Nice start. As Tim Gunn of Project Runway would say, "push it further!"

Thanks for the notice; I'm looking forward to listening.

Also listened to it for the first time today at the office, and later in the car. Ellery is a great Monk interpreter, and I think that track is the standout so far for me.

Ordered that new CD from you, looking forward to it. I enjoyed the video as well.

Yes, that's a nice one; I'm a big fan of Nabatov.

I haven't followed this thread, but I love Marisa Monte. Haven't heard anything from her lately. BTW, happy new year Pete!

Here's my top releases for 2012 in order; you can read capsule descriptions on my blog, along with a separate list of honorable mentions and a few that came in late.

Michael Formanek - Small...

No stops in Austin or Houston, unfortunately.

What a great lineup!

:) Do you need to even ask that question at this point?

Please tell me that was a joke.

Yes, I'm looking forward to the new Nabatov.

I recently went 5 for 5 based on my first listens to these:

Michael Formanek - Small Places - might be the best thing I've heard all year
Living By Lanterns - New Myth/Old Science - nice...

You won't regret buying these!

I MAY (ahem) have been tempted by the appearance of what I assume to be this "gray market" series of European box sets for an insanely low price at my local Half Price Books. I MAY have been tempted...

I've listened to a lot of his music, but only saw him in concert once, in N. Carolina after Go See The World came out. I've always admired his intensity and his focus.

Sad to hear - an instantly recognizable sound.

I'm less scared now! ;)

I do love Storage Wars - strangely addictive show.

All the altissimo playing scares me.

I think Freddie had a little better technique than Lee and could fit into different situations better. However, I prefer Lee's 60's albums to Freddie's. And I always have a soft spot for Charles...

Braxton's music is in The Master?

I haven't heard the Okka, but I too have liked the trio, which made his playing on "Dortmund" a little surprising. But, I still like the disc overall.

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Nuscope Recordings

Evan Parker - Tenor Saxophone
Georg Graewe - Piano

No one has conquered the demands of free improv like Evan Parker. And...

I agree - it's amazing how Nabatov puts his own stamp on Nichols' music while retaining enough of the essence of the compositions. I love Nabatov in general, and this is one of his strongest dates...