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;
The spontaneity of the sessions is added to by the recording process, which is strictly direct to stereo, unmixed and unedited, and in that sense true jazz. The players are familiar enough with each other to play sympathetically, but since they only get together occasionally, there are plenty of surprises. It may not be their best, most considered work, but there's some fine playing. (AllMusic)
MDS posted:
My latest Diane Krall purchase. And bought just for the music and not the album cover. Honest.
I wonder what first attracted her to multi-millionaire Elvis Costello?
richardhomer posted:MDS posted:
My latest Diane Krall purchase. And bought just for the music and not the album cover. Honest.
I wonder what first attracted her to multi-millionaire Elvis Costello?
His great personality while spending some of those millions?
It is difficult to believe in listening to Tributaries: Reflections on Tommy Flanagan, a solo recital by Sir Roland Hanna, that the pianist passed away just five months later. Hanna's tribute to the recently deceased Flanagan is so full of life, creativity, and swing. There can be little doubt after hearing this highly recommended CD that Hanna was very much in his playing prime up until the end of his productive life.
A + 3 | WAV
(1988)
First released on the Astrée label this was reissued in 2013 on the Naïve label in 2013, Naïve having bought out Astrée in 1998. This was downloaded from Qobuz at the weekend where a number of Hopkinson Smith's recordings are still available with a 40% discount. Beautifully recorded and with wonderfully SQ, this is an example of 17th Century French music at its zenith played exquisitely by Mr. Smith.
"This is a rather special recording. Not only does it provide a fascinating view into the world of French 17th century aesthetics and sensibilities - it is also one of those rare instances where all factors involved - be they interpretational wisdom, skill of execution, sheer beauty of the instrument's sound or the ambience and spatiality of the recording - are top notch. Not only the best lute recording ever, but one of the best solo instrument recordings ever made!" - Qobuz comment
Stevee_S posted:A + 3 | WAV
(1988)
First released on the Astrée label this was reissued in 2013 on the Naïve label in 2013, Naïve having bought out Astrée in 1998. This was downloaded from Qobuz at the weekend where a number of Hopkinson Smith's recordings are still available with a 40% discount. Beautifully recorded and with wonderfully SQ, this is an example of 17th Century French * music at its zenith played exquisitely by Mr. Smith.
"This is a rather special recording. Not only does it provide a fascinating view into the world of French 17th century aesthetics and sensibilities - it is also one of those rare instances where all factors involved - be they interpretational wisdom, skill of execution, sheer beauty of the instrument's sound or the ambience and spatiality of the recording - are top notch. Not only the best lute recording ever, but one of the best solo instrument recordings ever made!" - Qobuz comment
* Edit this should have been written as: 17th Century lute music at its zenith.
From Qobuz. Purchased on the back of a complimentary remark in this months Jazzwise.
Bert Schurink posted:
Bert, Would I need to know about Shoster-whatsit first, or could I just get into this album because it's Jarret?
C.
On CD:-
Eric Clapton - August
- Lisa Gerrard – vocals, production on tracks 3–6, 8 and 9
- Brendan Perry – vocals, hurdy-gurdy, production, sleeve design
- Andrew Beesley – viola
- Sarah Buckley – viola
- Tony Gamage – cello
- Alison Harling – violin
- Rebecca Jackson – violin
- David Navarro Sust – vocals
Album released October 1988
Pat Martino - El Hombre (via Tidal).
I never really took the time to listen to the music of Pat Martino. It was on my list of artist I wanted to take time to listen to their music.
This is a very nice live recording of a young Pat Martino. He is accompanied by an organ player, flute player, bass and drums. The combination guitar and organ works very well in jazz music, just like it does on this recording.
Another Jacques Loussier: I justed wanted to quickly check this album out on Tidal. Only listen for about five minutes. But I really enjoy it. Almost near the end now.
It had been a while since I last listened to Jacques Loussier, so it sounds really fresh again.
naim_nymph posted:
- Lisa Gerrard – vocals, production on tracks 3–6, 8 and 9
- Brendan Perry – vocals, hurdy-gurdy, production, sleeve design
- Andrew Beesley – viola
- Sarah Buckley – viola
- Tony Gamage – cello
- Alison Harling – violin
- Rebecca Jackson – violin
- David Navarro Sust – vocals
Album released October 1988
great choice, I'm a big fan of DCD & Lisa Gerrard so good to see this posted. Just checking the date, 30years....really?!?
another from this amazing cycle...
Pink Floyd as recorded in 1966: RSD 2017 vinyl. What a din! Love it!
For some reason, I had a hankering to hear DSOTM again (even though I only listened to it a few days ago). This time I've gone for the now very collectible 1978 Japanese version, in Toshiba and EMI's Pro-Use series. One of the best DSOTMs, it has quite an individual sound - very expansive, and rather "wet".
Melody Gardot - My One And Only Thrill
Diana Krall - Love Scenes
What a lovely chilled afternoon I am having before opening the Pub for the evening. 
U2 - "No Line On The Horizon" (2009)
Christopher_M posted:Bert Schurink posted:
Bert, Would I need to know about Shoster-whatsit first, or could I just get into this album because it's Jarret?
C.
It's not the standard Jarrett. It's Jarrett playing classical piano. And in this case quite well, there are also lesser recordings from him in the classsical space. While the specific pieces are quite accessible. It's not like - just because Jarrett plays I will like it. But I do recommend this one, so give it a try.