So, What Are You Listening To NOW?

[John Tapscott]

[Peter Friedman]

[jazzbo]

Rainy afternoon, evening and now morning.

Starting off with

Duke Ellngton’s “Timon of Athens”

[jazzbo]

On to:

Tom Harrell "Alternate Summer" High Note cd

Just out! As good as I thought it would be.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vDrNDWWrL._SL1500_.jpg

[mjazzg]

22 hours ago, T.D. said:

I enjoy the final one (Togashi and J J Spirits) a lot. It's an all-star lineup of J-jazz veterans playing mostly straight-ahead hard bop standards (and variants). Not innovative or ground-breaking, but high energy and fun. That band has at least one other release, but the one I posted is the only one I could find.

Those Sadao/Charlie albums are really good. 

Thank you, I'll see if I can stream it.

Yes, those Sadao/Charlie albums are great

[Peter Friedman]

[Jazzmonkie]

[Balladeer]

Patrick Saussois - Alma Sinti (Djaz Records)

[rostasi]

[Joe]

 

[soulpope]

One of the best 60`s Rhythm Sections .... a bit unsung nevertheless ....

[John Tapscott]

[Teasing the Korean]

Alain Delon:

Morricone - The Sicilian Clan (CAM)

Eric Demarsan - Le Cercle Rouge (Universal France)

 

Edited August 31 by Teasing the Korean

[Peter Friedman]

[Chuck Nessa]

Disc 2 of 3

[optatio]

2 hours ago, Joe said:

 

👍

[John Tapscott]

[optatio]

3 hours ago, John Tapscott said:

👍

[Peter Friedman]

[jlhoots]

Phil Haynes' 4 Horns & What?: The Complete American Recordings (3 CD set)

[optatio]

4 hours ago, John Tapscott said:

👍

[ejp626]

3 hours ago, Peter Friedman said:

Looks like this came out yesterday!  I should see if I can get in touch with Neil and have him bring a few along when he plays The Rex with Pat LaBarbera in mid Sept.

[mhatta]

I've never been an avid fan of Tom Harrell, but I happened to stream this new album and it is very good. It has a unique and contemporary flavor that is different from Harrell's previous work. I recommend a listen.

[Stompin at the Savoy]

16 minutes ago, mhatta said:

I've never been an avid fan of Tom Harrell, but I happened to stream this new album and it is very good. It has a unique and contemporary flavor that is different from Harrell's previous work. I recommend a listen.

I listened to most of it on youtube just now.  I found it likeable and the sound was very clear - very well produced.  Harrell's solos seemed unfocused and meandering and even at times seemed like noodling to me.  And there was a sameness about everything, the overall sound and texture... all the angles have been smoothed out. Very little tension created and released.  Not enough space.  Well, that's one man's opinion.

Edited September 1 by Stompin at the Savoy

[JSngry]

Is that a glare?

I wouldn't blame him if it was.

Produced by George Martin.

Am I hearing contempt in the vocals here?