What's your latest "Discovery"

I'm kind of like'n Wilco "sky blue sky" Nick Lowe "at my age" Sam Baker "pretty wrold"

Todd

a few . . .
Terence Blanchard "A Tale of God's Will (a requiem for katrina)". this is an amazing and haunting CD, especially the second cut "Levees"

Also, Terence Blanchard "Jazz in Film" is excellent. I'll be looking for more Blanchard releases soon.

I really like Trumpet led Jazz, and have picked up a lot of new stuff lately to complement my Mile Davis collection, including - Kenny Wheeler, Tomacz Stanko, Jon Hassell, Erik Trufaz, and others.

Kenny Wheeler "It Takes Two!" is outstanding, and features John Abercrombie - one of my favorite guitarists.

Finally, great call by Johnrob on "BETHANY AND RUFUS - 900 MILES". I picked this up based on his post above. I must say I'm as or more intrigued by what Rufus does with the cello as I am by Bethany's vocals, though she is excellent too.

I really like Trumpet led Jazz, and have picked up a lot of new stuff lately to complement my Mile Davis collection, including - Kenny Wheeler, Tomacz Stanko, Jon Hassell, Erik Trufaz, and others.

If you like trumpet led jazz you might want to listen to Lester Bowie. Even though he does covers of pop(ular) songs, his play can be amazing. Take a listen to "The Fire this time" - one of my favorite live albums.

Charlie Mingus, Tijuana Moods....'07 RCA Victor/Legacy edition

"Music For Synchronized Swimming In Space" Title says it all.

If you like the acoustic guitar then you have to check out the concert DVD, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds "Live at Radio City Music Hall"....amazing.

Mary Coughlan...imagine Eleanor McEvoy but only more raw...

This does not really count as "audiophile" music but I really enjoy indie pop so here goes:

Jason Reeves
Meiko
Colbie Calliat

Just today, i received Steve Turre's new album Rainbow People. I am stunned. This is likely to be one of favorites. Mulgrew Miller. Kenny Garret and many others. Everyone playing well both individually and as group, Steve is clearly having fun and enjoying himself, good warm sound.

REVORGANDRUM - Rev. Horton Heat on guitar and a few vocals (mostly instrumentals) accompanied by Hammond-B and drums. No bass so a different kind of sound. Fun retro kind of music. Better recorded and less intense than Rev.'s usual work. Highly recommended.

If you enjoy Mary Coughlan, give both Mary Black and Maura O'Connell a listen.

I picked up a CD by Beth Rowley about two weeks ago, and love it. It's one of those musical finds that makes it all worth while. It's titled... Little Dreamer. It was put out in 2007. Go to bethrowley.com The CD reminds me of Brandi Carlile's music but with better words, music, arrangements and voice that will knock you out.

Ryan adams cardinology

Pehare - How does "Cardinology" compare to "Heartbreaker"? I really like the latter, but have not warmed up a couple of his other CD's (Love is Hell and Easy Tiger) with The Cardinals. I also enjoyed his contributions to the anniversary release of The Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Sessions".

Since I started this thread and haven't contributed anything in a while I'll add a few:

Serena Ryder - Great, young female vocalist from Canada in the footsteps of Maddeline Peyroux and Norah Jones, with a pinch of Amy Winehouse... but with certainly with her very own voice. She has a great covers album from 2006 that is a bit pricey,titled, "If Your Memory Serves You Well" - just gorgeous!

My friend just gave me a copy of Cat by jazz vocalist Catherine Russel. For those who like female vocals in the realms of classic jazz, this is a great album.

In the realms of the really quirky and odd, I've really enjoyed Kimya Dawson, who has multiple contributions to the Juno soundtrack. This is definitely not for everyone, but I think she's great...quirky, fun, child-like but with a cutting edge. She's categorized under "Anti-folk". If this intrigues you check her out on the Juno soundtrack, or on her own CD, Remember That I Love You. She was formerly with The Moldy Peaches. Again, not for everyone.

On classical I've really enjoyed an A'goner's recommendation for Kissin's renditions of Chopin.

Marco

Mal Waldron "All alone" with Jackie McLean (1957)

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