Tune of the Day


"Blue Rondo a la Turk"  on the Two Generations of Brubeck album.  Wow.

There are many fine versions of this tune, but this one gets me dancing, clapping, fist-pounding, whatever, every time....and it's not easy to dance in, what, 9/8?  I love tunes that grow, build, develop, and move through changes.  This one just picks me up and takes me right along with it.  Great melding of jazz and rock idioms, too.  It's fun to imagine Dave Brubeck setting the groove and then sitting back to hear where his kids and their friends take it. 

You can continue exploring Dave and the kids on Two Generations of Brubeck, "The Great Spirit Made Us All".  And Chris Brubeck's rock/jazz band Sky King on "Secret Sauce".

For extra credit, give a "spin" to Chase, "Bochawa" from their last album, Pure Music.

Anyway, that's my two cents today.




77jovian

Showing 50 responses by slaw

"Slower Than Guns"  Iron Butterfly.

From one of my all time favorite lps. Just listen to that fabulous (rock) voice!
The Decemberists " Make You Better"

@reubent ,

I have her new lp with Kurt Vile on the way. 
@reubent,

Wanted to get back to you on the new Courtney Barnett/Kurt Vile "Lotta Sea Lice" lp. I’ve listened to it four times now. At first I had preconceived notions about it that got in my way of hearing it on it’s own merit...as opposed to a sophomore CB lp. If you’re familiar with Kurt Vile, he actually has a similar vocal style and they seem to make a good fit. It’s a more mellow lp than her first in some ways....doesn't have that "punk" feel to it.  FWIW, I like it and put it on "the best of 2017". Sonics are very good.
a song this great, should be shared immediately...

Ryan Bingham  "All Choked Up Again"
@reubent ,,

Had no idea you are a Giant Sand fan?
"Tucson" is a great lp!
@reubent

You @ me both, brother!   I don’t have the Live lp....I think we’ve discussed this before and I have not yet looked into it on lp.

I actually own one The Jezabels lp.. "Prisoner".

I’ll check the video out, Thanks!


Check out Savoy Brown "Money Can’t Save Your Soul". Awesome!