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

Marcin Wasilewski trio - January

Great jazz by the Marcin Wasilewskit trio.

It’s that ‘Time for a G&T?’ time and this is helping me decide.

G

John Hiatt - The Eclipse Sessions.  Just got this and giving it a first spin.  On a first listen, it sounds a bit patchy, but I need to give it more time.

Dan Steel posted:

£4.99 bargain - Plenty of great music on these 3 discs. ????

Great shout, just ordered from The River. 

Now playing..............

Andrea Bocelli - My Christmas

Streaming on NAS.......... Its the Saturday before Christmas and I need some help to kick in some of that holiday spirt, most importantly the better half enjoys it!

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

Prompted by an earlier posting on here, this is one of those rare albums that doesn't date and weirdly continues to sound better and better every time I hear it, and I have listened it many, many times.

Lyle Lovett - Joshua Judges Ruth

Typical LL, poignant (and sometimes bizarre) observations, set to some great tunes, all done with wit and humour, so typical of the man.

(2014)

Madman

Because it's a lovely album but mainly to listen to Sean Rowe's very fine voice again.

Now Playing...........

The Irish Tenors - Home For Christmas

Streaming on NAS.......... continuing on with some holiday music!

Playing on Vinyl - Haven't played this for years and forgot how great it is.

(1993)

Steely Dan

Chat elsewhere on the forum where J.N. introduced us all to the 'Steely Dan Dictionary' had me wanting to kick off the Citizen Steely Dan anthology (plus extras) from the very top...

For a long time Nerina Pallot's album Fires was my favourite, until this was released.  Right from the wonderful opening song Juno this album, Stay Lucky, delights.    

Having come to John Martyn via 'The church with one bell' i tend to favour his later work (One World an exception here) and this album has been getting a lot of hard disk access time lately. Super recording and some great music, especially the funky 'Stand Amazed'. 

John Martyn - Heaven and Earth

 

Chris Rea - Road To Hell.

james n posted:

Having come to John Martyn via 'The church with one bell' i tend to favour his later work (One World an exception here) and this album has been getting a lot of hard disk access time lately. Super recording and some great music, especially the funky 'Stand Amazed'. 

John Martyn - Heaven and Earth

I like the festive avatar, James. 

M

Friends over for a pre-CHristmasget-togehter, so obliging with this:

And this:

dave marshall posted:

Dan Steel posted:

£4.99 bargain - Plenty of great music on these 3 discs. ????

Great shout, just ordered from The River. 

Also ordered, cheers Dan. Amusingly you can buy the MP3 for £8.99 on the river, or the CD for £4.99 with free MP3 download.

Dan Steel posted:

£4.99 bargain - Plenty of great music on these 3 discs. ????

 Thanks, Dan, what a great find I've just pressed the Prime button for £4.99 inc. delivery. COYB  

On Tidal via UQ2,

Keith Jarret's concert at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan released in 1997.  I've listened to Keith's version of  Over the Rainbow a few times from this concert which is something very special but have never listened to the whole concert  before well it won't be the last time that's for sure.

Keith Jarrett cannot always hold my attention but here he is truly exceptional.

Sarah McLachlan - Wintersong, 

Just discovering the joys of some "Summer of Love" psychadelic rock.

A lovely album.  The song I May Know The World is especially lovely with hauntingly beautiful lead guitar work.  At the end of the album I have found myself going back to that song for another listen. 

Will Hoge - My American Dream, Tidal

Still one of my faves of the year, incandescent lyrics from Will Hoge, screaming country rock playing from a powerful tight band, Thoughts and Prayers approaches the level of Dylan’s Masters of War in its bitter contempt for its subjects. Thanks again Ewemon for a great introduction.

Bill Withers, debut album. 

Just as I am. 24\96 Qobuz. 

The type of effortlessness that only comes with huge talent  

.sjb

Now playing..........

Boz Scaggs - Speak Low

Streaming on NAS............  relaxing with Boz on this Saturday afternoon, and he is sounding mighty sweet!