So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[Peter Friedman]

[Dub Modal]

24 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said:

Stray Cats are alright be me. 

This is like the Stray Cats but worse and with some Glenn Miller trappings. It comes out as ska punk does Louis Jordan, ineptly and leadenly.

It is weird to think of it ever having been accepted, and accepted as something in some way alternative. The 1990s is a vanished world in that sense.

Yeah, it’s interesting to look back and see all the various hybrid experimentation going on back then. I suspect the US’ telecom bill in ‘96 was the catalyst behind the start of large scale homogenization. 

[John Tapscott]

[Rabshakeh]

1 minute ago, Dub Modal said:

Yeah, it’s interesting to look back and see all the various hybrid experimentation going on back then. I suspect the US’ telecom bill in ‘96 was the catalyst behind the start of large scale homogenization. 

What's the bill and its influence? Just that it made communication easier, and was followed by the internet?

I think there was also something about how the era's snarky innocence was so different to the current, equally naive and snarky, zeitgeist.

25 minutes ago, mjazzg said:

That sounds so bad I'm almost tempted to stream it

Give it a go. Proustian rush, but the smell of rubbish instead of Madelaines. Chase it with some Brand New Heavies (unfair to the BNHs, who are much better).

[Dub Modal]

Just now, Rabshakeh said:

What's the bill and its influence? Just that it made communication easier, and was followed by the internet?

I think there was also something about how the era's snarky innocence was so different to the current, equally naive and snarky, zeitgeist.

The bill opened up radio station ownership so that large conglomerates could control multiple stations. That set the standard for the market and they played only what sold (and could skillfully hide payola schemes) so experimentation was sunset in favor of cashing in. 

[Rabshakeh]

Now on:

Pretty Purdie – Soul Drums

Now on:

Pretty Purdie – Soul Drums

2 minutes ago, Dub Modal said:

The bill opened up radio station ownership so that large conglomerates could control multiple stations. That set the standard for the market and they played only what sold (and could skillfully hide payola schemes) so experimentation was sunset in favor of cashing in. 

Oh. I see.

I don't know if I agree. I remember the mid 90s as a bit of a cultural wasteland. Certainly less homogenised.

2 minutes ago, Dub Modal said:

The bill opened up radio station ownership so that large conglomerates could control multiple stations. That set the standard for the market and they played only what sold (and could skillfully hide payola schemes) so experimentation was sunset in favor of cashing in. 

Oh. I see.

I don't know if I agree. I remember the mid 90s as a bit of a cultural wasteland. Certainly less homogenised.

[HutchFan]

[Jim Duckworth]

Love this series.

[Rabshakeh]

10 minutes ago, Jim Duckworth said:

Love this series.

Are you getting into shape for part 5?

[jazzbo]

Shirley Horn “Loads of Love” Mercury LP

Focus on Ms Horn the singer. Jimmy Jones arranged and conducted.

[jazzbo]

Joyce “Language and Love” Verve Forecast cd

Early Joyce, full orchestration on some tracks. MELLOW.

 

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Brazilian LP cover

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[John Tapscott]

1 hour ago, HutchFan said:

👍

Now:

[mjazzg]

59 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said:

Are you getting into shape for part 5?

I am. Preorder up on BC. Strong line up

Always a good thing to have a new chapter of this, can't wait 

[dougcrates]

Greg Osby is terrific on this album.  My used LP has seen better days.  Can anyone comment on the 2013 Japanese remastered CD?  

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[Peter Friedman]

[Teasing the Korean]

The In-Kraut, Vols. 1-3.

Here is one of the money cuts:

 

[JSngry]

3 hours ago, John Tapscott said:

That's a terrifying cover. 

[Teasing the Korean]

6 minutes ago, JSngry said:

That's a terrifying cover. 

I've always thought there was something scary about it, but I can't quite say why.

[Rabshakeh]

Anderson .Paak - Malibu

I didn't really like this one when it came out but it has grown on me. I flagged it during my recent jazztronica plunge, and this does sort of fall into that category. Robert Glasper is on it. 

[Dub Modal]

Trying this as posted on this label's forum thread. Nice work. 

[Dub Modal]

Not familiar with Joel Harrison either but found this. Interesting...

[jazzcorner]

2 hours ago, JSngry said:

That's a terrifying cover. 

Not only the cover but  also the complete music inside

 

Playing now on a sunny evening near the Rhine river

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[Dub Modal]

Bit of a snooze fest even with Cedar Walton, David Williams & Michael Carvin. 

[Peter Friedman]

[Dub Modal]

Much better. Kenny Drew with Frank Butler & Leroy Vinnegar.