The Good Stuff



There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind ... the only yardstick by which the result should be judged is simply that of how it sounds. If it sounds good it's successful; if it doesn't it has failed. --  Duke Ellington

This purpose of this thread is to provide a place to post outstanding examples of the Good Music. 
Genre Immaterial.

On the Old Kentucky Shore // Joan Osborne & Ricky Skaggs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liTdpTz7g5A

My CD has a different cover art, but it is the same album.

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Dee Dee Bridgewater

DEE DEE'S FEATHERS

with / The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

 

One Fine Thing

 

Treme Song / Do whatcha wanna

 

Big Chief

 

Saint James Infirmary

 

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Since we're in the Christmas spirit...this is my favorite song currently.

 

 

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Tribute to Horace Silver

Tokyo Blues

 

Song for my Father

 

Filthy McNasty

 

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@rok2id 

If you enjoy trumpet music, then you need to check out these:

Bach, Handel, Purcell: Gloria by Gabor Boldoczki

Italian Concertos by Gabor Boldoczki

Boldoczki is a true virtuoso that makes what should be impossible sound routine.  It's rare to find a music that combines true virtuoso difficulty with great listening music and these are both excellent recordings as well.

 

Iris Dement's My Life album, which includes her devastating song "No Time To Cry" (covered by a big admirers of hers---Merle Haggard).

Anything by J.S. Bach. To have your DNA permanently altered, listen to a good recording of his Concerto For 4 Harpsichords And Orchestra. Make it the last thing you play that day, as it will spoil you for anything that follows.

Chanticleer:

Traditional [Gospel] : Am I a Soldier of the Cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V07CRSGA_3w

Traditional [Gospel] : Twelve Gates to the City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juPdr8nxA6U

Trad / Arr Jennings : Poor Pilgrim - Medley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7hpGOYeky4

Trad / Arr Jennings : "My soul is a witness"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAbwo07uGTw

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+on Rory Gallagher, I worked with a couple of  guys from Ireland in the early 70's who turned me on to Taste and I've been a fan ever since. Also caught him live on the Boston Common. His dislike of releasing 45 rpm probably hurt him game here. 
Now we has Jazz

Lee Morgan
Boy, What A Night (Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qusTbkgRKtQ

Les McCann / Eddie Harris
You Got It in Your Soulness (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpJJxJDCzZE

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Rolf Smedvig & Michael Murray


And to think I considered myself a trumpet player, at least until I heard this.  Great clip.

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Larsman:

I think you miss the point.  List outstanding performances of the music you like, or even music you don't like.  The emphasis being on the phrase 'outstanding performances'.

'Rock' is normally not my thing, but, the post of  Rory Gallagher was wonderful.  I loved that.  Turn down the volume, and I could be a Rock fan.    Most of the music in any genre is average.  So, post the exceptional stuff that you think will appeal to many.

BTW, this is not an Audiophile thread.  So, no need to be confrontational.

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There are simply two kinds of music - one that a particular person likes and one that that particular person does not like. I like a lot of rock and pop, and I could list hundreds of examples of GREAT music, but that list would be too long. I don't like jazz, country, blues and a few other genres, but I make no value judgements about any of it. Just because an artist is great doesn't mean their music is something I enjoy.... 
Jazz:

Gene Harris & Roger Kellaway - Senor Blues/Splanky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfNIVdnz1FQ

The Worst Thing - Wynton Marsalis Septet ft. Natalie Merchant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsjT2SyWemg

What Have You Done? - Wynton Marsalis  from United We Swing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd1Y3I1_ci0

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@bigtwin -- Hey, I've got that Sinatra box set on French LPs. Gorgeous pressings. Titled "Swinging, Sexy, Sinatra."
Here's a few of my CDs that I find are easy to get lost in:

Telarc - Ceremonial Music for Trumpet & Symphonic Organ by Rolf Smedvig & Michael Murray

Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration by Usma Cadet Glee Club

The Sound of Glory by Mormon Tabernacle Choir on SACD

The first three are fantastic recordings and great listening music.  This last one is a slight step down for recording quality, but you enjoy this type of music it'll suck you in every time.

Love Divine: inspirational CD by pianist Ian Mulder & London Symphony Orchestra (there's actually six of these and they are all great listening)


Gallagher was to Ireland, what a young Bruce Springsteen was to Asbury Park, New Jersey.     

I had the pleasure of seeing Rory Gallagher and his band 3 times and this performance from his 1974 Irish Tour.    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkleKuAshLA

Hard to pick a "favourite guitarist", but Rory is always top 3.


   


Except for the fact that what is good to some is drivel to others.
Especially youtube
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Kentucky Shore:
The harmony is great, but the fiddle is awesome. Sometimes you have to listen for it.

Frank and The Count:
A match made in heaven. I have them ’Live at The Sands’. Both of these guys are in a class by themselves. Swag.

Rising Sun:
Very good, although it did bring back painful memories of my Mom taking us to a neighbor's house every Sunday night to watch the Ed Sullivan show. "Sit still and don’t touch anything" :(

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If you like Sinatra, check wonderful 3 CD package Capitol Records released in 1990.  Available on Amazon.  Called Frank Sinatra - The Capitol Years, it captures what is arguably Sinatra at his peak.   
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