Archive - Acoustical Swing

Some Jazz Records: Paul Bley Clippings

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Feb 1 •

January 2025

Out There: ayler.co.uk

Notable jazz resources online and elsewhere.

Jan 25 •

Out There: David S. Ware Documentary Short (In Memoriam David Lynch)

Notable jazz resources online and elsewhere.

Jan 17 •

Some Jazz Records: Notes from Mike Johnston (Guest Special)

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Jan 9 •

Some Jazz Records: Barre Phillips Clippings (Solo Bass Special - In Memoriam)

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Jan 1 •

December 2024

Out There: Unissued Barre Phillips, Beb Guérin, and Léon Francioli Bass Trio, 1976

Notable jazz resources online and elsewhere.

Dec 22, 2024 •

Some Jazz Records: Billy Higgins Clippings

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Dec 15, 2024 •

Some Jazz Records: Ed Blackwell Clippings

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Dec 8, 2024 •

November 2024

Some Jazz Records: Faruq Z. Bey Clippings

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Nov 30, 2024 •

Out There: Unissued Ornette Coleman Test Pressings, Town Hall, 1962

Notable jazz resources online and elsewhere.

Nov 24, 2024 •

Some Jazz Records: Leon Thomas Clippings ("Pygmy" Music Special)

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Nov 17, 2024 •

Some Jazz Records: Herbie Nichols Clippings

Comments on recordings from musicians and other actors of the jazz scene. Random and not-so-random listening cues from the archives.

Nov 9, 2024 •

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