So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[jazzbo]

Kurt Elling "The Messenger" Blue Note cd

My friend Dave Laczko says this is his favorite Ellington release. I can see why he digs it so much, it's a great one. It's Elling's second studio album.

[BillF]

5 hours ago, EKE BBB said:

[Referentzhunter]

A gift from a friend, first listen ... always thought this would be to mainstream for me ... pretty nice tracks.

[HutchFan]

[Peter Friedman]

Three of my favorite jazz piano players here. A top level set of sessions.

[soulpope]

[Peter Friedman]

[jazzbo]

Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids "An Angel Fell"

Edited August 12, 2020 by jazzbo

[Niko]

Any idea where in NY or Philadelpia (Sid Simmons of Visitors fame!) this picture was taken? Thanks! 

[duaneiac]

Y'know another advantage of CDs over digital files?  While listening to this disc, I opened up the liner notes booklet only to find the ticket stub from the first time I saw the Gene Harris Quartet -- Feb. 17, 1996 at Ohlone College.  So in addition to enjoying the fun music on this CD, I also got to re-enjoy a few memories of that concert.

[jcam_44]

Jason Palmer - Rhyme and Reason w/Mark Turner, Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott

 

[HutchFan]

1 hour ago, jcam_44 said:

Jason Palmer - Rhyme and Reason w/Mark Turner, Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott

 

What do you think of this record, jcam?

 

[jcam_44]

50 minutes ago, HutchFan said:

What do you think of this record, jcam?

 

If you like Jason's compositions, its much of the same. Odd and at times shifting time signatures.  Solo-wise nothing overtly fiery (aside from his solo on Kalispel Bay!) from Jason but very deliberate as expected. Mark follows Jason's lead, their interplay is exceptional, and when he solos its much in the same vein as Jason, nothing searing, very contemplative and with Mark's unmistakeable tone. Matt and Kendrick are their typical selves. I honestly think that either could fit into any ensemble. It's a 2 CD set and as you move to the second disc things tend to liven up more and the band feels like it is settling in. 

 

[Justin V]

Edited August 13, 2020 by Justin V

[HutchFan]

2 hours ago, jcam_44 said:

If you like Jason's compositions, its much of the same. Odd and at times shifting time signatures.  Solo-wise nothing overtly fiery (aside from his solo on Kalispel Bay!) from Jason but very deliberate as expected. Mark follows Jason's lead, their interplay is exceptional, and when he solos its much in the same vein as Jason, nothing searing, very contemplative and with Mark's unmistakeable tone. Matt and Kendrick are their typical selves. I honestly think that either could fit into any ensemble. It's a 2 CD set and as you move to the second disc things tend to liven up more and the band feels like it is settling in. 

 

Thanks. 👍

 

[Referentzhunter]

[EKE BBB]

[EKE BBB]

[sidewinder]

Good way to start a listening day.

[EKE BBB]

[sidewinder]

Ray Russell meets Alex Harvey 

[Kevin Bresnahan]

4 hours ago, sidewinder said:

Good way to start a listening day.

This is a great set. I saw that band live several times and this 2 CD set really captures what I heard.

[Peter Friedman]

[optatio]

5 hours ago, EKE BBB said:

... outstanding - one for the island!

[sidewinder]

1 hour ago, bresna said:

This is a great set. I saw that band live several times and this 2 CD set really captures what I heard.

I agree. Bought this set from Greg in person and he was kind enough to sign it. He is a regular presence in the English Summer - hopefully back doing his stuff next year.

Edited August 13, 2020 by sidewinder