Posted 30 January 3 hours ago, Rabshakeh said: I meant... musically. Oh! Intriguing... I don’t recall having heard Powell’s tunes scored for jazz orchestra before. I’ve listened only once and should revisit in the next several days before weighing in further, but Ingrid Jensen’s trumpet-playing stood out for me first time through. Also want to spend a little more time absorbing the original material that Ethan wrote for the album in addition to his Bud arrangements. 18 hours ago, HutchFan said: NP: Shabaka & the Ancestors - We Are Sent Here by History (Impulse, 2020) Earlier: Ryan Cohan - Originations (Origin, 2020) I've only heard a handful of albums released in 2020 -- but I would certainly recommend these two. They're very different, but they're both excellent. Yes! Especially when the package contains music as good as that Hampton Hawes disc! Yes indeed! Just finished listening to the 1975 Eastern Rebellion reissue that was also in the package, and finishing up with what prompted me to start the order in the first place—another purchase brought about by reading this board: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 January https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ1nOGPqpsU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 January Now playing: Synovial Joints (Pi, 2015) by Steve Coleman and the Council of Balance Impressive that such a large big band still sounds so open. Now moved on to: Arni Cheatham's Thing (1972) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 January (edited) 1 hour ago, JSngry said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ1nOGPqpsU Thanks, will check it out! Currently revisiting Sammy Nestico’s composer/arranger debut with the Basie band: Edited 30 January by ghost of miles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 January 51 minutes ago, ghost of miles said: Currently revisiting Sammy Nestico’s composer/arranger debut with the Basie band: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 31 January NP: Baikida Carroll - Shadows and Reflections (Soul Note, 1982) with Julius Hemphill, Anthony Davis, Dave Holland, and Pheeroan Aklaff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 31 January 15 hours ago, ghost of miles said: Oh! Intriguing... I don’t recall having heard Powell’s tunes scored for jazz orchestra before. I’ve listened only once and should revisit in the next several days before weighing in further, but Ingrid Jensen’s trumpet-playing stood out for me first time through. Also want to spend a little more time absorbing the original material that Ethan wrote for the album in addition to his Bud arrangements. Yes indeed! Just finished listening to the 1975 Eastern Rebellion reissue that was also in the package, and finishing up with what prompted me to start the order in the first place—another purchase brought about by reading this board: Sound quality as good as can be expected considering the circumstances but great music and the usual expert sleeve note essay by Simon Spillett. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Posted 31 January Very fine Woody Herman with some great guest artists: Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, from 1979. I saw the Herd also in summer 1979, they played also some Chick Corea tunes then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 31 January Nahawa Doumbia, Kanawa (Awesome Tapes from Africa) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 31 January 2 hours ago, Peter Friedman said: Now playing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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