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...And the Manticore even more mythical... (mythological figure with a woman's face and the body of a scorpion)

Right, godbowl!

@Enciclopedia Poletti: What are you waiting for? With a nickname like yours, it's unforgivable!

I correct the quote: "I don't want to cover the other two in mud." A truly elegant and appropriate way to address the matter, there's no denying it.

Jim, I understand your post but I don't think it's worth insisting. Even the newcomer talks about "covering the other two in mud"; as if the first person who passes by could afford (even just figuratively) to do something like that. Well....

Oh, I almost forgot: for those who wish to delve deeper into the understanding of these "experiments," I would like to suggest (from the same period): "Septober Energy."

A memory: In '77, Tippett was standing in front of the entrance door for the public, atop the stairs of the large swimming center where he would later perform as the "supporter" for Perigeo. After banging on the door repeatedly, someone from the security team appeared and tried to make him understand that he shouldn't enter from there. Along with someone else from the audience, we explained to him where he should have entered. He then spent about half an hour (after his show) handing out bottles and cans of beer here and there as a gesture of thanks for the information received. "Dedicato a te che non stavi ad ascoltare" is one of the most curious and stimulating experimental jazz works of the time; it also features significant names of musicians who were part of the British jazz scene in the late '60s. I saw Tippett again recently (a couple of years ago) in a duo with his wife, and the guy is still quite impressive. A brief review but "intriguing." At least I hope so.

For years, many years, my good friend Mauro has promised me a comprehensive and exemplary anthology of the pianist; but it never arrives. In the meantime, I’ve organized myself with his work for the divine Miles, with his first two albums for Riverside and with a fine and delicate piece like the tribute dedicated to him by that "strictly orthodox" Evansian, John McLaughlin. When I hear "My Bells" or "Very Early" or "Waltz for Debby," something ignites inside me and my heart and mind race far away... Not, however, to the little shop to leave him all this money!! ... I will wait still, Mauro; who knows... You’ve done a great thing, Symbad, in the face of the uncritical non-review. A kiss on the forehead. :)

Pino Daniele did NOT just make ONE beautiful album. To assert this is unfair and unkind. He sings because he has to eat too. As the Punisher said: Artigianato (maybe former) and great craftsmanship until the end.

I believe that "The Devil's Triangle" represents one of the most powerful freeform expressions of the Frippian idea of improvisation. Since I'm here, I would also suggest to all the old-fashioned Crimson fans to get (unless they’ve already done so) the two (or three) albums by the 21st Century Schizoid Band (Mel Collins, Mike Giles, Ian McDonald, Jakko Jakszyk, Pete Giles, Ian Wallace). They are interesting live recordings with some... intriguing perspectives on the Crimson repertoire from 1969-1974.