What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIII)

Original vinyl

Why? 1980s prog (actually any prog) is always welcome in this house.

steve

The Electric Flag  -  "A Long Time Comin' "  (1968)

Time for some classy 70's guitar rock.

Dave Brubeck - Once I was very young.

Yet another Rip from today's bargain haul. I've loved Lutoslawski's music since I spent a weekend at a London Sinfonettia "workshop" about 30 years ago, where they discussed the music and played it, probably 2-3 hours a day of lectures and discussions and 4 hours a day of concerts. Witold himself was there, the insight was amazing, and I truly found beauty in the music, which has always stayed with me.  I think he is one of the most important post-war composers, challenging and moving classical music forward while producing music ofbgreat meaning. These are excellent performances, showing clearly the music's structure, yet sharing the joy it brings. This won't displace the Rostropovich recording of the Cellar concerto in my heart, that has Slava's genius stamped over it, and also reminds me that I was privileged to see Slava play it under the composer's baton, truly a memorable experience.

Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond: The duets.

Last one for tonight. Wonderful album.

From allmusic.com

Although Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond made many rewarding recordings together, this was their only duo album; it was inspired by several duo performances on board a cruise ship. Their magical ESP is evident from start to finish. Brubeck's lyricism throughout these sessions will surprise critics who label him as "bombastic," while Desmond, known for his pure dry-toned alto sax, throws a few curves to his longtime fans. The loping waltz treatment of "Alice in Wonderland" and a delicate interpretation of the Mexican folk song "The Blue Dove" contrast with their abstract approach to "Stardust." The especially adventurous introduction to Brubeck's oriental blues "Koto Song" opens with Desmondproviding percussion by tapping on his instrument's keys without blowing; the piece then slowly evolves from random-sounding fragments into its haunting theme. Their return visit to "Balcony Rock," a collaborative effort from the 1950s, is an absolutely buoyant miniature. Brubeck performs his "Summer Song" alone in a mood of celebration, unlike the wistful flavor of his first recording of it with Louis Armstrong. The audio source for "You Go to My Head" is a BBC videotape made during the concert which inspired the making of this album, but the memorable interaction between the two musicians during this performance should be considered one of the high points of their respective careers. This is an essential acquisition for fans of Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond.

Steven Osborne (Piano) 
Pictures from an Exhibition, by Modest Mussorgsky  | Sarcasms, Op. 17 by Sergei Prokofiev | Visions fugitives, Op. 22 by Sergei Prokofiev 

Six unconfirmed sources have told CNN and MSNBC that Prokofiev wrote the 10th Visions fugitives selection entitled "Ridicolosamente" after they accused him of colluding with the Trump campaign too.  He has since cancelled these two garbage cable news stations and avoids the so called progressive left crowd.

David Bowie

Best Of Bowie - CD Rip

Edward

after running some errands.....next up

Antonio Forcione - Sketches of Africa

I thoroughly enjoyed the 'Meet Me In London' and the 'Antonio Forcione Quartet: In Concert' albums so picked out another. Enjoy the different music scenarios for each album and his guitar playing is simply a joy. 

Due out 25th Aug

Ted, being a bit daft I bought the UK and US editions of the Best of Bowie.

Last one for tonight as my nephew and his band are just about to take the stage.

CD rips:-

Paul Simon - Graceland

Oysterband - Meet You There

And another 30p CD ripped. John Lee Hooker in his '90s popular period, a lot if the album is JLH and guitar, he knows how to sing the blues, the collaborations are well-judged, good music.

To go with the muggy Middle Eastern weather we have outside:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pc-fuZEWmg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks_00e9keWs

Florestan posted:

Steven Osborne (Piano) 
Pictures from an Exhibition, by Modest Mussorgsky  | Sarcasms, Op. 17 by Sergei Prokofiev | Visions fugitives, Op. 22 by Sergei Prokofiev 

Six unconfirmed sources have told CNN and MSNBC that Prokofiev wrote the 10th Visions fugitives selection entitled "Ridicolosamente" after they accused him of colluding with the Trump campaign too.  He has since cancelled these two garbage cable news stations and avoids the so called progressive left crowd.

But what do you make of the music?

Streaming

Next up......

Antonio Forcione - Live

Continuing on Antonio......

Yep!