Upcoming, previously unreleased Chapin

[JETman]

http://playscape-recordings.com/index.php?catalog&aid=57

[kh1958]

Thanks. I'll be ordering that release.

[Clunky]

Given that my photo of Chapin at the Glasgow Jazz Festival has been my avatar for the last 10 years, I guess you could say I like his music and will get this.

Edited November 18, 2012 by Clunky

[felser]

Me too, found him to be one of the most compelling artists of the last 30 years.

[colinmce]

I have always wanted to give him a hearing, and this looks like a good place to start. Any other suggestions?

[JETman]

I have always wanted to give him a hearing, and this looks like a good place to start. Any other suggestions?

Everything you can get your hands on!. You may be able to purchase the 8 cd set containing all the Knitting Factory recs plus one extra previously unreleased disc directly from Playscape. There's a disc called "Ride" wich was released by Playscape. There are a couple of oop Arabesques (remember them?) and a couple of duets with Borah Bergman. Some Michael Musillami discs he appears on (4, I think). I agree with Felser's assessment above. Definitely a life cut way too short. The sky was the limit with Mr. Chapin.

While you're at it, grab all the Playscape Pavones (jazz alliteration!) you can as well.

Edited November 19, 2012 by JETman

[kh1958]

I have always wanted to give him a hearing, and this looks like a good place to start. Any other suggestions?

I would start with these trio recordings: Sky Piece, Night Bird Song, and Menagerie Dreams

[JSngry]

I had no idea that there was a "Tom Chapin" that wasn't Thomas Chapin. Learn something every day!

[king ubu]

Love Chapin, will get this!