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

Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2013

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by Hmack

One that brings back memories of my student days.

On vinyl: Dory Previn - "Live at Carnegie Hall".

I had this live 2 disc set, and a girl I knew at the time had the "Mythical Kings & Iguanas" studio album. I think she was impressed because I was the only person she had met who had ever heard of Dory Previn.

Good days.

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by GraemeH

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by dav301

On CD:-

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by Haim Ronen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9bO8vMuezE

Delicate interplay among the three instruments. Erskine is second to none!

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by MDS

Originally Posted by Bert Schurink:

Till four weeks ago I wasn't aware about him, now like his music very much

Bert

If you like that album you like this one too. His latest:

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by GraemeH

Calm after the Kaos.

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by GraemeH

Originally Posted by ewemon:

Rickie Lee Jones- Girl in a Volcano

...'Girl at her Volcano' ...she should last a bit longer!

Great set and fabulous recording. The rendition of 'Under the Boardwalk' is sublime and 'Renee' brings a lump to my throat every time...

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by GraemeH

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Originally Posted by dave4jazz:

Try Deezer. Streaming this album at this moment.

Dave

Thanks, I will check.

Jeff A

edit: not available in the US, they suckered me into giving them my email ("Enter your email address to get exclusive, early access to Deezer before the official US launch date.") and then notified me I would be entered into some kind of drawing for possible inclusion. Those tactics would not make me inclined to use their services in the future, chosen or not. I do appreciate the referral, just didn't work out.

Modern Jazz Quartet "Dedicated To Connie"

Found the download for purchase at iTunes, downloading now.

thanks

Jeff A

Hope you enjoy it Jeff.

I just find 'The last Concert' a bit lacklustre by comparison.

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by patk

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Originally Posted by patk:

Originally Posted by Tony2011:

Originally Posted by patk:

Inspired by the recent posts.

Hope you're enjoying it, Pat.

Hi Tony,

Sure am. I didn't realize he had a new album out until reading this thread. Just ordered it. Will have to check out the rest of his catalog as well.

Best regards,

Pat

I love the album "O" and was privileged to see him live when he was touring that album. One of the two or three best concerts I have attended.

However, I personally would suggest caution with his other albums (not the new, I haven't heard it yet).

I think I am pretty open minded but, although "9" has some very good songs on it, there is something about the overall lyrical tone of that album I found distasteful. I found the same situation with "B-Sides" release. Probably just me.

My solution was to make a playlist with my likes on "9" and "B-Sides" and delete the others. The discs are on the shelf and could be listened to again if I ever chose. I would be interested in others perspectives on those album.

I have the new available, I am actually a little afraid to listen to it. "O" and a few of his other songs are so very very good but for me the distance between those and the ones I dislike is just so far.

Not trying to sway you, Pat, just giving you my perspective. I know I can trust you to make your own judgements.

best regards, Go Pios

Jeff A

Hi Jeff,

Understood. Always appreciate your impressions.

Best regards,

Pat

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by patk

Portishead - Roseland NYC Live

Haven't listened to this in several years, so abandoning the new purchase pile for now.

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by Jeff Anderson

Originally Posted by GraemeH:

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Modern Jazz Quartet "Dedicated To Connie"

Found the download for purchase at iTunes, downloading now.

thanks

Jeff A

Hope you enjoy it Jeff.

I just find 'The last Concert' a bit lacklustre by comparison.

Thanks, it is in the pile to be played. I appreciate the recommend.

Jeff A

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by dry_stone

Originally Posted by GraemeH:

Great set and fabulous recording. The rendition of 'Under the Boardwalk' is sublime and 'Renee' brings a lump to my throat every time...

I was just listening to this last night, and I totally echo your comments regarding "Under the Boardwalk" and "Renee" although I also feel the same about many of her songs.

With funding help from her fans, Rickie is presently making a new album; very limited edition signed CDs and Vinyl copies can still be pre-ordered, but most of her affordable personal memorabilia has already gone.

http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/rickieleejones

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by GraemeH

Priviledged to see her (and be within touching distance) at the tiny and informal Queen's Hall in Edinburgh a few years back.

I was astonished it wasn't sold out.

Thanks for the info.

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by ewemon

Originally Posted by GraemeH:

Priviledged to see her (and be within touching distance) at the tiny and informal Queen's Hall in Edinburgh a few years back.

I was astonished it wasn't sold out.

Thanks for the info.

Saw and met her on her very first tour. I did my bit for her new album about a year ago but the album has been delayed as she is currently recording some material for it in New Orleans.

Posted on: 16 November 2014 by ewemon