So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[jazzbo]

Miles Davis “Decoy” Sony Blu-Spec CD2 Japan 2023

 

[Balladeer]

1 hour ago, Peter Friedman said:

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[Peter Friedman]

[John Tapscott]

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[Rabshakeh]

Paul Bley – 12 (+6) In A Row

Guy • Gustafsson • Strid – You Forget To Answer

[mjazzg]

9 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said:

Paul Bley – 12 (+6) In A Row

Guy • Gustafsson • Strid – You Forget To Answer

Two very good albums right there

[Rabshakeh]

12 minutes ago, mjazzg said:

Two very good albums right there

Two favourites.

Now on something quite different:

Boney James - Seduction

[jazzbo]

I guess I’m thankful for Miles. He led me to green pastures of jazz.

Miles Davis “Miles Davis at Fillmore” Blu-Spec cd, 2 cd set, Sony Japan.

Dave Holland on electric bass or contrabass violin was a real trailblazer during his time with Miles–just what he needed and man he delivered.

[jazzbo]

1 hour ago, rostasi said:

I think I was more moved by this album than I was when Bitches Brew came out -
either that or I just kept getting overwhelmed with each release. I do remember,
as a youngster, almost always crying during certain sections of this because I
just couldn't imagine that what I was hearing was actually being performed live.
Peak times were during "Friday..." and "Saturday Miles."

I'm a huge fan of "Thursday Miles!"

Yes, this, after hearing "Filles" and being blown away was the next one that just grabbed me and wouldn't let me go. Still doesn't. Edits and all it just is music that holds my attention and feeds my imagination, even today, fifty years later.

[ghost of miles]

 

… highly recommended, though I’m guessing many posters here are already familiar with it. I remember in my early days of Bud fandom either reading or being advised that this and the Xanadu Bud In Paris were prime examples of later-period Powell in outstanding form. And love hearing Coleman Hawkins and Powell together on the final four tracks.

Edited November 24, 2023 by ghost of miles

[jazzcorner]

Xanadu 148 - Shorty Rogers & Art Pepper ""POPO" - rec1951 - Engineer: Bob Andrews

[Rabshakeh]

Dave Douglas - Spirit Moves

[jazzcorner]

SeaBreeze SB-3044  - Phil Norman Tentet " Live At The Lighthouse" - rec. 1999 - Engineer: Rich Breen

Featuring the late Bob Florence (p)

 

[sidewinder]

This is a delightful find, albeit lo-fi. A miracle that it was recorded. Dick Morrissey and Lennie Best Quartet at a pub gig in Maidenhead, Berks. Bonus is one of Simon Spillett's very best booklet liner notes, captures the era perfectly.

Walked past this Victorian pub only last week - obviously much changed since its jazz era ended in 1975 but the building survives.

 

Followed by another Acrobat find. This time a jam session at the Hopbine, North Wembley. Better fi on this one but an equally valuable release.

[Gheorghe]

9 hours ago, ghost of miles said:

 

… highly recommended, though I’m guessing many posters here are already familiar with it. I remember in my early days of Bud fandom either reading or being advised that this and the Xanadu Bud In Paris were prime examples of later-period Powell in outstanding form. And love hearing Coleman Hawkins and Powell together on the final four tracks.

You are right. And I think Bud really was in top form if he had the possibility to play with old comrades who came to visit Europe. Bud with Hawk is fantastic, but I would also include "Blakey in Paris" with Bud playing "Bouncin with Bud" and "Dance of the Infidels" on his highest level. They are among Bud´s very best performances. 

[jlhoots]

Pharoah Sanders Quartet: The Creator Has A Master Plan (Venus CD)

[soulpope]

On 11/17/2023 at 10:51 PM, HutchFan said:

Tico All-Stars - Descargas at the Village Gate (Vampi Soul)
Originally released on three Tico LPs in 1966

Trumpet – Pedro Boulong, Victor Paz, Vincent Frisaura, Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros
Trombone – Jose Rodrigues
Alto Saxophone – Bobby Porcelli
Tenor Saxophone – Alfred Abreu
Flute – Johnny Pacheco
Vibraphone, Timbales – Tito Puente
Piano – Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Palmieri, Richard Maldonado
Bass – Bobby Rodriguez, Israel "Cachao" Lopez
Timbales – Jimmy Sabater
Bongos, Cowbell – John Rodriguez
Congas – Joe Calderon, Ray Barretto
Cowbell – Francisco "Chino" Pozo
Vocals – Jose "Cheito" Feliciano, Rafael "Chivirico" Davila, Ramon "Monguito" Sardiñas, Santos "Santico" Colon

Excellent ....

[Peter Friedman]

[kh1958]

Dave Brubeck Quartet, Live from he Northwest, 1959

[ghost of miles]

Came across this one used for $6 at my local record shop… one of the joys of in-store browsing is finding albums like this one that weren’t even on my search list. 

[ghost of miles]

Revisiting some early JC now:

[HutchFan]

Tito Puente - Night Beat (RCA, 1957)
Koch CD reissue

 

[jlhoots]

3 hours ago, kh1958 said:

Dave Brubeck Quartet, Live from he Northwest, 1959

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