Doug Richards Orchestra “Through A Sonic Prism – The Music Of Antonio Carlos Jobim”
Nice!
Followed by
Dexter Gordon “Our Man in Paris” Blue Note Japan SHM-CD “Final RVG” UCCQ-9220
Bud!!!
Andrew Cyrille & Maono Metamusician’s Stomp, a fine Black Saint LP release featuring David S. Ware, Ted Daniel, Nick DiGeronimo, and Andrew Cyrille.
Ran the AC unit long enough to sit down and listen a while.
One of the amazing sounding Audio Wave XRCD24 discs, Donald Byrd “The Cat Walk” Blue Note
Followed by
Jethro Tull “Bursting Out: The Inflated Edition” disc 1
Earl Coleman “There’s Something About An Old Love” Xanadu LP
Ted Dunbar is a highlight here as he always is.
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Santana “Welcome” Columbia LP
In the mood for some ole timey music and this hits the spot.
This month when I turn on my stereo in the morning it’s an exciting first few minutes as the sound struts out. The system has never sounded better! Music is a thrilling component of the day.
Right now
“Duke Ellington in the Uncommon Market” OJC cd
Not your typical Ellington concert (actually excerpts of three concerts, one in Sweden, one in Italy, and one in France) of rarely played material. Waking my brain up!
Followed by
Fascinating box set for those who have been fascinated by Ziggy and the Spiders.
David Bowie “Rock 'n Roll Star” 5 cd and 1 Blu-ray box set. cd 1
On occasion I start my morning listening to WNUR, Northwestern University community radio, more progressive jazz is typically offered. This morning Aram Shelton’s Fast Citizens Two Cities the title track was playing. A fine way to start my day. I continued with my Delmark CD version of the same.
There was no need for the AC unit nor fans last night–and two humans and one dog were very happy about that! A bit muggy this morning but nice!
Starting the day off with two albums from this two cd set, “Conception: the Gift of Love” and “Un Poco Loco,” both Columbia releases.
Followed by
Duke Ellington “Newport 1958” Mosaic Records cd
This Mosaic Single release combines live material with mono studio material. Some wonderful music!
Some great Gonsalves!
Another cool morning. With some rain. Hope they keep coming!
Right now, starting the day off wtih some swinging Mr. T and wife.
Stanley Turrentine “Let it Go” Impulse Japan SHM-CD
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Mack Simpkins
Organ – Shirley Scott
Tenor Saxophone – Stanley Turrentine
Followed by
Grateful Dead “From The Mars Hotel (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)” cd 2
I came to Keith Jarrett early in my recorded music exploration. My Song was one that stands out with the European Quartet, Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christianson. I am the first to admit Jan’s cool and thin sounding sax it an acquired taste. The opener Questar is continues to move me.
Now DISC 1
Chet Baker “Blue Room–The 1979 Vara Studio Sessions in Holland” Jazz Detective 2 cd set
These were great sessions.
Immanuel Wilkins The Seventh Hand, providing for a spiritual and soulful sound, with Micah Thomas - piano, Immanuel Wilkins - alto sax, Agyei Keita Edwards djembe, Kweku Sumbry - drums and djembe bass drum, Jamal Dickerson - dunun, Yao Kakoto - dunun, Adrian Sommerville Jr. dunun, Daryl Johns - bass, and Elena Pinderhughes - flute. Pianist Micah Thomas excels on this wonderful set.