What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIV)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2017
On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.
Last year's thread can be found here:
Now Playing..........
Paul Bley - The Paul Bley Quartet
Paul Bley (piano), John Surman (soprano saxophone, bass clarinet), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Paul Motian (drums).
Streaming on NAS.......... Ended yesterday with Paul and opening the day with the sam four fabulous musicians! Love this group........
On CD:-
Looking forward to the box set in September.
Now playing.......
Fred Simon - Remember The River
Fred Simon (piano), Paul McCandless (English horn, oboe, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, penny whistle), Steve Rodby (acoustic bass).
Streaming on NAS......... Spining a very relaxing album, simply beautiful music from this trio, before heading out the door to face the day........
just finishing:
Grant-Lee Phillips - "Widdershins" (2018)
top of the pile:
Sarah Jaffe - "Bad Baby" (2017)
Playing on Cassette on Maxell ULS - C90 - Enjoying this Live Wishbone Ash from 1972 -1973
Simply Red - Picture Book (1985). This is a very good sounding recording. On a first pressing (US) vinyl. Got it used in near mint condition.
Now playing........
Ketil Bjornstad - The Light
Ketil Bjørnstad (piano), Randi Stene (mezzo-soprano) and Lars Anders Tomter (viola).
Streaming on NAS........ continuing the exploration of the Keith Bjornstad catalogue, The Light is sounding mighty sweet!
The Mountain Goats - "Goths" (2017)
Amsterdam Sinfonietta Soloist - Schubert string quintet
One of the icons of chamber music, Schubert's celebrated String Quintet is heard in an unusual version on this recording. Schubert's work was styled after those of Boccherini and Onslow, which featured two violins, viola and two cellos. After hearing the double bass virtuoso Domenico Dragonetti, Onslow decided to add an alternative bass part to replace the second cello part. Schubert might have done the same if he had heard Dragonetti play, so the Amsterdam Sinfonietta commissioned this Marijn van Prooijen adaptation, and the double bass part is performed here by Rick Stotijn.
Vinyl
A fine album from a most capable hard bopper.
dknk posted:
Simply Red - Picture Book (1985). This is a very good sounding recording. On a first pressing (US) vinyl. Got it used in near mint condition.
I think this is their best album.
A friend recently introduced this album to me. I liked it enough to buy it.
Jerry Joseph - "Weird Blood" (2017)
dav301 posted:On CD:-
Looking forward to the box set in September.
Think you and Kevin will like it.
Meg Baird live during her 2016 tour.
Playing on Vinyl on Brain Records 1980 - Double live set from Electronic maestro Klaus Shulze
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Universal have released an EP (on Spotify) of four tracks from the forthcoming BG box set. It's wonderful. The demo version of "Hurry Tuesday Child" is exquisite.
Some 'bouncy' Ian Drury before cooking dinner.
dav301 posted:On CD:-
Looking forward to the box set in September.
Me too!
Kevin-W posted:
Universal have released an EP (on Spotify) of four tracks from the forthcoming BG box set. It's wonderful. The demo version of "Hurry Tuesday Child" is exquisite.
Good heads up, Kevin.
John Coltrane - Ballads
