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Post bop goodness from English double bassist and band leader Graham Collier, recorded in 1970. Been dipping my toes into his work and I must say, I’ve found some real gems. This is one of them, released in 1970 and featuring a large ensemble, altough not everyone plays on every tune.

The music is very engaging and it ranges from moody post bop to atmospheric ensemble playing to a short but effective avant-garde explosion.

The sound of this pressing is quite round and warm, and one can enjoy a well balanced sound throughout.

Highly recommended.

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This is a session featuring Curson and Booker Ervin released on the Dutch Fontana label in 1966. It’s a little avant-garde in nature but still connected with post-bop and quite accessible. The recording quality is nothing to write home about, but at the same time it fits in well with the music.

I love both Curson and Ervin so this album is a hit for me. Great to hear them in a bit more free setting. They are joined by Jimmy Woode on double bass and Edgar Bateman on drums. Can’t remember if I’ve heard of those cats before, but nonetheless they are both great.

All tunes except for one are written by Curson. He was a really accomplished composer.

If you’re a fan of a little bit more free stuff than post-bop then this one might be for you.

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