Rather pretty music to start off a cold and wintry day. Once again we didn’t get predicted snowfall overnight, I’m liking this trend!
Jan Johansson & Arne Domnérus “Younger Than Springtime 1959-61” Dragon cd
Dragon is such a great label.
Then something different. . . Yes “Magnification”
Streaming Watchhouse formerly known as Mandolin Orange. Nice roots blue grass feel to it with a contemporary twist.
Between the Sheets is a smooth, melodic jazz album by Fourplay, blending R&B grooves with polished instrumental interplay. Warm guitar, lush keyboards, soulful bass, and tight drums create an easy-listening, sophisticated sound.
Streaming at the moment, toe tapper indeed. Along with Kenny Barron I consider Hampton Hawes to be an under appreciated pianist. Jim Hall excels on this release well.
Got another two inches plus of snow overnight so will got out and work on the deck and driveway in a bit but first I’m sneaking in a re-listen to
Gregory Groover Jr.'s latest one, “Old Knew” on Criss Cross cd
Joel Ross is a great addition here–I love hearing him as sideman or leader.
Gregory Groover Jr. with vibraphonist Joel Ross, pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Kendrick Scott
On to . . .
Ben Pollack “Volume 5 Recorded in New York 1931”
Some sweet and hot music and some features for Jack Teagarden. Hitting the spot this morning.
Dipped in to The Bottle Tapes this morning, specifically disc 3 from this 6 CD box set from Corbett vs. Dempsey. It kicks off with a solo piece by temor saxophonist Mars Williams. As RonP mentioned on the Strictly Jazz thread he was surprised Charlie Parker is not mentioned more frequently on that thread and the forum in general. Well, track 2 offers a swell version of Charlie Parker’s Confirmation by Chicago tenor saxophonist Von Freeman, pianist Misha Mengleberg, and percussionist Han Bennink. Moving on to track three is the piece Hit the Wall (Forever) Mats Gustafsson and Thurston Moore. Yes, that Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth. Finally, Stone/Water from the bodacious Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet.
A little snow last night. Looks like it may be one of THOSE winters. I’ll layer up and put the shovel to use later.
Starting a session with
Wes Montgomery “The Complete Full House Recordings” Riverside/Craft 2 cd set, disc 2
I’ve always loved these recordings, and this was a welcome re-issue offering alternate material in great sound.
On to
Revisiting disc 3 of this excellent new reissue of two Bill Evans albums and many alternates/outtakes.
Bill Evans “Haunted Heart” Riverside/Craft 3 cd set, disc 3
Bootzilla’s post yesterday has me revisiting Chick Corea Now He Sings Now He Sobs Roy Haynes on drum kit, MIroslav Vitous on double bass. It is an excellent album.
Followed up with Tones for Joan’s Bones with Joe Farrell, Woody Shaw, Steve Swallow, and Joe Chambers.
Prince Lasha Sonny Simmons The Cry! Craft Recordings reissue that sounds great. Chicago’s Fulton Street Collective as part of their JRAC (Jazz Record Album Cover) series is offering up a performance of The Cry! tonight as interpreted by Dave Rempis, Hunter Diamond, Joshua Abrams, Christian Dillingham, and Mike Reed. Should be a fun night.
Full moon, bright and vivid. We went to bed early, I woke up and couldn’t go back to sleep, a lot on my mind, and some clogged sinuses. Firing up the system to get some early morning sound.
Re-visiting disc six of Bob Dylan “The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963” . . . . What a young force, real talent bursting out of him.
Decided to break out the 4 disc Steven Wilson revisit of Yes “Tales from Topographic Oceans” and listen to cd 3, the alternate version of the album using studio run-through and live material. Wow. A great experience with the stereo in it’s current form. Love this music!
A cold morning again. But no snow! I’m enjoying a break from shoveling.
This sounded so good yesterday I’m playing it again. Billie with Mal Waldron supporting her. Great stuff!
Billie Holiday “Lady Day : The Storyville Concerts” Jazz Door 2 cd set, disc 1
This disc recorded at the Storyville Jazzclub, Boston, Mass., Mid. April 1959, and 29 - 31. Oct. 1951
Happy cake day and thanks for reminding me I have some of Ms Holiday’s albums that I haven’t listened to in ages. 
Happy cake day, Lon.
Bought it a few months ago. Cleaned it, put on the shelf, forgot about it. Remembered this morning, I’m glad I did!
Lon, Happy Cake Day!
Happy Cake Day Lon. Thanks for the way you brighten up the early hours of our days!
