Д.Д. Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Shostakovich: Complete String Quartets Performed by the Shostakovich Quartet (Regis) Available at BROINC for $20 (this is a 5-CD set!). I would encourage everybody here to get this set asap - this is some of the most powerful and moving music ever written, and peformances are outstanding. Sound quality, while occasionally not perfect, is more than adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 (edited) Shostakovich: Complete String Quartets Performed by the Shostakovich Quartet (Regis) Link seems to be bad. Try: Shostakovich, The Complete String Quartets (The Shostakovich Quartet) (scroll down to #24 on list) "(This Quartet) bring a special intensity to this repertoire as well as effortless technical address, and a tonal blend which gives their readings a strong claim on the collector's allegiance... and the recordings are very satisfactory indeed" (Penguin Guide 3) Edited February 26, 2005 by Chaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Won't be even close to Paris, but I'll look for broadcasts on France Musiques (last year they had a few Banlieues Bleues concerts, but that festival is so big... we can only hope they pick some interesting ones). ubu Lots of interesting concerts at the Banlieues Bleues 2005 festival. Current program: http://www.banlieuesbleues.org/english/english.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Won't be even close to Paris, but I'll look for broadcasts on France Musiques (last year they had a few Banlieues Bleues concerts, but that festival is so big... we can only hope they pick some interesting ones). ubu Lots of interesting concerts at the Banlieues Bleues 2005 festival. Current program: http://www.banlieuesbleues.org/english/english.htm Not sure I'll be able to make it to Paris, but a good thing that many of these musicians will make it over here to Switzerland right before or after the Paris dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 (edited) Am I the only person who didn't know that Anomalous Records went out of business nearly two years ago? Anomalous Closing Shop Can't say that I'd ever felt drawn to buy any of their stuff but for those interested, you might want to act NOW. (Forced Exposure and Erstwhile list several Anomalous titles.) Edited February 27, 2005 by Chaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Am I the only person who didn't know that Anomalous Records went out of business nearly two years ago? possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon abbey Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Am I the only person who didn't know that Anomalous Records went out of business nearly two years ago? Anomalous Closing Shop Can't say that I'd ever felt drawn to buy any of their stuff but for those interested, you might want to act NOW. (Forced Exposure and Erstwhile list several Anomalous titles.) that was the distributor going out of business, the label itself continued to operate until fairly recently, although that's now defunct also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 that was the distributor going out of business, the label itself continued to operate until fairly recently, although that's now defunct also. any recommendations for those who have never explored the label? limited to what is currently available through ErstDist, say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon abbey Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 that was the distributor going out of business, the label itself continued to operate until fairly recently, although that's now defunct also. any recommendations for those who have never explored the label? limited to what is currently available through ErstDist, say? sure, it's not really my favorite area of music, but there are two I'd definitely recommend: Jeph Jerman-The Second Attention (generally considered his best disc) and Loren Chasse-Hedge of Nerves, I like both of those a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 (edited) Jazz Loft is have a $2 off SALE on Drimala titles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New hatOLOGY titles now listed on THEIR SITE: Chicago Overtones (hatOLOGY 613) Daniele D’Agaro Jeb Bishop Kent Kessler Robert Barry Total time 51:28 For a couple of years, D’Agaro has been regularly boarding planes destined for Chicago – thanks to John Corbett and Art Lange, whose good offices have sprouted collaborations between European musicians and exponents of the Chicago scene, which for about a decade has been bursting with new activities. ... It was Fred Anderson who drew D’Agaro’s attention to drummer Robert Barry ... The other members of D’Agaro’s quartet, trombonist Jeb Bishop and bassist Kent Kessler, are among the heavyweights of the Chicago scene. — Tom Gsteiger Concept Of Freedom (hatOLOGY 614) Anthony Braxton (+ Duke Ellington) Total time 57:00 By constructing a musical reality through the compositional impetus of Braxton and Ellington, these musicians remind us that the “Concept Of Freedom” is an ongoing challenge that requires commitment, sensitivity, creativity, and vigilance, and that Art is not an escape from life, but an experience essential to life's meaning and value. — Art Lange Different But The Same (hatOLOGY 615) David Liebman & Ellery Eskelin Total time 58:25 It should be noted that Liebman is heard on the left channel and Eskelin on the right throughout, as their similarities emerge frequently throughout the program. “I can’t always tell the difference myself,” says Liebman, … Eskelin adds that this was no afterthought, but rather the result of natural musical choices and the joy in speaking a shared language. For this listener, Different but the Same manages the singular feat of living up to its title by not sounding like any previous two-tenor encounter, while relating to all of them. — Bob Blumenthal Fellowship (hatOLOGY 616) Theo Jörgensmann Total time 57:28 Recorded in 1998... the three pieces fall comfortably into a long-form, open presentation of thematic improvisation that feels even older – with its roots, say, in the freeing of forms that occurred during the ‘60s – while making allusions to and referencing details to be found throughout the history of jazz. This is neither an act of stylistic appropriation nor conscious postmodern juxtapositioning, but an organic collective response reflecting the individual life experiences of these particular musicians, as artists from different generations, different geographical locations, different musical environments (making even the group name, Fellowship, with its echoes of ‘60s cooperative optimism, all the more apt). — Art Lange Edited March 1, 2005 by Chaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Jazz Loft is have a $2 off SALE on Drimala titles. Out of this, I would highly recommend Duval/Whitecage duo "Rules of Engagement, Vol. I" and, of course, "Southern Extreme" by Futterman/Jordan/Feilder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I highly recommend this disc, which I just heard for the first time yesterday: Sun Ra and Walt Dickerson - Vibrations (Steeplechase) This is not the Sun Ra you might know from albums such as Atlantis or the ESP discs. Very lyrical, very supportive of Dickerson. You can tell that Ra and Dickerson were really listening to each other and neither is trying to dominate the album. Very, very nice tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I highly recommend this disc, which I just heard for the first time yesterday: Sun Ra and Walt Dickerson - Vibrations (Steeplechase) This is not the Sun Ra you might know from albums such as Atlantis or the ESP discs. Very lyrical, very supportive of Dickerson. You can tell that Ra and Dickerson were really listening to each other and neither is trying to dominate the album. Very, very nice tunes. Oh yes...very good...I bought that about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 (edited) Different But The Same (hatOLOGY 615) David Liebman & Ellery Eskelin Total time 58:25 It should be noted that Liebman is heard on the left channel and Eskelin on the right throughout, as their similarities emerge frequently throughout the program. “I can’t always tell the difference myself,” says Liebman, … Eskelin adds that this was no afterthought, but rather the result of natural musical choices and the joy in speaking a shared language. For this listener, Different but the Same manages the singular feat of living up to its title by not sounding like any previous two-tenor encounter, while relating to all of them. — Bob Blumenthal Eskelin sounds like Liebman? Is he into that Coltrane thing too? Maybe I should check him out... Edited March 1, 2005 by 7/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I highly recommend this disc, which I just heard for the first time yesterday: Sun Ra and Walt Dickerson - Vibrations (Steeplechase) I have it, but still haven't listned to it. Looking forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Different But The Same (hatOLOGY 615) David Liebman & Ellery Eskelin Total time 58:25 It should be noted that Liebman is heard on the left channel and Eskelin on the right throughout, as their similarities emerge frequently throughout the program. “I can’t always tell the difference myself,” says Liebman, … Eskelin adds that this was no afterthought, but rather the result of natural musical choices and the joy in speaking a shared language. For this listener, Different but the Same manages the singular feat of living up to its title by not sounding like any previous two-tenor encounter, while relating to all of them. — Bob Blumenthal Eskelin sounds like Liebman? Is he into that Coltrane thing too? Maybe I should check him out... It would be a real shame is Eskelin started sounding like Liebman. This might be one of the few Eskelin discs that I won't even consider buying - due to Liebman's presense (who is a very derivative player, IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 (edited) is anyone here familiar with the band Fugazi? Apparently this lineup: Related Silence (Caspar Brötzmann/Mats Gustafsson/Johan Berthling/Tim Barnes/Ikue Mori/Guy Picciotto) played together at the Perspectives festival this past October. I'm having difficulty imaginging Guy fitting in well with this group's improvisation, but, as the show was recorded and broadcast on the radio and is currently "making the rounds," I would love to hear how this turned out. If anyone sees a copy of this floating around could you let me know? Edited March 4, 2005 by John B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) Vinkeloe/Cremaschi/Masaoka/Robair Klang. Farbe. Melodie. 482 Music - 482-1030 (2004) Biggi Vinkeloe - alto sax and flute George Cremaschi - contrabass Gino Robair - percussion, faux dax, bike horn, bowed metals Miya Masaoka - 21-string Koto Don't have it yet but this one sounds good. Some generous sound samples have been provided by the fine folks at Tower Records BUT, as even Tower would no doubt agree, best to get this one from Indie Jazz. Anyone familiar with Ms. Vinkeloe? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Edited March 4, 2005 by Chaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Anyone familiar with Ms. Vinkeloe? Sure. Through this strong record: Biggi Vinkeloe (as, fl) / Barre Phillips (bass) / Peeter Uuskyla (dr) - "One Way Out" (Slask, 1998) I cannot say I enjoy Ms. Vinkeloe's playing that much (the alto sound is too dry for my taste - reminds me of Lee Konitz quite a bit, and the ideas are not particularly original; her flute playing is more interesting, but she does not play it that much here, unfortunately), but it is always a pleasure to hear Barre Phillips (who is in a very inspired and often quite manic mood here), and Peter Uuksyla (of Brötzmann's "Nefertiti" trio fame) complements Phillips phenomenally well (I like his playing here more than in Brötzmann's trio - more thoughtful and diverse). My favorite track is an insane 2-minute Phillips/Uuskyla duo. Looks like Ms. Vinkeloe likes the trio format - she has another trio CD on LJ Records, again with Uuskyla and some Peter Kowald. And yeah, looks like Slask records is in a sort of a limbo - the website hasn't been updated since 2000. Thus I would highly recommend getting your hands on at least one of their releases: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Finally took this out of the shelf: Finishing disc 1 in a few minutes. Fantastic music! Groovy, exploring, beautiful, strong, pure, ripe... Chapin has taken some Ornette (alto) and Kirk (flute), but goes beyond, adding his own schtick, and it works beautifully. His alto sound is huge and shining, just the way I love an alto to sound - also somehow he succeeds in not overdoing it. Pavone has a great bass sound, drummer (who is only on the first two CDs, after that it's Michael Sarin) does a good job, too. ubu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 (edited) Looks like Meniscus label has folded down - their website is not accessible anymore. I think Nate also implied some time ago that Meniscus is no longer. In this regard, I would like to reiterate my recommendation for this fabulous CD - get it before it disappears, you won't be disappointed. This is some great music! Listening for the third time in a row. Matthew Goodheart - "Songs From The Time of Great Questioning" (Meniscus, 1997) Solo piano - somewhere in the middle between Cecil Taylor and Paul Bley, with a bit of Ravel and Schumann. Edit: add Mussorgsky and Skryabin as influences as well! Gonna get all Goodheart I will find! AMG review Edited March 5, 2005 by Д.Д. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Looks like Meniscus label has folded down... Any other Meniscus titles you'd recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Д.Д. Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Looks like Meniscus label has folded down... Any other Meniscus titles you'd recommend? I have a few of Meniscus releases, but will have to go back to them in order to be able to give a recommendation. Tony, I think you should have Matt Turner's solo cello release on Meniscus ("The Mouse That Roared" it's called, I think) - it should have come with one of my orders. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Tony, I think you should have Matt Turner's solo cello release on Meniscus ("The Mouse That Roared" it's called, I think) - it should have come with one of my orders. Check it out. HA! You're right. Forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I own one disc on Meniscus: The Sealed Knot (Burkhard Beins, Rhodri Davies, Mark Wastell) SURFACE/PLANE . It is solidly ok. Not essential, but not bad. Knowing your tastes I probably would not recommend it to you. I might for Д.Д, but still not sure about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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