So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[optatio]

2 hours ago, Joe said:

 

👍

[John Tapscott]

[optatio]

3 hours ago, John Tapscott said:

👍

[Peter Friedman]

[jlhoots]

Phil Haynes' 4 Horns & What?: The Complete American Recordings (3 CD set)

[optatio]

4 hours ago, John Tapscott said:

👍

[ejp626]

3 hours ago, Peter Friedman said:

Looks like this came out yesterday!  I should see if I can get in touch with Neil and have him bring a few along when he plays The Rex with Pat LaBarbera in mid Sept.

[mhatta]

I've never been an avid fan of Tom Harrell, but I happened to stream this new album and it is very good. It has a unique and contemporary flavor that is different from Harrell's previous work. I recommend a listen.

[Stompin at the Savoy]

16 minutes ago, mhatta said:

I've never been an avid fan of Tom Harrell, but I happened to stream this new album and it is very good. It has a unique and contemporary flavor that is different from Harrell's previous work. I recommend a listen.

I listened to most of it on youtube just now.  I found it likeable and the sound was very clear - very well produced.  Harrell's solos seemed unfocused and meandering and even at times seemed like noodling to me.  And there was a sameness about everything, the overall sound and texture... all the angles have been smoothed out. Very little tension created and released.  Not enough space.  Well, that's one man's opinion.

Edited September 1, 2024 by Stompin at the Savoy

[JSngry]

Is that a glare?

I wouldn't blame him if it was.

Produced by George Martin.

Am I hearing contempt in the vocals here?

[jazzbo]

Another early morning up with the old dog. Cool, after a warm night.

Starting off with a wondeful recording.

Bill Charlap “Play George Gershwin–The American Soul” Blue Note cd

 

[jazzbo]

It’s fascinating listening to a genius working it out in the studio with some difficulty but good humor.

 

 

Bob Dylan “The Cutting Edge–Collector’s Edition” disc 5

[Referentzhunter]

David Morley - Stardancer

Overwhelming gem of an EP. It's absolutely ridiculous. A must-hear if you like early Ambient-electronic like Biosphere.

[Referentzhunter]

[Chuck Nessa]

42 minutes ago, Referentzhunter said:

A long tine favorite.

[Peter Friedman]

[mikeweil]

[soulpope]

6 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

Nice job by Clare Fischer  ....

[jazzbo]

Herbie Hancock “New Standard” Verve cd

Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – John Scofield
Contrabass Violin – Dave Holland
Drums, Percussion – Jack DeJohnette
Percussion – Don Alias
Piano – Herbie Hancock
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Michael Brecker

[Jim Duckworth]

Perfectly done.  The sound is amazing, and the disc of the Creole Jazz Band's contemporaries provides context as few historical reissues have.

[JSngry]

 

[jazzbo]

Miles Davis "Bitches Brew" Columbia, LP 1

My OG 2 LP set bought in '72 or so sounding so good.

Edited September 1, 2024 by jazzbo

[Joe]

[jazzbo]

 

The superb sounding stereo layer on this SACD.

“Santana” Sony Quad/Stereo SACD

 

Edited September 1, 2024 by jazzbo

[soulpope]

Unreleased Village Vanguard
ART PEPPER

First Set:
1. Straight No Chaser 13:58
2. Lost Life 11:19
3. Cherokee 18:37
4. Samba Mom Mom 14:06
5. Blues for Heard 06:00

Second Set:
1. The Trip 14:37
2. Stella By Starlight 14:47
3. Here’s That Rainy Day 12:50
4. Straight Life 10:32

recorded June 21, 1977

Art Pepper – alto saxophone
Onaje Allen Gumbs – piano
Gene Perla – bass
Joe LaBarbara – drums

For me this Rhythm Section was melting better with Art Pepper than Cables/Mraz/Jones on the performances released via Contemporary ....