So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[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]

  On 12/12/2022 at 2:30 AM, 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! 

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

[BillF]

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[soulpope]

  On 12/11/2022 at 6:49 PM, dougcrates said:

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

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[BillF]

  On 12/12/2022 at 7:21 AM, EKE BBB said:

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  On 12/12/2022 at 10:51 AM, BillF said:

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Pee Wee rules, in whatever context...  

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[sidewinder]

  On 12/12/2022 at 7:39 AM, soulpope said:

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

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

  On 12/12/2022 at 2:30 AM, 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! 

 

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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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One of the very last recordings of Jackie & Roy, "The Beautiful Sea: songs of Sun, Sand and Sea."

A very pleasant and warm listening for this winter morning.

[Peter Friedman]

[BillF]

  On 12/12/2022 at 2:02 PM, EKE BBB said:

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  On 12/12/2022 at 2:43 PM, EKE BBB said:

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[jazzbo]

Rudolph Johnson "Spring Rain" Black Jazz/Real Gone cd

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  On 12/12/2022 at 3:58 PM, BillF said:

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[HutchFan]

  On 12/12/2022 at 4:43 AM, Rabshakeh said:

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

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Any of them, really.    She was remarkably consistent, and (at least here in the U.S.) her albums sold very well, so it's easy to find her LPs for just a few dollars.  She's also an artist whose work "translates" well to anthologies.  

That said, the first Nancy Wilson album that made me sit up and take notice was Hollywood My Way.  It includes astounding versions of Mancini classics -- "Moon River," "Days of Wine & Roses" -- plus a bunch of other hit songs from movies of the day. 

Yesterday's Love Songs, Today's Blues features Nancy Wilson with Gerald Wilson's Orchestra.  Terrific.

On a @JSngry recommendation, I recently picked up Tender Loving Care -- with Billy May arrangements.  Also wonderful.

 

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  On 12/12/2022 at 4:05 PM, Chuck Nessa said:

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Good one!   

 

  On 12/12/2022 at 10:53 AM, EKE BBB said:

Pee Wee rules, in whatever context...  

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So true!   

 

Edited December 12, 2022 by HutchFan

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