So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[BillF]

[dougcrates]

[Jim Duckworth]

[HutchFan]

After listening to Mike Osborne's Outback, which features Harry Beckett as a sideman, I decided to stream this:

Harry Beckett - Flare Up (Philips, 1970)
with Harry Beckett (tr, flghn); Mike Osborne (as); Alan Skidmore (ss, ts); John Surman (bs, ss); Frank Ricotti (vib, cga); John Taylor (p); Chris Laurence (b); John Webb (d); Graham Collier (arr)

 

[John Tapscott]

Today's listening:

[HutchFan]

More Harry Beckett:

Harry Beckett's Warm Smiles (RCA Victor UK, 1971)

 

[BillF]

24 minutes ago, John Tapscott said:

 

 

Just now, BillF said:

 

👍

[Peter Friedman]

[jazzcorner]

20 hours ago, HutchFan said:

with Bobby Shew, Mike Wofford, Fred Atwood, and Larry Bunker

👍😁 Excellent! Have the original vinyl.

7 hours ago, Brad said:

Disc 3. 

😁👍

 

[HutchFan]

12 minutes ago, Peter Friedman said:

Terrific record. I like these Braff-Larkins duets even better than the originals on Vanguard.

 

[Peter Friedman]

[HutchFan]

Nancy Wilson - I Know I Love Him (Capitol)
Wilson seems to be one of those singers who can convincingly put across a song in many different settings, whether it's sophisticated pop, jazz, soul, R&B -- or a cocktail like this 1973 album that blends all of them.  She's supported by The Crusaders (who bring light touches of funk) and Don Sebesky (who brings the swoony-but-effective string arrangements).  I've only recently started looking into Wilson's recordings from the 70s.  It was a big mistake to wait so long.  This is good stuff! 

 

Edited December 12, 2022 by HutchFan

[Rabshakeh]

2 hours ago, HutchFan said:

Nancy Wilson - I Know I Love Him (Capitol)
Wilson seems to be one of those singers who can convincingly put across a song in many different settings, whether it's sophisticated pop, jazz, soul, R&B -- or a cocktail like this 1973 album that blends all of them.  She's supported by The Crusaders (who bring light touches of funk) and Don Sebesky (who brings the swoony-but-effective string arrangements).  I've only recently started looking into Wilson's recordings from the 70s.  It was a big mistake to wait so long.  This is good stuff! 

I only know the Cannonball. Which other Wilson records do you most recommend?

[BillF]

[EKE BBB]

[soulpope]

12 hours ago, dougcrates said:

Outstanding .... a great feat from Mosaic ....

[EKE BBB]

[jazzcorner]

[BillF]

3 hours ago, EKE BBB said:

👍

[EKE BBB]

1 minute ago, BillF said:

👍

Pee Wee rules, in whatever context...  

[BillF]

Now playing:

[sidewinder]

4 hours ago, soulpope said:

Outstanding .... a great feat from Mosaic ....

Wish they had continued with that Singles series as most of them are very good.

9 hours ago, HutchFan said:

Nancy Wilson - I Know I Love Him (Capitol)
Wilson seems to be one of those singers who can convincingly put across a song in many different settings, whether it's sophisticated pop, jazz, soul, R&B -- or a cocktail like this 1973 album that blends all of them.  She's supported by The Crusaders (who bring light touches of funk) and Don Sebesky (who brings the swoony-but-effective string arrangements).  I've only recently started looking into Wilson's recordings from the 70s.  It was a big mistake to wait so long.  This is good stuff! 

 

I saw her once at the Hollywood Bowl. Wasn’t particularly a fan beforehand but was afterwards. Great stage presence and classy performer. Ironically it was with a Cannonball Tribute group backing her, including George Duke I think. Also not a scheduled appearance but something of a surprise.

[jazzbo]

Wednesday Miles/Thursday Miles (disc 1)

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