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;
Bach - Cantatas
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I was sceptical at first Chopin combined with own improvisations. By Martin Stadtfeld - not the most well known for his Chopin. And while one might critique it partly I like it a lot while listening.....
I like it - but I am not a die hard fan like Kevin...
Kevin Mahogany - You got what it takes.
- Kevin Mahogany, vocals
- Benny Golson, tenor saxophone
- James Williams, piano
- Michael Formanek, bass
- Victor Lewis, drums
- Jeanie Bryson, vocal (You Got What It Takes)
From Allmusic.com:
Kevin Mahogany's third and final Enja recording (before moving on to Warner Bros.) was his finest and a very definitive set. More jazz-oriented than his first Warner Bros. set, this program matches Mahogany's attractive voice with pianist James Williams (who contributed the tune "Old Times Sake"), bassist Michael Formanek, drummer Victor Lewis and guest tenor Benny Golson. Singer Jeanie Bryson helps out on the opening "Baby You Got What It Takes," making one wish that the two vocalists would team up more often. Other highlights include Quincy Jones' classic "Stockholm Sweetnin'," "Route 66" (which has some creative scatting by Mahogany), the brief "Yardbird Suite" and "BG's Groove." Throughout this date, Kevin Mahogany (formerly a saxophonist who obviously knows music well) shows just how strong a jazz singer he can be. Highly recommended
1972 - U.K. Pressing...
Harold Land - The Fox.
A not so well known Sax player. However, this is a nice hard bop record.
From Allmusic.com
Due to his decision to settle in Los Angeles, tenor saxophonist Harold Land has long been underrated. A strong bop stylist who later on would be influenced a great deal by John Coltrane, Land in 1959 had a sound closer to Sonny Rollins. For this excellent straight-ahead quintet set with trumpeter Dupree Bolton and pianist Elmo Hope, Land performs four of Hope's superior but little-known compositions along with two of his own. This is high-quality hard bop, easily recommended to fans of straight-ahead jazz.
This brilliant live Funk / Soul double album from 1977.... Why because its wonderful 
Backing Vocals [Hot Buttered Soul Unlimited:] – Barbara McCoy, Diane Davis*, Pat Lewis, Rose Williams
Backing Vocals [The Warwick Singers] – Darlene Love, Dee Dee Warwick, Eunice Peterson
Bass [Dionne Warwick Rhythm Section] – Ralf Rost
Bass [Isaac Hayes Movement:] – Derek Galbrieth
Congas [Isaac Hayes Movement:] – Jimmy "Congalu" Thompson*
Drums [Dionne Warwick Rhythm Section] – Michael Keller (2)
Drums [Isaac Hayes Movment]
Alto Saxophone, Flute [Isaac Hayes Movement:] – Darnell Smith
Original Vinyl...
Jan Gabarek - "Twelve Moons" (1993)
Chely Wright. Let Me in
Kacey Johansing- The Hiding.
14 pure 60's style pop songs with a 90's twist and none over 4 minutes long. Great stuff.
Fred Simon - "Twilight" (1996) Fred Simon-piano; Teja Bell-Acoustic Guitar; Paul McCandless-Soprano Sax
Before heading off to work. . . . .
Andrea Bocelli - Sogno
Lovely voice and a bit loud this morning to get me moving......
It's a good start of the weekend.
Had so far no music from her and change that....., should have happened already earlier...
Just before - nice but not overwhelming...
1st run.....
On CD:-
Camel - The Single Factor
On Erato...
James Taylor - "New Moon Shine" (1991)
This old favourite....Brilliant album..
CHRIS ISAAK Heart Shaped World ( original 1989 10-track vinyl.