I've bought maybe 40 to 50 lp's this year and the same number of c.d.'s, along with my subscription to Music Matters Blue Note 45 rpm re-issues, with my favourite being Art Blakey - 'Like Someone In Love'.
I'm thinking that the Frank Sinatra on MoFi were the best re-issues, especially 'At the Sands'.
Dianne Krall, 'Doing All Right - in Concert' was the best live recording.
Merle Haggard, 'I am what I am' best all new release.
Most disappointing new release, Madeleine Peyroux 'Standing on the Rooftop'.
I managed at last to get a couple of Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate recordings on vinyl, which complement their c.d. releases, especial mention is 'Heart of the Moon' if you can find a copy - African Blues at it's best.
I'm thinking that the Frank Sinatra on MoFi were the best re-issues, especially 'At the Sands'.
Dianne Krall, 'Doing All Right - in Concert' was the best live recording.
Merle Haggard, 'I am what I am' best all new release.
Most disappointing new release, Madeleine Peyroux 'Standing on the Rooftop'.
I managed at last to get a couple of Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate recordings on vinyl, which complement their c.d. releases, especial mention is 'Heart of the Moon' if you can find a copy - African Blues at it's best.