This is Stefano Bertoncello's Blog (ステファノ・ベルトンチェッロ - トゥーグッドイアーズ − ブロガー、オーディオ＆ミュージック・コンサルタント) devoted to pacific topics like Music - live and reproduced - i.e. discs, audio, guitars and whatever musical: concerts, workshops, exhibitions, etc. Furthermore: travelling - as a mind-game and real globetrotting - and books, movies, photography... sharing all the above and everything which makes Life better and Earth a better place to stay, enjoying Life, in Peace. Proudly ads-free since 2007! Enjoy.💫
This turntable, produced in 2026, costs (reportedly) a steep
€ 40,000.00.
Plinth and SME arm included.
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Live at The Vortex in London on September 5th, 1992.
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Pat Metheny began playing guitar at just 12 years old in Missouri, influenced by his trumpeter brother Mike. By 15, he was a prodigy: he was regularly playing with Kansas City's top jazz musicians, so much so that he won a scholarship to Down Beat at just 14.
His rise was meteoric:
At 18: He became the youngest teacher in the history of the University of Miami.
At 19: Gary Burton recruited him to his famous quartet.
At 21: He revolutionized jazz with his first album as a leader, Bright Size Life (recorded ECM 1976), accompanied by a very young Jaco Pastorius.
His unique sound, born from his innovative use of delay and a passion for academic jazz combined with folk influences, made him an instant legend.
NOTE: THIS BOOK WILL BE PUBLISHED ON 15 MAY
Jazz In Britain is proud to announce the publication of Martin Phillips’ long-awaited biography of one of the pivotal figures in British jazz.
Title: Keith Tippett: Mujician – The authorised biography
Author: Martin Phillips
Publisher: Jazz In Britain (15 May 2026)
Language: English
Hardback: 328 pages
ISBN: 978-1-9163206-9-7
Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.4 cm
Limited edition hardback book with 13 black and white and 31 colour photographs. Only 1,000 copies available worldwide. The book includes a Foreword by renowned British writer Richard Williams and a double CD album of previously unreleased Keith Tippett recordings.
Keith Tippett (1947–2020), a policeman’s son from Bristol, grew up to be one of the most important pianists in the history of jazz music. From humble beginnings as a chorister alongside his father and brothers, Keith became one of Britain’s finest and most innovative pianists, both in jazz and on his forays into more ‘classical’ territory.
Described by none other than Cecil Taylor as “one of the most interesting and original European pianists in jazz and free music”, Keith collaborated with the cream of British, European and South African jazzers on his large scale works such as Septober Energy and Frames: Music for an imaginary film. But he was also equally at home as a solo performer, or in duets with the likes of Stan Tracey, Howard Riley and Louis Moholo-Moholo.
Martin Phillips’ beautifully crafted biography delivers the full story of a man for whom the music was everything. A consummate craftsman of his art whose output varied from delicate string quartets (Linückea) to the monumental majesty of the 50 piece Centipede, a feat achieved in his early twenties that most would have hesitated to attempt at any point in their career.
“Over the course of half a century, his rare combination of open-mindedness and firm focus created a body of work matching that of any British musician of his generation, its range – including wholly improvised solo piano recitals of staggering richness, ebullient works for vast jazz orchestras, and a finely wrought cantata – surely without rival.”
Richard Williams.
“At last, the complete story, of Keith Tippett, the complete musician.”
Nod Knowles, promoter, former President of Europe Jazz Network
“Martin Phillips has captured the very essence of Keith in this book which brought me to tears of both sadness and laughter. Incredibly true to Keith as the brother I knew and the musician he was. Keith would have been humbled and embarrassed at this tribute to him”.
Clive Tippetts.
“A wonderfully moving, perceptive and informative portrait of a man I was proud to call a friend for more than fifty years”
Larry Stabbins. Musician
“Keith was a totally outstanding pianist, musician and composer. I saw several of his solo concerts over the years and they always produced truly spiritual music. This book explores in full Keith’s musical mind and achievements.”
Paul Dunmall. Musician
“Keith Tippett is one of three musicians of my generation who continue to influence and guide my musical thinking. Keith’s music speaks for itself. Perhaps less well-known is Keith’s stature as an ethical musician, a good man. Gratitude to Martin Phillips for drawing attention to one of the finest players of his generation.”
Robert Fripp. Musician and producer.
“This is more than a biography. It is a book which takes you on a wonderful journey, allowing you to become friends with a remarkable man and a unique artist.”
Riccardo Bergerone. Promoter.
CONTENTS
Foreword by Richard Williams
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Prelude
1. 59 Pen Park Road
2. London Calling
3. Quiet Now
4. The South African Family
5. Beside The Tortworth Oak
6. The Difficult Second Decade
7. Alone
8. Now, About the Piano
9. Two’s Company
10. Couple In Spirit
11. Turn Up. Sound Check. Play
12. Back To Big
13. The Educator
14. Bristol Clubbing
15. An Englishman Abroad
16. Other Paths Taken
17. Last Dances
18. Nearing The End
Coda
Endword
Testimonies
Discography
Notes
Index
ACCOMPANYING CDS
A double CD album comprising two previously unreleased recordings accompanies the book. This album will not be available separately.
Disc 1
Solo recital recorded at The White Lion , Exeter, UK, 10 March 1984
Keith Tippett, piano
1. Set 1
2. Set 2
Disc 2
Keith Tippett’s Ark, recorded at The 100 Club, London, UK, 24 May 1976
Keith Tippett, piano, leader; Elton Dean, alto sax; Chris Francis, alto sax; Larry Stabbins, tenor sax; Brian Smith, tenor sax; Mark Charig, cornet; Dick Pearce, trumpet; Nick Evans, trombone; Dave Amis, trombone; Harry Miller, bass; Louis Moholo, drums
1. Part 1
2. Part 2
3. Part 3
4. Part 4
5. Part 5
6. Part 6
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Martin Phillips has published a musical memoir, Towards Abbey Road: Growing Up With The Beatles and a collection of short stories, Listening To Coloured Dreams. His semi-autobiographical short story about Stan Getz, A Nice Bunch of Guys, won the Yeovil International Short Story prize. He has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck College, London University and lives in Devon.
International Recording - Roma… with Western Electric and Stancor transformers and parts, made in USA 💫
It uses GM-70 tubes 🤟
And even more Annette Peacock in my memories, today.
Even in this photo, Annette Peacock looks years ahead of her time, in front of her electronic equipment.
Memories Annette Peacock will always get reposted when in my memories same for Pussy Riot and it's members.
Angie Bowie - "David came back from a radio station tour in the States and he came back full of Annette Peacock and the Velvet Underground"
Angie Bowie said to me the last time I spoke to her it is amazing we are still here, really amazing for me!
The wonderful Annette Peacock who gave me one of the most wonderful moments in my life sending me a dress and a very rare album. And meeting her at Cafe Oto was just amazing she introduced me to her daughter and kept hugging me, it was beautiful, and also meeting the lovely
Kevin Hewick for the first time both of us chatting away to Annette, and Annette introduced me to her daughter, what an amazing night.
Thanks to Cindy Stern for the above first-hand memories.
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Truly pleasant and nicely played and recorded.
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A signed by XTC’s members “English Settlement”
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Will be available very soon the first ARA - ARMENIAN RADIO ARCHIVE Release as 2x45 RPM DLP cut in the fixed pitch Mode.
KILLER SOUND also available as REEL to REEL Tape Release from TRISTON MASTER RECORDINGS 🇨🇭
Please ask sandra@schopper.ch for your copy.
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