Whats on your turntable tonight?

Donald Fagen - Sunken Condos

I haven’t put this on in awhile, but as I was looking for a Sunday afternoon listen it caught my eye. Such a much better listen with loads of little details and layers than I remember. I had to laugh with the clear vinyl after  I got panicky for a sec before I remembered side four was blank. 

Andy Sheppard Quartet-Surrounded by Sea. ECM.

Really lovely record that moves very gently with lots of space and air typical of ECM label stuff. But it does picks up a bit energetically here and there. The title is indicative of how this record feels listening to it, like sitting on the beach watching waves with good company. Overall intimate and relaxed but compelling musical conversation to listen in on.