So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[paul secor]

Charlie Haden with Don Cherry and Ed Blackwell: The Montreal Tapes

[Big Beat Steve]

7 hours ago, jazzbo said:

I wasn't expecting anything too adventurous, certainly not earth-shattering. But it's good music, nice listening. I'm also a fan of Swedish jazz of this vintage, these tracks fit in well with others I have.

I figured you weren't. I just found it strange upon listening to these records that reviews published elsewhere (or general write-ups on these releases) elevated them on such a pedestal.

[Marzz]

20 hours ago, paul secor said:

 

You've got some good sides going tonight (or whatever time of day it is in Australia).

Early afternoon (next day) down here and I really should be out in the yard, but... just one more 

 

Joe Harriott Quintet - Abstract

 

Edited August 2, 2017 by Marzz

[kinuta]

[Berthold]

Nina Simone: Little Girl Blue

[EKE BBB]

16 hours ago, paul secor said:

Some very good Sonny there.

Thelonious Monk ‎– Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960 (Sam Records/Saga, 1959)

[BillF]

[jazzbo]

6 hours ago, Big Beat Steve said:

I figured you weren't. I just found it strange upon listening to these records that reviews published elsewhere (or general write-ups on these releases) elevated them on such a pedestal.

Most of what I read about these were in stereo magazine and from audiophiles; I got the impression that in some cases it was among the few jazz recordings known and in their collection. . . so they may have felt this was adventurous or ground-breaking with little context.

[soulpope]

[paul secor]

7 hours ago, Marzz said:

Early afternoon (next day) down here and I really should be out in the yard, but... just one more 

 

Joe Harriott Quintet - Abstract

 

Another good one. Haven't listened to it in a long time.

[soulpope]

[soulpope]

[alankin]

10 hours ago, paul secor said:

Charlie Haden with Don Cherry and Ed Blackwell: The Montreal Tapes

   

Now playing:

Dave Brubeck – The Dave Brubeck Octet (Fantasy Records / OJC)

Personnel:
Dave Brubeck - piano; Paul Desmond - alto saxophone; Jack Weeks - bass; Cal Tjader - drums; William O. Smith - clarinet; Bob Collins - baritone saxophone; Dick Collins - trumpet; Dave VanKreidt - tenor saxophone.

Originally issued on 10-in LPs entitled Old Sounds From San Francisco (recorded 1946-48) and Distinctive Rhythm Instrumentals (1950).

Edited August 2, 2017 by alankin

[alankin]

Marc Mommaas – Global Motion (Sunnyside)
— Marc Mommaas - tenor sax; Rez Abbasi - electric sitar, electric guitar; Nikolaj Hess - piano; John Hebert - acoustic bass; Tony Moreno - drums, percussion 

 

[JSngry]

I think some folks try to listen to those Maynard Ferguson Roulette/etc records and miss the great writing that is so often there because they can't get past Maynard. Well, here's a chance to hear a lot of that same type of writing without Maynard. AND with Yusef, By George, Max (sometimes) primo Richard Williams, just a gaggle of giggers + 2 bonus cuts not on the original LP.

Don't know if this one has been raptured yet, but if not, carpe diem now, thank yourself later.

[HutchFan]

 

Edited August 2, 2017 by HutchFan

[soulpope]

[Buddha the Magnificent]

Jesse van Ruller - European Quintet (Blue Music, 2011).  Jesse van Ruller - guitar; Peter Weniger - saxes; Julian Joseph - piano; Nicolas Thys - bass; Mark Mondesir - drums. 

[soulpope]

[alankin]

Eero Koivistoinen Quartet – Hati Hati (Svart Records)
— Eero Koivistoinen (tenor sax), Alexi Tuomarila (piano), Jori Huhtala (bass), Jussi Lehtonen (drums); liner notes by David Liebman

Just received this one with a small batch from the Svart Records Summer sale.  (This title came to a little over $5 shipped.) 

[JohnS]

Live recording (Atlanta 2003).  I'm sure the audience went home happy and satisfied.

[HutchFan]

Catalyst - Perception (Muse)
I really enjoy the music these guys made. 

 

As reissued on:

Edited August 2, 2017 by HutchFan

[Buddha the Magnificent]

Buck Hill Quartet - Scope (SteepleChase 1123, 1979).  Buck Hill - tenor sax; Kenny Barron - piano; Buster Williams - bass; Billy Hart - drums.

[alankin]

Duke Ellington and his Orchestra – World Broadcasting Series, Vol. 5 [5b – 7 Aug1945] (Circle Records)

Personnel:
Shelton Hemphill,  Rex Stewart, Taft Jordan, Cat Anderson(t); Ray Nance(t,vn,v); Lawrence Brown, Joe Nanton, Claude Jones(tb); Jimmy Hamilton(cl,ts); Otto Hardwicke(cl,as); Johnny Hodges(as); Al Sears(ts); Harry Carney(cl,as,bar); Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn(p); Fred Guy(g); Junior Raglin(sb); Sonny Greer(d,ch); Joya Sherrill, Al Hibbler(v).

Titles include: Ultra Blue, Frustration, Hollywood Hangover, Blues On The Double, Kissing Bug, Passion Flower, In A Jam, In the Shade of the Apple Tree.  Liner notes by Eddie Lambert.  Includes eight alternate takes.

[Peter Friedman]