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

@slaw “Metamorphosis” is one of my favorite albums, including “Butterfly Bleu”.  I listened to the whole album today, followed by much of “Ball”.  And, since Mike Pinera is one of my favorite guitarists, I went on to Blues Image “Open” and finished with some Ramatam.

The Cult - "She Sells Sanctuary" - off Love

The Black Crows - "Remedy" - off The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion

Jet - "Cold Hearted Bitch" - off Get Born

For a post 4th Banger Sunday!

@77jovian  "Metamorphosis" is still a favorite of mine as well. It was an early influential album for me. I own a WLP now 😁 along with a couple pp.