“…Romance is mush Stifling those who strive I'll live a lush life In some small dive…” ‘Lush Life’ by Billy Strayhorn

With thanks to Pauline Boty Pop artist 'Pauline Boty by John Stanley-Clamp, from one his previously unseen photos recently added to the website. More to be added anon. To see Stanley-Clamp’s photos please visit paulineboty.org/photos © John Stanley-Clamp

Dusty in Memphis (1969).

Still hoping to get along to ‘The Face Magazine: Culture Shift’ exhibition at National Portrait Gallery as soon as I’m able. The Face was such a big part of my cultural life in the 1980s. Still got quite a few of those classic editions. PunkAndNewWave

Splonge! A wonderful Tubby Hayes compilation from Decca Records selected by Mark Baxter 🙏 Fontana years 1961-69 Get in quick shop.decca.com/products/splon…

“…Like a summer rose Needs the sun and rain I need your sweet love To beat all the pain…” PunkAndNewWave

Latest edition of Unite Research’s monthly Bargaining Brief is now available (for members only) on the Unite the union: join a union website here: resources.unitetheunion.org/unite-at-work-…

What a beautiful thing this is. Thank you Mark Baxter Mono Media Films A Man In A Hurry. monomediafilms.london/2021/03/19/tub…

“…I'm in distress, I need a caress, what do I get?..” PunkAndNewWave

Good luck and best wishes to Stones fans travelling to today’s crunch game against Boston. Massive. Personal circumstances mean I can’t be there but I hope to watch online. Make some noise. UTS! Boston United v Wealdstone FC

Relishing the sheer magnificence of drummer Billy Hart Quartet’s latest album ‘Just’ with Ben Street (bass), Mark Turner (saxophone) and Ethan Iveson (piano). What range and sense of unity. Modern jazz for modern times. Recommend.

1968 Corvette. Oxford Road, Wealdstone, Harrow HA3

Here we go! Stones supporters in fine voice on the livestream. UTS! Boston United v Wealdstone FC

Boston helped by strong wind but that’s not to take away from two fine goals that see them 2-0 up at half-time. Obiero absenting himself on 40 mins is a weird one. We’ve had some chances. Can Stones turn it round? Stranger things have happened. UTS! Boston United v Wealdstone FC

Stones not using the wind to their advantage in the second half. Far too lax and unimaginative. The scrap to stay up continues with another huge game at home to Maidenhead on Monday. Safe trip home Stones fans. UTS! Boston United v Wealdstone FC

Absorbed by the contemplative wonder and power of vijay iyer (piano, Fender Rhodes, electronics) and Wadada Leo Smith’s (trumpet) latest collaboration. At turns, melancholic, menacing and hopeful. The final track ‘Procession: Defiant Life’ captures it all in sound and title.

“…One day, though it might as well be someday You and I will rise up all the way All because of what you are The prettiest star…” PunkAndNewWave