Mark,
You are MORE than welcome...one of the greatest parts of this sometimes insane hobby, is sharing artists and recordings which we find to be spectacular.
As a repeat...for anyone who doesn't own Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley...it's a must own.
Old Capitol....she's a very young Nancy...wonderful.
Larry |
Brittney from the ,Alabama Shakes,gets my vote,this young girl and her band are a welcome breath of fresh air!They have videos on youtube |
I'm with Joncourage. Esperanza Spalding's new release is fantastic, and I also love everything Melody Gardot has done including her new release. I'm a big fan of Bossa Nova so her new ones special to me. You've got my taste in music. |
Another vote for Esperanza Spalding here. What a remarkable talent!
Melody Gardot is also fantastic. |
Jessica Sanchez from American Idol?
Only 16 (brand spanking new) but technically chops that would seem to match just about anyone. |
Any Eden Atwood fans? I also love Jacintha!! I have an SACD featuring both and their voices are stellar! |
BTW, Renee Olstead is fabulous. Thank you for bringing her to my attention. I am listening to her right now.
Mark |
Adele Adkins Listen to "Live At The Royal Albert Hall" Her voice is pure, straight with incredible nuances which goes straight to the heart. What a career in such a short time... Here is a tune from the "beginning" 2011 Unplugged |
Renee Olstead is a wonderful vocalist, like Krall, who covers other artists songs. So, is she a great cover singer: yes. Is she in the same league as artists such as Adele, Grace Potter, Alicia Keys, Kate Bush and Fiona Apple, who write their own songs and compose their own music?
Mark |
Iso, where's the fun in stopping???
Good listening,
Larry |
Larry, You dirty old man! Anyway, I took your advice. I had just received my disk of your favorite "girl"! I opted for the Skylark album. The recording quality is very fine. Her choice of songs are more than interesting to me! The accompanying musicians are top notch, jazz vein(!), very impressive. Good call!! Now stop being a perv... :) |
Being the letch that I am, I can only say with regard to the best legs comment:
If you go a bit north, to the mountainous region...Renee has MOST of the girls, uhhhh, 'topped' shall we say.
Being a mountain rather than southern hemisphere guy...I'll take the peaks. lol
Good listening.
Larry |
Just saw Grace Potter on Conan last night. Not the style for the spirit this discussion has taken, but she has a nice rock voice. Maybe not quite an Ann Wilson, but have not heard enough to say.
Now, if this was a hot legs contest, she walks away with that trophy smiling! |
Jessie J...as best I can find, plays sax-- is not a vocalist. What am I missing?
Larry |
Renee Olstead nice boob job, but IMO, Esperanza Spalding
is a better singer, plus she plays bass. |
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I LOVE Melody Gardot...I am so thrilled with her music, which Stewie points out, she writes most of...yet, the raw talent of Renee really has me shaking my head.
I haven't had this reaction since seeing Miles Davis Live in Louisville in '61/'62.
For me, my taste, I'm bewitched.
'Sunday Kind of Love', NEVER a song that I was crazy about--she just nails it, her vocalizations are beyond my understanding.
Good listening all,
Larry |
Melody Gardot belongs in this discussion . |
Hey Albert, haven't heard it yet, but will do. |
Elize Ryd. She was often on tour with Kamelot. |
Melody Gardot. She writes most of the songs she performs, and having heard her live, I can say she's the real thing. Much beloved in Europe, where jazz still has a following. |
Cyclonicman
China Forbes Have you ever listened to her 2008 album '78? Listen to that album version of "Eugene" followed by the Pink Martini album of the same name. I think the collaboration with Pink Martini really brought out the best in China Forbes. |
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Adele. Great voice. Very down to earth. I think she pulled off that 'difficult second album' too with '21'. First artist since the Beatles in the 1960's to have two singles and two albums in the UK top five all at the same time. Number 1 in US and Canada also. Hopefully she can go on from here... |
Anyone visited Renee Olstead, OR any owners of her albums...as sometimes it takes a couple of listens to phrasing and style?
I introduced an old friend to her last night, a conductor, lifetime musician. He was stunned.
Best,
Larry |
Imelda May. Chrck her out on jeff becks rock & roll party for a taste. From dublin. |
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Wasn't me that said anything with a skirt and a smile. That was your quote.
I admit female vocalist are high on my list when it comes to singers. I probably have twice as many female artists as male.
The male artists tend to be Jazz, old favorites like Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra but I have some pop and blues guys too. |
I glad your priorities are tightening! :) |
anything with a skirt and a smile :) Are you sure "anything with a skirt and a smile?" I've been to Flicker and some fitting that description are not female, also suspect they sing poorly :^). |
anything with a skirt and a smile :) |
Agree and perhaps I missed the point that Katie was new to others in this forum.
I was quick to list her when I first heard her music. The reaction at that time appeared members were not all that excited about her sound. That being said, I bought all her albums and enjoy her very much.
I think staying power is a true sign of talent, an artist that is no longer new to you but still enthralls you when you listen.
Kate Bush and Fiona Apple can still get to me and they have been in my library forever. |
Albertporter: "it's not a contest". No truer words have been spoken here! Each other is the best gift that we get in this world. Music is the truest art form. |
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Agree with Katie Melua - her music is incredible.
Adele 21 has been played a lot here lately also - worth checking out. |
Grace Potter is on Leno tonight (rerun). |
Look at Katie Melua, Soviet Georgia born and raised in Ireland. Great variety of styles. Look at her on youtube |
Thanks Albert and Everest, the fact that they are unavailable" everywhere I look, as opposed to "more coming soon indicates rather strongly that they are currently out of print. Guess Ill have to wait until I have the courage to buy a DAC and start downloading Hi-Rez. Still a good call though; I like her a lot. |
Thanks Albert, I put Rachael on my list! |
I have a couple of Rachael Price CD's and had ordered them on CDBaby. |
Phaelon, Her website and press coverage mention the CD All About JazzAppears it can be ordered at Amazon but they are either out of stock or using the word CD to tempt us to download? Rachael Price AmazonBut missing is the LP I desperately want by her. |
Adele. And I am serious. Her new album is mature and superb. Could be the next Streisand, and she is only 21!
Neal |
Albert,
Thanks for the heads up on Rachael Price. I listened to excerpts on Amazon and couldnt agree with you more. Problem is, I cant find any of her CDs for sale, only downloads. Are you teasing us? :) |
Anyway, it's not a contest. I understand the love for all these new artists, what would our collection be with only one LP?
I wish Rachael Price was on LP, so far only digital and I've communicated with her manager and others about releasing on vinyl to no avail.
As young as Rachael and Renee are it's possible they never listened on a turntable. |
Very cool Albert, I also agree. Especially about the body! |
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Lrsky I'm the guy who, in 1962 at age 13 listened to Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley with my turntable (suitcase jobbie) set on repeat, all night for weeks. and Isochronism Yeah, Nancy Wilson is an "ALL TIME" favorite of mine!!!!! Please note my recommendation for Rachael Price and notice the comment from none other than Nancy Wilson on the web site: "I think she´s brilliant, I love her.
There´s so much that´s good: the body, the depth, the warmth, and the enunciation! - Nancy Wilson I agree with Nancy. |
My post somehow left out "YOU"+crush. (maybe Freudian slip) Yeah, Nancy Wilson is an "ALL TIME" favorite of mine!!!!! w/Cannonball is EXCELLENT!!! If I were only two years younger, I could go for Renee! |
Gigi,
Sophie Milman is not only great, but beautiful--IMHO, and most importantly, my taste, Renee is leagues ahead.
(I'm also Renee's manager)
Just kidding!!
Larry |
Iso,
Me too, and I'm at least, smllffftttbrrrp, decades older than her.
One poster pointed out that they don't 'dig the arrangements'...that wasn't the issue...if you don't like big band, or jazz females, you of course won't like her.
If, however this genre is to your liking, she's about the best I've heard, by a wide margin.
I'm the guy who, in 1962 at age 13 listened to Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley with my turntable (suitcase jobbie) set on repeat, all night for weeks.
I'd just read Satchmo, an autobiography of Louis Armstrong, and wanted to be a New O'linns musician...playing Alto Sax, with my first paying job only 6 months into the future. lol
Anyway, Renee, really floats my boat, and her albums are much better in every way than any of the YouTube's.
Good listening.
Larry |
