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;
First listen on vinyl
Great recording by the George Cables trio.
From allmusic
George Cables primarily focuses on jazz compositions in this 1994 trio session with bassist Ron McClure and drummer Billy Hart. His dazzling technique is heard full force in Gary Bartz's slinky, driving blues "Uncle Bubba," while his treatment of former boss Dexter Gordon's "Fried Bananas" (based on the chord changes to the standard "It Could Happen to You") is a rollicking affair as well. Pianist John Hicks'"Naima's Love Song" isn't all that well known, but Cables' sensitive Latin interpretation, with great support from McClure and Hart's light touches make it a piece worth greater exploration in the jazz world. The trio dives headlong into Freddie Hubbard's rapid-fire modal composition "The Decrepit Fox" (a hilarious name for such a demanding piece!), turning in a fiery performance. Cables' one original, "Quiet Fire," is a cooking post-bop affair as well. The pianist's lyrical side is apparent in the standard "My Ship," while the intriguing calypso introduction to "You Stepped Out of a Dream" leads into a pulsating samba treatment.
Jeroen20 posted:Great recording by the George Cables trio.
From allmusic
George Cables primarily focuses on jazz compositions in this 1994 trio session with bassist Ron McClure and drummer Billy Hart. His dazzling technique is heard full force in Gary Bartz's slinky, driving blues "Uncle Bubba," while his treatment of former boss Dexter Gordon's "Fried Bananas" (based on the chord changes to the standard "It Could Happen to You") is a rollicking affair as well. Pianist John Hicks'"Naima's Love Song" isn't all that well known, but Cables' sensitive Latin interpretation, with great support from McClure and Hart's light touches make it a piece worth greater exploration in the jazz world. The trio dives headlong into Freddie Hubbard's rapid-fire modal composition "The Decrepit Fox" (a hilarious name for such a demanding piece!), turning in a fiery performance. Cables' one original, "Quiet Fire," is a cooking post-bop affair as well. The pianist's lyrical side is apparent in the standard "My Ship," while the intriguing calypso introduction to "You Stepped Out of a Dream" leads into a pulsating samba treatment.
Haven't heard this so need to track it down.
On Vinyl
"Georg Philipp Telemann 1681 – 1767 was a German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist. Almost completely self-taught in music, he became a composer against his family's wishes. After studying in Magdeburg, Zellerfeld, and Hildesheim, Telemann entered the University of Leipzig to study law, but eventually settled on a career in music. He held important positions in Leipzig, Sorau, Eisenach, and Frankfurt before settling in Hamburg in 1721, where he became musical director of the city's five main churches. While Telemann's career prospered, his personal life was always troubled: his first wife died only a few months after their marriage, and his second wife had extramarital affairs and accumulated a large gambling debt before leaving Telemann.
Telemann was and still is one of the most prolific composers in history[ and was considered by his contemporaries to be one of the leading German composers of the time—he was compared favorably both to his friend Johann Sebastian Bach, who made Telemann the godfather and namesake of his son Carl Philipp Emanuel, and to George Frideric Handel, whom Telemann also knew personally. Telemann's music incorporates several national styles (French, Italian) and is even at times influenced by Polish popular music. He remained at the forefront of all new musical tendencies and his music is an important link between the late Baroque and early Classical styles."
CD delivered this morning and my first audition. HH is right. A more traditional jazz style on this album. As usual, excellent reproduction quality. I'm enjoying this.
After a hard day in the garden this is a good way to relax (accompanied by a nice glass of Red) whilst Mrs N cooks up a feast...
Roxy Music - Avalon
Graham Russell posted:
First listen on vinyl
Good call Graham. One for later me thinks 
Another good one from George Cables.
It is an ode to Dexter Gorden. George Cables accompanied Dexter Gorden for a few years.
My favourite John Martyn album.
John Martyn - The Church With One Bell
with Pharoah Sanders on tenor sax, Henry Grimes on bass and Ed Blackwell on drums. Recorded on November 11th, 1966.
Roger Waters
In The Flesh - Live - 24bit 44.1kHz Wave
Rodger Live and at his absolute best, one of my most played albums.
Edward
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static
james n posted:After a hard day in the garden this is a good way to relax (accompanied by a nice glass of Red) whilst Mrs N cooks up a feast...
Roxy Music - Avalon
i recall taking this album along with me to compare LP12 against another well known turntable at the then Subjective Audio in Camden town. My wife liked Roxy Music, so this was "good politics" if you see what i mean 
Still have it -- probably need to clean it on my Loricraft before i play it again...
enjoy
ken
ewemon posted:Jeroen20 posted:Great recording by the George Cables trio.
From allmusic
George Cables primarily focuses on jazz compositions in this 1994 trio session with bassist Ron McClure and drummer Billy Hart. His dazzling technique is heard full force in Gary Bartz's slinky, driving blues "Uncle Bubba," while his treatment of former boss Dexter Gordon's "Fried Bananas" (based on the chord changes to the standard "It Could Happen to You") is a rollicking affair as well. Pianist John Hicks'"Naima's Love Song" isn't all that well known, but Cables' sensitive Latin interpretation, with great support from McClure and Hart's light touches make it a piece worth greater exploration in the jazz world. The trio dives headlong into Freddie Hubbard's rapid-fire modal composition "The Decrepit Fox" (a hilarious name for such a demanding piece!), turning in a fiery performance. Cables' one original, "Quiet Fire," is a cooking post-bop affair as well. The pianist's lyrical side is apparent in the standard "My Ship," while the intriguing calypso introduction to "You Stepped Out of a Dream" leads into a pulsating samba treatment.
Haven't heard this so need to track it down.
Me too, Jeroen describes it as a must have...
Good tip Ken 
Nigel 66 posted:
Great acoustic blues album, one i always like.
Bert Schurink posted:ewemon posted:Jeroen20 posted:Great recording by the George Cables trio.
From allmusic
George Cables primarily focuses on jazz compositions in this 1994 trio session with bassist Ron McClure and drummer Billy Hart. His dazzling technique is heard full force in Gary Bartz's slinky, driving blues "Uncle Bubba," while his treatment of former boss Dexter Gordon's "Fried Bananas" (based on the chord changes to the standard "It Could Happen to You") is a rollicking affair as well. Pianist John Hicks'"Naima's Love Song" isn't all that well known, but Cables' sensitive Latin interpretation, with great support from McClure and Hart's light touches make it a piece worth greater exploration in the jazz world. The trio dives headlong into Freddie Hubbard's rapid-fire modal composition "The Decrepit Fox" (a hilarious name for such a demanding piece!), turning in a fiery performance. Cables' one original, "Quiet Fire," is a cooking post-bop affair as well. The pianist's lyrical side is apparent in the standard "My Ship," while the intriguing calypso introduction to "You Stepped Out of a Dream" leads into a pulsating samba treatment.
Haven't heard this so need to track it down.
Me too, Jeroen describes it as a must have...
Just listening to it on my hotel room in Maastricht, good recommendation ...., I will buy it when I get back home.
ToddHarris posted:with Pharoah Sanders on tenor sax, Henry Grimes on bass and Ed Blackwell on drums. Recorded on November 11th, 1966.
Fantastic record.
Disc 3 of this brilliant box set
