Strictly Jazz Sounds (Part 3)

[lonson]

After a long wait the 2 UHQCD set of “John Coltrane - Live in Finland 1961 • 1962” is in hand from The Lost Recordings.

I have had the first disc, the 1961 Helsinki concert on another release from Gambit, and this version sounds much better!

[lonson]

Now onto the second UHQCD, the 1962 concert with Jimmy Garrison in place instead of Reggie Workman.

Sound is similarly excellent with Garrison perhaps heard with a bit more “presence”. . . .

[vieuxradio]

my discogs arrived

With Zawinul, I was expecting some free Jazz

But my surprise a beautiful smooth album

[lonson]

This was early Zawinul, he was a straight ahead player on sessions at that time, with Ben and with Cannonball etc. His use of electric piano with Cannonball and then his keyboard work with Miles opened his playing up to freer elements which he explored more with early Weather Report, though I would say that his playing became progressive but not full-throated “free jazz” for the most part.

[lonson]

Joel Ross “The Parable of the Poet” Blue Note cd

I find Ross a very intriguing writer, arranger and player. This one has a great ensemble: Ross on vibes with Immanuel Wilkins on alto saxophone, Maria Grand on tenor saxophone, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Kalia Vandever on trombone, Sean Mason on piano, Rick Rosato on bass & Craig Weinrib on drums.

[lonson]

I’m listening to Eddie Bert “Musician of the Year.” The sort of “house trio” of Hank Jones, Wendall Marshall and Kenny Clarke is always great support. As the cover subtly suggests, there is overdubbing of additional Bert trombone on tracks, which was a novel thing in 1955 (the title comes from the fact that Bert was so awarded by Metronome magazine that year).

Eddie Bert “Musician of the Year” Savoy Denon cd

[lonson]

Bert played with Mingus which made me seek out a Mingus disc, and chose this one for the great band with Charles McPherson and Bobby Jones.

Charles Mingus “Live in Rotterdam 1970” Crossroads cd

Great stereo sound!

[vieuxradio]

da… apple gizmo

Rap from the 40’s

[vieuxradio]

pop french singer, her first album was Jazz

[DavidF]

Smoky late night jazz and quiet thoughts on a rainy day.
Now playing via Maestro: Cigarettes & Memories — smooth music for slowing down and relaxing.

[vieuxradio]

is that a compilation or a particular artist

Or is it The application that chose that for you?

[vieuxradio]

[DavidF]

Well, interesting you should ask. I’ve been listening to Pause Maybe? for the last few days and finally decided to look into it a little more. Turns out it appears to be completely AI-generated — the music, the artist, maybe even the whole image behind it.

At first, I really liked the mood. It has that relaxing 1940s speakeasy feel with soft saxophone and late-night jazz club vibes. Great background music. But finding out it was AI-generated instead of played by real musicians honestly changed how I felt about it.

What I love most about jazz is the human side of it — the emotion, the little imperfections, the feeling that real people are creating something together in the moment. AI can copy the sound, but it can’t replace real experience or emotion.

I’m not against technology, but I do feel a little disappointed. It makes me wonder what this means for real musicians and for people who care about authentic music.

[DavidF]

Smooth tenor sax, warm piano, and one of the greatest jazz pairings ever recorded. No AI this time — just real artists making timeless music.
Now playing on Maestro: Ben Webster Meets Oscar Peterson — late-night jazz at its finest.

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[DavidF]

Now playing: Rain Dancer by Armik — warm acoustic guitar, Latin-flamenco grooves, and an easy flowing rhythm that feels perfect for a retirees relaxed Monday morning listen with a hot cup of coffee.

[DavidF]

Now playing: Up Front by Paul Brown — smooth, melodic jazz guitar with a laid-back groove and polished late-night feel. Easy to sink into on a good system.

[DavidF]

Now Playing: From the Redwoods to the Rockies

Smooth, melodic guitar music with a relaxed jazz feel and beautiful acoustic textures. It sounds open, warm, and natural — the kind of album that lets a good stereo system really shine. Perfect for a laid-back listening session.

[DavidF]

Now playing: Homage by Joe Lovano.

Calm, thoughtful jazz with beautiful sound quality. The band plays with lots of space and feeling, making it great music for relaxing and really listening closely.