O-10, from the same period and if someone forced me at gunpoint to pick my favorite Miles record this would be it. Amazing rhythm section; Tony Williams kills and Wayne Shorter is on fire. As far as I am concerned this is some of the very best jazz on record. Highly recommended/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7vWdTXy80Lk&list=PLCB9AD592FDC73455 |
Jazz is all about eliciting emotions. I first heard "Somethin Else" in 1959, and played it over many times. Today, 5 October 14, that same album is affecting me more emotionally than it did in 59. Based on that fact alone, I pronounce "Somethin Else" as the best jazz album ever.
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Rok, in the interest of civility, I will end the nonsense in this discussion by leaving you with this (arrogant) little nugget which will hopefully highlight the differences in attitude and approach to all this. From my vantage point, one is positive and forward looking while the other is negative, cynical and adds little of substance:
As has already been pointed out this all began (this time round) with the Kaplan article. I expressed my disagreement with some of the points he made (one in particular) and you went on to bash the guy and call him a farce without a single specific substantive point of disagreement and only blanket condemnation. I pointed out that KOB has probably introduced. more audiophiles to jazz than anything else. You then take that comment as an opportunity to bash audiophiles. Gee, I thought it was a positive that audiophiles might be exposed to jazz. Importantly, in all the subsequent audiophile-bashing in this discussion, not once was the other reason that KOB has become an audiophile fave mentioned: it sounds so darn good (as well as being fairly accessible and good jazz).
Then the attempts at comparing KOB to SE began; a good and potentially interesting exercise. I made it very clear that I consider BOTH records to be excellent and described with some (believe me, there is far far more) detail why, in some ways, I consider one to be better than the other. What could possibly be more evenhanded than that? You disagreed with some of my specific disagreements; fine, no problem. However, all you can offer is more audiophile bashing and simple "I like it better". That's fine too, but in the process you dismiss logic and the irrefutable. As I have pointed out there is a lot of nuance involved in all this and to undertand it makes one a better judge of not only the music, but of ulterior motives one may have for insisting on keeping oneself in one "camp" or another.
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"Really, what is the point of making a case for why one really good apple is better than a really good pear?"
"Then the attempts at comparing KOB to SE began; a good and potentially interesting exercise."
Each of the above statements were made by either Rok or The Frogman. Who made which statement? Get it right and you win all my Kenny G cassettes, and a NM DVD of LULU!! No peeping!!
Hint: It seems inconceivable that both could be made by the same person.
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First, Rok said this: "Millions of people saying "I like it better", is why it's the best selling Jazz album of all time!!! It does cut it!!"
Then The Frogman said: "Importantly, in all the subsequent audiophile-bashing in this discussion, not once was the other reason that KOB has become an audiophile fave mentioned: it sounds so darn good (as well as being fairly accessible and good jazz)."
Oooops!!! There he goes again!!
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The Frogman said: "As has already been pointed out this all began (this time round) with the Kaplan article. I expressed my disagreement with some of the points he made (one in particular) and you went on to bash the guy and call him a farce without a single specific substantive point of disagreement and only blanket condemnation"
I say: I introduced the Kaplan article. Said it was interesting. Suggested we all read it. Then, after a little Wiki, found out he was in the Les Aspin Sec Defense. Do a little research on the incident known as "Blackhawk Down". That's Les in action. Never mentioned anything negative about Kaplan in relation to KOB or any other music. Suggested he might be another Tony Cordesman. My comments were off topic, but not about KOB or music.
Damn!! I think we have a problem right here is "Aficionado" City!!
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The Frogman Says: "As I have pointed out there is a lot of nuance involved in all this and to undertand it makes one a better judge of not only the music, but of ulterior motives one may have for insisting on keeping oneself in one "camp" or another."
Rok Says: Being aware of 'nuances' is not going to make me change my likes and dislikes when it comes to music. Music does not work like that.
You know all this stuff, and seem to think that if only we knew it as well, we would like different music. No, we would not!!
What reaches your ears, and the impact it makes on the listener, is all there is. The rest is just nice to know information.
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"I pointed out that KOB has probably introduced. more audiophiles to jazz than anything else. You then take that comment as an opportunity to bash audiophiles. Gee, I thought it was a positive that audiophiles might be exposed to jazz."
I disagree with this. I have no proof, but I do read the threads on this forum. I have seen countless posts about the lastest 'audiophile' recordings and downloads of folks like the Beatles, Miles ,mainly KOB.
I have never seen audiophiles going gaga over recordings of Mingus, Hubbard, Rollins, MJQ .... I can't name everyone, but you get the drift.
KOB has introduced 'Audiophiles' to KOB. It does seem to have gone any further. Not a criticism, just my observation. Maybe not even factual, but I would bet my Tiny Tim box set on it being true.
Bashing 'Audiophiles'?? Can you think of a group more deserving of being bashed? Mind you, I did not say music lovers.
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Now, in the interest of civility, I am done. As our wise OP once said, you and I speak different languages.
Cheers |
It seems to me most people are impressed by just 3 things: how fast you play, how high you can play, and how loud you can play. I find this a little exasperating, but I'm a lot more experienced now, and I understand that probably less tan 2% of the public can really hear. When I say hear , I mean follow a horn players through his ideas, And be able to understand those ideas in relation to the changes, if the changes are completely modern.
Chet Baker
"Nothing is new under the sun"
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Great comments Acman3; and so true. Actually, I would put that figure even lower; unfortunately. I commend you for, in becoming "more experienced", gaining a higher level of understanding (hearing). It's unfortunate that so many, even very active listeners, have so little interest in learning to hear. |
Solomon was correct.
Chet Baker, maybe the public understood him and just didn't like his stuff. OMG!!! Maybe he was so cool he was frozen. Maybe he put folks to sleep. Maybe he spent more time getting high than playing high notes.
If you are an artist and you crave success, then you have to do whatever it takes to grab the audience (public). At least in order to then lead them your way. If you think its all about YOU, and they can take you or leave you, then shut up!!
Seems as if brother Baker played in a style that even he said, 98% of the public, did not like or understand. Strange Logic. I guess he was true to himself. I'll take Pops, with his fast, high note, loud, playing self. I'll put on Baker when I'm trying to get some sleep. At least I would if I owned any of his stuff.
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Miles and miles of Miles is enough Miles; I'm going back to Cecile McLorin Salvant before my odometer runs out. While I can switch the sound to the big rig, which gives me superior sound without picture; in Salvant's case, that works to her advantage, but when the big bucks come rolling in, a make over is in order, plus a few trips to the gym, and that gal will be a stone fox. Here she is on "Yesterdays", which is a little reminiscent of Carmen. Salvant can scat too, nice and easy without overdoing it, and her pianist is boss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgOghmYGsSYEnjoy the music. |
Music does not come to you.You have to come to it and you'll walk away with something you didn't have before.
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Cecile: Wow! http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188941161/c-cile-mclorin-salvant-making-old-songs-new-againCheck out the names. Fats Waller, Bessie Smith and even Valaidia Snow. I like her style!! I just hope there is a sufficient audience in this country to ensure her success. If not, she could still be big in Europe, esp if she can sing in French. It's amazing how many clips of her are on youtube. Esp considering how short a time she has been performing. Cheers |
I hope that this thread can be more than a popularity contest in the sense that disagreement can be respected and, ideally, used as an opportunity to understand different points of view and, in the process, perhaps expand one's point of reference. I think that the thread has, at times, fallen woefully short in that respect with vigorous and positive dialogue happening only when there IS agreement. Personally, I am not looking for agreement; how long can the appeal of that last. I am looking to be challenged in a substantive way. Emotions and emotional attachment to an artist or recording can sometimes hinder the, at least partial, objectivity that can justify proclamations of "best" or "worst" without the appropriate qualifier of "for me". Having said all that, I will practice what I just preached re Salvant. I don't quite get the furor. I will plagiarize the first "comment" to the clip: **** anthony jackson 4 weeks ago  · Shared publicly  There  is nothing remotely original about her style. It seems to be a pastiche of Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald . All in the same song . Not that its a bad thing at all, just distracting .**** Why, when one can have this: https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=qNi6M_A9AzUJust one @&£man's opinion. |
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As you can see, my posts are out of sequence in regard to miles and miles of Miles before my odometer runs out.
Rok, I'm switching between "Cecile" and those African cuts on "you tube". While Cecile is better without pictures, those African cuts can't stand alone, they have to have pictures.
Cecile just gets better and better all the time; although chicken is chicken, I've had chicken dishes that were awesome and unforgettable. While Cecile isn't brand new, she's like that unforgettable chicken dish, I didn't know what they put in it, but I just couldn't get enough of it.
She makes songs I've heard a million times sound brand new; Cecile is putting her secret spice "essence of Cecile" into each and every song, that's what makes them new.
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Lest we forget:
The OP's original intent:
Jazz for aficionados
"I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record........While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us."
If you are going in a different direction, then a new thread is in order. Because, "Jazz for Aficionados" is more a 'conversation' than an 'Audiophile' type Thread. This is like guys in the barber shop.:)
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Rok, for the records: I never met a professional jazz musician who was an audiophile. I remember when professional jazz musicians were into "DAT" tape recorders; that's as close as they came to audiophile. During the three months time my friend, the professional jazz musician lived with me, I don't recall us ever sitting around listening to music; if we were at the apartment, we were engaged in lively conversation, or sleeping. Why would anyone sit around listening to recorded music, when there was always live music playing somewhere, to be heard; do you think Miles sat around listening to recorded music? and of course the difference between a young man (then), and an old man (now) is night and day.
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Professional Jazz Musicians Audiophiles ???
I remember when 'Stereo Review' used to run a monthly thing called 'System of the Month,' and another series on the systems of well known Professional Musicians. The difference was amazing.
The "System of the month" systems were very expensive and elaborate, and I am sure they sounded wonderful. By contrast, the systems of the Pros, weren't any 'better' than mine. I am speaking in terms of cost.
When Herbie Hancock does the ads for BOSE, it's possible he is being very honest in his pitch.
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O-10:
When I first became aware of Cecile, I was sort of put off by the album cover, I sort of dismissed her as some hip-hop type person. mainly because of the glasses. That shows the fallacy of assumptions!! I was wrong.
After listening to the youtubes, I see what you mean when you said she was giving my 'Old Jazz' a reprieve. I think she shows great promise.
HOWEVER, since she has been 'accused' of sounding like, not just Sarah, not just Billie, not just, (be still my racing heart), ELLA!!, but all three of them at the same time!!!! WOW!!
Apparently she is more awesome than I ever imagined.
I ordered her CD. We have to support the young folks who are trying to keep the flame alive. The flame of the true art.
I am not sure, to which African youtubes you are referring.
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Which African tubes? This is one of them, but it didn't really matter because the costumes and the dance was more interesting than the music; especially when some of them switched back to the village. Since there are no DVD's, so much for that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0HGdO42nMAHere's another one; after awhile, switching on those on the sidebar, they began to sound alike, that's when I left. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE4RkXO5IfUEnjoy the music. |
O-10: Another relative newcomer. You know much about him? Such as, why does he wear that silly headgear? The clip shows nice street scenes of NYC. Don't think I could live in a place with that many people. And of course, the great Cassandra Wilson. Another Mississippian. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g3kXyKNXsMEnjoy. Cheers |
O-10 and Rok - I'm sorry, but I have to call you guys out again, if Frogman won't. Your comments on musicians not caring about audio are way out of line, and frankly insulting. As both Frogman and I have stated many times in these forums, there are more musicians who are audiophiles, by percentage, than in any other profession you care to name. O-10, I believe you when you say the guy you live with didn't listen to music when he was off, but I assure you he is an exception. Almost every professional musician listens to more music in their off hours than the typical audiophile does. Granted, much of that is for work and study purposes, but it is very often also for pleasure. When you have such a well respected jazz musician as Frogman (and there are several others in these forums who participate on a fairly regular basis, though some of them don't identify themselves as such), who are willing to engage in serious dialogue with you about the music you love, why you do persist in making these type of statements? Or poking fun because they don't have as expensive a system as you? They probably don't have near the income you do, either. Let's please keep this about the music - this is one of the very best threads that any audiophile forum has ever had. |
Learsfool:
The major problem is that some people seem to think that every word uttered on this thread has to 'pass muster' with them, and some school house teachings. I beg to disagree. Read the OP's opening statement, which I just re-posted. This thread is about talking about and sharing music we love.
Now, to impart information in a courteous, and helpful way is one thing, and it's appreciated. But to say, I don't know what I'm talking about when I express my preferences and thoughts on certain CDs is just hubris. He is so quick to 'correct' everyone, that he misses a lot of that is being said.
EXAMPLE:
I submitted a post from the BBC proms. "Bolero" with the Spanish dancers. I had never seen it danced to, so I thought it would be interesting to share. (BTW,they also happened to be Stone Foxes.) What did the Frogman say? "That was not a very good Bolero". So he sends a clip of some uptight German Orch playing the 'perfect'(his word) Bolero.
The point was not the orchestra! Not the Bolero! It was the dancing!!! Hell, the orchestra was even blacked out. In the dark. It was the dancers!! He missed it. Didn't get it. He even said the horns were out of tune on the French orchestra's Water/Fire music thingy.
He has the Audiophile mentality that says, always criticize and nit-pick everything said.
You read the forums, you know what I mean. Someone says UP, the audiophile MUST say DOWN. You say Right, they say left. You say Left, then they say right. It's almost like an kneejerk. Read his post of 10-5-14.
No one said musicians don't like or listen to audio. The inference was that they don't waste time with, or believe in all the typical 'audiophile' voodoo / magical / nonsense.
The best example of this I have ever seen, was a photo of the Jazz group, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, at work, All sitting in folding chairs listening intently to an LP being played on a child's toy record player, sitting on the floor. Something that can be purchased at TOYs R US.
The point is, what a real musician needs to get out of recorded music, does not cost very much.
***** who are willing to engage in serious dialogue with you about the music you love, why you do persist in making these type of statements?*****
That statement is very condescending, but, accurate protrayal of certain attitudes. It is also, at the root of most of the conflict on this thread. If I am WILLING, then you, should ........
*****Or poking fun because they don't have as expensive a system as you? They probably don't have near the income you do, either. *****
I am not sure I understand this statement. For the record, My 'expensive' system consists of a Harman Kardon receiver, and Polk speakers. I can assure you, it's the least expensive system on this entire forum. My income is Social Security. :( You must be talking about that guy with the off shore bank accounts, O-10! :)
Thanks for the post.
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Rok, although I have Casandra's CD's since the beginning, this is my first time getting acquainted with her; she's infinitely more impressive than ever entered my mind.
Never heard of Gregory Porter, but the boy can "sang". I must say, Casandra is growing old quite gracefully; she's beautiful in many ways, I watched the entire 52:23 of that clip.
Since I've been looking at "Miami Vice", that offshore bank account thing was right on time, I'll have to check it.
Leersfool, when you say "musicians", you mean "Classical" musicians; the one's who can debate a "Basis super arm 9, versus "Vector" versus "Graham" tone arms. John Lee Hooker had 3 identical Adcom systems in his three homes; Max Roach had a most unimpressive system in his apartment over looking Central Park when he was interviewed by "Stereophile". If the musicians I've known were filthy rich, they would not be "Audiophiles"; setting up a brand new, high end analog rig, is too much like playing with electric trains; "When am I going to listen to some music, I'm tired of fiddling with this cartridge and tone arm, somebody call an engineer or Jeeves the butler."
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The African Youtubes:
I agree with you. The sound is just too monotonous. Maybe the music is just not sophisticated in structure. Good for maintaining voodoo trances?
Damn. When I typed that, my keyboard stopped working for a moment. :)
On the positive side, she will not have to worry about being accused of sounding like Ella.
Do you realize that Acman3 submitted a post/youtube about Cecile over a year ago!! I was not paying attention. What do you think of Porter?
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Rok, "the major problem" is one of personality. Here we at the same tiresome place again where you fail to see the hypocracy in your attitude and contradictions and lack of clarity in what you write. You often disagree and do so in an abrasive and condescending manner; yet, when "some people" disagree with you it becomes "nitpicking", you "meant" this or that, or you go to the fall-back position of audiophile bashing which is really sophomoric in its attempt at superiority, says little and begs the question: if you have such disdain for audiophiles, why do you post in an audiophile forum? I am often reminded of issues around child-rearing: they get the most obstinate and scream the loudest with those who they know, deep inside, are correct.
Classic Rok contradiction:
Your recent Bolero example where you accuse me of nitpicking and neglecting to understand that the musically mediocre Bolero that you posted was meant to be appreciated with the visual (the dance). Yet, this is what you wrote a mere few days ago:
****10-01-14: Rok2id Southern Comfort-- I am always suspicious of music that "requires" visuals to make it seem complete. The wife likes it, but she likes recordings of birds and waves. :)****
I find it a bit humorous that you would think "some people" are looking for validation in a forum like this or consider their word to be "gospel". What was that term you used recently?.....oh yeah, "projection". I am flattered that you are so affected by my occasional disagreement, but all I can do is encourage you to be more secure in your beliefs.
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Learsfool, thanks for chiming in re the musician/ audiophile. You are, of course, correct. |
http://jazztimes.com/articles/17407-the-making-of-a-jazz-audiophileAlong with the mentioned: Keith Jarret Billy Drummond Steve Khun Carla Bley and others, I would like to add: Bob Mintzer Mike Migliore Chick Corea Christian McBride Ted Nash Jim Pugh Gary Smulyan Lawrence Feldman Larry Carlton Fred Hersch Randy Brecker I could go on, but I think I made my point. |
Frogman, since I'm an "Audiophile", they don't have to prove anything to me in regard to the sound, but I bet neither Casandra Wilson, or Gregory Porter would consider themselves audiophiles. All I'm saying is the lifestyle of musicians I've known is more like the people in Rok's clip of Casandra Wilson. While anyone can find specific examples of almost anything, we're talking about in general.
Now I don't know anything about Casandra Wilson, other than the fact that she can probably afford to be an audiophile. Since we're talking about musicians in general who can afford to be audiophiles, let's lay it all on the line for "Casandra Wilson". If she's an audiophile, me and Rok will concede, if not you and Leersfool will concede that musicians are less likely, than more likely to be audiophiles; go to work.
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When CTI came on the scene, there were some "purists" that accused the artists on the CTI catalog of "selling out"; some of the jazz was a little "lite", but some was really funky and really good. For me, Stanley Turrentine was probably the only (well, Freddie Hubbard also) whose CTI releases were consistently great; even the "lighter" ones. Another fave; along with "Sugar" (Eric Gale kills): https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL69bb8FmwkGCFcej-Mxd-nQXPiwrI3OBg&v=JTBRiyB4KpU |
There's always something to buy! Never heard of this until tonight. Now I have to have the DVD, if it exists. Love Christmas music. I wonder if The Frogman is in this one? Am I the only one that didn't know of Ellington's Nutcracker Suite? Fess up! They seem to alternate between Ellington and Tchaikovsky. I have a CD titled 'Ellintgon's Suites', but there is no Nutcracker. Check out the introduction clip to this performance. Could be the Frogman speaking! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56axsTAmQXM&index=10&list=PLC4A8C3838EF48C81Cheers |
O-10, let's put is this way:
I have, as LeArsfool reminded us, pointed out that, as a percentage of the population of musicians, there are many more musicians who are audiophiles than there are audiophiles in the general population. Additionally, and you will simply have to take my word for this: the average musician (jazz or otherwise) has infinitely better sound playback equipment than the average non-musician; even the average non-musician who can afford to be an audiophile. |
Frogman is correct about my intended meaning - when I said musicians, I meant all types of musicians, not just classical. Of course, O-10, there are exceptions to every rule. There are many classical musicians who aren't into great reproduction, too, even though they can hear the difference. As Rok said, we hear what we NEED to hear on a boom box if we have to. But as a percentage, yes, there are many more musicians with better quality playback systems than the averages in other professions. They certainly don't all have five figure systems, it might be good mid-fi stuff, like what I started with after college - a Technics turntable, Harmon Kardon receiver, and Cerwin Vega speakers (and there are a great many audiophiles who would argue that the Technics was not a mid-fi piece, but that's another argument). Back in the day, that system cost me three figures. The average musician is more likely to own such equipment than the average non-musician.
Rok, I can see how my comment you quoted could easily be misinterpreted to be condescending, but I think you know it was not intended that way. I will certainly admit that there is a reason I am a musician and not a writer....not the best choice of words. Frogman is much better at writing clearly than I, that's for sure. |
Learsfool, "All", of the musicians I stated had good "midfi" stuff, but I thought we were talking "audiofile", and all the everything that goes with that, including, we absolutely must have a good "soundstage", and it took me dedicated years to get that.
What are we talking about?
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Somebody done hit the sweetest sweet spot in jazz "Mr. T"; he's made more sweet sounding notes than any other jazz musician, and I ain't gonna take it back. His entire discography is boss, and what I don't got, I'm going to get. Turrentine received his only formal musical training during his military stint in the mid-'50s. In 1959, he jumped from the frying pan into the fire when he left the military and went straight into the band of the great drummer Max Roach. He married the organist Shirley Scott in 1960 and the two frequently played and recorded together. In the 1960s, he started working with organist Jimmy Smith, and made many soul jazz recordings both with Smith and as a leader. In the 1970s, after his professional split and divorce from Scott, Turrentine turned to jazz fusion and signed for Creed Taylor's CTI label. His first album for CTI, Sugar proved one of his biggest successes and a seminal recording for the label. He worked with Freddie Hubbard, Milt Jackson, George Benson, Bob James, Richard Tee, Idris Muhammad, Ron Carter, Grant Green and Eric Gale, to name a few. He returned to soul jazz in the 1980s and into the 1990s. Turrentine lived in Fort Washington, Maryland from the early 90s until his death. He died of a stroke in New York City on September 12, 2000 and is buried in Pittsburgh's Allegheny Cemetery. Although I like every cut on that album "Salt Song", this has got to be my favorite; it pictures someone who's done everything humanly possible to resolve a difficult situation, now there nothing left to do but "Tell Jesus". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4JP6JRv7k0Enjoy the music. |
Frog, I just found an Ike Quebec record at Goodwill. He sounds pretty good to me. |
Rok, I was just looking at some old DVD.s of Miami Vice, and who should I see but "Miles" as Ivory Jones, a pimp. I just can not get away from that guy; him and his aunt Corrine are playing games with me.
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Cool to see some love for Stanley T. A CTI record was the 1st Jazz record I ever bought; California Concert. It was the 1st time I'd ever heard Freddie Hubbard, George Benson, Stanley T., Hubert Laws, Ron Carter, Airto, & Hank Crawford. I was already into Billy Cobham (was one of the main reason I bought it!). The primary complaint about the CTI catalog was that the majority of the releases were over-produced, often featuring full orchestras + strings. I got that but still very much enjoyed most of their catalog. California Concert is just the band, no embellishments, and is absolutely kills! Although I've rarely seen it mentioned anywhere, I think it's one of the great Jazz records! |
Today's Listen: This has been a good Jazz week for me. All my recent purchases have been killer, and I have 'discovered' two new artist. Gregory Porter and Cecile Salvant. Both seem to be a breath of fresh air in the classic and traditional Jazz genre. Julia Fischer -- BRUCH & DVORAK This clip is from the Proms, but the CD has her playing the same Music with the same Orchestra, but not in front of a live audience. I love it! Why? We'll let The Frogman tell us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bCksc4TgUMCount Basie -- ATOMIC SWING The clip is not the CD. Could not find one. But it is Basie!! The CD is very good, but does not swing as hard as this clip. The sound quality is EXCELLENT. You don't often find big band music recorded this well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYLbrZAko7ECheers |
Is that 'Prez' on the Basie clip?
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**** him and his aunt Corrine are playing games with me.****
You better stop messin' with that woman. I suggest you sprinkle some Snake Dust all on your floor, and get you a black candle, and a Catfish fin. Then you might stand a chance. But if you find Dr John sitting on your front porch, it's toooo late.
Remember, Miles woke up one day, and found himself dressed like Sinbad The Sailor. Taught him a lesson. Or as they say down home, "That'll learn ya"!
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Stanley Turrentine "I Told Jesus":
Great tune, Even greater painting of the church women. I think I will have to find this one for my collection.
The Good Lord and Jazz, a match made in heaven.
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That painting, plus the music, make a statement too powerful for words alone; I certainly can't find them.
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Schubert, Quebec ("qeeubek") sounds good indeed! Big, breathy tone and sounds fabulous on ballads; I really like his style. A little known factoid about him is that he was an uncredited arranger on a lot of Blue Note sessions (that he didn't play on). |