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[Botch]

Hey, Look what I found...

Dennie

This looks like the "Greatest Hits II" that picks up where my disk left off, ordered it this afternoon.

Now, my Amazon "More Items to Consider" list has a bunch of boxed cocoa sets with mugs and envelopes of "Hot Chocolate"... :dance:

 

[Dennie]

Hey, Look what I found...

Dennie

This looks like the "Greatest Hits II" that picks up where my disk left off, ordered it this afternoon.

Now, my Amazon "More Items to Consider" list has a bunch of boxed cocoa sets with mugs and envelopes of "Hot Chocolate"... :dance:

................ :laughing-rolling:



Dennie

 

[Dennie]

24 Nights -- 2 CD Box Set

Eric Clapton

1991 Reprise Records

Eric's best live album, September 28, 1998
By facls@uol.com.br (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 24 Nights (Audio CD)

This is Eric's best solo live album. It has a great selection of songs, and the band backs him up perfectly. His blues band, with Buddy Guy and Robert Cray, plays incredibly, especially in Watch Yourself. He plays great versions of Cream songs, especially Badge, and from his Journeyman album, particularly Pretending. This CD has his best version of Wonderful Tonight, with beautiful backup singing by Katie Kisson, who is great in Bell Bottom Blues, too. There's also Hard Times, one of his favorite songs, and his heartfelt version is wonderful. Heart of Darkness is an odd choice to be in the CD, but it's good too. All in all, a must-have.

Disc One

"Badge" (Eric Clapton/George Harrison) – 6:51
"Running On Faith" (Jerry Lynn Williams) – 6:49
"White Room" (Jack Bruce/Pete Brown) – 6:10
"Sunshine Of Your Love" (Bruce/Brown/Clapton) – 9:11
"Watch Yourself" (Buddy Guy) – 5:39
"Have You Ever Loved A Woman" (Billy Myles) – 6:52
"Worried Life Blues" (Big Maceo Merriweather) – 5:28
"Hoodoo Man" (Amos "Junior" Wells) – 5:41

Disc Two

"Pretending" (Williams) – 7:08
"Bad Love" (Clapton/Mick Jones) – 6:25
"Old Love" (Clapton/Robert Cray) – 13:01
"Wonderful Tonight" (Clapton) – 9:11
"Bell Bottom Blues" (Clapton) – 6:39
"Hard Times" (Ray Charles) – 3:45
"Edge Of Darkness" (Clapton/Michael Kamen) – 6:30

 

[Botch]

 

[Dennie]

Nice..... :text-bravo:


Buddy's Bad!!! I love the nearly 10 minute "Caravan"..... :bow-blue:



Dennie

 

[Botch]

Nice..... :text-bravo:


Buddy's Bad!!! I love the nearly 10 minute "Caravan"..... :bow-blue:



Dennie

I've got two more disks to go thru from my big delivery a couple days ago. This is actually my first BR disk.

 

[Botch]

 

[Dennie]

Sapphire Blue -- CD

Larry Carlton

2003 Bluebird Records

A real treat for those seeking a "less smooth" Carlton, January 14, 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: Sapphire Blue (Audio CD)

People who have listented to Carlton across the decades know that he's not a musician of limited range. I personally enjoy the Fourplay stuff as part of that range but my first question when I learned of his intention to release a blues album was "I wonder if he'll loosen up and let 'er rip" The answer: Yeah. Understand that this is not "Larry Carlton & Double Trouble," nor is it similar to his collaboration "No Substitutions" with Steve Lukather. It's not a Humble Pie CD. The album has a big band / swing blues feel on many tracks but the seriously nasty track...the one where he both plays AND sprays the notes...is the title track. It's eight minutes long and fulfills any "Carlton Plays The Blues" fantasies his fans might have. There are little touches of the "attitude" playing that graced so many of the classic Steely Dan tracks (and help build his legend). "Just An Excuse" is similar in spirit to many of Eric Clapton's slow and aggressive blues tracks, but he is NOT ripping EC off by any means. "Take Me Down," the album closer, prominently features Terry McMillan on harmonica and is the only track that never really catches fire...somewhat "Delta blues" but it never gets out of first gear. The CD is 48 minutes long, living up to the show business creed of "always leave 'em wanting more"...but 48 solid minutes from a master of the instrument like Carlton is absolutely worth the sticker price.

Track Listing
1. Friday Night Shuffle
2. Pair of Kings, A
3. Night Sweats
4. Sapphire Blue
5. 7 for You
6. Slightly Dirty
7. Just an Excuse
8. Take Me Down

 

[Dennie]

Nice..... :text-bravo:


Buddy's Bad!!! I love the nearly 10 minute "Caravan"..... :bow-blue:



Dennie

I've got two more disks to go thru from my big delivery a couple days ago. This is actually my first BR disk.

You picked a good one. You'll have to let us know what you think.


Dennie :eusa-whistle:

 

[Dennie]

The Singles 1969-1973 --CD

Carpenters

1973 A&M Records

Track Listings
1. We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters, Nichols, Roger [Son
2. Top of the World - The Carpenters, Bettis, John
3. Ticket to Ride - The Carpenters, Lennon, John
4. Superstar - The Carpenters, Russell, Leon
5. Rainy Days and Mondays - The Carpenters, Nichols, Roger [Son
6. Goodbye to Love - The Carpenters, Carpenter, Richard
7. Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters, Carpenter, Richard
8. It's Going to Take Some Time - The Carpenters, King, Carole
9. Sing - The Carpenters, Raposo, Joe
10. For All We Know - The Carpenters, Griffin, James
11. Hurting Each Other - The Carpenters, Udell, Peter
12. (They Long to Be) Close to You - The Carpenters, David, Hal

 

[Dennie]

In His hands -- CD

Gene Harris

1997 Concord Records

The Devil's Music and the Lord's, September 28, 2000
By Tim Smith "Tim Smith" (Bonney Lake, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In His Hands (Audio CD)

Is this a jazz or gospel CD? The answer is: yes. Nothing challenging here, just some praiseworthy good times. If you have been fortunate enough to attend church meetings with keyboardists like the late (and greatly-missed) Gene Harris or Jack McDuff, then you know what much of the shouting is about at those big revival meetings. I'm a big Gene Harris fan and he was in fine form here, swinging particularly hard on "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "This Little Light of Mine" and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." It's obvious that Gene loved and was comfortable with this music and these songs. The two biggest surprises for me (both pleasant) were "Amazing Grace" and "(Jesus Keeps Me) Near the Cross". When I first heard "Amazing Grace", I was sure it was Ray Charles. Vocalist Curtis Stigers does a beautifully soulful job on this timeless classic while Gene plays some very bluesy piano. "(Jesus Keeps Me) Near the Cross" is a duet between McDuff and Harris that brought back memories of my childhood. I was taken back to the days when I would be home from school and my mother would listen to Gospel radio all morning while she did her chores. How I would have liked to have heard Gene play "The Old Rugged Cross"!

When I first listened to this CD, I was slightly disappointed and nearly gave it only three stars. After a few more listens I realized, however, that the disappointment was due to my preconceived notions of what I thought the CD would be like. Once I accepted it for what Gene wanted it to be and not what I thought it would be, I grew to like it. Now, I listen to it quite often.

If you are under the impression that Gospel music is boring or that jazz can't be done reverently, give this a listen and see if maybe your opinion doesn't change.

Track listing

1. Lean On Me
2. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
3. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
4. Everyhting Must Change
5. Amazing Grace
6. Lord I've Tried
7. Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross
8. This Little Light Of Mine
9. Operator
10. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
11. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
12. Granpa's Hands

 

[heeman]

All songs written by Fiona Apple.

"Extraordinary Machine" – 3:44
"Get Him Back" – 5:26
"O' Sailor" – 5:37
"Better Version of Me" – 3:01 About this sound Audio sample (help·info)
"Tymps (the Sick in the Head Song)" – 4:05
"Parting Gift" – 3:36
"Window" – 5:33
"Oh Well" – 3:42
"Please Please Please" – 3:35
"Red Red Red" – 4:08
"Not About Love" – 4:21
"Waltz (Better Than Fine)" – 3:46

 

[Dennie]

The New Standard -- CD

Herbie Hancock

1996 Verve Records

Overlooked Jazz Masterpiece, February 22, 2006
By Lars Tackmann (Copenhagen, Denmark) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: The New Standard (Audio CD)

This is by far one of Hancock's best recordings (at least since the Headhunters, Thrust, Manchild days). He captures a strange haunting sound in the twilight between Jazz, Pop and Rock. When I come home from a long day there is nothing better than mixing a gin and tonic and putting on Herbie's fantastic version of "Norwegian Wood". The musicians seams to be completely in tune on this record, not just showing off talent but really putting there soul into it.

If you dig Miles Davis on "In a Silent Way" or Coltrane in "My Favorite Things" then you are going to love this fantastic record. Tracks like "Mercy Street", "When Can I See You", "Manhattan" and "Love is Stronger Than Pride" are made of the good stuff, they are played with depth and skill in that rare way that makes a classic. In short this record can be put next to any great Jazz masterpiece.

Track listing

"New York Minute" (Don Henley, Danny Kortchmar, Jai Winding) - 8:35
"Mercy Street" (Peter Gabriel) - 8:36
"Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" (Lennon, McCartney) - 8:07
"When Can I See You" (Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds) - 6:17
"You've Got It Bad, Girl" (Wonder, Yvonne Wright) - 7:15
"Love Is Stronger Than Pride" (Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman) - 8:00
"Scarborough Fair" (Simon, Garfunkel) - 8:24
"Thieves in the Temple" (Prince) - 7:33
"All Apologies" (Kurt Cobain) - 5:08
"Manhattan (Island of Lights and Love)" (Herbie Hancock, Jean Hancock) - 4:06
"Your Gold Teeth II" (Donald Fagen, Walter Becker) - 5:14



Herbie Hancock - piano
Michael Brecker - tenor and soprano saxophone
John Scofield - acoustic and electric guitar, electric sitar
Dave Holland - acoustic bass
Jack DeJohnette - drums, electric percussion
Don Alias - percussion

 

[Botch]

 

[Dennie]

ILLUSIONS -- CD

Eliane Elias

1987 Nippon/Columbia/Denon (Import Japan)

Eliane Elias' debut as a leader (she had been a member of Steps Ahead) finds her abandoning the electric keyboards in favor of acoustic piano. On seven songs she is joined by bassist Eddie Gomez and either Al Foster or Steve Gadd on drums; the remaining two selections feature her accompanied by bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White. With harmonica great Toots Thielemans making guest appearances on two numbers, Elias was at the time easily the least-known of the players on her own CD. However the pianist was already far along toward developing her own sound as she shows on four originals, two obscurities, Herbie Hancock's "Chan's Song," Blossom Dearie's "Sweet Georgia Fame" and the standard "Falling in Love with Love." A fine start to a significant solo career. ~ Scott Yanow

1 Choro 4:38 Written-By - Amilton Godoy
2 Through The Fire 6:05 Written-By - David Foster , Tom Keane
3 Illusions 7:09
4 Moments 5:53
5 Falling In Love With Love 6:23 Written-By - Lorenz Hart , Richard Rodgers
6 Iberia 10:26
7 Loco Motif 5:41
8 Sweet Georgia Fame 5:43 Written-By - Blossom Dearie
9 Chan's Song 6:18 Written-By - Herbie Hancock , Stevie Wonder

 

[Dennie]

Gershwin's World -- SACD

Herbie Hancock

2004 Verve Records

Majestic, a musical experience for body and soul, December 7, 1998
By kim_61@hotmail.com (Thailand) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Gershwin's World (Audio CD)

I saw Herbie Hancock live for the first time in London in the early 80's, accompanying Winton Marsalis. He blew me away, for the range of his technique and conceptual genius.On this album, he soars on gilded wings, portraying his vision of Gershwin, aided by the stellar cast he has surrounded himself with.The sound of Wayne Shorter's Tenor horn brings back memories of that all -time great band of Miles in the 60's.The amazing vision that Herbie has, which he gathered under Miles, is shown at its fullest here, in the mental and aural concepts he explores.He takes Gershwin's compositions to their limits, expanding them with a subtle intensity which breaks into white flame on tracks like " Summertime", a piece now so common that one would think it impossible to reignite it with new life. But reignite it he does, with Joni's smoky,etheral/erotic vocals and that piano. The incorporation of African percussionists is a master stroke, and underpins the themes with a breathy freshness. It is marvellous to hear Stevie Wonder exploring those cadences which show here where Rap and Hip hop came from. There are no duds here-this is a coming together of all that is finest in American and world music, united in the vision of genius-Gershiwn and Herbie Hancock. If your are not a jazz fan, if you listen to one "jazz" album a year, but if you listen to musci of any sort, listen to this. Majestic,marvellous, this is a master work for all.

"Fascinating Rhythm Overture"
"It Ain't Necessarily So"
"The Man I Love"
"Here Come De Honey Man"
"St. Louis Blues"
"Lullaby"
"Blueberry Rhyme"
"It Ain't Necessarily So Interlude"
"Cotton Tail"
"Summertime"
"My Man's Gone Now"
"Prelude In C# Minor"
"Concerto For Piano And Orchestra In G, 2nd Movement"
"Embraceable You"

 

[Dennie]

Montreux '77 -- CD

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Jimmie Smith

1977/1989 Pablo/Fantasy Records

Jaws with Oscar and Ray: Earth-shaking chemistry, March 31, 2007
By Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
(TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)


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This review is from: Montreux 77 (Audio CD)

I'm not sure why Norman Granz released so many albums with the title Montreux '77, thereby encouraging listeners to lump them all together and simply ignore them. In any case, this one is certainly a stand-out: Oscar is in full stride and moreover reunited with Ray Brown. Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, moreover, is arguably the Oscar Peterson of the tenor saxophone, simply a fearless, accomplished, inimitable, untouchable player, whose unique rhythmic drive makes him ideally suited to Oscar while his rougher-hewn tones make him a complementary contrast to the pianist's polished style.

It's a wonder Jaws doesn't betray more nervousness, performing all alone with Oscar's trio, especially since the pianist shows absolutely no mercy, counting off the opener at a tempo that would have most players looking for a handy exit. The ensuing numbers are no less busy. Even on the "down tempo" of "The Breeze and I" Oscar double-times his solo, almost threatening to bury the featured soloist in a shower of flying notes. But Jaws was never one to shirk from a challenge, which is exactly what he gets on this occasion. By the time the group gets to a blues, "Telegraph," he's in full control, making his message so loud and clear that it's Oscar who's breathing hard. Jaws goes on to top himself on 'Land of Dreams," using that patented altimissimo register of his as much to spearhead the rhythm section as to create melodic excitement. Now Oscar really has to go after him--which he does, ingeniously employing repeated quarter notes and rhythms in the manner of Lockjaw himself. Predictably, the program ends as it began--with another burner, "Blue Lou" (Is it possible to play any faster?). Jimmie Smith's drums are in there somewhere, but quite frankly the other three musicians are in such a zone that I wonder how any drummer's hi-hat could synch with the blurred off-beats.

Simply put, there's no group of players alive who, even if they put their minds to it, could produce music such as this in the present millennium.

1 - This Can't Be Love
2 - I Wished on the Moon
3 - The Breeze and I
4 - Angel Eyes
5 - Telegraph
6 - Land of Dreams
7 - Blue Lou

 

[mzpro5]

A playlist that includes:

Mark Knopfler
JJCale
Eric Clapton
Iris DeMent
John Prine
Emmy Lou Harris
Charlie Robison
Bob Dylan
Guy Clark
Tom Russell

 

[Dennie]

We Live Here -- CD

Pat Metheny Group

1995 Geffen Records

You'll Want to Live There, Too, July 28, 2009
By Karl W. Nehring (Ostrander, OH USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)


This review is from: We Live Here (Audio CD)

Both musically and sonically, this is a magnificent recording. One cut in particular stands out as an example of how good this CD is, "To the End of the World." Starting off quietly, the song builds, and builds, and builds--and then there comes a thunderous climax, a bolt from the blue, and then back into quietude, something like a little symphony for electric jazz ensemble, a masterly composition, a wonder. This is a CD you will find yourself playing over and over, and over and over again, and you'll want to live there, too.

All of the following songs were composed by Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays, except "Episode d'Azur", which was composed by Lyle Mays.

1. "Here to Stay" – 7:39
2. "And Then I Knew" – 7:53
3. "The Girls Next Door" – 5:30
4. "To the End of the World" – 12:15
5. "We Live Here" – 4:12
6. "Episode D'Azur" – 8:45
7. "Something to Remind You" – 7:04
8. "Red Sky" – 7:36
9. "Stranger in Town" – 6:11



Pat Metheny - Guitars
Lyle Mays - Piano, Keyboards
Steve Rodby - Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass
Paul Wertico - Drums
David Blamires - Vocals
Mark Ledford - Vocals, Trumpet
Luis Conte - Percussion

 

[No-L]

Very groovy!!