The Complete Capitol Studio Recordings of Stan Kenton 1943-1947, disc III
Vibraphonist Johnny Lytle offers up a fine morning vibe on this Craft Recordings LP reissue, People & Love. This certainly offers up an early San Francisco perspective on soul jazz, which I am enjoying immensely at the moment.
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A nice cool morning. Awake before the birds thanks to my old dog.
Starting off the day with Yusef Lateef, “Atlantic Lullaby: the Concert from Avalon,” Elemental cd 2
Followed by
Jack Wilkins “Merge” CHIAROSCURO cd
Okay, I’m awake now.
Mark Masters Ensemble with Lee Konitz.
Always room for some new blues in the morning.
Joel Ross “nublues” Blue Note cd
Followed by
“Les Jardins Mystiques Vol.1” disc 3
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Josee Koning “Dois Mundos”
A beautiful way to start the day.
Followed by
Tom Harrell “Paradise” Columbia cd
Quintet with percussion, strings and harp added. I forgot how good this one is.
SFJazz Collective “Original Compositions and works of John Coltrane” disc 1 and 2
My copy is signed by Renee Rosnes in 2007.
On vinyl?
The SFJazz? No. I’m not sure this one was available on vinyl.
I was breaking your chops, my friend.
OK. I do listen to LPs about 5 % of the time or less, CDs sound better to me except for some reissues of pre-tape material. I don’t have the money for exotic phono gear.
Oddly for the first time this year SFJazz Collective is releasing their annual release only on vinyl. I won’t be getting it.
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The Sutherland Little Loco is proving itself to be a more than worthy companion to the Vitus RI-101 Mk2. My Mutech Hayabusa, remains in the box, as I’ve decided to have Brian Walsh install it and dial it in. No hurry at this time.
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Ron Carter “FourSight: The Complete Stockholm Tapes” disc 1
Followed by
The Essence All Stars “Jackie’s Blues Bag–A Tribute to Jackie McLean” Hip Bop cd
Alto Saxophone – Abraham Burton (tracks: 7), Donald Harrison (tracks: 2), Justin Robinson (tracks: 1), Vincent Herring (tracks: 6)
Bass – Sebastian Whittaker
Drums – Idris Muhammad
Piano – LaMont Johnson
Soprano Saxophone – Branford Marsalis (tracks: 3)
Tenor Saxophone – Branford Marsalis (tracks: 1), Craig Handy (tracks: 2), Javon Jackson (tracks: 6), Joe Lovano (tracks: 4)
Transcription By – David Weiss
I find that Hip Bop manages to capture and reproduce certain characteristics of the classic Blue Note sound and production.
Followed by
Sonny Rollins “Freedom Weaver” Resonance Records 3 cd set, disc 1
I’ve long had this material in previous issues and it does sound a bit clearer and more vivid (and louder) here. Amazing music–Sonny was a true jazz force at this time.
