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For sure, I find I have to pace myself otherwise I could read the whole thing in just a few sittings. When it comes to books I typically try to buy from charity shops to provide a bit of support. I've lucked out with 3 of the first in the series (different visits) but it's becoming difficult...

Book 2 - The Expanse Book 2: Caliban's War by James S. A. Corey (Orbit, 2023) I've been slow on the reading so far this year because of a busy work schedule, but I did get chance to read the 2nd book in the epic Expanse series. I watched the show a few years ago and loved it and have since made...

This might be of interest to some people. A Tubby Hayes compilation. He was a fantastic poster-boy for British jazz and his music really packs a punch. This will be a decent comp for anyone looking to get into his music.

I thought I responded to this but must not have pressed reply! Enjoy, its a great collection of records and I'm surprised it wasn't more popular. Some of the albums are more of what I would assume is straight ahead gospel, but plenty have a more funk driven approach. Great fun!

And now Verve are following Blue Note with their own subscription series.

I've had an account for years now posting daily and in all fairness I have received a few freebies over that time. Not enough to sell up and retire though :ROFLMAO:

For the past few months I have been listening to and sharing each record from VMP's Classics series on my Instagram each Saturday. I actually joined before they even had subs so I would probably listen to one of the earlier releases that I wouldn't have really heard otherwise, like Wells Fargo...

Definitely but they were around for a while if memory serves me. I seem to remember seeing the Big Bill Broonzy’s around for at least a few weeks.

Just 1st Feb so far. I doubt they will sell instantly, but they won’t hang around for too long.

£200 ish I would say. Their Big Bill Broonzy Vol 1 and Big Bill Broonzy Vol 2 were £100 each.

As a rough guide. The last double Artisan releases from Sam records were £100 and £110 each. So not cheap.

Oh forgot to say, pre orders on the Sam Records website is up on the 1st Feb.

Matt from Audio Grail posted it. I believe he must have assisted. Very exciting.

Il reshare this here on the off chance it was missed.

Well this is going to be huge and might finally convince me to order one from the Sam Records Artisan Series. Jazz By Sun Ra Vol 1 and unreleased Vol 2. both limited to 500 copies. Hand silk screened cover. Mastered by Kevin Grey. Comes with a replica booklet. Wowza Pre orders up on the Sam...

A surprise live release from Muriel Grossmann. The first for a new label too. Tax and shipping bumps this up to an eyewatering £45 for the UK unfortunately.

J Jazz: Free and Modern Jazz From Japan 1954-1988 by Tony Higgins and Mike Peden (BBE, 2024) I finally pulled the trigger on this fantastic Japanese Jazz book from Tony Higgins and Mike Peden. Its been quite a whirlwind this as I pledged to the initial Kickstarter over a year ago, but it didn't...

I finally pulled the trigger on a copy and its stunning, really great layout and design. I actually really like the cardboard box it came in too!

Ooooh I thought this was a photo you took haha. Cool, yeah I have originals of all of Ardleys albums so the only thing that would hook me into getting reissues would be if they had some extra tracks or bonus goodies. Kaleidoscope is probably my least favourite of the "big 3" albums of his...