with a ton of big named British musicians (including Beckett). It managed to dodge the more dated aspects of big band in my opinion. Well worth checking this one out, I imagine it would surprise a few people.

On a side note, I’m on the train home from work and just reading a section of Colliers biography that focuses on Harry Beckett, so this came at a great time!

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Selaws said:
For sure!

As with most British jazz nowadays these titles (especially the Beckett) are pretty damn hard to find in their original form so it’s great that they have finally been reissued.

The Beckett is my personal favourite of the 2. He was a massively talented musician and Flare Up is probably my favourite of his (I expect it’s the same for several Beckett fans too). By this point he had spent quite a stint with Graham Collier’s group (making his mark on each release) and for Flare Up he broke away a bit with some funkier approaches at times and free at others. Brilliant line-up as well including John Surman and Mike Osbourne (hence the free edge).

Tales Of The Algonquin is more of a surprising pick to me but not in a bad way at all, just that it’s more of an obscure album within the already underlooked British jazz sub-genre. One hell of an album as well. If anyone (like myself for a while) was unsold on big groups then this is a great one to potentially sway opinions. Really textured with a ton of big named British musicians (including Beckett). It managed to dodge the more dated aspects of big band in my opinion. Well worth checking this one out, I imagine it would surprise a few people.

On a side note, I’m on the train home from work and just reading a section of Colliers biography that focuses on Harry Beckett, so this came at a great time!

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Should we start a British Jazz thread, similar to the j-jazz one so that we have a one-stop shop for all the nuggets of expertise @Selaws (and anyone else well-versed on the topic) brings us?

I know I'm overdue for a deeper dive into the British Jazz world and try to to remember some of the tidbits @Selaws sprinkles across a few thread's along the way, but my ADHD gets the better of me, and I'd be keen to have the destination if others are into it.
 
avecigrec said:
Should we start a British Jazz thread, similar to the j-jazz one so that we have a one-stop shop for all the nuggets of expertise @Selaws (and anyone else well-versed on the topic) brings us?

I know I'm overdue for a deeper dive into the British Jazz world and try to to remember some of the tidbits @Selaws sprinkles across a few thread's along the way, but my ADHD gets the better of me, and I'd be keen to have the destination if others are into it.
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I mean......I would definitely love that. But also understand if people think its a bit too many jazz related threads.

It could be quite interesting and a good way of containing all the info and releases though. Doesn't have to stick to reissues either, the current British jazz scene is killer.
 
That's a great idea to do British Jazz including the current crop , So much good shit coming out of that scene.
Selaws said:
I mean......I would definitely love that. But also understand if people think its a bit too many jazz related threads.

It could be quite interesting and a good way of containing all the info and releases though. Doesn't have to stick to reissues either, the current British jazz scene is killer.
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Selaws said:
I mean......I would definitely love that. But also understand if people think its a bit too many jazz related threads.

It could be quite interesting and a good way of containing all the info and releases though. Doesn't have to stick to reissues either, the current British jazz scene is killer.
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I like having it all in one place, but I don't have real strong opinions on it either way.
 
Was in NYC for the past week and picked up some goodies. The most pleasant surprise is Hampton Hawes “High in the Sky” from Academy on 12th. Ignore the Allmusic review; this is good shit, and my promo 1st press sounds great.

The other three came from a relatively new shop called Paradise of Replica on Grand in Chinatown. It’s been open about a year, and I had no clue about the shop until I saw the sidewalk sign walking to subway from Tenement Museum. Owner is a good guy, and prices are fair. The Clifford Brown is 1st press/deep groove. Visually messy, but plays comfortably VG+ after cleaning, was $40.

Unfortunately, my time @ Paradise of Replica was limited, but, fortunately, my time I was limited bc I could have spent a lot more $. There were plenty of other good jazz titles, and he has a nice collection of ambient and interesting 80s stuff.
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Portland Sheriff said:
Was in NYC for the past week and picked up some goodies. The most pleasant surprise is Hampton Hawes “High in the Sky” from Academy on 12th. Ignore the Allmusic review; this is good shit, and my promo 1st press sounds great.

The other three came from a relatively new shop called Paradise of Replica on Grand in Chinatown. It’s been open about a year, and I had no clue about the shop until I saw the sidewalk sign walking to subway from Tenement Museum. Owner is a good guy, and prices are very fair. The Clifford Brown is 1st press/deep groove. Visually messy, but plays comfortably VG+ after cleaning, was $40. Muses for Richard Davis is minty for $10, and Meet the Jazztet is also minty ‘75 Cadet press for $8.

Unfortunately, my time @ Paradise of Replica was limited, but, fortunately, my time I was limited bc I could have spent a lot more $. There were plenty of other good jazz titles, and he has a nice collection of ambient and interesting 80s stuff.
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Very cool! And good to know about Paradise of Replica as I’ll be in NYC the week of thanksgiving.
 
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My folks were in town visiting and my dad dropped a crate of albums off for me. Most interesting piece were these live recordings of the Thelonious Monk Quartet. These were sold as a set of five
7 inches for jukebox owners. I only have 3 of 5 discs but I believe they are pretty obscure. At least I've never seen Riverside 7 inches before. Not a ton of owners have it logged on Discogs either.

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My folks were in town visiting and my dad dropped a crate of albums off for me. Most interesting piece were these live recordings of the Thelonious Monk Quartet. These were sold as a set of five
7 inches for jukebox owners. I only have 3 of 5 discs but I believe they are pretty obscure. At least I've never seen Riverside 7 inches before. Not a ton of owners have it logged on Discogs either.

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Monk at Riverside seems to be a great spot in his career.

I've got a copy of The Unique Thelonious Monk and he's got Blakey as side. Sounds really cool.
 
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