For whom the Bell fits.

[Serial_Apologist]

Sat 13 May
5pm - J to Z
Kevin Le Gendre with the finest new jazz alongside classics of the genre, featuring guests and exclusive sessions, today with a live performance by French-born, New York-based vibraphonist Simon Moullier, who has received accolades from Herbie Hancock and Quincy Jones for his unique and innovative approach. And Birmingham-based saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch shares some of the music that has inspired his journey so far.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lnrt

10pm - New Music Show

Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and pianist Aki Takashi are among the roster from Glasgow Tectonics on this programme.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lnsf

12midnight - Freeness
Corey Mwamba with improvised music marked by a pioneering spirit, from the jazz tradition and beyond, tonight featuring British-German trio Thermal (John Butcher, Andy Moor and Thomas Lehn), Barcelona-based Corpos (Clara Lai, Alex Reviriego and Oriol Roca), Derby-based musician Richard Belfitt and others.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lnsr

Sunday 14 May
4pm - Jazz Record Requests

http://www.alynshipton.co.uk/blog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lnwx

[Alyn_Shipton]

S-A she's spelled Ingrid Laubrock. Worked here in the UK for a long time before moving to the US.

[Ian Thumwood]

SA

Is the Japanese piano Aki Takahashi or Aki Takase ? I am assumimg the latter as she has also worked with David Murray.

Surprised you haven't mentioned the Eurovision song Contest in this thread because everyone else on line seems to ! Really annoyed by the blanket coverage on the BBC website as this is effectively publicity for one of it's programmes as opposed to genuine news. Just about the only thing happening this weekend that is more dire than watching Southampton.

[Jazzrook]

SA

Is the Japanese piano Aki Takahashi or Aki Takase ? I am assumimg the latter as she has also worked with David Murray.

Surprised you haven't mentioned the Eurovision song Contest in this thread because everyone else on line seems to ! Really annoyed by the blanket coverage on the BBC website as this is effectively publicity for one of it's programmes as opposed to genuine news. Just about the only thing happening this weekend that is more dire than watching Southampton.

The Japanese classical pianist Aki Takahashi(b. 1944) is listed in the Radio Times not the jazz pianist Aki Takase(b. 1948).
I'm surprised there hasn't been more criticism of the hype & hysteria surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest.

JR

[Serial_Apologist]

The Japanese classical pianist Aki Takahashi(b. 1944) is listed in the Radio Times not the jazz pianist Aki Takase(b. 1948).
I'm surprised there hasn't been more criticism of the hype & hysteria surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest.

JR

Something had to be brought in double quick to replace the coronation as an excuse for not having to devote essential reporting time to all the problems besetting the world right now.

[Tenor Freak]

I am enjoying this session with Simon Moullier, he's from the Hutcherson school but the trio format reminds me of the Walt Dickerson trios of the 1970s.

[Alyn_Shipton]

Walt Dickerson now there's a name for JRR if ever there was...

[Ian Thumwood]

The 2 CD Avid collection of vintage Walt Wickerson is terrific . It is a shame that the albums were not made for a more high profile label like Blue Note and were lumbered with some ugly cover art as these records would otherwise receive the recognition they deserve. Easily one of the better Avid releases insofar that all the LPs are pretty decent. Avid seem to collate some stuff in their collections which often is not that memorable - the Oscar Pettiford set being a good example.

Incidentally, I have been listening to Satoko Fujii with week and find her work for big bands to be extremely orignal. She is very prolific but yet another contemporary jazz musician who is flying under the radar. All About Jazz seem to love her records but I have not heard many people chatting about her music amongst my friends who listen to jazz. Some of it sounds like it might be a bit extreme but anyone who studied with Paul Bley is always going to be worth a shout.

[Tenor Freak]

Walt Dickerson now there's a name for JRR if ever there was...

I'd love to...email possibly incoming...

[Tenor Freak]

The 2 CD Avid collection of vintage Walt Wickerson is terrific . It is a shame that the albums were not made for a more high profile label like Blue Note and were lumbered with some ugly cover art as these records would otherwise receive the recognition they deserve. Easily one of the better Avid releases insofar that all the LPs are pretty decent. Avid seem to collate some stuff in their collections which often is not that memorable - the Oscar Pettiford set being a good example.

I'm more interested in what he was up to in the '70s such as 1976 and Tell Us Only The Beautiful Things - trios with Wilbur Ware on bass. But I keep meaning to check out the earlier material such as those on that CD set.

[Ian Thumwood]

I'm more interested in what he was up to in the '70s such as 1976 and Tell Us Only The Beautiful Things - trios with Wilbur Ware on bass. But I keep meaning to check out the earlier material such as those on that CD set.

Bruce

I have not heard the later records . If you like Andrew Hill, you will love the Avid collection. (Hill plays piano on one of the records.) The albums feature Austin Crowe playing piano on some of the discs, but he ultimately left the scene as he was fed up with touring before he could garner the kind of reputation his playing deserved. Some of the Avids are uneven but the music throughout the two CDs are exceptional. You can oick them up for a budget price and i would guarantee you would be pleased with the music even if the groups are vibes / piano/ bass / drums and no horns.