Talk about all-star groups -- this quintet date matches together vibraphonist Gary Burton with pianist Chick Corea, guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Dave Holland, and drummer Roy Haynes. Burton and Corea have recorded frequently through the years, while Metheny gained some early fame working with Burton; Holland was with Corea in Miles Davis' late-'60s group, and Haynes was formerly with both Burton and Corea. However, not all of these musicians had played together before -- Corea had never worked with Metheny previously, nor Burton with Holland. No matter, the masterful players fit together quite well. The vibraphonist is the lead voice in the ensembles, where Metheny at times sounds close to Jim Hall and seems a bit restrained, but everyone gets a chance to contribute to the success of the CD. Metheny contributed five songs (including "Question and Answer" and "Elucidation," which deserves to be a standard), while Burton brought in two; Corea's three contributions include his classic "Windows." The lone standard is George Gershwin's "Soon." The music is modern straight-ahead jazz; the solos are concise and the rhythm section is quite tight. In fact, this sounds like a regularly working band. Highly recommended.(AllMusic)
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;
Joss Stone - Water For Your Soul
Having remided myself what a great album Soul Sessions is, I thought I would check out what Joss has been up to since it's release. Tidal is my friend here.
Well to be honest I think she has lost her way and gone down a few differing paths. Then I came across Water For Your Soul. A prime example of how Ms Stone has been trying different things, Water For Your Souls is unashamedly Reggae, not roots, but Reggae nonetheless.
First thoughts were 'an English white soul diva doing reggae' nah, silly. Such thoughts continued through the first couple of tracks but then my feet started to tap and the head, well the head was a'nodding. Then I heard myself saying, this is not bad, it kind of works. Now approaching the end of the album I am really liking it.
A weird concept, it shouldn't work, it does not make sense, but I love it.
Robert Plant: The Great Rearranger. Ripped CD.
First run thorough of this recent 2nd hand buy, and it is rather good. Thanks to Dave Marshall for the heads up on this album. This thread is a superb resource for music recommendation - it strikes again!
MDS posted:
Ideal for some post-dinner relaxation.
This was my first play this morning superb.
I’ve been listening to Gregg’s coda, Southern Blood, a lot since it came out. Which makes me go to the original Allmans work fairly frequently, this is a hybrid of live and studio cuts, one of the great rock bands on scintillating form, even the tracks recorded after Duane’s death. Mountain Jam holds the attention through its 30 minute running time, great guitar work from Duane Allman and Dickey Betts.
nigelb posted:Joss Stone - Water For Your Soul
Having remided myself what a great album Soul Sessions is, I thought I would check out what Joss has been up to since it's release. Tidal is my friend here.
Well to be honest I think she has lost her way and gone down a few differing paths. Then I came across Water For Your Soul. A prime example of how Ms Stone has been trying different things, Water For Your Souls is unashamedly Reggae, not roots, but Reggae nonetheless.
First thoughts were 'an English white soul diva doing reggae' nah, silly. Such thoughts continued through the first couple of tracks but then my feet started to tap and the head, well the head was a'nodding. Then I heard myself saying, this is not bad, it kind of works. Now approaching the end of the album I am really liking it.
A weird concept, it shouldn't work, it does not make sense, but I love it.
Nigel look out for this next month. Haven't heard anything from it yet.
Swiping through the M's, heading towards Melody but stopped at Madeleine instead...
Madeleine Peyroux - Bare Bones
Todays listening
Having rediscovered 'Don Juan's Reckless Daughter' last night, I thought a little more of Joni. Tonight I'm playing 'Turbulent Indigo' which I have decided is either my 4th or 5th favourite Joni album. First would be 'Shadows and Light' (naturally), followed by 'Hejira', 'Court and Spark' and the other album to challenge 'Turbulent Indigo' for the 4th slot would be 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns'. There you have it!
Now Playing......
AL PETTEWAY - CALEDON WOOD
A mention from J.N. and NIGELB a couple of days ago prompted me to place this album in the Tidal Queue.
Taking it out for a Spin....... The first track 'Sundog' was pretty darn good.......
AC > DC - The Razor's Edge.
Playing "Thunderstruck" on endless replay, as I'm so disappointed that the Mighty Whites went out in the footy tonight.... GRRR.
A couple of more single malts, and I'll probably call it a day ................. 
Eric Bibb - Live a Fip.
It's a day ................................. g'night ........................ 
Now Playing......
George Michael - Older
Something slower and mellow for the start of this Tuesday evening.....
Streaming from TIDAL.....
Notes from TIDAL for this 2011 release: If George Michael sold his soul to get out of his Sony contract, he must have found a new one in the DreamWorks studios. On his first album in six years--he spent the interim in court with his old employer, Sony--Michael's voice is velvet, and the tempos of his songs are mellow cloaks in which he wraps himself as he wanders up and down the smooth strip of soul.
Giovanni Guidi: piano
Thomas Morgan: double-bass
João Lobo: drums
Now Playing......
Giovanni Guidi Trio - Tomorrow Never Knows
A mention from HAIM RONEN above and thought I would take one of the albums from the Giovanni Guidi Trio out for a Spin.
The opening track 'Sleep Safe and Warm' sounded mighty fine......
Just Finishing.....
Robert Plant & Alison Krause - Raising Sand
Great album to end the day!
Would love to see them do another project together, great blend of music and vocals throughout the album.
Pappano/LSO: Puccini - 2000 rec.
These are his early work. Preludio Sinfonico was written when he was still in school and Missa was done as his graduation exercise from the music school. ( he was only 20 ) Highly dramatic emotional Puccini style is evident. Rich tonal colours coupled with explosive dynamics, this is a hot blooded mass.
The man was a genius.
Elegy like Crisantemi stuck in my mind. Its haunting melody line reminds me of Billy Holiday's 'I am fool to want you'. It has the same blue vibe.