What is spinning?

[bobsticks]

A bit of unusaul and local fare this evening with Starker Plays Baker:for cello &17 percussion instruments. Of course "Starker" refers to the much famed cellist Janos Starker, and the first half of this ecclectic work includes his tribute to jazz greats including Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis,John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington. On a more traditional note, the second half ends with the more traditional Sonata for Cello and Piano.

Recorded not too far from my home in the Opera House at Indiana University at Bloomington this disc is strange and beautiful at the same time. I suspect Dusty would fall in love with this one...

[Bernd]

Enjoying since yesterday Mike Scotts latest offering.

"The Waterboys - Book of Lightning"

A thing of beauty and maturity. I reckon his best work to date. The man just gets better and better.

Peace

[basite]

a bit uncommon for me but,

Stravinsky - The firebird

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

[nobody]

Arve Henriksen: Strjon

I've seen this filed as jazz, but it's got a strange, dissonant sound and is very minimalistic, almost ambient at times. I guess I'd call him a Norweigen Ambient Jazz Trupmter. The record mixes his trumpet with some mild electronic backing and creates a bit of a tense darkness. I'm not at all familiar with the guy and came across it on a whim, but it's interesting enough that I'll keep listening.

I'd be curious what anyone who knows more about this would have to say about it.

[shokhead]

Elp/bss/dvd-a

[jrhymeammo]

My neighbor decided to bang on the wall for the first time. It's only 10:3- Geez.....

Good thing I got headphones

Game Theory by The Roots

JRA

[JohnMichael]

My neighbor decided to bang on the wall for the first time. It's only 10:3- Geez.....

Good thing I got headphones

Game Theory by The Roots

JRA

Turn up the stereo so you are not distracted by the banging.

joe jackson band live

AFTERLIFE

[basite]

Now Playing:

The Gorillaz - Demon days (on the black shiny discs )

Get that groove on!
Bert.

[jrhymeammo]

Turn up the stereo so you are not distracted by the banging.

LOL. Well I used to play that game about 10 years ago and it got ugly quick. And my system at the time was this "500watt" Aiwa shelf system. I used to think that system was da BOMB with all the bells and whistles.

Went to Knoxville and picked up some records.

Earl Hines - EH in New Orleans


Kenny Burrell - Prestige 7088


John Patton - Accent on the Blues


Zion I - Cheeba Cheeba 12"


Zion I - B-Boy Anthem 12"


Yes - Yes Album(cleanest copy I have ever seen)


Yes - Close to the Edge(cleanest copy I have ever seen also)


Jimmy Smith - A Date with Jimmy Smith Vol2.

This one is a sealed orignal. Am I going to open it? Hell Yeah, I'm gonna pop da cherry.

[daviethek]

Damn, JR, let me know how that Jimmy Smith sounds. "BluesSmith" on Verve was the first jazz organ record I ever listened to . Hooked me when I was 14.

Elvis Costello, "My Flame Burns Blue"

[jrhymeammo]

Damn, JR, let me know how that Jimmy Smith sounds. "BluesSmith" on Verve was the first jazz organ record I ever listened to . Hooked me when I was 14.

Elvis Costello, "My Flame Burns Blue"

I will for sure, but I think I'm gonna save it for a rainy day I have scheduled for nextweek. I like Jimmy but I got this album for Lou, Mobley, Byrd, Blakey, and Eddie Mc-MaF'in-Fadden.

I got hooked on Jimmy on an album with Wes, so I grabbed a copy of The Cat on Verve and was dissapointed. But this one will be a different story.

JRA

[nobody]

The Complete Stax-Volt Soul Singles, Vol. 2: 1968-1971

After living with the first Stax collection for years, I finally am getting around to part 2. I've seen this collection maligned in the comparison, but I think it's just a personal thing which one you'd enjoy more and depends a lot on what era you're looking for. Quality wise, this thing is stellar as well. It's just you're moving ahead into a different era, and if you wann dig deep into some late 60s funky soul, this is amazing. For me, the first one had more recognizeable tracks, but I'm really digging the vibe on this one. Great driving around town music.


21st Century Dub

A Japaneese percussionist that goes by Pecker works with a slew of the best reggae musicians in Jamaica and records in some of reggae's biggest studios to come up with a disc that simmers and burns. Pecker works with greats like Sly&Robbie, The Wailers band and more while recording in Studio One and at Tuff Gong. Top notch dub, mezmorizing stuff. I think it's out of print and maybe not the easiest thing to come by nowadays, but if you see a copy, I highly suggest grabbing it if you're into dub and reggae.

[Luvin Da Blues]

Although this band has been around for awhile I have just discovered them...Vaya Con Dios. Especially the Time Flies album. Despite there name they are from Belgium and are a fine fusion of Jazz/Blues/R&B and ballads. After listening to them I just had to dig up my Lee Ritenour collection for a long over due listen.

Hey Basite, love to hear your comments on this band. The lead singer has a wonderful voice and IMHO reaches her apex on the Muddy Waters track.

[basite]

I don't really know them, I know she has a mighty voice, but that's about it though...

mom and dad seem to like them very much, maybe I'll have to check them out

but first: I have to find a kenny burrel record

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

[nobody]

The Clash: Singles Box Set

I was very on the fence abot this one when it first came out. I mean, I love the Clash, but does anyone really need 19 CD singles from one band, especially if I already own all the albums? Well, I don't, especially at the cost of this set. However, what about a shot at burning all 19 discs onto 4 CDs? OK, I'm all over that. The music is fantastic; the remastering is excellent. You get a great view of the band's growth, you get all the hits, you get a ton of fun, interesting b-sides. If only the record company would release a version complied on 4 discs. But, if you're really into collecting stuff, the 19 disc packaging is pretty damn cool. Personally though, I like having 'em collected on a few CDs. If I really wanna go collecting, I'll grab the original 45s.

[Bernd]

The Clash: Singles Box Set

I was very on the fence abot this one when it first came out. I mean, I love the Clash, but does anyone really need 19 CD singles from one band, especially if I already own all the albums? Well, I don't, especially at the cost of this set. However, what about a shot at burning all 19 discs onto 4 CDs? OK, I'm all over that. The music is fantastic; the remastering is excellent. You get a great view of the band's growth, you get all the hits, you get a ton of fun, interesting b-sides. If only the record company would release a version complied on 4 discs. But, if you're really into collecting stuff, the 19 disc packaging is pretty damn cool. Personally though, I like having 'em collected on a few CDs. If I really wanna go collecting, I'll grab the original 45s.

Agree, that's a great set.

Just returned from two heavy days. Listening to new ones:

"The Slow Signal Fades - Steady" shades of "The Cranberries"

"I can lick any sonofa*****in the House - Live at Dante's" just a great live Rock'nRoll album.

Peace

[jrhymeammo]

Pulled out my old favorite.

Wax Poetic - Nublu Sessions.

speaking of WP, it's been a while since bought an issue of Wax Poetics.

[bobsticks]

NP: Oliver Nelson~"Screamin' The Blues"

As the precursor to "Straight Ahead" this one is, I believe, the first recorded pairing of Oliver Nelson and Eric Dolphy. Throw in a little Roy Haynes on the drums and you got one of the first examples of the funky, modern jazz sound of the 60's.

[jrhymeammo]

NP: Oliver Nelson~"Screamin' The Blues"

As the precursor to "Straight Ahead" this one is, I believe, the first recorded pairing of Oliver Nelson and Eric Dolphy. Throw in a little Roy Haynes on the drums and you got one of the first examples of the funky, modern jazz sound of the 60's.

That's another great album by Olvier. The one I have probably isnt the cleaniest copy in the world, but none of that matters when I drop the needle...

Laughed at:

Steven Wright - I have a Pony



...on wax as usual

JRA

[JohnMichael]

Oliver Nelson

The Blues And The Abstract Truth

[jrhymeammo]

Stanley Turrentine w/ Oliver Nelson - Joy Ride. 4201-NYC



It's been over a year since I played this one. Thanks BS.
This album is filled with great musicians such as K. Burrell, H Hancock, JJ Johnson, Phil Woods,, Clark Terry, Bobby Cranshaw, and others. Oliver arranged and conducted this album. I think I got couple more O.N. stored away somewhere...

JRA

[basite]

NP:

Massive attack - mezzanine

this rocks...
I just got back from the high end shop, they were doing a yearly 'showoff' I 'auditioned' the 2 systems they had set up:

a pair of avalon Isis speakers, combined with spectral gear, and 25k MIT speaker cables.
and system 2 (where I also listened to a track of the Massive Attack cd)

a pair of Wilson Audio Maxx speakers, driven by a pair of Mcintosh MC501 monoblocks, the Mcintosh C2200 preamp and a very big wadia cd player and very very very expensive cables

this day ruled
and I came to the conclusion that I need a better amp.

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

[musicman1999]

Midnight at Notre-Dame--Olivier Latry recorded at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris,a series of organ transcriptions.
Strawbs-Live at the Qween Elizabeth hall
The LSO live recording of Beethoven's ninth symphony--recorded in 2005,wonderful version of this classic.

bill

[Bernd]

Enjoying some laid back tunes.

"Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People"

"Jonah - Save The Swimmer"

"Mark Lane - Lost In The Desert"

Hope everybody is alright.

Peace

[Bernd]

"Brett Dennen - So Much More"

Wow - what a talent. A new one on me. Arrived today.

Deceptively simple lyrics with hidden weight, juxtaposed and somehow reinforced by the fragile beauty of the melodies and sparse arrangements.

Peace