I just picked up a CD by Amos Lee. He has a voice that reminds me of a cross between Stevie Wonder and James Taylor. Some great simple acoustic cuts with solid vocals and terrific lyrics. Recorded on Blue Note doesn't hurt either. See it here: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00070G6Y2/qid=1122852680/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-9552292-7800905
What's your latest "Discovery"
You know when you buy a new album and it just clicks?! And then you have to play it rather frequently in the mix over and over for the next several days....What's the last album's you bought that really clicked for you?
I just picked up a Jazz trio album that is just a wonderful recording and performance:
It's called "Achirana" on ECM (that label seems to have a lot of great discs!). Vassilis Tsabroplulos, Piano. Arild Andersen, Double-Bass. John Marshall, Drums. Love the 5th cut! That double bass is right there in the room!
Also been enjoying a new classical guitar disc: Julian Bream, "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" on BMG. Great double-disc set. Not that crazy about the recording on this one, but the performance and breadth of the tapestry of work on those two CD's is remarkable.
Any new "discoveries" to share?
I just picked up a Jazz trio album that is just a wonderful recording and performance:
It's called "Achirana" on ECM (that label seems to have a lot of great discs!). Vassilis Tsabroplulos, Piano. Arild Andersen, Double-Bass. John Marshall, Drums. Love the 5th cut! That double bass is right there in the room!
Also been enjoying a new classical guitar disc: Julian Bream, "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" on BMG. Great double-disc set. Not that crazy about the recording on this one, but the performance and breadth of the tapestry of work on those two CD's is remarkable.
Any new "discoveries" to share?
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One more... "Leaves of Grass" arranged by Fred Hersch and performed by Kurt Elling and Kate McGarry, words by Walt Whitman. This CD unfolds as if a play, moving from orchestral passages to spoken words to beautiful melodies. While not for everyone, the combination of Whitman's words combined with Elling's voice is breathtaking. Like no other CD I own. See it here. |
I came across a video of Dave Matthews Band "Jimmy Thing" on YouTube (the live version in Central Park). In the middle is a super guitar riff by some guy I didn't recognize. I did a little research and found out it's Warren Haynes of Gov'mt Mule. I p/u his live acoustic CD titled "Live at Bonnaroo". Let me just say... spectacular! If you're into live acoustic stuff, check this one out. Very respectable recording, super song selection, I'm a new fan. |