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Hi guys,If I wanted to spend about £15 ea on some of the real classic Blue Note LPs like Blue Train what type of release should I go for? I bought my Father in Law a mint 1981ish copy of Thelonious Monk - Genius of Modern Music: Volume 1. Is...

I am looking to get this album on vinyl. Am I right in thinking there are several versions available? There is the original 1974 version & seems to be two re-issues. One by Speakers Corner & one in the 'Back To Black' series. Is this all correct and which would you recommend getting? Thanks in advance...

Sounds like a great line up tonight with one of my faves Alela Diane, the wonderful Lyle Lovett, rock demi gods Muse, trendy fashionista Florence with her Machine, Jimmy Cobb (last remaining musician who played on Kind of Blue) and Beth Ditto's...

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Since many liked what they hear in my other post, I wanted to put a highlight on this very good German band. I met them on Thursday. They really are cool guys and fabulous musicians. Their music reeks of power & dynamics, paired with the bitter-sweetness of melancholic melodies. http://www.myspace.com/longdistancecalling

What is your favorite letter?T is good for me - Tsabropoulos, Tedeschi and Tindersticks

Porcupine Tree are happy to announce the forthcoming release of their tenth studio album "The Incident". The record is set to be released via Roadrunner Records worldwide on 21st September, as a double CD. The centre-piece is the title track, which...

When you find a symphony, concerto or sonata that strikes your fancy, will you listen to it 10 or more times?If so, how do you maintain your interest?Does it simply become comfortable and predictable, or do you look for new things in that work to keep...

A new musical instrument. All in one orchestra? More from the BBC

I have gone to Italy the last several years, and have been able to pick up a wonderful series of the complete Chopin works by pianist Pietro de Maria on Italian Decca (5 volumes so far). I can't seem to source these on the internet anywhere and it...

I just saw a documentary on this reclusive guy, "30 Century Man" and was amazed at what he's done. I only remember one or two of his early songs. It was amazing to watch and hear his tales of creating his sound world apart from R&R. But OH MY GOSH does he get dark. I wouldn't buy his later things as I"m not into suicidal grunge. But his earlier career was quite wonderful. Old dogs can learn new tricks.

I know that a few people from the forum are going to the gig on Friday in Hammersmith.Some will have to rush there from work, but are there any plans for a pre gig meet up in some hostelry in the Hammersmith area?

The lastest of " " Brittania programmes on BBC 4 21:00 Friday 16/10/09

Just found about this exciting forthcoming release.KATS KARAVANTHE HISTORY OF JOHN PEEL ON THE RADIOReleased 26th October 2009Kats Karavan is a splendid 4-CD set charting the history of John Peel’s iconoclastic shows spanning 5 decades from the...

One of the world's great classical pianists, too seldom seen in concert or in the recording studio.So I regard myself as enormously privileged to have got a pair of tickets to see him perform a concert of Janacek, Beethoven and Schubert in the...

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9.00pm tonight on BBC1.First UK interview since the 80's with Jonathan Ross.

Muse have recently released their back catalogue on vinyl, and the LPs are selling like hotcakes.They are American repressings as far as I can work out, but are they worth it?I have an original Origin of Symmetry vinyl pressing, which is cr*p quality...

I'll start with Talking Hands and New Dawn. Maybe it's time for the first classical LP?

I was tempted to produce a long descriptive review of this but frankly it can be condensed; if you have any idea this may be up your street then just go and buy it. I think it is the best thing he has done, and has probably waltzed to the top of my...

hereKarine is incredibly prolific. I've got tickets to see her in October and really looking forward to it :-) There are quite a few radio shows on this site which is all folk and traditional music - looks good regardsdiccus

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John CaleCoal Exchange21 November 2009The Velvet Underground legend has announced he will play a rare homecoming gig at the Coal Exchange in Cardiff this November and will play his celebrated solo album 1919 in its entirety More Here

Oct, 02 LONDON - Antonio Forcione "Al Dente" 1st show 7.30pm-9pm Pizza Express Jazz Club: Soho, 10 Dean St, London W1D 3RW (Please book early to avoid disappointment) - 020 7734 3220" [ to be advised ] Oct, 02 LONDON - Antonio Forcione "Al Dente" 2nd show 10.30pm-12midnight Pizza Express Jazz Club: Soho, 10 Dean St, London W1D 3RW (Please book early to avoid disappointment) - 020 7734 3220" [ to be advised ] Oct, 03 LONDON - Antonio Forcione"Al Dente" 1st show 7.30pm-9pm Pizza Express Jazz...

Just seen in HiFi+ that this album was up for a recording quality award (lost out to Raconteurs)and the first (title) track was cited by the mag as very good quality.Via a 555, the opening track has a high level of what I can only believe to be tape...