stuartk

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Jazz for aficionados
@mahgister I saw them play together both in Dave Holland’s Big band and Octet, both of which feature vibes in place of piano. If you’re not familiar with Holland’s discography, you’re missing one of the premier Jazz bassists. https://www.youtu... 
Wayne Shorter documentary
Don't have Amazon Prime but am a big W. Shorter fan -- both in terms of his playing and his composing with Miles and on his Blue Note recordings. Hope the video turns more people on to his music.   
New In 2023
@jafant  Joni Mitchell - Archives Vol. 3 (5-CD or 4-LP) October I've been wondering about this -- thanks for posting !     
100 Albums You Would wish for...from a Genie
@mofimadness  I forgot about Gillian Welch and Patty Griffin.  But who do I bump off my list?   I hear ya --  I think I'd better turn off the computer and go focus on something else for while !  ;o)   
100 Albums You Would wish for...from a Genie
@mofimadness  This brings out my OCD... I can't stop messing with it, trying to get it "just right" !  ;o)      
100 Albums You Would wish for...from a Genie
1) Miles Davis: Second Great Quintet Box Set 2) Allman Bros.: Fillmore East 3) Ry Cooder: Paradise and Lunch 4) Grateful Dead: Europe ’72 5) Bill Evans : Village Vanguard Sessions 6) Wayne Shorter: Night Dreamer 7) Wayne Shorter: Etcetera 8... 
Affordable SS that sound like Tubes
Don't know what your budget is but a Wells Audio Majestic integrated might do the trick: List is 4K.  If you contact Mike Wells he may be able to send you a demo unit to try at home.  http://www.wellsaudio.com/majestic    
Jazz for aficionados
@pjw81563 Yes -- I’m familiar with Goshen but had no idea it was the birthplace of a well known Jazz pianist. My grandparents lived for a long time in Slingerlands, outside of Albany-- we made many trips up and down the Thruway when I was a kid!... 
Jazz for aficionados
@pjw81563  You are fortunate!  I grew up in Middletown, NY (Orange County), so we visited NYC quite a bit when I was a kid, both my parents having been born in Brooklyn. And there were quite a few school field-trips down there, as well. Not to J... 
Jazz for aficionados
Hiromi ;o) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3AKpwhh9-g I’ll have to check out their recordings...    
What DAC to buy?
Is this the most asked question on A'gon?????????  
Jazz for aficionados
@curiousjim   Ella Fitzgerald was really a blond and wore a size nine dress! Yes -- best to treat it as a joke and not (deliberately) tread on any toes ! Egads -- what was I thinking?     
Jazz for aficionados
Is this thread running out of steam? Quick-- someone bring up something controversial about Jazz ! ;o) How about this -- what was the most recent live Jazz gig you attended ? For me, it’s been, I’m guessing, close to ten years: Kenny Werner Tri... 
Jazz for aficionados
Thanks, @acman3  Very nice recording.   I agree.   
Jazz for aficionados
@pjw81563  I've never been much of a synth fan.  Has Hiromi done any recordings performing solely on acoustic piano?