For today's John Coltrane centennial, I wrote 2,000 words re: the new archival release The Tiberi Tapes. Here are 19 to whet your appetite: "When I finally heard Tiberi’s tapes, the first words that leapt to mind were “revelatory,” “electrifying,” and “holy shit!” www.tabletmag.com/sections/art...
Coltrane's Shadow - Tablet Magazine
The legendary ‘Tiberi Tapes’ reveal new sides of the master, even to his biggest fans
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A fantastic read…
Mark Stryker @markstryker.bsky.social · 2mo agoViva Detroit! My Tablet magazine essay about the great Motown bassist James Jamerson is out from behind the paywall for a limited time. Thanks to editor Tony Badran for commissioning the piece and allowing me the generous elbow room to stretch out. www.tabletmag.com/sections/art...
Matador Records to Release Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Devotional Albums Full announcement on the label site: matadorrecords.com/blogs/news/m... Photo: Radha Botofasina #alicecoltrane
Matador Records to Release Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda Devotional Albums
(Photo Credit: Radha Botofasina) We are honored to announce that Matador Records will issue the first complete authorized release of the four devotional Ashram Tapes that Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitan...
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Later I’ll be playing The Balance for the umpteenth time. RIP to Abdullah Ibrahim. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Abdullah Ibrahim: South Africa jazz legend dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
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Saw the majestic Tortoise at The Barbican and now when I grow up I think I want to be a vibraphonist.
This was three full days of wall to wall highlights, incredible music and some very cool shit. I loved it.
Crushing Death & Grief@crushingdeathcb.bsky.social · 11mo agoCheers to everyone who came to or was part of CD&GXX the other weekend. A total musical triumph if you ask anyone who was there. Short form of bluesky makes a full list of thanks a pain, so go here for full list of appreciation. www.instagram.com/p/DQ7IiNxDHd...
Fortunate to have seen (Swami) John Reis three times at The Portland Arms (twice in Hot Snakes). Last night’s gig (and the band’s shirts) were fantastic. This rubbish picture is the best I could do.
Sixty mesmeric minutes in the company of Brìghde Chaimbeul at The Junction 2
I saw Terry Reid play live twice (Cambridge and Norwich). Both gigs were, in some way, quite shambolic and pretty chaotic, but Terry was nothing less than absolutely captivating. RIP.
Here is my rather average picture from this evening’s absolutely exceptional Joan As Police Woman gig at the Cambridge Junction. What a trio.
Hear Morphine’s slide bass on a secret fan recording, now streaming in full. www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07...
I listened to a great deal of Ron Carter’s music whilst reading this excellent book, and it blows my mind that I still didn’t really scratch the surface of what’s out there.
@iammilliam.bsky.social Andy, can I be the umpteenth person to tell you this was a *superb* discussion. Loved it.
Secret Life of Books Podcast@slobpodcast.bsky.social · last yr.The genius of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic is impressed upon us from the very first page and it's unlike anything else in the comic canon. 🎧Join us this week as we ‘watch’ the Watchmen with special guest @iammilliam.bsky.social from @backlisted.bsky.social podcast.
The Messthetics gig, with James Brandon Lewis, at The 100 Club in February was an absolute blinder - so to have the chance to see them again in Cambridge is a proper treat.
Les Rallizes Dénudés: the rougher the recording, the better they sound.
That feeling when you realise there’s an incredible gig coming up and you won’t be able to make it. Just gutted.
The magnificent Califone at The Portland Arms last night. One of those gigs where I just felt enormously privileged to be able to watch an amazing band do their thing. (I nicked this pic off Instagram, BTW)
Ridiculously excited to be able to see Califone live within the next few months.
Not sure you can post YouTube links here. But David Pajo remains a gift to the world and this is a great What’s In My Bag.
Really looking forward to reading the smart new English translation of Guillaume Belhomme’s book on Eric Dolphy.
Val Wilmer on DID. Essential listening. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
