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PHIL MILLER / IN CAHOOTS ~ ALL THAT CUNEIFORM 181 (Barcode: 045775018126) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 2003 Released: 2003 In CahootsFind albums by this artist is Phil MillerFind albums by this artist`s band devised as a vehicle for his compositions and including the top UK jazz and fusion players. This recording features a sextet, which includes Phil`s old collaborators - Peter LemerFind albums by this artist (keyboards), Fred BakerFind albums by this artist (bass) and Elton DeanFind albums by this artist (saxes) - and some newer ones - Jim DvorakFind albums by this artist (trumpet) and Mark FletcherFind albums by this artist (drums, who replaced the veteran Pip PyleFind albums by this artist). The music is excellent all the way, some of it more fusion oriented and some pointing more towards jazz. The legendary players all live up to their names and every Canterbury fan will find this music remarkable.

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PHIL MILLER / IN CAHOOTS ~ CONSPIRACY THEORIES CRESCENT 08 (Barcode: 604388693726) ~ UK ~ Canterbury Scene Recorded: 2004 Released: 2004 Legendary guitarist Phil MillerFind albums by this artist and his In CahootsFind albums by this artist ensemble have been active on the Canterbury / Jazz scene since the 1980s, constantly changing lineups but always producing music of the highest quality. A vehicle for presenting Miller’s intricate and highly sophisticated compositions, the ensemble’s recorded legacy through the years – both studio and live – is a great example of European Jazz. This album was recorded by an extended version of the ensemble involving twelve players, where each track was recorded by a different lineup ranging from quintet to an eleven-piece band. The players include Miller – guitar and guitar synthesizer, Simon PicardFind albums by this artist – tenor saxophone, Didier MalherbeFind albums by this artist – soprano saxophone and flute, Annie WhiteheadFind albums by this artist – trombone, Simon FinchFind albums by this artist – trumpet, Peter LemerFind albums by this artist – keyboards, Doug BoyleFind albums by this artist – guitar, Fred BakerFind albums by this artist – bass, Richard SinclairFind albums by this artist – bass, Dave StewartFind albums by this artist - percussion and Mark FletcherFind albums by this artist – drums. Legendary vocalist Barbara GaskinFind albums by this artist sings on one tune. All the music, except one tune by Lemer and Baker each, was composed by Miller and is as usual exceptional. Highly recommended!

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