Jazz Beat (Part 38)

Miles Davis, Miles Ahead [SACD]

 

Been enjoying this one quite a bit this week.

 

Bobby Hutcherson - Happenings
1967, Blue Note Records
Music Matters 45rpm reissue

 

I think Sam Rivers was too busy to have many 'what if?' moments about Wayne Shorter. Besides Dave Liebman, I can't think of another saxophone player who came through the Davis band after Wayne that comes close to what Sam Rivers did as a solo artist. Plus, remember that Wayne was with Miles when he plugged in. Those were the guys, including Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Dave Holland, John McLaughlin, and Herbie Hancock, who became 'acclaimed'.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/12/sam_rivers_obituary.php

 

To say that that's a somewhat narrow-minded view wouldn't come close to capturing it. Everyone Miles worked with, before and after the electric period, was acclaimed in any and all ways.

 

Joe Henderson ‎– In Japan

Tenor Saxophone – Joe Henderson
Electric Piano – Hideo Ichikawa
Bass – Kunimitsu Inaba
Drums – Motohiko Hino

 

Tommy Flanagan – Jazz Poet (Timeless Records)
— With George Mraz, Kenny Washington

 

Been enjoying the Rez abbasi and Chet baker stuff all weekend, and I don't see that changing

Last night was a lot of fun-great venue, and the band stretched out on what I feel to be standards (from the 70s)... The album is a bit smooth for my tastes, but live, the band stretched out the same tunes and gave solid takes on the material (set list: Black Market, Butterfly, Joyous Lake, Resolution, Medieval Overture, Red Baron, There Comes A Time)

 

I LOVE that one... my favorite sax player. This album smokes.

 

Now: Don Friedman - Circle Waltz - Original Jazz Classics/Riverside. A 1962 trio date (one solo piano track) with Don Friedman (piano), Chuck Israels (bass) and Pete La Roca (drums).

 

I'm really impressed with this Bluray Audio release....John Coltrane A Love Supreme.

 

Stumbled upon this record. Love it! Long live Paul.

http://www.discogs.com/Paul-Chamber...vin-Jones-Paul-Chambers-Quintet/master/357743

 

Sometimes the postman brings something other than bills and junk mail. Found the two new MM 33's sitting on the stoop yesterday. This Quebec date is sublime.

 

Is that the XRCD? Been meaning to order it.

 

Nope; as posted it's the OJC CD.

This is the XRCD:

 

Thanx. I was surprised that the XRCD is so cheap and was wondering if there was a issue with that version.

 

Just edited my post and added a picture of the XRCD. Some internet stores are selling the XRCD at a discount to clear their stock; it's OOP.

 

THELONIOUS MONK / STRAIGHT NO CHASER / COLUMBIA / 1967 / IMPEX 2LP 180G

PERSONNEL: Thelonious Monk - piano, Charlie Rouse - tenor sax, Larry Gales - bass, Ben Riley - drums

 

I am going to have to explore some of these Japanese players, sooner than later, and my wallet is already screaming...

 

Oh, I'm sure Sam didn't loose any sleep over it....and, for that matter neither did I.