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;
On Vinyl
Charlie Rouse - Unsung hero
Allmusic.com:
Tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, who would spend all of the 1960s as a member of Thelonious Monk's Quartet, had relatively few opportunities to lead his own sessions. This CD reissue has an LP and a half's worth of material that the instantly recognizable tenor cut for Epic. Well-versed in the swing/bop tradition and a veteran of both the Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie orchestras, Rouseplays thoughtful solos with a pair of conventional rhythm sections on this album (which includes either Billy Gardner or Gildo Mahones on piano, Peck Morrison or Reggie Workman on bass and Dave Bailey or Art Taylor on drums), sticking mostly to standards and avoiding Monk tunes (which he performed on a nightly basis anyway). A fine example of Charlie Rouse's playing outside of the world of Thelonious Monk.
Now Playing......
Michel Godard - MONTEVERDI a trace of grace
A mention from HAIM RONEN peaked my interest, found it on TIDAL an taking it out for a spin.......
First track is quite beautiful, an instant reward for listening to something new, love this forum.
Note from TIDAL:
London 1974
(2002)
After enjoying another clear sunny day time for a glass of something chilled to accompany this album.
"As collaborations go, the partnership of Portishead's ghostly singer Beth Gibbons and Paul "Rustin' Man" Webb (former bassist of 80s pop band Talk Talk) seems an extremely unlikely one. However, as Out of Season shows, the pair who met in 1990 when Gibbons auditioned for Webb's post Talk Talk band O'Rang have a surprising amount in common, including a love of supremely melancholic melodies and eerily atmospheric backdrops. Ambling quietly from the mournful folk of "Mysteries", through the twilight piano lament of "Show" and the uneasy cinematic sway of "Spyder", Out of Season creates a dreamily sinister otherworld that's both vintage and timeless. Yet, despite relying solely on beautifully bittersweet melodies and acoustic instrumentation to conjure its twisted romance--instead of the usual murky trip-hop beats and studio manipulation associated with Gibbons' dysfunctional songs--the fundamental chill of Portishead is ever present. And that's because, for all the wonderful, sleepy lullabies, it's the haunting isolation that fills Gibbons' every note that captivates. Even on the gorgeously hazy lounge tunes "Romance" and "Sand River"--both brimming with Burt Bacharach style optimism--she manages to sound like Dusty Springfield with a dark and tragic secret. She has an amazingly affecting voice, which makes Out of Season a truly magical album". --Dan Gennoe
Haven't played this for many years. June Tabor - Against the Streams
Stan Getz's final recording, a two-CD live set of duets with pianist Kenny Barron that was cut just three months before his death, finds the great tenor in surprisingly creative form despite an occasional shortness of breath. Getz's tone is as beautiful as ever and he does not spare himself on this often exquisite set. His version of Charlie Haden's "First Song" is a highlight but none of the 14 performances are less than great. A brilliant farewell recording by a masterful jazzman. (AllMusic)
I often find that recordings of live performances are bland and a bit lifeless. Not this one.
A lovely way to spend half and hour. This is a rather beautiful soundtrack.
Somewhere In Time - John Barry
james n posted:A lovely way to spend half and hour. This is a rather beautiful soundtrack.
Somewhere In Time - John Barry
John Barry made such good music, I always liked his sound and style.
Next on is an album i've seen mentioned on here recently and it reminded me to dig this out (well scroll further through the iPad !).
I've not played this for a while and i think i'll be getting myself reacquainted with this fine music as i'd forgotten how good this album is.
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes.
james n posted:Next on is an album i've seen mentioned on here recently and it reminded me to dig this out (well scroll further through the iPad !).
I've not played this for a while and i think i'll be getting myself reacquainted with this fine music as i'd forgotten how good this album is.
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes.
Good call, James. I've got a few of Tori's albums and this is my favourite.
M
I've just realised what great music and excellent SQ recording this is. First play since 552. Maybe that explains it. Wolfscote - 'Turn the Glass'.
(1994)
After listening to Beth Gibbons earlier I just had to drag this old classic Portishead album out to play.
Stevee_S posted:
(1994)
After listening to Beth Gibbons earlier I just had to drag this old classic Portishead album out to play.
Superb album which i enjoyed earlier. I've got Roseland NYC live on my playlist for later 
james n posted:Stevee_S posted:(1994)
After listening to Beth Gibbons earlier I just had to drag this old classic Portishead album out to play.
Superb album which i enjoyed earlier. I've got Roseland NYC live on my playlist for later
I might well join you with Roseland NYC live 
Atb
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John Hicks - Some other time.
Nice straight ahead jazz by John Hicks.
Allmusic.com:
A flexible jazz pianist who can fit in comfortably in settings ranging from bop to fairly free, John Hicks is in excellent form during this straightforward set, which is mostly a trio outing with bassist Walter Booker and drummer Idris Muhammad from 1981. Originally a Theresa LP, the Evidence reissue CD adds "Epistrophy" (which features the same group in 1982), "Night Journey" (the trio in 1984), and "After The Morning," an effective piano duet by John with his wife Olympia Hicks. Two special highlights of the program are John Hicks' solo piano versions of "Ghost of Yesterday" and "Some Other Time."
Boz Scaggs - Fade Into Light
Time to chill out.
Today's listening:
Grizzly Bear - Painted Ruins (2017)
Portishead - roseland nyc live (1998)
Now: Feist - Pleasure (2017)
(1967)
Snapping out of my Beth Gibbons and Portishead haze to these boys, who back in the day used to psychedelically cover a number of bands and hits as well as doing their own stuff. Another band and release that has hit fifty.
Electric Light Orchestra
A New World Record - 24/96
Edward