What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2017
2017 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread can be found here;
ewemon posted:
A few trax from the latest Rich Robinson, Marc Ford band
I'll have to check this out. Love the Black Crowes. Similar?
On vinyl...awesome! 
On gold vinyl...
Another one from Art Pepper.
From Amazon:
After prison, after first shocking, then disappointing, and perhaps ultimately (and grimly) amusing the jazz world with enough dope-related hijinks to fill a book (as in Straight Life), alto saxist Art Pepper made a triumphant mid-1970s comeback. This 1979 session is rich with the fruits of Pepper's return, a depth of playing that shows itself constantly throughout the New York Album's five tunes. Pepper, as his widow, Laurie, notes in the liners, was always best when out to prove himself. Here, he's out to show pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Al Foster that he's still a force to reckon with. "A Night in Tunisia" is fascinating, if a trifle straightly read, as is "Straight, No Chaser." The best bits here, though, are Pepper's yearning solo rendition of "Lover Man," the piano-bass duo on "Duo Blues," and the blazing, off-time take on "My Friend John," one of the leader's funkiest charts ever.
spurrier sucks posted:ewemon posted:
A few trax from the latest Rich Robinson, Marc Ford band
I'll have to check this out. Love the Black Crowes. Similar?
Can't say as it isn't out till June.
Seeing the Art Pepper albums above has inspired me to play this one, so thanks! The Vanguard albums are really superb. A glass of Marsanne Viognier here at home is certainly cheaper than a drink at the Vanguard...
A + 3 | WAV
(2015)
Shape Shift by Zombi
Fine electronic space rock / krautrock.
Bonnie "Prince" Billie - Superwolf, because my pickup is back from service and needed a welcome from something special.
During a coffee break. I have been working in the yard all day long instead of spending a second day at AXPONA:
Anyway, a highly recommended solo piano:
That's made me think to play this...
A + 3 | WAV
(2005)
When you're in the mood, as I am now, this takes a lot of beating.
ewemon posted:
Good idea. Just lined it up for a play 
The Mission, Another Fall From Grace WAV CD Rip.
A return to form for The Mission. I like this album a lot.
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757): Olivier Cavé (piano)
Naples, 1685 - Various Keyboard Sonatas
Cavé has selected 17 of the 555 sonatas written by Scarlatti and for a change most of the disc stays away from the small set of super popular sonatas found on every Scarlatti disc. This is perfect for me.
I had nearly forgotten what a perfect disc this is. Besides the selection of not so often heard material, the playing is fantastic, the piano / recorded sound is very nearly perfect and ideal for me. I think this is what a nice piano sounds like. If only everyone (including me) could play and sound like this. This is an exceptional recording all around. Actually, I have all of Cavé's recordings and they are all "super-mighty" in the words of a ridiculous small man dictator.
