So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[duaneiac]

The sequel album, like most sequels, is not as great, but still has an impressive cast:  McCoy Tyner, Phil Woods Quintet, Chico Freeman Quartet, Sheila Jordan/Harvie Swartz and Dianne Reeves among them.  Saxophonists really seem to love "The Christmas Song".  Dexter, Jug and Jaws all beautifully rhapsodized on that tune -- each in their own way -- on an OJC compilation I listened to yesterday.  Joe Henderson was the standout performer on this song as a member of the Mal Waldron Quartet on the CD above.  Chico Freeman does a very warm version in a duo with Larry Willis here.

[John Tapscott]

3 hours ago, Justin V said:

From the Pres Verve box.  I sure hope that trombonists coming up are still checking out Vic Dickenson. 

Indeed. And Benny Morton too. 

[jlhoots]

13 hours ago, BFrank said:

Excellent!!

[Peter Friedman]

[duaneiac]

[duaneiac]

[HutchFan]

Kenny Werner - Beat Degeneration (Night Bird/Sunnyside)
with Johannes Weidenmueller (b) and Ari Hoenig (d)

Outstanding music by a tremendous trio.  Recorded live in Paris in November 2000, this CD is on my list of Favorite Recordings of the 21st Century. 

 

[Peter Friedman]

[JSngry]

earlier today:

 

[kinuta]

[Peter Friedman]

[Bluesnik]

[duaneiac]

[duaneiac]

[HutchFan]

So good.

[BFrank]

[B. Goren.]

[JSngry]

[soulpope]

4 hours ago, BFrank said:

Yep ....

[BillF]

[sidewinder]

4 hours ago, soulpope said:

Yep ....

Yep squared..

[John Tapscott]

[Justin V]

Disc 2 (w/ Disc 3 up next): I don't have much Christmas music in my collection and broke this out for Merry Ole Soul.  I started from where I last left off in this set, and the sunny, Brazilian-tinged music is proving to be the perfect antidote to a cold, snowy day.

[BillF]

[Peter Friedman]