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| Jazz for aficionados @audio-b-dog -Thanks for adding both Gato Barbieri and Mose Allison to the conversation. I have "Fenix" and play it a half dozen times a year, or so. Gato's recording-mates are impressive-Ron Carter, Lonnie Liston Smith, Joe Beck, and Nana Vasconc... | |
| Please Recommend some Charlie Parker Recordings! Fun thread, everyone. Happy to say I have every CD mentioned. Anyone heard Vincent Herring, Bobby Watson and Gary Bartz's CD, "Bird at 100"? https://youtu.be/-Sv--I-JFMY?si=Sj4Ve-2C3rj4MNbV | |
| For Hellecasters Fans (and all those who appreciate hot Tele picking): Fun Listen That's great! The Bakersfield Sound is alive and well. Thanks for sharing. | |
| Band/artist documentaries. Since Ken Burns' Country Music is mentioned, I'll add Ken Burns' Jazz documentary. Another one I just remembered is Louie Bluie. It's about Howard Armstrong, who was a member of the Black American string band, Martin, Bogen and the Armstrongs. It ... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @scottya118 - Beware of Mr. Baker-How many documentaries begin with the subject assaulting the director? LOL | |
| authentic space recordings I'm thinking that music recorded in churches and cathedrals present "space." Here are some possibilities. They are examples of Early Music (pre-1600s) The Tallis Scholars Stile Antico Anonymous Four Trio Mediaeval And then there are albums ... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @bdp24 - Wrecking Crew is a terrific documentary. This is one of my favorite parts-Tommy Tedesco ("the King of session guitarists"). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DVnW6SeOl4 | |
| Band/artist documentaries. Has anyone watched "Pop Go the 60's"? It's on youtube. Matt Williamson does pretty forward, decently researched features/segments on bands from that era. https://www.popgoesthe60s.com/ | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @immatthewj - Thanks for the clips. Going forward, I don’t think I will be able to watch Stevie Nicks sing without focusing on her nose. LOL. | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @immatthewj @bdp24 Another musician, of Beatle fame, George Harrison damaged his vocal cords with cocaine during his 1974 tour. I saw him at Nassau Coliseum, and I remember by the end of the show his intonation was non-existent and he was shou... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @goodlistening64 - I'm laughing too...we should start a thread, "Singers who destroyed their voices because of drugs." Stevie Nicks Jerry Garcia Whitney Houston @lmnop -Good catch! The Kids Are Alright is fantastic. | |
| Band/artist documentaries. Has anyone watched "Quincy", the documentary about Quincy Jones? The list of accomplishments is too large to cover here. This is from wikipedia-The film epilogue details his career as follows: "Over 2,900 songs recorded; over 300 albums recorded;... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @devinplombier - "The Decline of Western Civilization", by Penelope Spheeris, on the circa-1980 LA punk scene, is imo a must watch." Yes! Seeing X upclose is pretty cool. Ray Manzarek produced their first album, Los Angeles. Have you watched "T... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @immatthewj I'm old enough to remember when cocaine was described as a safe recreational drug. What!? You mean it is not!? :snort: Driving that train High on cocaine Casey Jones you better Watch your speed Trouble ahead Trouble behind And... | |
| Band/artist documentaries. @curtisvill - Great choice! I watched it and was deeply moved by the story behind Crazy Diamond. Syd Barrett's descent into mental illness is really sad. |