Pages 2 and 3 of Storyville issue 31, October - November 1970. The editorial continues across both pages, commenting on the halting of the re-issue of Vintage records by RCA, blue singer Bessie Smith finally being honoured with a headstone on her grave more than 30 years after her death, the preparation of a discography of Joe Sullivan, Storyville contributor John G Featherstone's appointment as jazz programme manager at Radio Manchester, and expresses concerns about the lengthy restoration of Bix beiderbecke's cornet.