Pull this CD down off the shelves - Jimmy Giuffre 3, 1961 - an ECM reissuing of two earlier recordings (right?) Fusion and Thesis. Paul Bley on piano, Steve Swallow on bass. I first heard it at Eric’s and the blurred edge cover photo can’t help remind me of his pictures.

It is wonderful music - the very first track (a Carla Bley composition) ‘Jesus Maria’ is utterly exquisite. Sitting upstairs this morning ... the rain falling on the Velux ... a precious six minutes and thirteen seconds.