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;
(1976 | 2015)
Playing the Hi-Res remaster of their fine debut album.
Mike Moreno - Third wish.
From allmusic.com:
Mike Moreno's second CD as a leader is what many young players ought to emulate: not a self-indulgent session but one where he blends a mix of originals and standards, while demonstrating his chops in a subtle manner, accompanied by veteran pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Doug Weiss, and drummer Kendrick Scott. The guitarist's opening track is a gradually percolating, inventive rendition of Herbie Hancock's infrequently recorded "I Have a Dream." His shimmering take of Wayne Shorter's "Children of the Night" is equally effective. Moreno omits the piano in a spacious arrangement of Billy Strayhorn's bittersweet gem "Lush Life," introducing it by himself, while he gives "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" an eerie flavor in a stretched-out setting. Nor does he ignore demanding post-bop, heard in his deft workout of Joe Henderson's "Isotope." His originals also merit praise. Hays switches to Fender Rhodes for the fusion-flavored "Another Day," while "Third Wish" has the unmistakable influence of Shorter. Mike Moreno is yet another promising young musician who is getting wider exposure courtesy of Gerry Teekens' Criss Cross label, which has a knack for attracting talent deserving of wider recognition.
Gianluigi Mazzorana posted:
Again....
(1994)
More very fine Canadian rock from these boys.
Keith Jarrett trio - At the Deer Head Inn
Time for some solid jazz from Keith Jarrett
From allmusic.com
Keith Jarrett returns to his roots, both musically and physically, on this CD. His first significant jazz gig was at the Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, and 30 years later Jarrett agreed to perform at the venue again. With the assistance of bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Paul Motian, Jarrett plays six jazz standards (several of which were associated with Miles Davis) plus Jaki Byard's medium-tempo blues "Chandra." The inventive interpretations give listeners plenty of surprises and variety, making this a very enjoyable outing.
(1996)
Perhaps their best album sounding mighty fine this evening.
Joe Bonamassa - Live at Radio City Music Hall.
An evening with Joe & Company, methinks ................... always best, as here,............... "live" ............... and LOUD. 
I've got loads of albums by Joe Jackson, and until last week I didn't know this one existed. It's completely and utterly wonderful, with some fantastic performances. Though I missed it before, I'm so pleased I have it now. It's on the Qb in the kitchen, while I cook.
Playing everything very LOUD tonight.
1998 - CD...
Lunatic Soul, Fractured on CD.
As usual for me I have not listened to any of the pre-release material. This is my first run through and I quite like it. As seems to be en vogue this album has some Pop influences, with plenty of snyth etc. At times very Lunatic Soul and at others nothing like it. I like that! Good to hear a talented musician being prepaird to try something different and not keep reproducing the same sound.
I can see this going on repeat in the car for a while.
Joe Bonamassa - An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House.
Why, 'cos you can never, ever, have too much of "live" Joe and the gang.
A highly recommended album, and the Blu-ray ain't half bad either. 
2 x LP - Elektra 2005 reissue / © Electra Records 1970 / The Stooges - Funhouse
96/24. Sounding great via new DAC