RSD26 - At The BBC 1967-68

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These two very different sessions featuring John Surman and Mike Osborne have a lot in common. They both share a wonderful sense of liberation, the joy of making music together, and collectively finding new ways to make jazz possible. More importantly, they speak volumes about the eclecticism and openness of British jazz during the mid to late sixties, as well as John Surman's creative ambitions. With his first LP currently absent from the market, this is an essential purchase for Surman fans. Notes by Duncan Heining with suggestions from John Surman. These sessions had never been officially released before in any form. Side One 26.2.67 - Mike Osborne (as), John Surman (sss, bs), Harry Miller (b), Alan Jackson (d) - Side Two 17.7.68 - Sterling Betancourt for Alan Jackson and addition of Russ Henderson (p) Tracklist Side 1. 70 Degrees in the Shade 2. Straightjack 3. Harem 4. Open 5. Slightly Oliver John Surman-Mike Osborne Quartet Side Two 1. My Cat 2. The Toddy Deuce Calypso 3. Downstream 4. Don't Stop The Carnival John Surman-Russ Henderson Calypso Jazz