Keith Jarrett. I've been listening to some Charles Lloyd recently, and Keith Jarret was absolutely awesome on those recordings. Picked up La Scala, and was totally blown away by it.
Herb Alpert (yes - THAT Herb Alpert). An album of jazz titled "Midnight Sun". Heard it playing in the background at an audio store on a pair of Aerial 20T's. Sat down, gave it a listen. Not bad...
Pollywog - I too discovered Lhasa a few weeks ago at BBC (my favorite music website) world music reviews -- the sexiest female voice to come out since Chavella Vergas. A very good find...
If you enjoy Lhasa, definitely also give the Portugese band, Madredeus, a try. A good place to start with them is the album Ainda, which is the soundtrack from the Wim Wenders film, "A Lisbon Story".
Ben, I will look but Nick Drake's LP's are not easy to find and I'm an analog guy as you know.
Great news though! I purchased a copy of "Wrecking Ball" in Italy for $18.00.
This is the '95 Emmylou Harris / Daniel Lanois LP that I have searched for eternity. The last one of these sold at EBAY two weeks ago for $112.00. At that price (even if I could afford it), would kill all the enjoyment of owning and playing it.
"Ohio" by Over the Rhine...a friend of mine just saw them live in West Palm Beach area & said the audience was mesmerized by their incredible performance, no applause between songs, he liked it to consuming an incredible meal or ?
Dido "No Angel". Demanding mix; made for 'phones. Re: Homesick James. Only have 4 cuts, but Willy Dixons' bass lines put these at the very top of the heap. Timeless...
Paris Combo, so good you won't mind they sing in french. Gypsy music, sweet spanish and Italian melodies, cool american jazz and a smoky hint of Django Reinhardt all in one!!!!!!!!!
Killer covers of some Tom Waits, Stones aand Ben Harper - as well as a buch of gosspel/soul standards. This recording is really well recorded, rocks, and has a ton of eeling. Highly recommende.
Tahiti 80 - Wallpaper for the Soul Sugary pop from 2003. But its done very well. Honest ...
Sam Phillips - Rain Dance This album is quite old, but hey, I'd never heard her before. She makes great use of nostalgiac melodies to some good emotional pop tunes. I like her voice.
Jewel_hasan - Thanks for the recommendation of Emma Shaplin. I picked up Carmin Meo and really enjoy it! I would not have thought to mention it as being similar to Madredeus, though I do see where you're coming from. I'd say Madredeus' music is more acoustic and down to earth and subtle in comparison. It does not have nearly the range as Shaplin (WOW!). Shaplin is far more dramatic and and thickly orchestrated (at least on Carmin Meo). Both are beautiful female voices. Regardless it was a good call as far as I'm concerned as both are quite wonderful, and I'm grateful for the reccommendation!
OK, so here's another that I don't think I've mentioned that is a real show-stopper. This is an Iranian father/sons percussion team who go by Chemirani Trio. The CD is Qalan Kar. Could be difficult to find, but worth the search. Very engaging and remarkable percussion like you've likely never heard percussion (traditional Persian with some fusion infleunces I'd say...improvisational sounding.....the drums have voices!). Rapid fire....music to work by and get lots done! Great recording too....really shows off a well assembled system and not just in the bass. I don't think a single person has not gone away without asking and writing down the name of this CD if it were playing.
Thanks for the recommendation. Qalan Kar - I found a used, pricey copy ($21.95) at amazon. Wonderful stuff but I think, for me at least, this one might fall into the "very specific mood" category as it is almost all percussion. But yes I agree, it's a great find. I also noticed that you recommended Lhasa in another thread I had I. It is always a treat to find people with similar taste especially here, among the purists.
Jewel - Indeed it is a treat! Thanks...I do enjoy these music threads for that reason....find someone who shares your tastes and it's a wonderful resource. I have not been able to find a copy of the new Lhasa you mentioned. It was not listed on Amazon.....is it an import? Or have my searching skills been tarnished by poor eyesight and or typing skills!?
Did you get the Qalan Kar CD? Yes, mostly percussion, but quite unique, and it really is amazing the sheer diversity of sounds they are able to get from those instruments.
I don't know if you searched some of my other responses, but another recent all time favorite which is sure to please someone of your tastes is Anouar Brahem, "Le Pas du Chat Noir" (hope I spelled all that right). Haunting and beautiful trio of oud, piano and accordian. I have never tired of this CD!
Marco, Yes Lhasa's "Living Road" CD it still listed as an import but available at Amazon for a hefty $26. Although I saw an used copy for $15 at the same site. Another CD I just re-discovered (at a friends hoouse) last week. It is the sound track from "In The Mood For Love" movie. I don't know if you saw the movie, it is one of these movies that even if it were a silent movie, one could not help but like it. You can listen to sound clips at amazon. I'm about order it.
Hugh Masakela "Hope" very well recorded. I'll second The Bad Plus "These are the Vistas" its worth it just to hear Nirvanas "Smells like Team Spirit" from a three piece jazz band and also well recorded.
JJ Cale's new release, "To Tulsa & Back", a real treat for fans of his music, it's been quite awhile since he's released a new album, most recommended.
I never heard him. While at The Avalon in Boston to see Living Colour/King Crimson (great show!) they played Tom Waits before & between sets. I really liked what I heard, now I can't get enough.
I am familiar with Stings music and know Dominic Miller to be part of the band since 1991 when Soul Cages was released but I was pleasently surprised to find out that Dominic had released a few CD's of his own and the latest one "Shapes" is what caught my attention. It was a very good surprise to find out the music covered was great and the recording is awesome by any standards. I am glad I picked up the disk it was worth every penny.
Anyone interested in classical guitar pieces should look it up, the album is totally different to what he has been upto with Sting. If you don't like Sting, chances are you will like what Dominic has to offer.
Tracklist: Mass In B Minor [Qui tollis] J. S. Bach Adagio In G Minor T. G. Albinoni / R. Giazotto Shape Of My Heart [Feat. Sting] Sting / Miller Air On A G String [Orchestral Suite No. 3] J. S. Bach Presto [Violin Partita In G Minor] J. S. Bach Ave Maria [Feat. Sting & Plácido Domingo] F. Schubert Nimrod [9th Variation] [From Enigma Variations] Edward Elgar Gymnopédie No.1 Erik Satie Misa Criolla [Kyrie] [Feat. Plácido Domingo] Ariel Ramirez Mi Fe [Feat. Alejandro Lerner] J. S. Bach Prelude No. 3 for Clavier [Feat. Chris Botti] J. S. Bach Moonlight Sonata [Piano Sonata No. 14] L. v. Beethoven
Azymuth-Outubro(1980),Fender Rhodes keyboards on fire in this top-notch Brazilian Fusion blast from the past. If this stirs up 70s memories then click on www.fenderrhodes.com and browse through all genres of music with this unforgettable keyboard
Oscar Peterson-Night Child(1979),rare fender rhodes keyboard album from the master pianist with Joe Pass in the quartet. The fender rhodes in the 70s touched many hearts.
Johnny A's "Get Inside" on the Favored Nations label is absolutely the greatest new release I've heard of late. This is a genre bending/blending instrumental album that really showcases Johnny's astounding guitar talents. He effortlessly mixes rock, jazz, funk, & country, displaying one the cleanest techniques I've ever heard. Every guitar players magazine has been heaping praise on this one for good reason.
"Borderland" by Tom Russell. Excellent folk-rock artist that I liken to a southwestern Harry Chapin. I took it to my local hi-end dealer to play and he now uses it to demo his Wilson Maxx's!
the "Seldom Scene, Live at Cellar Door". great acoustic progressive blugrass, killer vocals, great songs. These guys were incredible during this period. looking foreward to getting their first 5 or six albums.
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