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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?
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reubent
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I've been playing Jimmy Smith's "Dot.Com Blues" a lot lately. Man, that Hammond B3 Organ just fills up the room with sound!!! Also, great guest artist on this one, including Etta James, Dr. John, Keb' Mo, Taj Mahal and BB King. This is a great Jazz/Blues record and the recording is very good.

Also just got Karrin Allyson's "In Blue" and think it is great. The first track "Moanin'" is AWESOME!!

So many great recordings, so little time...............

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
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I think my best discovery of 2008 was Hollie Smith's "Long Player". I think it was only released in her native NZ, but you can buy it from a few different sources on the internet.

You can check out 3 full length cuts off of the record on her MySpace page. Here's a link:

http://www.myspace.com/holliesmithmusic

Let me know what you think. For me, a unique voice, soulful presentation, good background singers and good soulful musicianship. It's a winner.

BTW, earlier this year I read that she signed by Blue Note Records, but I haven't seen any news recently about a US release or a new record.

Enjoy,

TIC
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