frogman
In the Adair and Sinatra versions of "Fly Me to the Moon" for me the thing that "locks in " the song is their impeccable sense of swing. That ,along with the tempo makes their versions right for the listener. I give credit to Adair's trio members for locking in the tempo solidly. Krall tries to impart her own different sense of swing in the lyrics on her number which fails , especially in the middle and end of the song.
I always feel it's difficult for a singer to cover a song for which another ( Sinatra in this case) has done what most consider a definitive version and her attempt to make it her own falls short. |
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That 2nd listing Bernstein, Goldings, Stewart i also have it was my 1st Smallslive purchase. Bill Stewart is perhaps my favorite drummer/ musician of the current generation. I've actually met him once. I purchased it at a reasonable price . I don' get where these listers on Amazon come up with these price gouging offers. Are they serious? |
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I never liked any of Tony Bennett's duo outings, especially a PBS special I saw with Tony and Lady Gaga. She did not belong on the same stage . |
pjw
That Bernstein quartet is on my buy list.
I just bought 5 smallslive titles: Jazz Inc ( J Pelt , L Hayes), Planet Jazz, Tyler Mitchell, Grant. Stewart, Joe Magnarelli |
schubertI love your comments about Tony B .Yes a transcendent human being a gift to all of us who appreciate him. My favorite pianist and singer together. Tony's voice is so delicate and Beautiful on this tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bDFDYhXqPM |
SchubertThat's an astute point you make about Evans sounding like a classical player. I cannot speak directly to this because I am not familiar with bartok's music. But I can tell you I have read in several places and maybe an Evans interview that he practiced playing classical music as an exercise at home. So it stands to reason that when he played professionally this classical influence would come out in his playing. I can't speak to the similarities between jazz and classical music maybe someone like frogman would be better for input on this matter but I do believe you are onto something regarding Bills playing.
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FrogmanLove your comments about Tony Bennett ie " the joy of singing "and" he has the smile in his sound ".Thanks for the additional Bennett posts BTW I have compared Tony'sversion of " lost in the Stars" to Frank Sinatra's And Tony's comes out on top but I don't want to drag out this comparison I enjoy both of them on different songs.I wanted to post this song by Frank. He really feels it and makes me feel it also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jHr5JbTeRYListen to his voice crack at 1:25 and again his feeling at 2:15 |
pjw , whart & frogmanIf you like Herbie Hancock's album Crossings and you should check out his other Warner Brothers album "Mwandishi". It has three long songs on it. It's available as a double CD. I have the original LPs from the 70s and the CD two-fer here is one song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUFINUzGt8E |
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pjwI have a ton of Lee konitz music. if you like Duo recordings konitz has saxophone piano Duo with Martial Solal called star eyes Hamburg 1983
It has six standards and three Originals on the disc.
another good more recent set is a 2 CD disc with konitz as the leader its called European Episode- Impressive Rome it's a quartet with xlent European musicians.
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thanks for the posts on Helen Merrill. Did not know her ethnic background.I have been a fan of hers for quite a while . I think she has a very expressive voice. Was surprised others know of her as she was not as popular/did not have exposure of other singers back then.
Especially like the Stan Getz tune with her can never get enough of his playing!! |
pjw Nice old broadcast with S Manne & his group. The 1st song after the group is introduced "The King Swings" is from a soundtrack for an old tv show " Checkmate" . Don't know if you have the album it's on contemporary records I suggest you check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSVmRLlAY2E |
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schubertLiked the Joey Alexander cut you posted. I am a sucker for Bass Clarinet in a jazz setting. Potter doesn't play Bass Clarinet much on his recordings would like to hear more from him.Found this bass clarinet video I like not sure how to classify it probably "world music" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAlavG6IxVg |
Happy Holiday all!!! pjwEnjoyed the Eric Gale tunes you posted. My friend always bragged about him but I never liked his "S Don't know if you have the 2 discs S Manne cut with B Evans on Verve records but those dates both players are in excellent form and meshed well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrcThyAzpag |
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pjw Not a big fan of Metheny back in the day due to my main interest in bebop 50's and 60's jazz as the real deal. I was happy that Metheny and his group brought more new listeners to the genre. Listening to the cut San Lorenzo and really enjoying it with much more of an open mind. I don't have Bright Size Life but another trio recording he did with D Holland and R Haynes Question and Answer I like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MAGraRUVog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQEQNL0p35c |
pjwI really like Peter Bernstein also and enjoyed the live clip with his organ trio.An album of his I enjoy w/ B Mehldau on piano : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ-dmT5ZOik5 Bernstein originals 4 standards i am going to listen to your Lyle Mays clips tomorrow |
pjwMetheny's music in the 80's/90's melded with the direction ECM was taking. A lot of their artists explored different genres with jazz elements.A good fit for both artist and label. I am a big fan of Roy Haynes playing with everybody( and he has played with almost everyone ). I was able to catch him live once at a small jazz club it was a memorable evening. I found another Metheny trio recording with another great drummer, B Higgins Rejoicing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol33IdtDL4Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-bO3EwZUA8 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWbGXbKNu8o pjw I'm glad I'm glad you posted Kenny Clarke F Boland BB. I posted something by them a short time ago but didn't think anybody was interested because I didn't get any response. I have a lot of big band music in my collection but IMHO the KCFB big band is the best. I have all of their music on vinyl. Another of my favorites link above also highly recommend "Latin kaleidoscope " by them |
pjwI borrowed a James Carter CD from my library, JC on the set. It's a mixture of originals and standards. Based on listening to this CD and listening to samples online I've just purchased my first James Carter CD the real quiet storm. It's on its way.
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pjwAlmost eight years without putting out a new recording seems unusual. Maybe he is not signed to a record label now? I think most jazz artists make their money from touring and playing live. But if you have a working band a recording getting airplay wouldseem like a good advertisement to draw people to your concerts /Club dates. And vice versa: patrons who attend live concerts might buy a current recording of your group supplementing your income.
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acman3+1 Omar Sosa!! Excellent playing
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pjwA t one time I owned Blood on the fields but could never really warm up to it. Sold it. I recommend CitI Movement or the Live at the Village Vanguard sessions by Marsalis based on the samples I heard on Amazon.
Thanks for the James Carter cuts. I will check out his back catalogue for more purchases for my collection. I think you recommended one of his organ Trio discs?
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frogmanI know what you mean because I ran into some Flack from someone on this site regarding W Marsalis recently.I have always heard that Wynton came in for criticism from Jazz critics and writers. Can you explain what their beef was with his music? Was it the fact that he was more traditional in his playing and writing rather than being someone who push the envelope? I have always appreciated his writing and playing especially in theLCJO.
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acman3 & frogmanI refrained from buying any Wynton music four 20 plus years as I did not like the context or musical style he was playing in. At the time I was going through a strong "avant-garde" period. Over the last several years I have been purchasing the jazz at Lincoln Center titles and I've been enjoying them.
frogman I have to agree about w y n t o n s playing I never felt he stretched it out harmonically like other like other modern players do. I'm not sure but I think that was a personal choice of his.I guess when you have the major record contract(Columbia) and you are the face of the new wave of jazz players you are going to come in for some criticism for sure.Although I don't think Branford received the same level of criticism as the two brothers took different paths or different musical roads in their output and careers.I like Tom Harrell also I don't think he's that well-known. I have been listening to his recording "light on" lately. I like his piano player Danny Grissett.
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schubertNice feature of Karolina S.with the WDR big band. Beautiful tone and excellent improvisational skills. I wonder if she is featured on any of the WDR BB recordings?
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pjwRead his bio and Gerard Gibbs has certainly rubbed shoulders with and Been Mentored by some top organ players. does he play Just organ? I can't think of any other young jazz players play strictly Organ and no piano. It seems like the organ is not as popular today as it was back in the 50s and 60s, in other words it's lack of popularity has led to fewer and fewer players over the years. I do like Larry goldings a lot but he also plays piano.I am checking out some recordings by JD Allen thanks for the link. His playing has a lot of soul and at times he sounds like Coltrane somewhat.
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pjwI own two discs by dr. Lonnie Smith Purple Haze and Foxy Lady, both jazz interpretations of Jimi Hendrix material. I'm sure you're aware of them and probably own them As You Are a big Hendrix fan. these are the only discs I consider a worthwhile attempt at playing Hendrix music in a jazz context.
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schubertThanks for posting "Hymn to the Fallen" on Memorial Day. I always like to spend a little time on that day reflecting on those who have participated in wars to keep this country free. I wish after having so many wars and conflicts there we could have a world more at peace but I don't believe this will happen.Sorry about being a little behind in response posting but I've been a little busy.
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pjw I found another dr. Lonnie Liston Smith trio CD with John Abercrombie which I had overlooked. It's called afro blue and all of the songs were either written by John Coltrane or associated with him except for one original by dr. Lonnie Liston Smith. It's a really good jam session with great solos especially from dr. Smith. The sound is also excellent as well as the Sound StageSearched on YouTube several times for ciips to post but could not find anything
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schubert thanks for posting thanks for posting Trish clowes. I listened to the entire album and liked everything except for one vocal cut. Unique approach to the music neither inside or outside but walking a fine line between both. I like her approach to the group concept and her soloing. each song seems to have an air of mystery to it. I cannot I cannot find any WDR big band recordings on CD with Karolina Strassmeyer in the band. Damn would like something in my collection. Love her sound on sax.
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schubertFor many years the only LP By Masahiko Togashi that I owned was Spiritual Nature. I was captivated by his ability to write for a large group and the Asian influence he brought to the music. Then I came across the piano trio album Jazz Spirits Trio and continue to purchase music by him until I have close to 50 albums and CDs of his in my collection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8FPMz_cl5Q |
pjw thanks for posting J. R.Monterose. as a jazz critic said he is the best sax player you have never heard. This guy really flew under the radar for his career from what I read. He said he was influenced by Coltrane and Rollins but he is not derivative. He has a voice all his own and his solos are always interesting.I think I only have two albums with him one as the leader he recorded for Blue Note and the other when he was in Charles Mingus group. I need to search out some of his available music to add to my collection. If you have any ideas let me know.
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acman3 the the Paul Bley Duo CD with togashi is not only sacd I have CD version of it.
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schubertI have that Bley Duo cd with togashi. it gets a lot of play on my stereo system. I really like Bley he was an original thinker carved -out his own style in the late 50s and 60s. he did not go the way of Bill Evans Style. his approach to playing was quite original as he did not go down that well worn path that other Jazz pianists followed.But he could and did play inside as well as anybody when he wanted to.A true original and marvelous Talent.
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pjwThanks. The Kenny dorham Live 2 CD set is a must buy. I did see another listing which was cheaper but your link was remastered version. Based on several members reviews of the sound and my own experience with remastered Blue Notes versus original issue Blue Notes I'm going with the more expensive set. I also found a 2 Disc set of Monterose dates from the late 50s early 60s including the album The Message which is one of his best.
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schubertRoy Clark caught was excellent. Always heard his name but have never heard him play.
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frogmanFrom where I sit Paul Bley has great lyricism in his playing which I don't hear from Keith Jarrett when he tries to play in a free jazz style. The most annoying thing about Keith Jarrett is when he vocalises along with his playing. Very annoying.
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