What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.VIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 29 December 2011
With 2012 almost upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
Bill Evans: How my heart Sings~!
Contains my favourite 'Walking up'.
Bill Evans: New Jazz Conceptions
No filler. Good from the start to finish.
Like greeting a long lost friend. The only CD bought twice, so I could have a backup copy 
Very expensive these days - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crazy-Weekend-Sunhouse/dp/B000024BID/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1333908351&sr=1-1
On CD
Bill Evans: Moon Beams
Producer Orrin Keepnews always did a brilliant job of putting his star musicians into interesting settings that tended to display new facets of their talent. As a result, the Monk recordings on Riverside represent a far more vital body of work than the later releases the pianist made when he switched to a major label. But matching Monk with baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan was an especially daring move. The folks at eHarmony would never approve. Who would think that the "High Priest of Bop" (as Monk was sometimes known at the time) and the fair-haired boy of the cool school (who made his reputation by getting rid of the piano in his band) could connect on the same wavelength? But judging by the results, Monk and Mulligan get along like carrots and peas. The opening is mostly cool school restraint, but the intensity ratchets up over the course of the song, and by the time we get to the final melody restatement, Monk is at his most dissonant. Mulligan seems to thrive on this battlefield, where the comping chords come flying like shrapnel. A peculiar moment in the discographies of both musicians, but a great date by any measure.
Reviewer: Ted Gioia
Music while i bubble-bath : )
Been playing in my bath water with two ice lolly stick boats,
stopping them getting from one end of tub to other : >
Debs
Bill Evans Trio: at Shelly's Manne-Hole, Hollywood, California
Absolute...music!
On CD
OH YEAH!!!!!!!
Just out this week and already one of the best of the year.
I just came back from seeing this show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last night - the good doctor is in a three week residency. Last week was a tribute to Louis Armstrong - this past week had three shows previewing the new album with a certain Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys and producer of the above) flying in to do the shows.
Mac is rejuvenated - 71 years old going on 50.
The Doctor IS BACK!!!!!
Gregg
google the New York Times for the review
Wow, this sounds good!! 
LEGENDARY album from the 90's!!!!
More new stuff. Found while browsing. Don't judge me, but I am not familiar with John Mayall. First listen.
Patk,
I will judge you.
Well done its a classic.
Enjoy.
Stu.
Can John Mayall spot talent or what? His first three albums have the following on lead guitar:
w/ Eric Clapton
w/ Peter Green
w/ Mick Taylor
In baseball that is not three strikes and you are out - that is a GRAND SLAM!!!!!
Broken Bells
Have to love this one - Danger Mouse is on a roll! Look out for the upcoming Norah Jones with Mr. Mouse producing. Go Brian Burton!
LP ~ Warner 2003 re-issue 180g deluxe edition : )
2 x LP (Premonition) RTI - Remastered from original master tapes 33 1/3 RPM : )
CD Box Set - [Disc 4]
Disc 1
Cheers
Flettster
Getting the damp BH off to a rousing start