t_mike Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Gil Evans - There Comes A Time. When most people think of orchestrated jazz, they think of Moonlight Serenade or similar, this album is definitely not of that ilk. Here, Gil Evans has put together an orchetra of some of the most free thinking jazz musicians of the era. Think of something along the lines of psych jazz rock fusion and you will be starting to get the idea. In fact, some of what is presented here will make much of Miles Davis' work from that same era seem a bit tame. This is definitely worth seeking out if you like your music a bit "out there". Edited June 11, 2020 by t_mike 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabijim Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Miles Davis - 'Round About Midnight 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmt Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 A really nice album. Not afraid to take on some of the biggest names in music. Lennon and McCartney, Wes Montgomery, Monk, Duke Pearson and Heyman and Young. He does them and himself proud. Has a real touch with the ballads. Some good late night listening even at noon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbuzzardstubble Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 The Definitive Art Tatum. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Grant Green- Am I Blue 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Miles Davis- Big Fun 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 George Shearing and Brian Torff Live At Blues Alley, Washington. I guess most of the seasoned jazz folk here would know what to expect from the music of Shearing. He is a great pianist of great musical dexterity, virtuosity and compositionally varied, if not somewhat predictable. In saying that, I do really enjoy listening to him, but usually when I'm feeling less in a mood to be analytical about what I'm listening to. However, listening to this album has introduced me to his collaborator, double bassist Brian Torff. I must admit, prior to this album I had never before heard of him, and he doesn't feature in the few jazz guides I have. Having a playing style and virtuosity that is certainly reminiscent of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, I think I'll be investigating further. The album also features some composition of his, which is also impressive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmt Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, t_mike said: George Shearing and Brian Torff Live At Blues Alley, Washington. I guess most of the seasoned jazz folk here would know what to expect from the music of Shearing. He is a great pianist of great musical dexterity, virtuosity and compositionally varied, if not somewhat predictable. In saying that, I do really enjoy listening to him, but usually when I'm feeling less in a mood to be analytical about what I'm listening to. However, listening to this album has introduced me to his collaborator, double bassist Brian Torff. I must admit, prior to this album I had never before heard of him, and he doesn't feature in the few jazz guides I have. Having a playing style and virtuosity that is certainly reminiscent of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, I think I'll be investigating further. The album also features some composition of his, which is also impressive. A Washington native, Blues Alley is one of my favorite places on earth. Not a bad seat in the house and a capacity of probably not more than a 100 or so including the bar. I doubt it's ever been a money maker. Hope it's able to survive covid. It would be a terrible loss for so many reasons if it didn't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 11 minutes ago, djmt said: A Washington native, Blues Alley is one of my favorite places on earth. Not a bad seat in the house and a capacity of probably not more than a 100 or so including the bar. I doubt it's ever been a money maker. Hope it's able to survive covid. It would be a terrible loss for so many reasons if it didn't. Much the same for most of the historic jazz clubs of NYC. Birdland is quite big, as for the others, The Standard, Bluenote, Vanguard et. al., they aren't that big and probably not big money spinners. They could all easily go the way of the clubs on 52nd where so many of the jazz greats cut their teeth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) Many thanks to @Kafunis for these two fine records through the classifieds. Edited June 12, 2020 by t_mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Lee Morgan, The Sidewinder. Blue Note 0777 7 84157 2 5 CD, Europe 1989. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Art Tatum, Piano Solos - The Jazz Makers. Swaggie Records S1223, Compilation Australia. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinilink Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 On 10/06/2020 at 8:13 PM, jazzdog@groovemasters said: John McLaughlin / Al Di Meola / Paco De Lucia, Friday Night In San Francisco. Philips 800 047-2, CD Germany 1983. Just getting around to playing this for the first time tonight, must have had it sitting around for decades & it was already decades old when I bought it! I have exactly same cd that was sealed was not being played almost 20 years and managed to play it last year for the first time. It's a great cd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, vinilink said: I have exactly same cd that was sealed was not being played almost 20 years and managed to play it last year for the first time. It's a great cd. Isn't it crazy good, can't believe i didn't play it earlier! this is the pointy end Philips red swirl, is yours this pressing, it should be the 2nd pressing? Edited June 12, 2020 by jazzdog@groovemasters 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzdog@groovemasters Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Jacques Loussier / Christian Garros / Pierre Michelot, Play Bach No.1. Decca 6.21422 AS, Reissue, Stereo, Germany 1971. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
att23 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 After the Sidewinder, comes The Rumproller 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) Well recorded Jazz piano from ps audio , samples in the link https://www.psaudio.com/products/out-of-thin-air/ Edited June 12, 2020 by cafe67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbuzzardstubble Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Marc Copland & Gary Peacock - What It Says. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafunis Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 John Coltrane- Live At The Village Vanguard. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 All jazzed up and hippyed out right now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilettanteque Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 John Coltrane - Lush Life 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_mike Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Orchestrated "Golden Years of Hollywood" style jazz, but pleasant enough for background music while preparing the night's gestation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Shakti with John McLaughlin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius and Tony Williams- Trio of Doom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilettanteque Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Donald Byrd - Black Byrd 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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