Jazz for aficionados
Today's Playlist: Walter Davis Jr.(piano) -- Davis Cup w/ Jackie McLean / Donald Byrd / Sam Jones / Art Taylor Straight-Ahead, Hard Bop, Blue Note Session. Some critics say one of the best ever! All tunes written by Davis. Great supporting cast. Very enjoyable record. Walter Davis Jr. -- In Walked Thelonious Davis playing solo piano. All of Monk's tunes are here. At least 14 are. Mapleshade Production, so you know the recording is excellent. Think of it as Davis' take on Monk, without all the 'clutter'. No flat piano here!! This man didn't record much, and this is one of his best, along with the one listed above. Get them both. You won't be sorry. Now, The Piece de Resistance!!! Rahsaan Roland Kirk -- Blacknuss He plays everything from Motown, to The Old Rugged cross!! Not a weak, or throw a way, track on the CD. He is funny, serious, profound, silly and absolutely brilliant, all at the same time! He also sings and plays several instruments at the same time. This CD is a MUST HAVE!! You know you have to have it, so if you ain't got it, git it!! I have another one of his I will 'review' tomorrow. Cheers |
While Rok and I disagreed on the sonic qualities of the music in that bargain set, we absolutely did not disagree on the absolute qualities of the music. This music belongs in anyone's jazz collection who considers himself an "aficionado". I have, and I will continue to pay an exorbitant price for this music. If this set meets your sonic requirements, then you have received "manna from heaven". Here is a very small sample from "you tube". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u_lv_Q3VPM That very beautiful lady on the cover is Tammy, and she graces the cover of my LP. Every time I hear this, I feel Tammy's fragrant breeze. Another cut on this same LP is "On Green Dolphin Street". This is the coolest "Green Dolphin Street" on record. I can still feel Tammy's fragrant breeze while I'm listening to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRNzx9d-D-o Enjoy the music. |
Heard Today: Etta Jones (vocals) -- Don't go to Strangers She should be more well known and highly regarded. She can sing with the big girls. Does 'fine & mellow'. Only Billie could do it better. Andrew Hill (piano) -- But Not Farewell Plays with a quintet. I like it, better than I used to. Has been on the 'save for later' shelf for years. Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano) -- The Blessing Trio with Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette. Not two of my favorites, but they are a good fit here. Nice version of 'Besame Mucho'. Another Cuban Virtuoso. Murray Perahia (piano) -- Bach Keyboard Concertos Nos. 3, 5, 6, 7 Not Jazz? Hmmmmmm, maybe. But great Music and I did listen to it today. Cheers |
Rknight, Like all music on an edge, not all of Braxton's music is a math equation, or played over your head. Try Anthony Braxton/ New York, Fall 1974, with Kenny Wheeler on trumpet, Dave Holland on Bass, Jerome Cooper on drums. Some fairly straight ahead compositions, and a couple of streches. Startling dynamics, at least on my 40 year old LP. |
