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Duke Ellington
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Whilst I have dabbled over the years with Jazz I have only scouted around the perimeter. This thread is being a real eye opener. I have sampled a few of the albums mentioned here and realise that I have missed out on so many years of experience and knowledge. A whole new world is opening up.
I've particularly enjoyed Soul Station by Hank Mobley which has been a revelation.
So thanks to all who are contributing to this thread.
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Silk lace is a killer !
The Duke in very fine form
Glad you're enjoying it all Edward! It's such a diverse genre of music :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwardlon
Time now for some Peggy Lee, and this truly classic album, which also sounds sonically stunning:
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Marco.
Something special that was released a year or so ago
Please Check out 'Practical Arrangement' (a sting original, which is, imho, shite by him)
A classic case of a cover being a million times better than the original (I feel a thread coming on!)
This had me in bits when I listened on a proper system.
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Kurt Elling is some singer, with his album Nightmoves being one of my favourites.
+1 on the Elling Geoff. (Btw lovely Bullie on your profile pic, I have 2 old bullies at my feet myself)
My small contrib to this thread
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Ray Obiedo, Sticks and Stones. My reference CD. Sounds spectacular...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d8d2783ff1.jpg
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And this - genuinely amazing for being recorded in 1957!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...63ff25f726.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by M6NTL
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Spinning Oud player
Dhafer Youssef - digital prophecy
Wow!
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Good stuff, Adam. Like that... :thumbsup:
Ok, something chilled out and relaxing before bed, with the beautifully haunting tones of June Tabor:
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...enjoyed in our (currently) candlelit lounge, with a wee nip of Lagavulin 16, whilst watching the last glowing embers inside the wood burner flicker and die.....
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Ahhh... Life is good :)
Marco.
Bill Evans "Live At Town Hall" !Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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Bill Evans "Live At Town Hall" .Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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Something more funky and upbeat now, on this beautifully sunny, dry, and crisp autumn morning:
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Marco.
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Ella & Louis.
Hank Mobley............."Remember".
Tone, swing, groove, time, etc etc
If Carlsberg made jazz, this would be it.
diggin' deep Marco...love this Turkish delight !Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
great drummer.
Good choice!Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
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Topsy Chapman & The Magnolia Jazz Band.
Not to be missed.
Julia Hülsmann Trio: Sooner and later (ECM, 2017)
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Sahib Shihab - Summer Dawn
all killer no filler! on this autumnal morning in North London
The piano of Francy Boland on this is just wonderful.
Sahib Shihab - alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute
Åke Persson - trombone
Francy Boland - piano
Jimmy Woode - bass
Kenny Clarke - drums
Joe Harris - bongos
1964
Recorded May 8–9, 1964
Cologne, West Germany
Gigi Campi - Production
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Just listening to Duke Ellington's Blues in Orbit which recorded in 1959. Amazing clarity, range and presence. Why oh why are most modern recordings done so poorly these days! Grrrrr... :doh:
Ha - a subject close to my heart, Edward! I have many thoughts on the matter, but that's one for the hi-fi section...
Anyway, right now listening to (and enjoying) this:
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Marco.
Marcin Wasilewski Trio: Spark of Life.
First heard/saw this trio 15 years ago, when they were young musicians with the great Tomasz Stanko at the Barbican, playing their great lyrical album, The Soul of Things. On this 2014 album, they are joined by tenor saxophonist Joakim Milder, and make more beautiful music. Marcin is certainly one of the most melodic jazz pianists out there, and the understanding he has with his fellow trio-members is truly telepathic after two decades of playing together.
On the ECM label, which means it's not on streaming platforms, I believe. But, here's a couple of youtube things, which give a flavour ...
https://youtu.be/arqoqUU8qzM ... excerpts from the album
https://youtu.be/E2V1vwQq9qU .... the tune starting about 10 minutes in (Austin) is from this album
Ahmad Jamal is rapidly become my favourite jazz pianist.
I just love the vibe he and his band produce.
Check this out for joy, groove, swing etc etc
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cytUz9KkK9M
That is magnificent. Do you know which album that track is on? Or perhaps which album of his you most recommend?Quote:
Originally Posted by take5
Brian great call
Imho the Awakening is top of the tree!!
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Sadly, i dont think that clip is on released. Its just a video of a gig.
Its in my favourites and Ive been listening to it daily for ages now. Love it.
He has been around a long time and Im tempted to say anything. But he is always great.
One of my favourites is an early one called. AHMADS BLUES
Good luck and happy listening.
Thats a Poinciana, a song by Nat Simon. it is a bit of a standardQuote:
Originally Posted by take5
Jamal recorded it many times, he always plays it live.
A very nice version is on
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Sitting at my work station in the office with
Lee Morgan - Search for the New Land playing on the computer, and sounding pretty good.
It takes me away, a million miles from the office!
Blue Note records on top form with the Great R.V.G at the controls
the title song featured heavily in the Film/Docu
http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...led-Him-Morgan
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Wayne Shorter – tenor sax
Herbie Hancock – piano
Grant Green – guitar
Reggie Workman – bass
'Smiling' Billy Higgins – drums
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That's quality, Adam! :)
Streaming right now at Marco-towers, another 60s classic on Blue Note:
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Quite 'out there', but in a good way... Love that album cover! :cool:
Marco.
I adore Andrew Hill!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
He's starting to go left field with the material and approach on this date.
The cover photo is by Francis Wolff ....it's simply outta sight!
Cover art at it's peak. :youtheman:
For those of us on a tight budget (or just bloody tight!)
FREE tinternet Jazz Radio, fantastic quality Sound.
the presenters only announce the tunes (albeit in cliche jazzy voices and phrases, cool, nice, yeah!) so limited interruption and Advert Free!
JAZZ24
http://www.jazz24.org
http://v6.player.abacast.net/854
Cool!
Class - That's the Ahmed Jamal BTW!
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Sarathy Korwar - Day to Day
An amazing fusion of traditional Indian folk music, jazz and electronica. Sublime IMO.
Yeah, defo. The cover art is quality - would make a really cool poster :)Quote:
Originally Posted by WESTLOWER
Andrew Hill, I hear you say... What 'bout this, then (currently playing chez-Marco):
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Mind you, some of the other dudes there aren't too shabby either! ;)
Marco.
P.S Top selections too there, Geoff :thumbsup:
Feeling it on the Groove this morning
Juice
Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood
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Brad Mehldau: Largo
An incredible LP from Pianist Brad Mehldau
Radiohead's "Paranoid Android" is a highlight but it's all killer and no filler on this date.
Brad Mehldau never stays still for very long!..He morphs into many different projects over the years form
Solo Piano, Classical recitals, Jazz Trios, Duos (with Josh Redman & mandolinist/singer Chris Thile), Opera with Anne Sofie Von Otter, & Electronica with Mark Guiliana
and collaborations with Pat Metheny quartet.
Largo is a very interesting Album and holds the attention to the last note.
Pretty expansive but grounded at the same time.
Check it out.
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Time for another 1960s classic, on Blue Note:
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Superb music and stunning recording quality... It doesn't get any better! :piano: :cool:
Check out 'After the Rain', in particular. Absolutely captivating....
Marco.
listening to this at moment on spottyarse:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Yes Sir Marco! Duke Pearson was the nuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Blue Notes head A&R man for many years.
Terrible cardigan though!
I'm going to dig this cut out tonight..
You likey, sire? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Marco.
Yes, only Val Doonican, on a bad day, could top that cardy! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by WESTLOWER
Marco.
big bertha is good:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
She always is, darling [especially with those ping-pong balls]... ;)
Marco.
I recommend this too, if you like some top-notch sax...
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Also guaranteed to make even the most broken system boogie! :eyebrows:
Marco.
Yup like Hank...
This ones good too
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