mikeweil

Pentangle was such a unique band. Superior musicianship.

Disc 1

1988 CD reissue with bonus tracks

R.I.P. He had such a big sound, I think the best of all British bass players. I think hearing him on the Pentangle albums may have been my first exposure to double bass, it definitely started my love for that sound.

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I must have played that LP a thousand times back then when it was new. Sold it several years ago to gain shelf space, as I had the CD. But now that I researched the discography of Tjader and was so much involved, I somehow regret I sold some of the LPs.

The samples really are appetizing! A few months ago I considered getting some double CD compilations of the band. Glad I waited.

https://www.nomadmusic.fr/en/album/un-hiver-a-majorque She plays on the exact type of pianino that was sent to Chopin while staying in Mallorca with George Sand, although it arrived only days before they left. The stay there was unpleasant for various reasons, but still he finished the Préludes heard on this recording.

This afternoon, discs 2 & 3:

Same here. But I know many musicians over here who rave about these three. I think their musical approach is easier to comprehend than the black roots for German guys.

Jazz Messengers in Barcelona just offered a number of oop box sets they acquired from a private collection: https://www.jazzmessengers.com/en/mosaicboxsets-1713?mc_cid=dd2d2338a0&mc_eid=494fec5cfc

..... on to disc 4. I have neglected this music.

Now disc 3 This disc begins with the Chant Royal, one of the most beautiful melodies Machaut has written.

Now disc 2

Fascinating. But the way it looks there seems to be no chance of expanding the collection. Potentially sounding treasure with look at it only.

I have never seen so many tributes, obituaries etc. on facebook - he really was universally loved and respected.