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;
Hammock - Everything And Nothing
zikarus posted:
Brilliant album
Well it might not be fashionable to like this guy, but I do rather like this album. I particularly like the duet with Jane Horrocks, 'Things'.
(1968)
Playing this old classic extracted from a fine sounding original RSO label (1986) disc.
Fred Hersch - Songs without words.
From allmusic.com:
Fred Hersch's sixth release for Nonesuch is a three-CD set, with separate volumes focusing on original works, classic jazz, and, finally, songs by Cole Porter. His suite of six "Songs Without Words" can't help but highlight his background in classical music, but his lyrical pieces still have the "sound of surprise" that differentiates jazz from all other forms of music. Percussionist Jamey Haddad joins the pianist for a remake of "Child's Song," the most free form performance on the first disc. "Up in the Air," a duet with flügelhornist Ralph Alessi, is a hypnotic waltz that proves to be immediately captivating. Hersch revisits two of his early compositions, and "Heartsong," a happy piece that bursts with energy and remains one of his most enduring works; there's also a new version of his moody ballad "Sarabande." Disc two has some interesting twists. Thelonious Monk's "Work" isn't all that well-known, and the pianist responds to its quirky theme with an imaginative improvisation. Russ Freeman's "The Wind" receives an initially melodic treatment then detours into a free form setting that remains accessible. Kenny Wheeler's "Winter Sweet" is very familiar ground for Hersch, who has performed it often with its composer. Also present are equally creative interpretations of music by Duke Ellington, Benny Golson, Wayne Shorter, Charles Mingus, and Dizzy Gillespie. Hersch's greatest challenge may have been the often-recorded Cole Porter's music. Yet he doesn't hesitate to find a new path through "Get out of Town," giving it a darker texture. The wave-like bassline added to "From This Moment On" gives it a new flavor, while his caressing of "I Concentrate on You" adds to the beauty of this already memorable ballad. Bob Blumenthal's enlightening liner notes add to the value of this highly recommended set.
keano posted:
Hammock - Everything And Nothing
Thanks Keano. Ordered a copy!
Stanley Turrentine - Look out!
Nice album by Stanley Turrentine in that typical 60s bop style.
From allmusic.com:
Although he is best known for his bluesy soul-jazz outings, tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine's first Blue Note session as a leader was a much more traditional bop affair, and the resulting album, Look Out!, featuring a rhythm section of Horace Parlan on piano, George Tucker on bass, and Al Harewood on drums, shows as much artful restraint as it does groove. Not that this is a bad thing, since it allows Turrentine's big, clear tone to shine through in all its muscular sweetness, giving Look Out! a wonderful and flowing coherence. Among the highlights here are the pretty ballad "Journey Into Melody" and the gently funky "Little Sheri."
Just finished......
Pat Metheny - Day Trip
Pat Metheny (guitar), Christian McBride (bass), and Antonio Sanchez (drums)
This is a very nice album, enjoyed it quite a bit!
My wife can't stand Nick. She's away, so these are getting a "spin".
Volume three - States of Being - from this lovely box set.
MDS posted:
Volume three - States of Being - from this lovely box set.
It is indeed a fabulous set, isn't it?
Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come.
Kicking off a reggae evening with this blast from the past ............... which proves that there is life beyond Bob Marley ...........a great
album, IMHO. 
Trojan presents Classic Reggae - The Soundtrack to Jamaica.
A great double CD collection of classic choons from Trojan Records ................ sunshine for yer ears. 
winkyincanada posted:
My wife can't stand Nick. She's away, so these are getting a "spin".
What?
Quick, change the locks before she comes back!
Seriously, great albums. Enjoy them!
1971 - vinyl - UK first pressing...
