What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)

Hires courtesy of qobuz.

Nice.

G

A highly musical drummer, Zlatko Kaucic's resume encapsulates a who's who litany of modern jazz artists and avant-garde improvisers. Born in Slovenia, he's set up home base in Italy and Holland and has garnered industry and cultural awards. Kaucic's December Soul is a coolly stirring trio date, featuring Italian luminaries, pianist Stefano Battaglia and bassist Paolino Dalla Porta. 

Nothing gets too out of hand on this largely tantalizing session, comprised of ethereal inflections, avant-garde expressionism, and quietly melodic storylines, teeming with gingerly placed hues and shadings. The bulk of this set boasts a subtle air of suspense, where the musicians engage in gradual ascension as a premise for colorizations and exchanges.

 

Even though there are vast amounts of harmonically attractive opuses throughout the program, the musicians don't opt for a sugar and spice presentation. They sustain interest with an abundance of investigative dialogues and open-ended exchanges, tinted with eloquence and a throng of off-center musings.

 

GLENN ASTARITA

I'd forgotten just what a superb album this is.

G

A Love Supreme

Fleetwood Mac   "Live From Boston, Volume 1"

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The Enid  -  In The Region Of Summer Stars  -   import cd.

Menahem Pressler (Piano) 

Quite an accomplishment to release a recording like this.  Not the least in that Menahem Pressler recently just turned 90 years old.  If one can physically muster this I think this is a terrific age as the mind has 90 years of experience, of life, of lessons learned and understanding that some snot nosed 16 year old wunderkind could only dream of behind all his bravura and showmanship.

A relaxed pace and loads of insight from a man with a lifetime of experience to resonate through his playing.  Here he is in a position to play and not worry about showmanship or outdoing his competition.  No, here is humble confidence only.  I am very glad I picked this up and his selections are amongst my favourite music anyway.

Talkingheads - Once in a Lifetime. CD

A Best Of mastered by Bob Ludwig from 1992 

I only found out (relatively) recently that Jim Fitzpatrick who did most of Lizzy's LP covers did that iconic Che Guevara poster that adorned so many walls in the 70's and 80's.

One of Lizzy's best

SJB

1st play

Vinyl, shaded dog. Kuma and Jay's discussion on the reissue vinyl thread got me to dig this out.

Birds Of Fire, Mahavishnu Orchestra.

My favourite Supertramp album to start the evening.

Rael Jones   "Mandrake"

(iTunes download)

Ah the excellent Horslips, and possibly their best album. 

SJB

King Crimson   -  Islands  -    on cd.

Robert Plant   "Band Of Joy"

(iTunes download)