It’s going to be a bit warmer today–quite welcome. At least we made it above freezing yesterday and last night.
Starting the day off with some Big Band Jack Teagarden. This Jaxx cd doesn’t sound great but a few adjustments and it’s an enjoyable listen.
“IT’s Time for T!” Jass cd
Now for something quite different, and sonically excellent.
Monday Michiru “Soulception” Adventure Music cd
Waiting for a new TV to be delivered on a warm for March morning.
Starting off with
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers “Strausbourg '82” 2 cd set, disc 1
Art Blakey; drums
Johnny O’Neal; piano
Donald Harrison; alto saxophone
Terence Blanchard; trumpet
Billy Pierce; tenor saxophone
Charles Fambrough: double bass
Recorded on 1st April 1982 in Strasbourg, France
On to Grateful Dead “Dave’s Picks Volume 19” disc 3
Dead in Honolulu, January 23, 1970
Walking up to the warmth of a 65 degree morning. My wife fell asleep in front of the new TV we got yesterday–I retired my Sony bought fifteen years ago.
Starting off the day with a compilation I made of appearances by Ed Motta in the Lumiar Records series of collecting new interpretations of songs by Brazilian composers. Also featured within this compilation are appearances by Hermeto Pascoal and Jacques Morelenbaum.
Moving on to something with full production that I wanted to hear on the system, Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” on Tamla cd.
This album owes a ton to Leon Ware, and is a tribute to his passion for Janis Hunter, who was Slim Gaillard’s daughter. I’m enjoying revisiting this one, it’s been a while.
The Ernie Barnes cover art is 
It’s warm but the cold returns tomorrow and hangs out. Spring!
Statring off a quiet morning with the Rudy Vang Gelder Remasters version of Kenny Burrell with Coleman Hawkins “Bluesy Burrell” Moodsville/OJC cd.
and on to
“Miucha & Antonio Carlos Jobim” RCA Japan cd
I wanted to hear some flute, and Jobim’s flute sounds lovely here.
The cold is back to stay for the whole day. At least no snow!
Starting the day with SFJazz Collective “Music of Stevie Wonder and New Compositions: Live in New York 2011 - Season 8” 3 cd set, disc 3. This was a great ensemble, and a great listen.
On to a long time favorite.
Duke Ellington “Jazz Party” Columbia mono LP
Woke up to the sound of an owl hooting nearby in one of our trees. Always makes me happy to hear that! Gearing up to stand in the cold for hours today along with thousands nation-wide. . . I know I’ll wish it were warmer!
Starting off with:
Randy Weston with Monty Alexander “Montreux/Zaragoza & Ramatuelle Jazz Festivals 1988”
In & Out cd
This is as interesting a listen as I thought it would be. And sound is quite ggood as well.
No bass or drummer, just the two pianists and two percussionists.
on to
Grateful Dead “Dave’s Picks, Volume 10 (Thelma, Los Angeles, CA • 12/12/69)” 3 cd set, disc 1
Standing for hours in the cold yesterday tired Lucinda and I out, and I retired a bit early and woke up early. Still cold, and QUIET . . . the system is really shining as it warms up.
Starting off with:
Miles Davis “Freedom Jazz Dance–Bootleg Series Volume Five” Sony Blu-Spec CD2 3 cd set, disc 3
I find it fascinating to listen to this set and hear the development of the material in the studio by the Quintet. Sound is excellent as well.
Followed by
Freddie Hubbard “Breaking Point” Blue Note 85th Anniversary Japan UHQCD
Freddie Hubbard trumpet with James Spaulding on alto saxophone and flute, Ronnie Mathews on piano, Eddie Khan on bass, and Joe Chambers on drums. Quite a band!
Starting off this Sunday with an important piece of history -
Now Playing: Nashville Skyline — Bob Dylan
This album sounds calm, warm, and easy to listen to. Dylan changes his style here and sings in a smoother, softer voice than before.
Why this album is important from my perspective
Famous song: “Lay Lady Lay” — a perfect snapshot of the album’s soft-focus charm and tonal reinvention.
If you’re listening closely, there’s a kind of understated mastery here—less about statement, more about feel.
I understand the importance of this album, but it is my least often played Dylan, I just never connected with this one. (I have his entire catalog).
