What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XV)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2018
On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.
Last year's thread can be found here:
Now playing........
Ketil Bjørnstad - A passion for John Donne
Streaming on NAS........... Simply beautiful and fitting for this misty and cold morning......
Loki posted:Alba1320 posted:
"Introductions in the Dark" - Andy Sheppard (Record)
Great and skilful saxophonist. I love this album. Shall have to give it a spin now!
I frequently saw Andy Sheppard when he was playing with Sphere in the 80s. They had a short-term residency, playing each Sunday at the Avon Gorge Hotel in Clifton. Sphere was a quartet featuring Andy on tenor and soprano sax and (I think) Geoff Williams on piano. They were quite avant-garde, almost fusion.
Slim68 posted:The Police, Greats Hits.
Nice SQ and a cracking track list, On multi-room so we can both enjoy while tidying/cooking.
A quick anecdote, I went to see them at The American University in Cairo (circa 1980?) at the back end of their world tour. We were told by the band that there were problems getting their kit through customs because it had POLICE plastered all over the aluminium cases! We waited and waited drank more and more beer and 3 hours or so later than advertised they set up on stage, plugged in and without any sound checks just went ahead and gave one 'effing brilliant performance. 
Lionel Richie
Back To Front - 24/96
Edward
Stevee_S posted:Slim68 posted:The Police, Greats Hits.
Nice SQ and a cracking track list, On multi-room so we can both enjoy while tidying/cooking.
A quick anecdote, I went to see them at The American University in Cairo (circa 1980?) at the back end of their world tour. We were told by the band that there were problems getting their kit through customs because it had POLICE plastered all over the aluminium cases! We waited and waited drank more and more beer and 3 hours or so later than advertised they set up on stage, plugged in and without any sound checks just went ahead and gave one 'effing brilliant performance.
Great story Steve, sounds like one of those days were it could go badly wrong and turned out brilliantly.
Happy New Year mate. Cheers.
Uk first press vinyl, from 1982. Mega.
Stevee_S posted:Slim68 posted:The Police, Greats Hits.
Nice SQ and a cracking track list, On multi-room so we can both enjoy while tidying/cooking.
A quick anecdote, I went to see them at The American University in Cairo (circa 1980?) at the back end of their world tour. We were told by the band that there were problems getting their kit through customs because it had POLICE plastered all over the aluminium cases! We waited and waited drank more and more beer and 3 hours or so later than advertised they set up on stage, plugged in and without any sound checks just went ahead and gave one 'effing brilliant performance.
We saw them in March 1978 at The Rainbow, supporting Alternative TV and Spirit (a somewhat odd combination). Roxanne had just been released so not that many knew them. They were pretty good, but halfway through Andy Summers starts reading a really wretched poem that resulted in them being heckled and Sting having a go at the crowd.
Once they got back to the songs they were good again.
Spirit were excellent.
b.1943
piano
Trust Barron's deeply-versed quintet to swing like a big band plus, and "DPW" leaps out at you with a jumping, bop personality, the flaring horns immediately announcing the dance floor open, and an Afro-Latin fused rhythmic dynamic that's impossible not to move to. Always a passionate player and a writer with a tight, expansive flair, Barron—like Duke or Mingus—is devoted to the expression of each player within the whole. The 11-song disc opens with four Barron compositions that span the full spectrum. The waltzing title track unfolds itself gracefully, with stalwart bassist
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b.1949
drums
1917 - 1982
piano
Oh, if only everyone would debut with this level of heart, artistry and sincerity. Imagine the music we would delight in.
It's almost time out for 2018 but the Dave Brubeck Quartet will be with me for a relaxful night in this evening, and into the new year early morning hours with this fabulous boxset.
Happy New Year everyone! : )
Debs
(1985)
Bad Company - 10 from 6
Fleetwood Mac, Greatest Hits.
Another cracking hits album.
Slim68 posted:Stevee_S posted:Slim68 posted:The Police, Greats Hits.
Nice SQ and a cracking track list, On multi-room so we can both enjoy while tidying/cooking.
A quick anecdote, I went to see them at The American University in Cairo (circa 1980?) at the back end of their world tour. We were told by the band that there were problems getting their kit through customs because it had POLICE plastered all over the aluminium cases! We waited and waited drank more and more beer and 3 hours or so later than advertised they set up on stage, plugged in and without any sound checks just went ahead and gave one 'effing brilliant performance.
Great story Steve, sounds like one of those days were it could go badly wrong and turned out brilliantly.
Happy New Year mate. Cheers.
Cheers Simon, Happy New Year. I hope the eyes are OK.
Stevee_S posted:Slim68 posted:Stevee_S posted:Slim68 posted:The Police, Greats Hits.
Nice SQ and a cracking track list, On multi-room so we can both enjoy while tidying/cooking.
A quick anecdote, I went to see them at The American University in Cairo (circa 1980?) at the back end of their world tour. We were told by the band that there were problems getting their kit through customs because it had POLICE plastered all over the aluminium cases! We waited and waited drank more and more beer and 3 hours or so later than advertised they set up on stage, plugged in and without any sound checks just went ahead and gave one 'effing brilliant performance.
Great story Steve, sounds like one of those days were it could go badly wrong and turned out brilliantly.
Happy New Year mate. Cheers.
Cheers Simon, Happy New Year. I hope the eyes are OK.
Could be Better 
Ultravox/Midge Ure, Best Of.
Carrying on with the greatest hits/Best of theme.
(2017)
Sunday Night Blues Club. Vol.1
Some absolutely fabulous stuff from Fink.
You've been a great bunch in 2018. Hope to see you all again in 2019.
Happy New Year!
Saw this from someone else here (sorry I do not remember who) and ordered it. It arrived today, and I find it a very nice semi-unplugged version of their work. Really enjoying it.
Looks like a few of us are groovin' to some bare bones blues
I’m both amazed at how little of I know of Sly and the family Stone and how familiar so many of the tracks here are. I feel a lot of Tidalising and Qobuzzing of the Stone family will a big part of the start of 2019. have a great one everyone.
the essential Sly and the family Stone Qobuz 16/44
.sjb
Milos - Blackbird -The Beatles Album, first play of a Christmas present.
Happy New Year everyone!
Japanese LP from EMI's Rock Super Double series of 1978. This is the best Pink Floyd album. No arguments, OK?