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

Bert Schurink posted:

Nice trio album....

 

Great piano trios, like great string quartets, grow into it. True, there are plenty of examples of great players getting together in a trio setting and making sparks fly, but greatness evolves through steady work, the consummation of parallel instincts among the three players, their roles and instruments. Here we hear a trio moving quickly toward greatness: Copland and bassist Gary Peacock have been working together for off and on for 15 years; Copland has similar history with drummer Billy Hart. Each of them brings a superior sense of melody to the trio, each of them has the technical mastery to realize their ideas, and each is tuned into the others’ sense of musical possibility. They deliver wonderful performances on a clutch of Copland compositions, including the achingly wistful title track and the remarkable “Billy’s Bounce” (different Billy, different Bounce). Charlie Parker’s “Bloomdido” gets a relatively straight reading from the pianist, whose penchant for funk deconstructions of Bird tunes has been a feature of earlier releases.

nigelb posted:

Ben Harper And The Blind Boys Of Alabama - There Will Be A Light

Another tip from the show and just fished out of the big river for pennies.

Best described as Gospel Blues this is a belter. At times BH reminds me of Stevie Wonder - praise indeed. You have got to be OK with Gospel though to enjoy this.

 Just landed a copy from The River, for, as you say, pennies .................... Good shout, Nigel. 

nigelb posted:

Ben Harper And The Blind Boys Of Alabama - There Will Be A Light

Another tip from the show and just fished out of the big river for pennies.

Best described as Gospel Blues this is a belter. At times BH reminds me of Stevie Wonder - praise indeed. You have got to be OK with Gospel though to enjoy this.

Great great album... was just enjoying this on the weekend.

New (to me) just picked up on vinyl. Very nice...

The Beatles - White Album, WAV Rip from the 2009 Mono Masters set.

Not much to say about the music, most people’ll know it, having said that it is such a great album. Some wonderful songs, the Fabs on great form, some of George’s best guitar with the Beatles, and it sounds excellent on this box set.

Now Playing.......

Donald Fagen - Morph The Cat

Donald Fagen (fender piano, piano, organ, melodica solo (8), vocals, backup vocals), Keith Carlock (drums), Freddie Washington (bass guitar), Harlan Post Jr. (acoustic bass), Brian Montgomery (remedial bass guitar (9)), Jon Herington (guitar, guitar solos (1, 2), chorus solo (9)), Wayne Krantz (guitar, guitar solos (4,5)), Hugh McCracken (guitar (1-3,9)),  Frank Vignola (guitar (1), tag guitar solo (9)), Ken Emerson (guitar (3)) Ken Wessel (guitar solo (6)), Phonus Quaver (vibes and marimba (1,9) marimba (4), vibes (5,8)), Ted Baker (piano (2,5), whirly piano (3,6), Fender piano (7,8)),  Marvin Stamm (trumpet), Walt Weiskopf (tenor saxophone, tenor saxophone solo (1,2), alto saxophone (4)), Mark Patterson (trombone), Lawrence Feldman (clarinet (2), tenor saxophone (4,5), flute (7)), Roger Rosenberg (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet), Gordon Gottlieb (percussion (2,4,6-8)), Bashiri Johnson (percussion (4)), Joe Pasaro (percussion (5)), Jerry Barnes (backup vocals (1,5,9)), Michael Harvey (backup vocals (1,6,9)), Amy Helm (backup vocals (3)), Carolyn Leonhart (backup vocals (3,8)), Cindy Mizelle (backup vocals (3), Howard Levy (harmonica (7), harmonica solo (3)), Illinois Elohainu (flute (8)).

Streaming on TIDAL.........  changing pace as the noon time bell rings and moving on to some Donal Fagen jazz..... Love this album....

Holly Miranda (not a blues album)

A tonic for a stressful day.... 

The Beatles - Revolver, WAV Rip,from the 2009 mono masters set.

Vies with Abbey Road for my favourite Beatles album, great collection of songs which sound fresh 50; years after the release. Again sounding great from this box set.

Stevee_S posted:

Tabby cat posted:

Stevee_S posted:

Eoink posted:

Stevee_S posted:

Eoink posted:

 

Eoink, I got this when it was released and agree with your comments and observations, it's a fine album. I hate to mix up postings but while you're online have you heard back from "The Hoax" after you bought their vinyl? I haven't heard anything back at all from their site except that my paypal was accepted two weeks ago, still no sign of the album here yet let alone any despatch details.... 

Hi Stevee, no, I haven’t heard anything from them either. (And irritatingly I realised I hadn’t completed the CD order for the other album on the river, it was showing in my move to basket list, but no longer available, so I  suspect you got the only copy they had, enjoy it!)

It's surprising just how difficult it is to get hold of their albums, such a shame because they were/are an excellent band who should be in most music lovers libraries. I'll give it another week before I try and contact them directly about my purchase and its non arrival. I'm sure that you've already looked at Discogs but there are a few remaining albums over there. 

All the best

Steve

You could try Manhatton Records as Alan Robinson (My brother in law) used to manage them on that album. Anyway he still has stock of acts he used to manage on his label on the shelf.

Its worth googling Manhatton records and giving him a ring if you want to get a copy on Vinyl - he might be able to help.I think that album was on East - West records

Thanks Tabby cat, that's great information. I don't have a turntable these days just CDs and streaming but hopefully Eoink will see this post of yours and be able to top up his Hoax vinyl portfolio. Having said all that I'll probably make that call on the off chance that Alan might have a CD or two I would like! 

Cheers Steve

Your most welcome Eoink and Steve,

As your obviously Blues loving Guys he also manages King King - Robin Trower and Stevie Nimmo and for years Eric Bibb.

Good luck with The Hoax - I would be suprised if he has copies on vinyl but there might be some compact discs in the attic - anyway give him a bell and I am sure he will advise.

Manhaton  Records

  Ben Harper & Yhe Innocent Criminals - Call It What It Is.

  Playing this whilst I wait for the arrival ^ of another Ben Harper album, this one is a mix of blues, folk, and even reggae.

  Great album.

Now Playing.......

Shirley Horn - You Won't Forget Me

Shirley Horn (vocals, piano), Charles Ables (bass), Buster Williams (bass), Billy Hart (drums), Steve Williams (drums), Toots Thielemans (guitar, harmonica), Buck Hill (tenor saxophone), Branford Marsalis (tenor saxophone), Miles Davis (trumpet), and Wynton Marsalis (trumpet).

Streaming on TIDAL........   Time for the beautiful vocals of Shirley Horn with a fantastic group of musicians backing her up,  fantastic album.

Being musically eclectic can sometimes have the head scratching dilemma of deciding which genre one is needing to hear, and having worked this out for tonight; something suitably classical... the need to choose what exactly... i've been meaning to revisit some works of Haydn sometime soon, and this double CD [released in 2008 to commemorate the bicentenary of Joseph Hayden's death in 1809] is fitting the bill very nicely. Various compositions, all stupendously recorded, and presenting a very relaxed homely feel while i cook up a late pasta dish with glass of red in hand, plus a real well tempered coal glowing fire for good company that is keeping that Beast from the East outside my castle walls : )

Debs

Chris Hillman - Bidin’ My Time, WAV CD rip.

Released last autumn, this is a lovely folk/country album. As one of the Byrds and of the Burrito Brothers, Hillman was there when both genres started, so it’s not surprising he knows what he's doing. Add in a couple of Byrds, Tom Petty producing, several of the Heartbreakers playing, musically it’s superbly played. Great songs including a wonderful Bells of Rhymney, and an infectiously enjoyable Walk Right Back, finishing with a lovely version of Petty’s Wildflowers. It runs to a bit over 30 minutes playing time,  but I don't feel short changed, half an hour of music like this is well worth the price of a CD.

dave marshall posted:

  Ben Harper & Yhe Innocent Criminals - Call It What It Is.

  Playing this whilst I wait for the arrival ^ of another Ben Harper album, this one is a mix of blues, folk, and even reggae.

  Great album.

Dave, that sounds intriguing. I going to have to check it out.

nigelb posted:

dave marshall posted:

  Ben Harper & Yhe Innocent Criminals - Call It What It Is.

  Playing this whilst I wait for the arrival ^ of another Ben Harper album, this one is a mix of blues, folk, and even reggae.

  Great album.

Dave, that sounds intriguing. I going to have to check it out.

It's available on yon Tidal thingy. 

naim_nymph posted:

 

 

Being musically eclectic can sometimes have the head scratching dilemma of deciding which genre one is needing to hear, and having worked this out for tonight; something suitably classical... the need to choose what exactly... i've been meaning to revisit some works of Haydn sometime soon SNIP

Debs

An ex-girlfriend of mine was browsing my record collection on her first visit to my place, and was making  light-heartedly disparaging comments about the random mix of genres. I claimed it was eclectic, to which she said “Eclectic, a wide range of no taste.” One of my favourite lines of all time. 

dave marshall posted:

nigelb posted:

dave marshall posted:

  Ben Harper & Yhe Innocent Criminals - Call It What It Is.

  Playing this whilst I wait for the arrival ^ of another Ben Harper album, this one is a mix of blues, folk, and even reggae.

  Great album.

Dave, that sounds intriguing. I going to have to check it out.

It's available on yon Tidal thingy. 

Already tee'd up on Tidal. I'll have a listen tomorrow.

Eoink posted:

naim_nymph posted:

 

 

Being musically eclectic can sometimes have the head scratching dilemma of deciding which genre one is needing to hear, and having worked this out for tonight; something suitably classical... the need to choose what exactly... i've been meaning to revisit some works of Haydn sometime soon SNIP

Debs

An ex-girlfriend of mine was browsing my record collection on her first visit to my place, and was making  light-heartedly disparaging comments about the random mix of genres. I claimed it was eclectic, to which she said “Eclectic, a wide range of no taste.” One of my favourite lines of all time. 

Was she an ex-girlfriend at the time of browsing or due to the browsing comment?

Just wondering. 

Ah, just noticed the browsing comment was on the first visit. So the moral of the story is 'don't diss a bloke's music collection or there's the door'?

Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan  In Session WAV CD rip.

Amazing blues playing, fantastic choice of songs, two great great blues guitarists, fine backing musicians, a musical feast. Add the conversations between tracks where their mutual respect and affection shines through, and this album is a complete gem, blues can't get much better than this.

Damn I’d love to hear the recording of Blues at Sunrise that King mentions, where he says he recorded it with Jimi and Janis, if that recording ever surfaces just take my wallet.

nigelb posted:

Eoink posted:

naim_nymph posted:

 

 

Being musically eclectic can sometimes have the head scratching dilemma of deciding which genre one is needing to hear, and having worked this out for tonight; something suitably classical... the need to choose what exactly... i've been meaning to revisit some works of Haydn sometime soon SNIP

Debs

An ex-girlfriend of mine was browsing my record collection on her first visit to my place, and was making  light-heartedly disparaging comments about the random mix of genres. I claimed it was eclectic, to which she said “Eclectic, a wide range of no taste.” One of my favourite lines of all time. 

Was she an ex-girlfriend at the time of browsing or due to the browsing comment?

Just wondering. 

Ah, just noticed the browsing comment was on the first visit. So the moral of the story is 'don't diss a bloke's music collection or there's the door'?

Given the alphabetical filing left Motörhead separated from Mozart by Moving Hearts, I didn’t try to defend it too hard. 

Eoink posted:

Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan  In Session WAV CD rip.

Amazing blues playing, fantastic choice of songs, two great great blues guitarists, fine backing musicians, a musical feast. Add the conversations between tracks where their mutual respect and affection shines through, and this album is a complete gem, blues can't get much better than this.

Damn I’d love to hear the recording of Blues at Sunrise that King mentions, where he says he recorded it with Jimi and Janis, if that recording ever surfaces just take my wallet.

A truly great performance, which deserves to be included in anyone's list of classic blues albums.