Great Kokoroko show at Brixton Academy last night. Pretty tired today after full day at work yesterday and then the gig. Showing my age

In advance of tonight’s gig, it’s a bit of Kokoroko this morning, accompany strong, fresh coffee

This morning, courtesy of Coretta Phillips, I’m being introduced to the Portuguese flautist, Rao Kyao, and his 1976 album, Malpertuis. Wonderful thus far. Accompanied by strong, fresh coffee. Banging

It’s Declan McManus this morning to accompany the strong, fresh coffee. My Aim is True is a belter, but it’s the Merseyside derby today and Costello claims to be a Red. My mistake. The Farm by way of antidote shortly. COYB

This morning, courtesy of Johann Koehler, I’m being introduced to the wonderful alto sax of London’s Donovan Haffner, accompanied not just by his band but by strong, fresh coffee

Completing the trio of trios - what a series of recordings - its Ocean accompanied, as always, by strong, fresh coffee

Continuing with the Charles Lloyd trios, prior to oncology and scans today, it’s Chapel, a favourite, accompanied of course by strong fresh coffee

For the beginning of this week it’s Charles Lloyd’s trio of trios, starting with Sacred Thread. Washed down with strong, fresh coffee

This is incredibly sad news. Conor was the smartest, friendliest and funniest person you could hope to meet. What a losss

This morning alongside strong, fresh coffee it’s the wonderful Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley. Grand stuff for our wedding anniversary

This morning it’s Ashley Henry’s Beautiful Vinyl Hunter plus strong, fresh coffee, while it buckets with rain outside

Today, the Modern Jazz Quartet (wonderful cover), plus strong, fresh coffee

What could be finer than strong, fresh coffee and The Lady Sings the Blues?

Guy Clark’s Old No 1 and strong, fresh coffee this morning

This morning it’s a bit of Ahmad Jamal plus strong, fresh coffee

This morning it’s the incomparable Horace Andy topped off with strong, fresh coffee

Having a blast with the brothers Alvin this morning, plus strong, fresh coffee

Aalborg University is hiring: Postdoc position in criminology and cybercrime

This morning I’m lubricating the living room with some of Edinburgh’s post-punk finest: the Fire Engines; and lubricating myself with strong, fresh coffee

Struggling a bit this morning so being revived by strong, fresh coffee and the soulful voice of Muswell Hill’s Michael Kiwanuka

University of Surrey is hiring: Lecturer in Criminology (Teaching Track)

This morning it’s Zambia’s finest exponent of 70s’Zamrock’: Witch (courtesy of David Newburn). Early psych and clear signs of one of the influences on David Byrne/Talking Heads and Brian Eno. Accompanied with strong, fresh coffee. Perfect

Along with strong fresh coffee, and after last night’s gig, it’s a bit more Binker Golding, thus time with Moses Boyd

In advance of this evening’s gig, alongside some strong, fresh coffee, it’s the terrific Binker Golding

One of my favourites from C86 onwards, I remember thinking David Gedge was the future of rock’n’roll. The strongest beverage I drink while listening to Leeds’ finest these days tends to be fresh coffee. Here’s to rock’n’roll!

This morning it’s the mellifluous tones of the Rev Al. And a cup of righteous coffee to boot

This morning it’s the “in-demand five piece from Amsterdam” - the Mauskovic Dance Band - plus strong, fresh coffee

The Name of this Band is Talking Heads. The name of this drink is strong, fresh coffee…

If you haven’t signed, please do. Shame on #eurocrim Great to hear from folk who are attending as to how they plan to force this issue on the organisers

Wonderful new stadium for a new season. Sun is out. What could possibly spoil it @SkySportsPL? Jamie effin Carragher unfortunately

Evidently I’m listening to John Cooper Clarke this morning. I’ve seen him a dozen or so times live and never tire of it. Grand stuff, accompanied by strong, fresh coffee this morning

This morning it’s a bit of Black Market Clash together with strong black coffee

Today I’ve been listening to Khruangbin’s Mordechai. Like the bulk of their output it’s a belter. Highly recommend

This morning we’re Making History with the incomparable LKJ - Linton Kwesi Johnson. Add strong, fresh coffee and you have the perfect mix to see off the blues

This morning it’s Green Gartside and Scritti Politti. Plus strong, fresh coffee natch

A bit of Waxahatchee this morning/ afternoon. Goes beautifully with the coffee and the sunshine

This morning it’s a bit of Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe (rather beautiful), plus strong, fresh coffee. Later, a long walk with granddaughters I hope

This morning we’re back to the wonderful piano sounds of Geneva’s Nik Bartsch. Add strong, fresh coffee and we’re good to go

Today we’re back to a bit of classic Black Uhuru, accompanied by fresh, strong black coffee

Today we’re sticking with Keith Jarrett and strong fresh coffee. If it ain’t broke…

Prior to oncology this morning, and on the road this avo, it’s a bit of Keith Jarrett. Never fails

Always one of my favourite reggae bands, this morning it’s Culture, and I’ll be joining them at work later. All washed down with fresh, strong coffee natch. Have a good week all

Sunny day and back from a short walk. Feeling well and moderately fit, which makes a very nice change. Back for strong, fresh coffee accompanied first off by Van Morrison and the Chieftans. Grand stuff. Big family dsy to follow

Going way back this morning and to one of my first gigs (first half dozen). Hawkwind plus strong, fresh coffee

No photography allowed at Ronnie Scott’s, and I was behaving myself, so no record of Nik Bartsch’s Ronin from last night. Magnificent show though. Must say I fancy a trip to their club in Geneva for a Monday night show

Not one of Lou’s all time greats, but played with enough volume there’s some decent stuff here. Add strong, fresh coffee to taste

Morning in Mortlake or Afternoon in Paris? Either way I’m accompanied by John Lewis, Sacha Distel and strong, fresh coffee

The latest beautiful offering from Alabaster DePlume this morning it’s, plus strong fresh coffee

Alongside the strong, fresh coffee this morning it’s this somewhat forgotten album from Black Uhuru. Actually a bit of a belter

This morning, strong fresh coffee and Steel Pulse’s Babylon the Bandit. Happy Sunday