What Jazz or Blues are you spinning?

[take5]

my favorite jazz album at the moment and maybe all time js stanley turrentine Blue Hour, just listen to hs playing the way he players the blues is second to none in my opinion, relax, sit back and enjoy....

Oh yes !!!!!!!

Love this.

I know some folks who find this too slow and laid back. Not for me.

Turrentine always feels as if he is playing the blues, even when he isnt. His sound and blues feel are just fantastic.

Wonderful version of this old standard.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL950640CD65762662&params=OAFIAVgF&v=fOpD8SOAJnM&mode=NORMAL

[struth]

george benson played guitar on some of his stuff, with ron carter on bass

[WESTLOWER]

Roy Haynes- Thank you, Thank you
Featuring Bobby Hutcherson Ron Carter, Stanley Cowell, Cecil McBee.. 1977
The track Quiet Fire is terrific!!

http://i.imgur.com/sPoUDrN.jpg

[struth]

http://www.grooves-inc.com/images/cover/688/115/j8f33gmv.j31

Rosenberg Trio

[struth]

https://latinjazznet.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Jane-Bunnett-Spirits-of-Havana-25th-Anniversary.jpg

Jane Bunnett

[Svend N]

Oh yes !!!!!!!

Love this.

I know some folks who find this too slow and laid back. Not for me.

Turrentine always feels as if he is playing the blues, even when he isnt. His sound and blues feel are just fantastic.

Wonderful version of this old standard.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL950640CD65762662¶ms=OAFIAVgF&v=fOpD8SOAJnM&mode=NORMAL


+1 Big fan of Turrentine. If you don't already know it, have a listen to his Ballads album -- nice blues feel as well, very laid back and mellow. Wonderful playing.

[moodybuilder]

Turrentine also plays on kenny burrells midnight blues another great blues album.

[mightymonoped]

Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza

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[WESTLOWER]

Turrentine also plays on kenny burrells midnight blues another great blues album.

That's my favourite lp of all time!! Well in the top 100 or so :scratch:
I wouldn't call it a Blues lp in the traditional sense but certainly blues based jazz.
Top record!

[Svend N]

That's my favourite lp of all time!! Well in the top 100 or so :scratch:
I wouldn't call it a Blues lp in the traditional sense but certainly blues based jazz.
Top record!

Midnight Blue is on deck for playing tonight :) (haven't heard it as yet). Turrentine made many albums, of which we only have two -- Ballads and T-Time (both excellent). Thanks for the head's up on Blue Hour and Midnight Blue. Looking forward to discovering those.

[Svend N]

One of my all-time favourites:

https://cdn-s3.allmusic.com/release-covers/500/0001/191/0001191902.jpg

Roy Hargrove, Approaching Standards. This is Hargrove in his early days. Wonderful playing. We had the pleasure of seeing him live at the Toronto Jazz Festival a few years ago -- just an outstanding artist. And his quintet was stellar. They brought the house down!

[WESTLOWER]

Carmen McRae - carmen sings monk
Damn fine!!!
http://i.imgur.com/Ghfs6Bu.jpg

[take5]

+1 Big fan of Turrentine. If you don't already know it, have a listen to his Ballads album -- nice blues feel as well, very laid back and mellow. Wonderful playing.

I met him, just before he died.

My wife and I were in New York and she wanted some shopping time. So, I went to a sax shop to have a look around.

He was there, with his black lacquer Selmer tenor. I remember him sitting down, trying out different mouthpieces. It was fantastic to hear that sound so close up. What a thrill.

We flew back just a few days later and I found out that he had died, whilst we were travelling.

[moodybuilder]

For me he was the greatest sax player of all time, unsurpassed.

[Shovel_Knight]

Carmen McRae - carmen sings monk
Damn fine!!!
http://i.imgur.com/Ghfs6Bu.jpg

Carmen McRae is probably my favourite jazz singer.

[struth]

Billie Holiday

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[struth]

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Buddy Guy

[moodybuilder]

Listening to Ben Webster sofisticated lady (with strings) another sax great, proper Sunday afternoon music

[struth]

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[struth]

https://www.sintimusic.nl/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/square_UMG_00602557455663_T35_cvrart.jpg

[struth]

http://arturoiturbe.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Simone_DidntYouSay_P.jpg


SIMONE KOPMAJER

[struth]

https://www.freshsoundrecords.com/10639-medium_zoomcrop/image.jpg

[struth]

https://www.audiophileusa.com/covers400water/65678.jpg

[struth]

https://longshotsblues.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/1284208461_big-bad-voodoo-daddy-live-20041.jpg

great modern big band swing this. got lots of theirs

[struth]

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SRV/DT

[struth]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51zAuGTX6PL.jpg

[Svend N]

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SRV/DT

+1 Oh ya! Brilliant stuff.

[struth]

https://dx72k0ec4onep.cloudfront.net/product/1616/31141864/T6OY8R-1478533199-390x390-602547376954.jpg

vinyl

nicely recorded this. record needed cleaning tho.lol

[struth]

Already one of my favs of the year

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[struth]

Already one of my favs of the year

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180217/ad99bea39fe181333a7922f44f4da024.jpg

been playing this a lot.. very good double album. a pressy to myself

[Edward]

been playing this a lot.. very good double album. a pressy to myself

Ah yes fully agree. Lovely album. Also played it (via Tidal) a few times since I saw it being released in early Feb.

But I'm confused what album cover you are showing. Tidal is showing a different cover as below. I think I prefer Tidal's to yours. :eyebrows:


https://i.imgur.com/MZ28tQx.png

[struth]

I'm told it's not a bottom double. Lol. Just another pic on trifold [emoji4]

[struth]

http://www.evanightbird.com/assets/img/eva-cassidy-cd.jpg

Eva Cassidy

[struth]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519kotxjtnL._SX355_.jpg

Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil

[struth]

Go Hard or Go Home

Gil Evans

[struth]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cYYW6A3Q44U/maxresdefault.jpg

george benson/vinyl

[struth]

https://imagescdn.juno.co.uk/full/CS668218-01A-BIG.jpg

nitin sawhney/vinyl

[struth]

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_500/MI0001/499/MI0001499634.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

The Big Bear Sessions/ Homesick James and Snooky Pryor..cd

[struth]

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Melody Gardot

[mightymonoped]

A bit of Toots

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[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180221/f8f9d947de6cb673a590027943b791c2.jpg

Diana Krall

[Tim]

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong • Ella and Louis

https://img.discogs.com/2J2MnbIsS0o2-aYmNBSm6NzatCk=/fit-in/491x495/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-6448122-1419473451-1188.jpeg.jpg

[Tim]

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane • Duke Ellington & John Coltrane

https://www.jazzmessengers.com/11438-large_default/duke-ellington-and-john-coltrane-1-bonus-180-g.jpg

[struth]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61kVvlNgJkL._SY355_.jpg

Enrico Rava

now

https://img.discogs.com/Gpr3_u7qRhKDZGo7DOyFKzzRCRw=/fit-in/600x596/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-794349-1424530934-5096.jpeg.jpg

Stanley Turrentine

[Alanbeeb]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3A0e7yItc5Q/maxresdefault.jpg

One of only about 5 jazz albums I actually like.

[struth]

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Dv%2B5AgFyL._SL1491_.jpg

nina simone

[Tim]

Ha, pulling out the big guns eh? My favourite NS album old bean :)

[Gazjam]

Jeff Beck live at BB Kings club.

This is fucking tremendous.


https://youtu.be/_LQ6Uj3p8L8

[struth]

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Humphrey Lyttelton

[struth]

https://imagescdn.juno.co.uk/full/CS550804-01A-BIG.jpg

Tell Mama/ Etta James

[struth]

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[struth]

Mississippi John Hurt left behind a legacy unique in the annals of the blues, and not just in terms of music. A humble, hard-working man who never sought fame or fortune from his music, and who conducted his life in an honest and honorable manner, he also avoided the troubles that afflicted the lives of many of his more tragic fellow musicians. He was a pure musician, playing for himself and the smallest possible number of listeners, developing his guitar technique and singing style to please nobody but himself; and he suddenly found himself with a huge following, precisely because of his unique style. Unlike contemporaries such as Skip James, he felt no bitterness over his late-in-life mass success, and as a result continued to please and win over new listeners with his recordings until virtually the last weeks of his life. Nothing he ever recorded was less than inspired, and most of it was superb.(excerpt from his obituary)

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[gsq4848]

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Not a great jazz aficionado by any stretch of the imagination; listening to Keith Jarrett for the first time


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[WESTLOWER]

Herbie Hancock -Gershwin's World
On a Sunday morning.
http://i.imgur.com/PuPCEF4.jpg

[WESTLOWER]

D-Stringz
Stanley Clarke - Bireli Lagrène - Jean-Luc Ponty
Sounding very good indeed

http://i.imgur.com/DtLIgYn.jpg

[WESTLOWER]

Not a great jazz aficionado by any stretch of the imagination; listening to Keith Jarrett for the first time
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There is so much great music by Jarrett, mostly his trio stuff is excellent if not a bit samey but quality
Stand outs imho are "Standards" vol 1&2
He does do the mosquito murmur in the background which annoys some but I like it.
TBH I avoid anything with Jan Garbarek, although the darling of ECM, imho he's ruined so many potentially good
Recordings with that horrid cat like screech that passes out his of horn.

[struth]

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Jimmy Smith

[gsq4848]

There is so much great music by Jarrett, mostly his trio stuff is excellent if not a bit samey but quality
Stand outs imho are "Standards" vol 1&2
He does do the mosquito murmur in the background which annoys some but I like it.
TBH I avoid anything with Jan Garbarek, although the darling of ECM, imho he's ruined so many potentially good
Recordings with that horrid cat like screech that passes out his of horn.

Interesting, thanks. I currently have on loan about 50 odd jazz albums, most of which are on the ECM label. I'm working my way through them; there are a fair number of Jan Garbarek titles amongst them - might now be inclined to leave them towards the end of the playlist [emoji846]


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[WESTLOWER]

Interesting, thanks. I currently have on loan about 50 odd jazz albums, most of which are on the ECM label. I'm working my way through them; there are a fair number of Jan Garbarek titles amongst them - might now be inclined to leave them towards the end of the playlist [emoji846]


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Only my opinion Gary. You may well enjoy his playing.
All subjective of course.ECM has some very interesting music.

[slaba]

I always come back to Lightnin' … one more time …

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[Tim]

Tord Gustavsen Trio • Being There

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_500/MI0004/340/MI0004340518.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

[WESTLOWER]

Tord Gustavsen Trio • Being There

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_500/MI0004/340/MI0004340518.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

Good selection sir..!

[struth]

I always come back to Lightnin' … one more time …

https://img.discogs.com/Z_CHrDBwiaK4A5U5EpgWZLWkWIg=/fit-in/594x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-1383124-1258206575.jpeg.jpg

Good stuff there.

[Tim]

Tis a Tord Gustavsen time of day Adam - I just love what they do :)

[slaba]

Tis a Tord Gustavsen time of day Adam - I just love what they do :)

here too and that ECM pressing is to die for you can touch her voice

https://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_500/MI0004/020/MI0004020855.jpg

[ReggieB]

Lou Rawls: Black and Blue and Tobacco Road (https://www.allmusic.com/album/black-and-blue-tobacco-road-mw0000442588)

I'm not sure where I got this CD from. It was in a small pile of CD's on my player, and I absolutely love it. It's the best new (to me) thing I've had on my system for a while. Love it.

https://ssli.ebayimg.com/images/g/kAAAAOSwo4pYh3Q6/s-l640.jpg


https://youtu.be/ct3AQl3LJhk

[Tim]

Billie Holiday • The Ben Webster/Harry Edison Sessions

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[struth]

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Melody Gardot

[struth]

Lou Rawls: Black and Blue and Tobacco Road (https://www.allmusic.com/album/black-and-blue-tobacco-road-mw0000442588)

I'm not sure where I got this CD from. It was in a small pile of CD's on my player, and I absolutely love it. It's the best new (to me) thing I've had on my system for a while. Love it.

https://ssli.ebayimg.com/images/g/kAAAAOSwo4pYh3Q6/s-l640.jpg


https://youtu.be/ct3AQl3LJhk

Ive got one of his live cds.. superb singer and performer. One of the first to start what became rap, with his sections of dialogue

[struth]

https://www.louisianamusicfactory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Allen-Toussaint.jpg

Allen Toussaint

[struth]

next up is,

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Etta James

[struth]

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Nora Jones

[Svend N]

Cannonball Adderley, Somethin' Else:

https://cdn3.volusion.com/gnvdh.kdfvm/v/vspfiles/photos/33BST-1595-2.jpg?1387439499

Great album, and quite the group of musicians he pulled together for this one. Miles Davis really stands out - wonderful playing. And Adderley is sublime - soulful, playing from the heart.

[struth]

Cannonball Adderley, Somethin' Else:

https://cdn3.volusion.com/gnvdh.kdfvm/v/vspfiles/photos/33BST-1595-2.jpg?1387439499

Great album, and quite the group of musicians he pulled together for this one. Miles Davis really stands out - wonderful playing. And Adderley is sublime - soulful, playing from the heart.

good stuff.. the cannonball is a machine:)

[Svend N]

good stuff.. the cannonball is a machine:)

So right. The title track, especially, is just terrific -- it's like the sax and trumpet are talking to each other.

[struth]

So right. The title track, especially, is just terrific -- it's like the sax and trumpet are talking to each other.

got it on myself now ;)

[Svend N]

Nice one! Enjoy :)

[struth]

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Sara K. DMM Vinyl

[struth]

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Norah Jones..

[struth]

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Cannonball and friends

[Svend N]

Oh ya! Good one Grant. That's just such a great album. I need to find it on vinyl now.

[struth]

Oh ya! Good one Grant. That's just such a great album. I need to find it on vinyl now.

Picked it up and came quick. It's a Japan label with obi. New too.

Edit. Some pics of this jap version which isn't on discogs

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[Marco]

I've been rather remiss recently in contributing to this thread (just been busy elsewhere). However, this morning, over my usual frothy cappuccino and croissant, I'm enjoying this beautiful collection of music:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/fPhrFh.jpg

Nicely chilled out, but also a little 'challenging' in parts :cool:

Marco.

[WESTLOWER]

I've been rather remiss recently in contributing to this thread (just been busy elsewhere). However, this morning, over my usual frothy cappuccino and croissant, I'm enjoying this beautiful collection of music:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/fPhrFh.jpg

Nicely chilled out, but also a little 'challenging' in parts :cool:

Marco.

Don't know this at all Marco, i'll check it out. Flat White for me ..+ an extra shot.

[Marco]

I think you'll like it Adam, it's not too 'trad', but with a nice injection of 'avant-garde' in places :)

Meanwhile, I've plucked this little gem from the dusty archives of my hard-drives:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/e8CN6o.jpg

It's going down rather well, as I do some housework!:D

Marco.

[struth]

Some Lena Horne

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[Svend N]

Picked it up and came quick. It's a Japan label with obi. New too.

Edit. Some pics of this jap version which isn't on discogs

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180308/ab05b6cda0880e6573840b6e9dfff789.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180308/72a20c0a82d235958ed21883496ce539.jpg


Cool! I'll add that to my growing vinyl shopping list. Well worth seeking out....

[struth]

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Natalie Cole

[gsq4848]

A bit of 'cool jazz'

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[struth]

The master of piano..Art Tatum

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always say this... Astonishing!

[Edward]

Amazing. I just spun this up and was floored by the open wide sound so I looked deeper. This is a re-performance of the originals. Zenph Studios digitised the original recordings and then played it back via a solenoid driven Yamaha Grand. Zenph claim to be able to pick up from the original recording how exactly the keys were hit and released as well as Art's use of pedals. They also fixed a pitch error that was apparently evident on the source recording.

see: https://jazztimes.com/columns/cadenza/player-piano-man/

Now off to listen to some more stuff Zenph has done. For example Bach Goldberg Variations played by Glen Gould.

[struth]

Amazing. I just spun this up and was floored by the open wide sound so I looked deeper. This is a re-performance of the originals. Zenph Studios digitised the original recordings and then played it back via a solenoid driven Yamaha Grand. Zenph claim to be able to pick up from the original recording how exactly the keys were hit and released as well as Art's use of pedals. They also fixed a pitch error that was apparently evident on the source recording.

see: https://jazztimes.com/columns/cadenza/player-piano-man/

Now off to listen to some more stuff Zenph has done. For example Bach Goldberg Variations played by Glen Gould.

yup, ive got a peterson one too. his wife said it was immaculate to point she thought it was him there

[Edward]

So far as I can make out Zenph only did 4 albums (Art Tatum, Oscar P, Gould's Bach and Various Rachmaninoff pieces) as now they seem to have been swallowed up by Steinway who seemingly use the same tech in their Spirio self playing piano that sells for $$$$.

Listening to the Rachmaninoff currently which is lovely - lots of delicacy.

https://i.imgur.com/GiSVAih.png

[struth]

yup, think thats right. ive got 2 cds. both are excellent quality

[struth]

https://img.discogs.com/t80FrIkrguAbOnovd6yzEtYtm58=/fit-in/596x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-4269482-1360317715-2056.jpeg.jpg

Lena Horne. speaker's Corner vinyl

[Barry]

Howlin’ Wolf – ‘Moanin’ in the Moonlight’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81uRRATqzeL._SY355_.jpg

Howlin’ Wolf –‘Howlin’ Wolf’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51v1uK0YirL._SX355_.jpg

Albert King – ‘The Best of Albert King’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41GC191AHFL.jpg

Lightnin’ Hopkins – ‘The Very best of Lightnin’ Hopkins’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71kEJj-h3DL._SL1050_.jpg

[struth]

4 good choices there Barry

[struth]

https://img.discogs.com/t80FrIkrguAbOnovd6yzEtYtm58=/fit-in/596x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-4269482-1360317715-2056.jpeg.jpg

Lena Horne. speaker's Corner vinyl

got this vinyl on again. superb recording this...

[struth]

Marvellous album

George Benson



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[Svend N]

Wow, Grant. That brings back memories. I think this was the first-ever jazz album I purchased as a teenager. Pretty radical move for me at the time, and Benson joined the Guess Who, Blue Oyster Cult, Simple Minds and Zeppelin in my record collection. Will dig around to see if I still have it...

[struth]

Wow, Grant. That brings back memories. I think this was the first-ever jazz album I purchased as a teenager. Pretty radical move for me at the time, and Benson joined the Guess Who, Blue Oyster Cult, Simple Minds and Zeppelin in my record collection. Will dig around to see if I still have it...

Yes it's an old but great album. The title track's a classic. I sold all my Zeppelin a while ago but have since got a fair bit back

[struth]

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Classic electric blues

[struth]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

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[struth]

SRV

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[struth]

Sarah K. in the groove...vinyl another of stockfisch's direct metal masters. awesome sound..

https://img.discogs.com/-E9IBafq68G7aa7EGuZ6RPq0Rlw=/fit-in/500x500/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-9426499-1480366575-2984.jpeg.jpg

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/eb723c7e5d5f6bb6caee19f389b6d129.jpg

Nina Simone

[struth]

The amazingly interesting Boris Vian

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180315/7b66d981d38b8fd3451c2afb6ec1cd4b.jpg

[Svend N]

And now for something rather different from my usual recommendations:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/72/Bitches_brew.jpg

Miles Davis, Bitches Brew. Very experimental and ground-breaking, basically the first jazz-rock album. If you're in the mood to just let the music carry you away for a while, sit back, relax and follow it, you may find it's quite brilliant. Track 1, Pharoah's Dance, was written by Joe Zawinul of Weather Report fame -- very distinctive signature sound there.

Here's some background on the album: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitches_Brew

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/38f35d10a2232635565996dcadbee452.jpg

Norah Jones

[struth]

https://img.discogs.com/KIiDIFWtivl-pFpquC0R3aOqHC0=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-2248938-1272271050.jpeg.jpg

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180316/5c945752cdcb6b1dc85544af9f862d34.jpg

Lena Horne

[WESTLOWER]

Arild Andersen and the great Nana Vasconcelos
ECM 1988 'If you look far enough'..

Check the track 'The woman' a great system will
Shine with music like this !!
http://i.imgur.com/GQgkW4c.jpg

[struth]

https://img.discogs.com/innAcxz3fSHH6bSEwShic2ro9kg=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-610267-1138136512.jpeg.jpg

Anna Maria Jopek

[gsq4848]

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Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180326/689723b0d1f4ce007853a2da8608295c.jpg

Diana Krall

[struth]

http://www.vinylgourmet.com/1926-thickbox_default/henry-mancini-the-pink-panther-soundtrack-2lp-45rpm-200-gram-vinyl-analogue-productions-qrp-2015-usa.jpg

Mancini

[struth]

http://sfrshop.de/WebRoot/Store11/Shops/8bc55054-7644-4582-abe9-aacc9769e6d3/560C/145D/00B0/9A3D/B247/0A48/3534/850B/SK_9003_1000shop.jpg

Sara K

[struth]

https://img.discogs.com/OsbfAhRaFbYBWcfrsLI2W3Ijcfg=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-8882285-1470735496-5828.jpeg.jpg

simone kopmajer

[Barry]

And now for something rather different from my usual recommendations:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/72/Bitches_brew.jpg

Miles Davis, Bitches Brew. Very experimental and ground-breaking, basically the first jazz-rock album. If you're in the mood to just let the music carry you away for a while, sit back, relax and follow it, you may find it's quite brilliant. Track 1, Pharoah's Dance, was written by Joe Zawinul of Weather Report fame -- very distinctive signature sound there.

Here's some background on the album: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitches_Brew

Bought my copy back in 1973 - but these days I only play the one side: 'Miles Runs the Voodoo Down'.

It was Miles's attempt to earn a lot more money by appealing to a wider and younger audience than those of the traditional jazz club. The sleeve notes are IMO, a load of rambling incomprehensible nonsense. However the cover artwork more than makes up for it; from the same artist who did the cover artwork for Santana's 'Abraxas'.

I saw Miles play at the Concertegebouw in Amsterdam in 1982. It was an excellent, and memorable concert. Was very impressed by the way Miles let the players have their solo turn; he wasn't the egotist I was fearing.

[Barry]

https://img.discogs.com/KIiDIFWtivl-pFpquC0R3aOqHC0=/fit-in/600x600/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-2248938-1272271050.jpeg.jpg

One of my favourite spins - but is it jazz or blues? Neither I think - but does it matter? No! :)

[Barry]

Been having a bit of a Miles Davis session:

Birth of the Cool

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81q2xG2GTYL._SL1500_.jpg


In a Silent Way

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71RCxv-VbkL._SL1500_.jpg


and

Nefertiti

https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZByz6J44L._SY300_QL70_.jpg

[struth]

One of my favourite spins - but is it jazz or blues? Neither I think - but does it matter? No! :)

it has 3 genres listed lol blues, jazz and pop. good listen

[WESTLOWER]

Dr. John the night tripper Gris-Gris
Atco/Atlantic 1968
The debut album by Dr. John Mac Rebennack
A Stone wall classic, such a strong LP to launch your career with!
https://i.imgur.com/3i8QO6H.jpg

[walpurgis]

Dr. John the night tripper Gris-Gris

Yes. Great album!

[struth]

thanks folks ;)

[WESTLOWER]

thanks folks ;)

West Lothian via New Orleans' Upper 9th Ward :lol:

[struth]

https://imagescdn.juno.co.uk/full/CS528153-01A-BIG.jpg

some Ellington off of vinyl

[struth]

https://i0.wp.com/latinjazznet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Bebo-Valdes-The-Father-of-Afro-Cuban-Jazz.jpg?resize=696%2C418

Some Bebo Valdes

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/d9a59582ac1751fd3d7a8cc59e79faba.jpg

Dave Brubeck quartet

[moodybuilder]

Some great picks on here lately, love listening to others selections found some great music, at the moment I'm listening to miles Davis - Jack Johnson, proper funky, no work tomorrow the weekend starts here.

[slaba]

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[struth]

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Miles Davis/Gil Evans

[moodybuilder]

Duke Ellington 70th birthday concert pure pleasure

[WESTLOWER]

That sounds great !!

[WESTLOWER]

Bill Evans Trio - Waltz For Debby Classic !
Nice Cut, Analogue Productions pressing. (Thanks Phil, moodybuilder)

https://i.imgur.com/5HSpmzD.jpg?2

[Edward]

I'm missing having a listen to the great choons you guys are recommending. Mind you sunning oneself in Oz has its compensations. I hear you have been having crap weather of late. Too bad! :cool::ner:

[struth]

I'm missing having a listen to the great choons you guys are recommending. Mind you sunning oneself in Oz has its compensations. I hear you have been having crap weather of late. Too bad! :cool::ner:

swine ;)

[struth]

Topsy Chapman

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180403/256806eaa8166fc13641741c617ef88f.jpg

[WESTLOWER]

I'm missing having a listen to the great choons you guys are recommending. Mind you sunning oneself in Oz has its compensations. I hear you have been having crap weather of late. Too bad! :cool::ner:

rotter!

[struth]

https://myvinylrevolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Etta-James-At-Last-LP.jpg

[struth]

Stunning singer is Etta... marvelous voice.


now...

https://thirdmanstore.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/image/700x700/cd7fcf27be6a733566b266f46cb4e67d/t/m/tmr459_ae_bo_msjohnhurt_frontcover_web.jpg

[Svend N]

Bill Evans Trio - Waltz For Debby Classic !
Nice Cut, Analogue Productions pressing. (Thanks Phil, moodybuilder)

https://i.imgur.com/5HSpmzD.jpg?2

Wonderful! Sublime playing. That's an LP I really must buy.

[WESTLOWER]

Wonderful! Sublime playing. That's an LP I really must buy.

Yes Svend, get yourself a copy. You'll not regret it.

[Barry]

Stunning singer is Etta... marvelous voice.


now...

https://thirdmanstore.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/image/700x700/cd7fcf27be6a733566b266f46cb4e67d/t/m/tmr459_ae_bo_msjohnhurt_frontcover_web.jpg

Nice choice Grant. :)

[Svend N]

Yes Svend, get yourself a copy. You'll not regret it.

Quite right Adam -- I don't have enough Bill Evans in my collection. Have you heard the Live at the Village Vanguard sessions? Also classic Evans.

[struth]

Like bill Evans. Died fairly young if memory serves. Mind u most do

[montesquieu]

Yes Svend, get yourself a copy. You'll not regret it.

Just caught that on Spotify. Superb. Off to find the LP.

[struth]

Just caught that on Spotify. Superb. Off to find the LP.

got mine on amazon...

[struth]

Nice choice Grant. :)

not the best sound as they are old recordings but he was a great player and storylike songster.

[montesquieu]

got mine on amazon...

:thumbsup:

[struth]

:thumbsup:

you got one ..good stuff

[Svend N]

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Miles Davis/Gil Evans

This is quite a compilation! Over 7 hours of music...wow. Just found it on Spotify and listening now. Some brilliant stuff on there, including the Sketches of Spain songs. Quite a creative and prolific collaboration between those two. Good pick Grant.

[Barry]

got mine on amazon...

So did I.

[Barry]

not the best sound as they are old recordings but he was a great player and storylike songster.

I don't mind the less than perfect recordings - they add to the atmosphere and lend an air of authenticity!

[Svend N]

Yes Svend, get yourself a copy. You'll not regret it.

Just ordered it :)

[WESTLOWER]

Just ordered it :)

:cool:

if you like Waltz for Debby...

This, IMHO, is it's equal, if not better. Bill Evans at his peak, before the dreaded Narcotics took hold.
The Trio's chemistry is as one.

Sunday at the Village Vanguard 1961

https://i.imgur.com/zXCLt07.jpg

[Svend N]

Adam, we have similar taste -- that album is already in my collection :). And yes, totally agree that this is an outstanding recording. One of his best, if not the best. I think there's also a Saturday session, which I don't yet have. He had such a delicate touch on the keyboard, quite unique and distinctive. By contrast, I listened to an Oscar Peterson recording last night, and they couldn't be more different in style - some pretty thunderous passages coming out of the speakers. Fun stuff!

[WESTLOWER]

Adam, we have similar taste -- that album is already in my collection :). And yes, totally agree that this is an outstanding recording. One of his best, if not the best. I think there's also a Saturday session, which I don't yet have. He had such a delicate touch on the keyboard, quite unique and distinctive. By contrast, I listened to an Oscar Peterson recording last night, and they couldn't be more different in style - some pretty thunderous passages coming out of the speakers. Fun stuff!

I Don't know of the Saturday Night session Svend, yes different approach to Peterson!
Modern pianist Brad Mehldau is another firm favourite. But there are few with the touch of Bill Evans.
You can see why Miles adored him!

check this date out
The drumming is beautiful from Shelly Manne, quite stunning on a good revealing system.
Bill Evans and Shelly Manne Empathy 1962

https://i.imgur.com/MLM2T8T.jpg?1

[Svend N]

I Don't know of the Saturday Night session Svend, yes different approach to Peterson!
Modern pianist Brad Mehldau is another firm favourite. But there are few with the touch of Bill Evans.
You can see why Miles adored him!

check this date out
The drumming is beautiful from Shelly Manne, quite stunning on a good revealing system.
Bill Evans and Shelly Manne Empathy 1962

https://i.imgur.com/MLM2T8T.jpg?1

My mistake -- there was no Saturday night session...just checked Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Complete_Village_Vanguard_Recordings,_1961. All sessions were recorded on the Sunday, including an afternoon session, hence my confusion. It also turns out that the Waltz for Debby recording came out of these very same sessions, which I didn't know.

I will definitely check out that Shelly Manne album! That's gotta be a great pairing with Evans. Thanks for the head's up on that. I just discovered Manne a couple of years ago, and he quickly became a favourite. Can't sit still listening to him. We have two of his Live at the Blackhawk recordings, and really need to get the other two in the set. Outstanding musician!

[Svend N]

Adam, since you're into piano jazz, are you familiar with Marian McPartland? She also has a wonderful touch on the keyboard. And check out her radio show on NPR, if you've not already tuned in, called Piano Jazz, naturally :)

https://www.npr.org/series/15773266/marian-mcpartland-s-piano-jazz

Click the Archive link at the top right to go to shows back to 2007. A wonderful show, and some great artists have been on.

[WESTLOWER]

Adam, since you're into piano jazz, are you familiar with Marian McPartland? She also has a wonderful touch on the keyboard. And check out her radio show on NPR, if you've not already tuned in, called Piano Jazz, naturally :)

https://www.npr.org/series/15773266/marian-mcpartland-s-piano-jazz

Click the Archive link at the top right to go to shows back to 2007. A wonderful show, and some great artists have been on.

thanks will do!
she did a cracking lp with Elvis Costello!

[struth]

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[WESTLOWER]

https://img.discogs.com/UjNhQnRP2EfKwiI0S2vxlHR8D7M=/fit-in/600x594/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-2510366-1449845261-1204.jpeg.jpg

Bill Evans Trio IN Shelly Manne's hole... Jeeps! it makes my eyes water! :lol:

[struth]

Bill Evans Trio IN Shelly Manne's hole... Jeeps! it makes my eyes water! :lol:

great title... excellent album too

[Svend N]

thanks will do!
she did a cracking lp with Elvis Costello!

Didn't know of that one either :). Lots of new stuff to listen to. Love this thread!

[struth]

shelly obviously has some man hole :ner:

[WESTLOWER]

shelly obviously has some man hole :ner:

:lol:

[WESTLOWER]

Adam, since you're into piano jazz, are you familiar with Marian McPartland? She also has a wonderful touch on the keyboard. And check out her radio show on NPR, if you've not already tuned in, called Piano Jazz, naturally :)

https://www.npr.org/series/15773266/marian-mcpartland-s-piano-jazz

Click the Archive link at the top right to go to shows back to 2007. A wonderful show, and some great artists have been on.

great heads up Svend..
just listened to the Don Pullen archive interview. Wonderful. One of my favourite musicians.
thanks

[Svend N]

Glad you like it Adam. Marian McPartland is a gem, the grand dame of jazz piano as she's known around here.

BTW, I listened to Bill Evans' On Green Dolphin Street last night -- another great album from him. Recorded 1959 but not released until 1975. A little more up-tempo than some of his stuff. The title track is wonderful.

[Svend N]

thanks will do!
she did a cracking lp with Elvis Costello!

BTW, it turns out that this album came out of the Piano Jazz radio show interview with Costello :)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Piano-Elvis-Costello-Marian-McPartland/dp/B0009W5JIC/ref=sr_1_1_twi_aud_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522934045&sr=8-1&keywords=marian+mcpartland+elvis+costello

https://www.npr.org/2007/04/06/15046669/elvis-costello-on-piano-jazz

[struth]

Now, this...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/6547e0d3ac57fb6cdd90b423fc40aadf.jpg

Earlier, these...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/c10eb461fee91496f5d2f7f3e005fdb4.jpg

And

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180405/21dd22721e50ce070a2187bca4d73063.jpg

[Svend N]

Whoa! Bryan Ferry does jazz? Gotta hear that! Roxy Music is one of my favourite bands, ever, and Ferry's solos albums are also in my LP collection. Thanks Grant :) Great head's up on that one.

[struth]

Whoa! Bryan Ferry does jazz? Gotta hear that! Roxy Music is one of my favourite bands, ever, and Ferry's solos albums are also in my LP collection. Thanks Grant :) Great head's up on that one.

its very good, although laid back. think its jazz interpretations on his work

[Svend N]

its very good, although laid back. think its jazz interpretations on his work

Yes -- a few Roxy songs, and at least one of Ferry's solo works. Will play that later today... Looking forward to it!

[struth]

Yes -- a few Roxy songs, and at least one of Ferry's solo works. Will play that later today... Looking forward to it!

they were doubled up in library lol, but ive fixd that.. not sure how it got entered under blind willie mctell as well as its own..:lol:

[struth]

Talking of the man..here is blind willie

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/5e6f5ac3a26cd03e534ad326ad0b2d49.jpg

Used to have this on rare mono, but sold it... till its good on cd too.
Great story teller

[Svend N]

Grant, you've got me listening to Blues now. Never been a big fan, except for the Chicago style bands. Some of your posts are of really good stuff, though, that I never would have sought out. Thanks!

BTW, what software are you running there?

[struth]

Grant, you've got me listening to Blues now. Never been a big fan, except for the Chicago style bands. Some of your posts are of really good stuff, though, that I never would have sought out. Thanks!

BTW, what software are you running there?

thats a screenshot of jriver remote on ipad. running jriver23 on windows10 laptop. the remote app is great.

[Svend N]

thats a screenshot of jriver remote on ipad. running jriver23 on windows10 laptop. the remote app is great.

Good one - thanks. I'll be setting up an old laptop for PC audio sometime later this year as part of a second system. Heard good things about JRiver, so will likely be using that.

[struth]

Another great... Champion Jack Dupree

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/6d230a15398b5a69e207db73c3e8a8b4.jpg

another storyteller too...

[struth]

Grant, you've got me listening to Blues now. Never been a big fan, except for the Chicago style bands. Some of your posts are of really good stuff, though, that I never would have sought out. Thanks!

BTW, what software are you running there?

this is how the pc screen looks

https://imageshack.com/a/img922/5778/tHDiHc.png

[struth]

Some Washboard Sam now. Not heard him for a while. More hardcore this. Sam, real name robert brown used to claim to be big bill broonzy's half brother. Bill played along, and they played a lot together.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/f65d43c1d7fd4fc21f78420bc3f72884.jpg

Some great stuff in this anthology. Ive a few of his old albums, including an original of him and big bill, that cost me an arm and leg many moons ago....like washboard[emoji3]

[Barry]

Another great... Champion Jack Dupree

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/6d230a15398b5a69e207db73c3e8a8b4.jpg

another storyteller too...

Saw Champion Jack a few times in Bristol in the late '60s, playing pub venues. Was always 'good value for money' and guaranteed a good night's entertainment.

Apparently Champion Jack decided to make the UK his home after the immigration officer addressed him as "Sir".

[Barry]

Chicken Shack – ‘The Complete Blue Horizon Recordings’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Xso-XgXnL.jpg

Don’t laugh – I have a soft spot for British Blues: Chicken Shack, Savoy Brown, John Mayall, they all got me started with my love of the Blues. So it’s a bit of a nostalgic moment for me.

I think it was Sonny Boy Williamson, who on being asked what he thought of the British Blues interest of the ‘60s, replied “These white boys want to play blues so badly – and boy do they!”. Well he was right, but it is exactly their enthusiasm I admire – and anyway I like Stan Webb’s guitar playing.

[struth]

Saw Champion Jack a few times in Bristol in the late '60s, playing pub venues. Was always 'good value for money' and guaranteed a good night's entertainment.

Apparently Champion Jack decided to make the UK his home after the immigration officer addressed him as "Sir".

lol.... think he died in hamburg or somewhere like that.

[struth]

Chicken Shack – ‘The Complete Blue Horizon Recordings’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Xso-XgXnL.jpg

Don’t laugh – I have a soft spot for British Blues: Chicken Shack, Savoy Brown, John Mayall, they all got me started with my love of the Blues. So it’s a bit of a nostalgic moment for me.

I think it was Sonny Boy Williamson, who on being asked what he thought of the British Blues interest of the ‘60s, replied “These white boys want to play blues so badly – and boy do they!”. Well he was right, but it is exactly their enthusiasm I admire – and anyway I like Stan Webb’s guitar playing.

chicken shack were good barry:)

[Svend N]

this is how the pc screen looks

https://imageshack.com/a/img922/5778/tHDiHc.png


Good one - thanks Grant. Very clean and uncluttered. I'll look into that when the time comes...

[struth]

Big bill broonzy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/5f3c072ab10f39ac10595545056d7a72.jpg

Was fairly rare this when I got it. Don't know if it is now but good stuff

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/d5dd18b2bac9d059a4ed4a6ec9f5a2b9.jpg

[Barry]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180406/d5dd18b2bac9d059a4ed4a6ec9f5a2b9.jpg

Nice - I have that one on CD.

[struth]

Big Joe Turner.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180407/a898538b1d4f2830b207acc9754eb6c3.jpg

Big Joe, the great Blues shouter from Kansas City.

[struth]

George Benson

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180408/682559f3c8243cb792081dd9c191b4f3.jpg

[struth]

here is a theatre view of jriver

https://imageshack.com/a/img924/14/UaGnBI.png

[struth]

The great Lena Horne...an mp3 version of my vinyl copy

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180408/4b50808018835cf2539b4c27cd3b4516.jpg

[Barry]

Miles Davis – ‘Filles de Kilimanjaro’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61xk8pRzrrL._SY355_.jpg


Gregory Porter – ‘Take Me To the Alley’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61b0FxO8jcL._SY355_.jpg


Oscar Peterson – ‘The Best of Oscar Peterson’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519iT36obLL.jpg


’Sinatra at the Sands’ with Count Basie & The Orchestra

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51adLWOtGuL.jpg

I don’t like big band jazz, nor am I a big fan of Sinatra – but this LP has great production and captures well the atmosphere of the occasion.

[Svend N]

Good albums there, Barry. I'm not familiar with that Miles Davis one...will listen tonight.

I'm no Sinatra fan either, but much to my surprise, my daughters developed a liking for his music, and that while still in their teens. Go figure! From indie to a crooner...gotta love that!

[Svend N]

Here in Toronto we are very lucky to have a 24/7 local jazz FM radio station, 91.1 (Jazz.fm on the web if you want to stream live). Every Saturday they broadcast Jamie Cullum's BBC 2 show which I enjoy listening to. Well this weekend Cullum played this track, Nancy Wilson singing Ode to Billie Joe, which I just loved:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ubj-mnkgf8

Before he played it, he noted that the arrangement was outstanding, and I would have to agree. The building tension and angst makes for a terrific piece of music.

Svend

[Barry]

Magic Sam & Shakey Jake – ‘Magic Rocker’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512ayw7Mk4L.jpg
(Thanks Grant :) )

Now:

Freddie King – ‘Getting Ready…’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51be3ME9jpL.jpg


Both on “that ol' black stuff”.

[struth]

Magic Sam & Shakey Jake – ‘Magic Rocker’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512ayw7Mk4L.jpg
(Thanks Grant :) )

Now:

Freddie King – ‘Getting Ready…’

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51be3ME9jpL.jpg


Both on “that ol' black stuff”.

Good album the first one Barry... told ya lol

[struth]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180411/7490c580da99863d838665d831183a27.jpg

The superb Tina May doing her Edith Piaf tribute.. 10 stars

[Barry]

Miles Davis - 'Bitches Brew'

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51xXHp3XKuL._SX466_.jpg

[Svend N]

Miles Davis - 'Bitches Brew'


Good one Barry - brilliant album.

I heard this one recently, Jessica Lauren Kofi Nomad, and as soon as the opening chord started it reminded me of Bitches Brew.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3vilgKdk9s&list=PLQ0525C6vz5iSUZI348yr_HWVuRsBsG0D

Miles Davis still influences artists today, it seems.

[Barry]

Cassandra Wilson - 'Blue Light 'Til Dawn'

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[Barry]

Now

Cassandra Wilson - 'Travelling Miles'

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[WESTLOWER]

Great choices Barry. I love Cassandra Wilson.
New moon daughter is also a corker her version of 'Love is Blindness'
Just kills me.

[struth]

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So much Guitar. Wes Montgomery. DMM

[Svend N]

Horace Silver, Doin' the Thing, Live at the Village Gate:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/63/Doin%27_the_Thing.jpg

[struth]

Tina May.

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[struth]

BBVD

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Some big band magic

[struth]

Basie Big Band

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[hermit]

Some recent purchases

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[struth]

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[struth]

Nice bit of rock blues from Elles Bailey

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[struth]

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Tina May

[struth]

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Bill Evans

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Diana Krall

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[struth]

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The Howlin' man

[Martinblueboy]

Esbjorn Svensson Trio - From Gagarin's Point of View.

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[struth]

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[Svend N]

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Bill Evans

Good one Grant - excellent album.

BTW, for anyone intrigued by the cover photo, it was by the American photographer Toni Frissell, taken in 1947. She was a remarkable talent, adept at fashion, sport and war photography. A small collection of her work is here: https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/03/the-works-of-photographer-toni-frissell/555155/

[struth]

Good one Grant - excellent album.

BTW, for anyone intrigued by the cover photo, it was by the American photographer Toni Frissell, taken in 1947. She was a remarkable talent, adept at fashion, sport and war photography. A small collection of her work is here: https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/03/the-works-of-photographer-toni-frissell/555155/

Good stuff that...

[struth]

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[struth]

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George Benson

[struth]

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Bud Powell

[struth]

Bebo Valdes..Bebo Valdes.

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Deezer

dig that Cuban rhythm

[struth]

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[Roy S]

A Marks & Sparks compilation

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& I paid less than that for it [emoji4]

[Barry]

Nice selection of Blues tracks. :)


I've just found a Kenny G recording - 'Breathless'. Soprano and occasionally alto or tenor saxophone, this is a collection of 'library music': boring, inoffensive, anodyne elevator 'muzak'. The sort of background music that accompanies travel adverts, showing palm trees and sandy beaches etc. The modern day equivalent of "The Potters Wheel". Do people actually listen to this 'pap'?

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As you can see - I'm not impressed!

[Roy S]

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Nice hair though

[WESTLOWER]

Well summed up Barry. The only thing this is good for is seeing how far one can launch it across the garden.
I'm afraid I must disagree about your inoffensive comment, this is very offensive, offensive utter shite.
The horror made a fortune from this junk too!

[WESTLOWER]

Sonny Rollins : The Bridge. RCA records 1962
Following his famous 3 year sabbatical from recording whilst at his peak..

In 1959, feeling pressured by the unexpected swiftness of his rise to fame, Rollins took a three-year hiatus to focus on perfecting his craft. A resident of the Lower East Side of Manhattan with no private space to practice, he took his saxophone up to the Williamsburg Bridge to practice alone: "I would be up there 15 or 16 hours at a time spring, summer, fall and winter".

Returns with his tour de force!

https://i.imgur.com/MaReSZL.jpg

[Svend N]

Great recommendation Andy. And thanks for adding the little background write-up - very insightful. We've got quite a number of Rollins' recordings, but not that one. Looking forward to getting to know it.

Cheers,
Svend

[Svend N]

We've been putting this one on more frequently in recent weeks:

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Marian McPartland, In My Life. Wonderful album. I can't recall at the moment who the back-up musicians were, but they really shine - some excellent playing, all 'round.

[struth]

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[WESTLOWER]

Nice Buns !:eek:

[struth]

Nice Buns !:eek:

nice everything :eyebrows:

[struth]

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[struth]

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[struth]

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[struth]

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[struth]

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[Marco]

This is pretty cool stuff [spinning it now].....

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Marco.

[WESTLOWER]

This is pretty cool stuff [spinning it now].....

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Marco.

Marco my Man I salute you Sir!! :youtheman:
Digg'in deep fella..
You have inspired me to reach to the 'Top Rack'...(My Mrs leaves the house when I do!)

That is a humdinger of a record.
Doug Carn made a few other records on this label, all worth checking.
This one Featuring The lovely Jean Carn (before changing her name to Jean Carne)
a few years before divorcing Doug and becoming a Soul/Disco diva.

Little B's poem!! Toooon!! (Dee Dee Bridgewater also does a stunning version of Bobby Hutcherson's classic)
The Black Jazz Label is very good, very interesting..Pretty Damn Deep!
Gene Russell, Walter Bishop and Calvin Keys all produced some corkers on Black Jazz

Another label with a similar stance on radical left sided jazz, were Strata East.
Some fantastic music around this period
Boundary pushing, spiritual and real
1973 Nice!

[WESTLOWER]

Dee Dee Bridgewater - Afro Blue

1978 Japan issue only, Trio Records
https://i.imgur.com/63UgNdZ.jpg

[Marco]

Marco my Man I salute you Sir!! :youtheman:
Digg'in deep fella..
You have inspired me to reach to the 'Top Rack'...(My Mrs leaves the house when I do!)

That is a humdinger of a record.
Doug Carn made a few other records on this label, all worth checking.
This one Featuring The lovely Jean Carn (before changing her name to Jean Carne)
a few years before divorcing Doug and becoming a Soul/Disco diva.

Little B's poem!! Toooon!! (Dee Dee Bridgewater also does a stunning version of Bobby Hutcherson's classic)
The Black Jazz Label is very good, very interesting..Pretty Damn Deep!
Gene Russell, Walter Bishop and Calvin Keys all produced some corkers on Black Jazz

Another label with a similar stance on radical left sided jazz, were Strata East.
Some fantastic music around this period
Boundary pushing, spiritual and real
1973 Nice!

Cheers, mate. I had a feeling you might rate it!;)

Marco.

[Edward]

Marco my Man I salute you Sir!! :youtheman:
Digg'in deep fella..
You have inspired me to reach to the 'Top Rack'...(My Mrs leaves the house when I do!)

That is a humdinger of a record.
Doug Carn made a few other records on this label, all worth checking.
This one Featuring The lovely Jean Carn (before changing her name to Jean Carne)
a few years before divorcing Doug and becoming a Soul/Disco diva.

Little B's poem!! Toooon!! (Dee Dee Bridgewater also does a stunning version of Bobby Hutcherson's classic)
The Black Jazz Label is very good, very interesting..Pretty Damn Deep!
Gene Russell, Walter Bishop and Calvin Keys all produced some corkers on Black Jazz

Another label with a similar stance on radical left sided jazz, were Strata East.
Some fantastic music around this period
Boundary pushing, spiritual and real
1973 Nice!I tried to find this on Tidal earlier but failed. :(

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[struth]

This is pretty cool stuff [spinning it now].....

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/ZpAi33.png

Marco.

Not heard of him.

[WESTLOWER]

I tried to find this on Tidal earlier but failed. :(

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Unfortunately the streaming services haven't dug so deep
In certain genres. Probably on you tube if you want to get the flavor...