Anyone remembering the album, and the long „killer track“ from John Surman’s first or second album for ECM? „The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon“. Mr. Surman had been assisted by Jack DeJohnette whose latest solo album with the sons of Garrison and Coltrane is utterley inventive jazz. Joey is dying for it, and you could have heard it in my night show. The man on the cover reveals a sense of humour not typical for the ascetism of classic ECM covers. And he is definitely bearing no resemblance with my outer appearance. For god’s sake, I’m blessed with a good sense of humour. I have quite long hair and a rediscovered longing for the wilderness. My trip to the Highlands has only been the beginning. During the last weeks my life changed into a surreal mix of the inside of a washing mashine in full working mode (listen to the thrilling new Matmos record to get the point of being inside such a household treasure) and a Nouvelle Vague movie (with much more action involved than in that usual Eric Rohmer „ennui“). So, the end of the year might mark the end of my radio days. No sentimental feelings required. Too much horizons still opened (even if the sky will come tumbling down). I own a small appartment in Bochum that would offer shelter forever. On the other hand, my love for the wild side of life will never stop, and I’ve always known how to steal horses and apples, how to find good mushrooms, and how to beat up trolls and evil-minded lorry drivers (if necessary). And, change of scenery, I do have a favourite land: Great Britain. Brexit, or no Brexit. I’m speaking about the landscapes and two friends over there. I will walk the Coastal Path in Cornwall, I do know the „Road To St. Ives“ only too well. And you remember the other John Surman solo album with the same name? Great. Circles closing. Spaces opening. Good night, and good riddance!