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Second listen. My feeling on it - "there is still beauty in the world." I think @axolotl would love it.Beirut - Hadsel (2023)
What are you listening to? November 2023
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Gabriel Kahane - The Ambassador (2014)
This blew across my radar (here? elsehow?) a couple of weeks ago and it intrigued me so much I bought it. Listened to it last night and really enjoyed it. Has a great singer-songwriter vibe, great storytelling, and is masterfully composed with wonderful touches of sounds. Will definitely listen to it again today.
This blew across my radar (here? elsehow?) a couple of weeks ago and it intrigued me so much I bought it. Listened to it last night and really enjoyed it. Has a great singer-songwriter vibe, great storytelling, and is masterfully composed with wonderful touches of sounds. Will definitely listen to it again today.
Stefon Harris - Evolution (2004)
One of my two or three favorite contemporary vibists.
One of my two or three favorite contemporary vibists.
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Pixies - Come On Pilgrim...It's Surfer Rosa - Live In London (2023)
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Stan Kenton - Some Women I've Known (rec. 1944-63, Creative World rel. ca. 1970)
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Stan Kenton launched Creative World as his own mail order label. He was still recording for Capitol, but had enough clout that they allowed him to release whatever he wanted including unreleased masters. That's what we have here, a collection of six fine female singers spanning three decades including four recordings that had never seen the light of day. The highlight is an electrifying take on "Black Coffee" by Ann Richards from 1955 that will caffeinate you for sure. But any record with Anita O'Day, June Christy and Chris Connor is a major treat.
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Stan Kenton launched Creative World as his own mail order label. He was still recording for Capitol, but had enough clout that they allowed him to release whatever he wanted including unreleased masters. That's what we have here, a collection of six fine female singers spanning three decades including four recordings that had never seen the light of day. The highlight is an electrifying take on "Black Coffee" by Ann Richards from 1955 that will caffeinate you for sure. But any record with Anita O'Day, June Christy and Chris Connor is a major treat.
Sade - Stronger Than Pride (1988)
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Gil Evans - New Bottle Old Wine (1958)
Gil Evans and Cannonball Adderley team up to reimagine eight classic tunes from the jazz canon. From W.C. Handy to Dizzy Gillespie, each selection gets a fresh approach in the hands of a large brassy group anchored by a rhythm section of Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.
on the Sam-O-Meter.
Gil Evans and Cannonball Adderley team up to reimagine eight classic tunes from the jazz canon. From W.C. Handy to Dizzy Gillespie, each selection gets a fresh approach in the hands of a large brassy group anchored by a rhythm section of Paul Chambers and Art Blakey.
on the Sam-O-Meter.
Unsomnambulist
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Soft Machine - Other Doors (2023)
Andy Parks - Little Big (2018)
Steve Coleman & the Five Elements - Live at the Village Vanguard: Vol 1 (2018)
Because this is a quintet, shouldn't the band name be "and the Four Elements"?
Because this is a quintet, shouldn't the band name be "and the Four Elements"?
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Joe Haymes & His Orchestra - 1932-1935 (RCA Bluebird comp. 1977)
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Before it was swallowed up by Bertelsmann, RCA maintained a strong catalog reissue program. In 1975 they launched the Bluebird Series, reactivating the name and logo that had been largely dormant since the 78 era. The new Bluebirds were 2-LP gatefolds with remastered jazz, blues and big band material from deep in the Victor vault. Joe Haymes (1907-1964) was a talented arranger who led an underrated big band in the early 30's which pioneered the swing style that would soon sweep the country.
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Before it was swallowed up by Bertelsmann, RCA maintained a strong catalog reissue program. In 1975 they launched the Bluebird Series, reactivating the name and logo that had been largely dormant since the 78 era. The new Bluebirds were 2-LP gatefolds with remastered jazz, blues and big band material from deep in the Victor vault. Joe Haymes (1907-1964) was a talented arranger who led an underrated big band in the early 30's which pioneered the swing style that would soon sweep the country.
Unsomnambulist
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Catatonic Suns - s/t (2023)
Meh.
Meh.
Ojai Sam
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Sheb Wooley! - Country Boogies, Wild and Wooley! (rec. 1948-55, Bear Family comp. 1984)
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Before scoring a role in the Rawhide TV show and hitting big with "The Purple People Eater", Sheb Wooley recorded lots of hard country music for MGM Records. This LP gathers a bunch of his uptempo numbers: "Tom The Boogie Woogie Tom Cat", "Mule Boogie", "Hoot Owl Boogie", you get the idea.
Sheb and Clint.
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
Before scoring a role in the Rawhide TV show and hitting big with "The Purple People Eater", Sheb Wooley recorded lots of hard country music for MGM Records. This LP gathers a bunch of his uptempo numbers: "Tom The Boogie Woogie Tom Cat", "Mule Boogie", "Hoot Owl Boogie", you get the idea.
Sheb and Clint.
Ojai Sam
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Art Tatum, Benny Carter & Louis Bellson - The Tatum Carter Bellson Trio (1955)
After recording scads of piano solos, producer Norman Granz decided to put Art Tatum in the studio with Benny Carter and Louis Bellson. The results were extraordinary, with a heavy emphasis on blues.
After recording scads of piano solos, producer Norman Granz decided to put Art Tatum in the studio with Benny Carter and Louis Bellson. The results were extraordinary, with a heavy emphasis on blues.
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Blonde Redhead - Misery Is A Butterfly (2004)
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Benny Goodman - The Essential Benny Goodman (rec. 1937-39, Verve comp. 1964)
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
My mom picked this copy up as a cutout at our local Ralphs Market. Verve Records released this collection of recordings taken from radio shows at a time when very little live BG was available. Benny was always at his best on stage, and he's got his whole classic lineup here in trio, quartet, sextet and big band configurations. Sound quality is pretty good and the high energy performances are outstanding.
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
My mom picked this copy up as a cutout at our local Ralphs Market. Verve Records released this collection of recordings taken from radio shows at a time when very little live BG was available. Benny was always at his best on stage, and he's got his whole classic lineup here in trio, quartet, sextet and big band configurations. Sound quality is pretty good and the high energy performances are outstanding.
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Charley Pride - Pride Of Country Music (1967)
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
In the beginning, RCA Victor called him "Country" Charley Pride. The label put a lot of effort into his early albums, giving him the best new songs and a solid studio team led by the steel of Lloyd Green. This one, his second album, credits no fewer than four producers, including the legendary Cowboy Jack Clement. Remarkably, it even features two bluegrass songs backed by The Osborne Brothers who were under contract to a different label. The result was a collection that has aged far better than the run-of-the-mill Nashville product of the time.
Vinyl Spin of the Day.
In the beginning, RCA Victor called him "Country" Charley Pride. The label put a lot of effort into his early albums, giving him the best new songs and a solid studio team led by the steel of Lloyd Green. This one, his second album, credits no fewer than four producers, including the legendary Cowboy Jack Clement. Remarkably, it even features two bluegrass songs backed by The Osborne Brothers who were under contract to a different label. The result was a collection that has aged far better than the run-of-the-mill Nashville product of the time.
