Ry Cooder starts the day here, his 1972 album Boomer’s Story has always been a fave.. Open till 6PM today, 11 till 4 Sunday, come say hi..

Tonight’s listening is straight out of the to drawer. Charles Gayle’s mercurial, inquisitive mind alongside Parker’s relentless drive and heart provide the perfect pairing to provide Ali with a beautiful tribute to a long lost friend. Just stunning from start to finish.

Thanks @mojomagazine.bsky.social for a lovely piece on the legend that is Chip Taylor. His new album The Truth And Other Things plays out like an intimate conversation between old, old friends. Chip's in his eighties now but still possesses the kindest of hearts.. Media folks, PM me for a copy!

I think Zoh Amba will produce something magnificent at some point. This isn’t that but it’s mighty fine nonetheless and my favourite music she’s produced this far.

Amazing haul from @hivemindrecords.bandcamp.com Absolutely loving each and every one. Very pleased to be a Hive Mind stockist..

Sunday morning on the west coast hanging with the cool cats... Russ Freeman, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Mel Lewis, Jack Nimitz, Carl Fontana, Bud Shank and the inimitable Bill Perkins. Open till 4PM, come say hi..

Prepping for tonight Six Organs Of Admittance gig with some equally sublime Megafaun from 2011 which is perfectly setting the tone.. Open till 6PM, come say hi.

Andrew Barker, William Parker and Jon Irabagon. This has become a firm favourite last couple of months. Well worth a listen, jazz heads..

This is already shaping up into a Jackie McLean kind of day.. Open till 6PM, come chat some jazz..

This is like being hit by a train. Mike Forbes, Andrew Scott Young, Weasel Walter. American Free from 2009 on ugExplode label. A glorious, relentless, ear-bruising decent into the abyss!! Good morning all :) ugexploderecords.bandcamp.com/album/americ...

There is some extraordinary music here, ‘Joy’ alone has notes and runs that bring on emotions I never knew I had. A slightly crumpled CD version…

I’m searchin’ for my mainline… Kicking off the day with Sister Ray on very loud. A banger!! Open till 6PM, be great to see you..

A UK ‘68 first press of Miles Davis’ Miles In The Sky kicks off Friday here at UNION. The first step into fusion from the great second quintet… This is a JOY!

Just having one of those 'sponge' days where I am determined to soak up as much artistic goodness as I can. This from my one of my heroes, the inimitable Bill Frisell, that doyen of the frets and Titan of Tone! Just magnificent. youtu.be/fnDZ7yb5g-c

A ‘69 UK pressing. This still sounds vital and way ahead.. Ornette Coleman from ‘62 live in NYC. #fire

Right now this fire music is providing the ballast between me and the crazies. I play loud and often. #lifechanging youtu.be/_5REk36egUo?...

Day just got a million times better. A ‘67 UK ‘Kulu Se Mama’ in tip top condition just came in. This will be coming home with me…

Kicking off the day with a glorious dollop of Wayne Shorter and his ‘66 album Adam’s Apple. Open here till 6PM, be great to see you..

Never knew this record existed till yesterday, amazing what you can stumble into on You Tube. This is from '71, a Flemish free jazz ensemble led by bassist Paul Van Gysegem that certainly deserves some time if your ears are of a freer persuasion. Really good! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAUA...

Under The Influence | @dannythechamp.bsky.social On tour now in support of astonishing new album, You Are Not A Stranger Here, Danny George Wilson shares four records so influential he hid them in his latest video... bit.ly/DannyChamps @bigmouthpublicity.bsky.social @unionmusicstore.bsky.social

A lovely hour or so of browsing and jazz chat at the excellent @unionmusicstore.bsky.social Picked up these 2 beauties

Glorious melodies delicately unpicked and resown as a slight off-kilter masterpiece. A band at the absolute zenith of their powers.

I can see where this is heading! Open till 6PM today, sun is shining, it’s a lovely day..

The Mighty McLean talking to songwriting legend Chip Taylor about his new triple album, his love of Ireland, and his ongoing battle with cancer. It's a beautiful thing.. Thanks @ralphmclean.bsky.social Always appreciated! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

With my Ark PR head on, lovely to see @blabbernsmoke.bsky.social review the @stephensimmons.bsky.social vinyl reissue of his masterful Drink Ring Jesus album on @unspunheroes.com 'a stark yet warming slice of a man’s soul, masterfully delivered....' paulkerr.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/s...

A playful, bouncy start to the day in the company of two absolute giants. I’m feeling a Braxton immersion incoming after picking up Graham Lock’s book.

Tonight's listening, the wonderful Archie Shepp's Full Moon Ensemble live at Antibes from '71 . Heavy, heavy sounds. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEbK...

We have a few of these in, the new Alabaster DePlume album on @intlanthem.bsky.social Mighty fine it is too!

I’ll admit, free jazz isn’t my bag. But Del from @unionmusicstore.bsky.social has got me dipping my toe in. I mean, I love The Fall, so this should be fairly easy. With this piece in Groovy Times magazine, can he entice you, too? groovy-times.com/free-jazz/

Honoured as the first 'bricks and mortar' stockist of @meansmagazine.bsky.social a magazine 'celebrating grass-roots, underground, and experimental culture. Strange art, unusual music, outsider philosophies, complex processes, and challenging ideas.' Hope to have some in this week meansmagazine.com

Chip Taylor is not only one of the great songwriters and performers but genuinely one of the loveliest people I have ever had the pleasure to meet and work with. Here he is talking to AmericanaUK's Martin Johnson about his extraordinary life. Promo available. americana-uk.com/video-interv...

American Football’s beautiful debut given some 25th Anniversary love. This is just one of those records that always sounds just right…

They just don't make them like this anymore, do they? Taking a break from the skronk and listening to some indie gold. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXpn...

Love Sean’s work and love this shop! Bravo!

A UNION newsletter for your perusal.. unionmusicstore.com/so/a2PLCF7yc...

Being a McLean fanboy it’s lovely to finally get my hands on this live one from ‘73. McLean pushes the hard bop envelope as far as he ever did helped by a mighty fine trio of Drew, Pedersen and Riel. Glorious album!!

Groovy Times is an online magazine about vinyl Issue two out now groovy-times.com Thanks to (among others) @phil345rpm.bsky.social @strangebrewpod.bsky.social @unionmusicstore.bsky.social @hipshaker.bsky.social @precrecs.bsky.social @jonsavage.bsky.social @dinkededition.bsky.social

Something to read over your lunchtime coffee - thank you @groovy-times.bsky.social ! Also includes fine articles by the likes of : @unionmusicstore.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @strangebrewpod.bsky.social and more ! groovy-times.com/3-45rpm/

Thrilled to have the story of my free jazz epiphany run in the rather excellent new online magazine Groovy Times. groovy-times.com/free-jazz/

Reissue Review: Stephen Simmons "Drink Ring Jesus" - Unspun Heroes vinyl record label exhumes a fascinating early release by worthy Tennessee troubadour @stephensimmons

Quite simply put…extraordinary! Uniform ‘American Standard’

Starting day with The Molochs. A heavy Only Ones vibe emanates from this 2017 debut and that’s absolutely fine by me! Open till 6PM today, come say hi!!

Happy to be stocking the three wonderful @intlanthem.bsky.social releases out next month as part of their Eleventh year celebrations. All three are ace!! Pre-order copies at www.unionmusicstore.com

A 1956 UK mono press of Sonny Rollins ‘Perspective’ is something you don’t see too often..

Delighted to have a few copies of Daniel Spicer’s wonderful new book on free jazz titan Peter Brotzmann in the shop. A GREAT read and highly recommended. Come grab a copy!!

Starting the day with some fire music from Archie Shepp’s 1969 gem.. Open till 6PM, come hang out!!

My favourite Jeff Parker record I think. Picked up a lovely copy at Rarekind in Brighton this morning, been on my list a while. @intlanthem.bsky.social

We have some great leftfield listening in the racks, open till 4PM so come on down for a dig..

Put a lot of work into building a cool jazz section here at UNION. Pretty happy with how it’s looking right now…

Zoh Amba, William Parker and Francisco Mela really deliver here. Zoh comes to the UK next month, really hope to get to that.