Well..... this thread is for jazz AND conversation. Since we're talking about it, that makes it conversation! (plus Lonson said this thread could be about jazz and other music in the first post, so I think we're covered either way)
Indeed, my wish was for this to be a thread open to jazz and other music. . . and conversation. So far no one has expressed to me that they are unhappy with that, and though it's not MY thread (I just started it!) I really enjoy the fact that all kinds of music is mentioned and talked about. . . though it's mostly jazz, and rightly so!
I always wondered how Alicia Keys felt when she first heard Thunder On The Mountain. Lots of great guitar playing on that CD. He was on a good run from Time Out Of Mind, Love and Theft and this one.
NP: Charles Mingus - The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady (AP 45 reissue) Was there a greater composer in jazz? In 20th century music? This album, as most of Mingus' major works, can be difficult to take in, but when you're in the mood for it, you're really in the mood for it. I happened to be reading Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's Multiversity comic book Pax Americana while listening, and my mind is thoroughly blown. Both works of extraordinary ambition and panache, by masters at the top of their form.
Banana - LIVE Stephen Black - Clarinet, Saxophone Huw Evans - Guitar, Synthesizer Josh Klinghoffer - Marimba, Synthesizer Cate Le Bon - Piano, Vibraphone Stella Mozgawa - Bass, Marimba, Percussion Josiah Steinbrick - Vibraphone, Piano Very fun jazz album by a band that was the backing band for a Cate Le Bon tour. It's right up my alley with four of the musicians doubling on percussion. I've never heard Le Bon's music but if the music behind her singing is anything like this, it might be worth checking out. LIVE, by BANANA
WP Hampton Hawes - High In The Sky (Vault) red on white stereo label A trio of westcoast musicians who have more than earned their place in jazz history regardless of where they practiced their craft. Hampton Hawes was a great pianist and an important part of the west coast scene for those unfamiliar with him. NP Ricky Ford - Flying Colors (Muse) turquoise label. Ford has been mostly a hired gun type player but he's made a few albums to under his own name. John Hicks - p Walter Booker - b Jimmy Cobb -d That's nothing but class behnd him so it's not surprising for me to say it's the best album I've heard by him as a leader. That was a long time ago so he's probably surpassed this a long time ago. I'll just say don't pass it up if you see me it in the used bins. It will probably be inexpensive (like Hampton Hawes). Both of these albums cost me less than $10 each. In today's world that is cheap entertainment. Just a caveat on Muse lps, they weren't/aren't great sounding records. Cds sound fine so it must be their choice in pressing plants or maybe some other choice on the production side. The label was recording a lot of artists that were otherwise being ignored so props to them for at least giving the musicians a voice.
Donald Byrd - I'm Trying To Get Home (Blue Note) NY stereo pressing This one gets a rare spin. I have to be in the he mood for the voices, the music is fine.
Been on a Zappa/Mothers kick the past few days, Freak Out through Uncle Meat. Not exactly jazz, although they smell funny too.
Not S.D. really but D.F. And yes, the title is supposed to evoke that connotation. (And one of my brothers' name is Lester).
I am visiting Montreal right now. I really enjoy that there is a great world city north of the Adirondack Mountains. More Americans should visit this city to see how it can be done! My wife and I are not spending our`time in music stores, but I did dip into one. The thing I enjoy in Montreal music stores is that you can buy great French artists that are very hard to get in the USA. I made our B&B hostess a 40 CD collection of the complete works of the great French singer/pianist/composer/poet Barbara (Monique Serf 1930-1997), as I knew Barbara was her favorite artist. This year is the 20th anniversary of Barbara's passing. Visit Montreal!
It's one of the cleanest sounding of the AP Prestige releases I have. The drums are clear and crisp and Dolphy's sax, clarinet and flute are extremely well detailed.
At least someone is watching us newbz.. I have spent many vac. In Quebec area.. Ottawa fishing. . Old Quebec has numerous shops for record hunting
thanks for the heads up. had this one sat in my (virtual) basket for a week or so. gonna bite the bullet. nice one man!
WP Coleman Hawkins - At Ease Wih Coleman Hawkins (Prestige) Moodsville NP McCoy Tyner Plays John Coltrane (Impulse) A wonderful tribute to his musical partner and mentor with George Mraz and Al Foster.
NP Bill Evans with Jeremy Steig, Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell (Verve) black MGM stereo pressing I've been getting by with a cdr of this one for years so I'm glad to finally have the lp of this superb session. Bill Evans wrote the liner notes too, bonus points!
Today's listening. Perhaps my all time favorite recording. Listening to CD today, but have listened to the LP 100's of times.
