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

1976 - Vinyl - U.K. First pressing...

Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands

Jeroen20 posted:

Stanley Jordan - Live in New York.

Another good jazz guitar player.

From allmusic.com:

This concert was originally intended to be a video release showcasing Stanley Jordan in acoustic, electric and solo settings. His tight rhythm section -- including Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums, Kenny Kirkland on piano and Charnett Moffett on bass -- drives his complex and moving guitar playing through the standout acoustic tracks "Impressions" and "Cousin Mary," both by John Coltrane. But concert highlights are Jordan's two solo pieces, the bluesy "Willow Weep for Me" and classic show tune "Over the Rainbow," where he performs with an exhilarating freedom and virtuosity. Jordan resists the temptation to slip into the then-ubiquitous smooth jazz sound, making this a timeless release.

This is definitely showing again the value of this forum. I have quite a bit of stuff of Stanley Jordan... But this one I don't know..I got into him with his album Magic Touch in which the title in line with what is being offered musically. One of his albums had a specific call out that he didn't use overdubbing while recording. 

For people interested have a listen to the already mentioned album and also the album Stolen Moments - which has an unsurpassed cover of Stairway to Heaven...

Bert Schurink posted:

As I am more interested in th musical part - I am happy that I didn't yet hear singing on this album, and some interesting solos..

 

I bought this via Qobuz a month or so ago, and when playing it one afternoon, noticed a few 'glitches' in one of the tracks. I think it was Disc 2 Track 3 ?

I re-downloaded it, same problem - contacted Qobuz and got a free download ! - Great service

It is an enjoyable listen nonetheless

1969 Original Vinyl 

John Martyn - One World

Is it too early in the evening? No  :-)

Dave Mckenna - Dave "Fingers'  McKenna

From Allmusic.com:

Dave McKenna is at his best playing solo piano, as on this two-day session in the studio from 1977. McKenna's strength lies in his basslines and his ability to uplift tunes that often sound hackneyed in the hands of lesser musicians, such as "My Melancholy Baby" and "Somebody Stole My Gal," both of which find the pianist at his most inventive. Also present are overlooked gems like Zez Confrey's "Stumbling" and Irving Berlin's moving ballad "All Alone," played with the melodic swing that jazz fans have come to expect of McKenna. This long-unavailable LP was finally reissued on CD in 2000, with the addition of five bonus tracks, including a loping but brisk treatment of Bob Wills' Texas swing hit "San Antonio Rose" as well as obscurities like the rollicking "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" and "Willie the Weeper." This solo piano CD should be considered essential by fans of swing.

Original vinyl

Why? It needed an airing.

steve

1974 -vinyl - U.K. First pressing...

Following Jeroen, indeed enjoyable...

Joan Armatrading - Walk Under Ladders

Keeping the mood tight, keeping it bright.

On CD:-

Sting - The Soul Cages

More original vinyl (ie not this version)

Why? Lightening the mood.

steve

Lou Donaldson - Good Gracious!

Much Sondeking this evening.

Tony2011 posted:

1974 -vinyl - U.K. First pressing...

A great choice! In my mind it's an absolutely classic rock album but, sadly unappreciated by the wider public.

steve

Paper Plane posted:

Tony2011 posted:

1974 -vinyl - U.K. First pressing...

A great choice! In my mind it's an absolutely classic rock album but, sadly unappreciated by the wider public.

steve

It's our little secret, Steve. 

al9315 posted:

Bert Schurink posted:

As I am more interested in th musical part - I am happy that I didn't yet hear singing on this album, and some interesting solos..

 

I bought this via Qobuz a month or so ago, and when playing it one afternoon, noticed a few 'glitches' in one of the tracks. I think it was Disc 2 Track 3 ?

 

I re-downloaded it, same problem - contacted Qobuz and got a free download ! - Great service

It is an enjoyable listen nonetheless

Thanks for calling it out. Didn't realize it - but have the same issue. Have also contacted Qobuz support....

U2  -  "No Line On The Horizon"  (2009)

Because I haven't played any Tori for a while and when I do fancy a listen I tend to go for other albums. 

One of the best albums to relax with.....

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Moanin'. BN 4003/UCCU40032 Platinum SHM CD MONO rip!  Bold and bouncy  mastering - nice!

Bert Schurink posted:

al9315 posted:

Bert Schurink posted:

As I am more interested in th musical part - I am happy that I didn't yet hear singing on this album, and some interesting solos..

 

I bought this via Qobuz a month or so ago, and when playing it one afternoon, noticed a few 'glitches' in one of the tracks. I think it was Disc 2 Track 3 ?

 

I re-downloaded it, same problem - contacted Qobuz and got a free download ! - Great service

It is an enjoyable listen nonetheless

Thanks for calling it out. Didn't realize it - but have the same issue. Have also contacted Qobuz support....

They did say they were going to remove it from sale ??!!!