mikeweil

earlier today: from a fine 1980's series with an ensemble led by harpsichordist Hans Ludwig Hirsch from Munich, who covered the Italian influences on Bach in several volumes. This one features Albinoni compositions that Bach knew.

The Froberger CD is due tomorrow:

It is a missed opportunity and lack of discographical knowledge that Fantasy never issued a complete Tristano/Konitz/Miles CD including the take that Chuck has. It all would nicely have fit onto one CD.

More Kenneth Gilbert:

Highly recoomended. His recprdings of the 17th century French reperoire and Forberger are still among the most convincing. Elegance, clarity, gracious but steady and powerful movement.

In the long run, they all get played equally often, but if I had to pick one just for groovin' enjoyment, it would the the first discs of the Joe Pass or Gerald Wilson sets. Or some small group Ellington.

All the Nonet albums are great!

Ketil Haugsand reported the sad news on his facebook pages: Renowned Canadian born harpsichord pioneer and teacher, Kenneth Gilbert, has left us. I received his complete Couperin recording as a birthday gift in the 1980's, a crucial moment in the development of my love for the harpsichord, its players and composers. He was the first to deliver convincing recordings of the non-measured preludes of the 17th century French harpsichordists, which are among the many discs of lasting value he made. The list of only his most prominent students is impressive (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_Gilbert). He was as important as Gustav Leonhardt for the revival of the instrument. There is a beautiful DVD portrait I highly recommend:

in memoriam Kenneth Gilbert:

I played this one in the car earlier today. Now it's another Konitz gem: The slightly melancholy mood, the beautiful playing and writing (Bill Russo) makes it a perfect requiem.

Thanks for the recommendation, this sounds like one I would like. Just ordered a copy.

R.I.P. He seemed to be around forever. Well, his music will be.

Probably some Cuban Jazz bassists. But it looks like the company no longer manufactures those basses, just bass amps. https://ampeg.com/products/ The list of discontinued products is too long for me to check ..... https://ampeg.com/discontinued.php Wikipedia says they made the Baby Bass from 1962 to 1970.

Discs 1, 2, and 4 - the harpsichord pieces, Pasquini was the best and most influential Italian keyboard composer after Frescobaldi, and before Scarlatti. There is lot to be heard here that pops up later in the Italian influences pieces by Händel or Bach. One twenty minute variation cycle ranks among the best of its kind. Finally, a well done complete recording.