9. Pan-American rhythm

Panamonk, Danilo Perez, 1996. This isn’t purely a study in rhythm but rhythm is at the heart of the project. … More

8. An avant-gardist in the tradition

Go Down, Moses. Archie Shepp and Horace Parlan, 1977. Shepp and Parlan’s first duo album seems less of a departure … More

Mama Chicago (1). Mike Westbrook, 1979 Mike Westbrook, an unarguable national treasure, has such an extraordinary back catalogue it’s easy … More

Round About Midnight. From Martial Solal – Bluesine, 1983 Here’s a track that reminds me why the word for making … More

Magwaza. From Johnny Dyani – Witchdoctor’s Son (1978) Some things you hear for the first time and think: “where has … More

Olhos de Gato. From Gary Burton – The New Quartet (1973) Burton’s virtuosity is widely admired, but his ability to … More

3. The Highest Mountain Clifford Jordan & The Magic Triangle – On Stage, Vol. 1. (1975) This is all about … More

Cashel From Dave Holland – Ones All. (1995) Has Dave Holland ever made a bad recording? If so, I haven’t … More

Indonesian Dock Sucking Supreme from Carla Bley: Tropic Appetites. (1974) https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/369qCnrIrNhQCVzGEYWatw The title gives a flavour of this recording – … More

This category is just me revisiting some recordings that meant a lot. It’s an idea I toyed with last year, … More