What vinyl are you spinning right now??

[Rabshakeh]

  On 12/22/2023 at 3:23 PM, Pim said:

school holidays here. Time for my annual 18 yo Tallisker Speyside whiskey and some Phineas Newborn to close off the school year.

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Every year the Phineas or every year the Talisker?

[HutchFan]

Now spinning:

Nancy Wilson - Something Wonderful (Capitol, 1960)

[Pim]

  On 12/22/2023 at 10:49 PM, Rabshakeh said:

Every year the Phineas or every year the Talisker?

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The Talisker. Every year one glass. It was a gift from my father in law and it’s in a price class I that I would not buy a drink in. It’s something special and still enough left in the bottle for next year 😁 have the same thing with the Westvleteren beer which I only drink on special occasions.

Phineas is more a monthly thing I guess 😎

[kh1958]

Art Hodes, Complete Blue Note Sessions (Mosaic)

[Rabshakeh]

  On 12/23/2023 at 5:54 AM, Pim said:

The Talisker. Every year one glass. It was a gift from my father in law and it’s in a price class I that I would not buy a drink in. It’s something special and still enough left in the bottle for next year 😁 have the same thing with the Westvleteren beer which I only drink on special occasions.

Phineas is more a monthly thing I guess 😎

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As someone with a habit, I can say that no whisky tastes better than the way you're consuming it.

[Rabshakeh]

Spinnin' some Schubert in the classic Fischer-Dieskau / Moore version. 

Christmas tradition over here at Chez Rabshakeh. 

Going down extremely well this year with the five year old and three year old.

[soulpope]

  On 12/24/2023 at 11:31 AM, Rabshakeh said:

Spinnin' some Schubert in the classic Fischer-Dieskau / Moore version. 

Christmas tradition over here at Chez Rabshakeh. 

Going down extremely well this year with the five year old and three year old.

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Early seeds bare lasting fruits 😇 ....

[Pim]

 

[Niko]

  On 12/23/2023 at 5:54 AM, Pim said:

The Talisker. Every year one glass. It was a gift from my father in law and it’s in a price class I that I would not buy a drink in. It’s something special and still enough left in the bottle for next year 😁 have the same thing with the Westvleteren beer which I only drink on special occasions.

Phineas is more a monthly thing I guess 😎

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It's funny you mention Westvleteren... Since this summer their beer is available at some shops in the Netherlands (Mitra) legally for a reasonable price (4.80 or so)... Meaning, at least, that some competitors (Pannepot for instance) are now pricier and harder to find... I've now given Westvleteren as a present two or three times, had one or two myself... But still find it hard to accept that they've decided to transition to becoming an ordinary special beer 

[Pim]

 

  On 12/24/2023 at 3:03 PM, Niko said:

It's funny you mention Westvleteren... Since this summer their beer is available at some shops in the Netherlands (Mitra) legally for a reasonable price (4.80 or so)... Meaning, at least, that some competitors (Pannepot for instance) are now pricier and harder to find... I've now given Westvleteren as a present two or three times, had one or two myself... But still find it hard to accept that they've decided to transition to becoming an ordinary special beer 

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Fully agree. The fact that it was so hard to obtain was part of its charm.

[mjazzg]

  On 12/24/2023 at 3:11 PM, Pim said:

 

Fully agree. The fact that it was so hard to obtain was part of its charm.

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Are we taking beer or LPs? 😄 It makes me want to try the beer at least

Just did a search, UK price is £20 for 330ml, is it really that good?

Edited December 24, 2023 by mjazzg

[Pim]

 

  On 12/24/2023 at 3:21 PM, mjazzg said:

Are we taking beer or LPs? 😄 It makes me want to try the beer at least

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Haha well with Spanish Bitch it counts for both the beer as the vinyl! They are both highly recommended. If you’re ever stuck in the Amsterdam area I will treat you on both

[mjazzg]

  On 12/24/2023 at 3:28 PM, Pim said:

 

Haha well with Spanish Bitch it counts for both the beer as the vinyl! They are both highly recommended. If you’re ever stuck in the Amsterdam area I will treat you on both

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I'll look forward to that!

[Pim]

Last one for tonight

[soulpope]

  On 12/24/2023 at 2:47 PM, Pim said:

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The Max Roach "dream band" in full force ....

[BillF]

  On 12/24/2023 at 3:28 PM, Pim said:

 

 

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👍

[Niko]

  On 12/24/2023 at 3:21 PM, mjazzg said:

Are we taking beer or LPs? 😄 It makes me want to try the beer at least

Just did a search, UK price is £20 for 330ml, is it really that good?

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It's an awesome beer - but then so are probably many in the 5-10 range you haven't tried... In that style, Rochefort 10 is a more affordable classic and at the top end I recommend e.g. beers from Struise like the Pannepot and the St Amatus

https://thehoptimist.co.uk/product/pannepot-old-fishermans-ale-de-struise-brouwers/

[mjazzg]

  On 12/24/2023 at 7:01 PM, Niko said:

It's an awesome beer - but then so are probably many in the 5-10 range you haven't tried... In that style, Rochefort 10 is a more affordable classic and at the top end I recommend e.g. beers from Struise like the Pannepot and the St Amatus

https://thehoptimist.co.uk/product/pannepot-old-fishermans-ale-de-struise-brouwers/

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Thanks Niko. I may have to put an order together

[Gheorghe]

  On 12/24/2023 at 2:47 PM, Pim said:

 

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I have a similar Roach LP, also on Denon I think, they were very expensive. Mine is Live in Amsterdam and had the same personnel I saw live during that period: Cecil Bridgewater, Reggie Workman and Billy Harper. 

[soulpope]

  On 12/25/2023 at 8:58 AM, Gheorghe said:

I have a similar Roach LP, also on Denon I think, they were very expensive. Mine is Live in Amsterdam and had the same personnel I saw live during that period: Cecil Bridgewater, Reggie Workman and Billy Harper. 

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On Baystate Records from 1979 .... outstanding music .... 

[Gheorghe]

  On 12/25/2023 at 9:04 AM, soulpope said:

On Baystate Records from 1979 .... outstanding music .... 

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Did you see Max Roach at Kongresshouse in 1978 ? 

[soulpope]

  On 12/25/2023 at 9:05 AM, Gheorghe said:

Did you see Max Roach at Kongresshouse in 1978 ? 

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Yep ....

[jazzcorner]

  On 12/25/2023 at 9:04 AM, soulpope said:

On Baystate Records from 1979 .... outstanding music .... 

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Have that Amsterdam vinyl too. Excellent!

Featuring Billy Harper.

[Gheorghe]

  On 12/25/2023 at 7:39 PM, jazzcorner said:

Have that Amsterdam vinyl too. Excellent!

Featuring Billy Harper.

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Yes, that´s it. 

At Kongresshouse they performed those two tunes, a bit of drum solo feature (Mr. Hi Hat and The Drum also waltzes" plus a fierce version of Round Midnite. 
Once thing I remember: The night before, Max Roach who already had arrived came down to Jazzland to hear and greet Art Farmer who performed. The next day, when it was Max Roach´s concert, Farmer was in the audience and greeted by Roach from the stage......

[soulpope]

  On 12/25/2023 at 7:39 PM, jazzcorner said:

Have that Amsterdam vinyl too. Excellent!

Featuring Billy Harper.

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😍🤝 ....