What Are You Listening To?

[Kazaam]

^^^
That's the one I have.

Though I also have Thile's solo "How To Grow A Woman From The Ground" album, which I think has pretty much the same musicians as Punch Brothers, if I'm not mistaken. It's a real fun listen, IMO.

I also want to get the Goat Rodeo Sessions album Thile does with Yo-Yo Ma. The samples I've heard sound promising.

 

[PaulyT]

Goat Rodeo is awesome, I posted about that in (I think) one of the concert video threads.

 

[No-L]

 

[Kazaam]

Kid 'N Play's Funhouse.

All the chatter between songs is mildly amusing the first time. Then it's just annoying. If I were really ambitious perhaps I'd break out Audacity and edit these tracks. But it still wouldn't be as good as "2 Hype".

 

[Botch]

Kid 'N Play's Funhouse.

All the chatter between songs is mildly amusing the first time. Then it's just annoying. If I were really ambitious perhaps I'd break out Audacity and edit these tracks.

I was tempted to do that with a Janet Jackson CD years ago, but I tired of the music too first. :angelic-green:

 

[No-L]

Totally forgot how much I LOVE this collection!

:music-rockout: :music-rockout: :music-rockout:

 

[No-L]

 

[No-L]

 

[Zing]

Oh hell yeah!

 

[Kazaam]

I like their music video where Chris "Kid" Reid makes a cameo. Classic house party stuff, indeed.

 

[Dennie]

Here I am.....

By Arrangement -- 20 BitCD

Jim Hall

1998 Telarc Jazz

Long acclaimed for his understated lyrical approach to the guitar, Jim Hall's diverse arrangements on this CD are also first-class. His dazzling arrangement of John Lewis' "Django" features Hall with Pat Metheny, with both men on acoustic instruments for a change, accompanied only by drummer Terry Clarke and the occasional pizzicato accents of a 12-piece string section (violas and cellos!). Rarely has Gordon Jenkins' "Goodbye" been given such a fresh treatment; the brisk bossa nova rhythm, Joe Lovano's switch from clarinet to soprano sax midway in the piece, and Hall's interplay with Lovano and the strings, plus the dramatic sudden slowdown in tempo at the conclusion, make it stand out from the many recordings of this standard. The New York Voices provide a nice backdrop for Hall's solo on "Waltz for Debby," while Paul Desmond's rarely heard "Wendy" features the leader with the brilliant flugelhornist Tom Harrell, backed by a brass section. Hall's originals also merit praise: his lovely "October Song" has just a touch of melancholy with a fine viola solo backed by the strings following his solo introduction, while his challenging "Art Song" is a playful waltz. ~ Ken Dryden

Track Listing
1. Django
2. Waltz for Debby
3. Ruby, My Dear
4. Goodbye
5. Art Song
6. October Song
7. Wendy
8. Wind, The
9. Whisper Not

 

[Kazaam]

Here I am.....

Who is this noob named Dennie, anyway? I'm not used to seeing strangers in this thread. :teasing-tease:

 

[Dennie]

Here I am.....

Who is this noob named Dennie, anyway? I'm not used to seeing strangers in this thread. :teasing-tease:

Hi, my name is Dennie and I'm a Music-aholic! :music-listening:

I hope I'm in the right place! :confusion-scratchheadyellow: This is the AA 12-step program, right? Audiophiles Anonymous!


Dennie :teasing-tease:

 

[Dennie]

STRINGS! -- CD

Pat Martino

1967/1991 Prestige/O.J.C. Records

Guitarist Pat Martino's second recording as a leader (which has been reissued on CD) finds him essentially playing advanced bop. His quintet (with Joe Farrell on tenor and flute, pianist Cedar Walton, bassist Ben Tucker and drummer Walter Perkins) really roars on an uptempo version of "Minority" and is diverse enough to come up with meaningful statements on four of Martino's originals. ~ Scott Yanow

1. Strings 5:37

2. Minority 9:20

3. Lean Years 8:37

4. Mom 7:20

5. Querido 6:07

Personnel: Pat Martino (guitar), Joe Farrell (tenor saxophone, flute), Cedar Walton (piano), Ben Tucker (bass), Dave Levin, Ray Appleton (percussion), Walter Perkins (drums).

 

[Dennie]

Next Exit -- CD

Grover Washington, Jr.

1992 Columbia Records

Grover Washington, Jr. was probably the most successful smooth jazz artist of his generation. His blend of R&B, soul, pop, and jazz earned him a glowing reputation with consumers and "quiet storm" DJs. Washington's discography boasts three decades of creative and heartfelt albums, and his 1992 release, NEXT EXIT is no exception.His velvety sax style blends well with vocal performances by Nancy Wilson on "Your Love," Levi Stubbs on "Till You Return to Me," Paula Holloway and Man Slaughter on "Check Out Grover," and others. Propelled largely by drum machines and electronic keyboards, NEXT EXIT has a distinctly '90s flair. Highlights include Washington's passionate soprano sax solo on the salsa-inflected "Only for You (Siempre Para Ti)" and his offbeat synthesized version of Paul Desmond's "Take Five."

Track Listing
1. Take Five (Take Another Five)
2. Your Love
3. Only For You :: Siempre Para Ti
4. Greene Street
5. Next Exit
6. I Miss Home
7. Love Like This
8. Summer Chill
9. Till You Return to Me
10. Get on Up
11. Check Out Grover

 

[Dennie]

Twenty Years of Romance -- CD

Captain & Tennille

1995 K-tel/Nouveau Records

A very Provocative, highly intoxicating album! November 16, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD

After I bought Captain & Tennille's new CD, I really didn't know what to expect,because the suspense was so great due to the fact that they hadn't recorded an album in over twenty years. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised and most of all, I commend Toni Tennille for such good writing abilities, "Love Survives" is a complete winner, she wrote it, sings it, and people absolutely cherish her versatility and on-stage presence.

1. Love Will Keep Us Together
2. You Never Done It Like That
3. Muskrat Love
4. Heaven
5. Nobody Does It Better
6. Unchained Melody
7. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
8. Do That To Me One More Time
9. The Way That I Want To Touch You
10. Love Survives
11. Come In From The Rain
12. You Are So Beautiful

 

[No-L]

^^^ :laughing-lettersrofl:
Awesome!

 

[PaulyT]

Enjoying this one a lot, very interesting material, unusual instrumental arrangements, quite cool.

 

[heeman]

Glad to see you back Dennie!

Here's some new Meatloaf:

Track Listings
1. All of Me
2. The Giving Tree
3. Live or Die
4. Blue Sky/Mad Mad World/The Good God is a Woman and She Don't Like Ugly
5. California Dreamin'
6. Party of One
7. Another Day
8. 40 Days
9. Our Love and Our Souls
10. Stand in the Storm
11. Blue Sky
12. Fall From Grace

 

[topper]

1. Samson & Delilah
2. Goin' To Sit Down On The Banks Of The River
3. Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
4. I Belong To The Band
5. Lord, I Feel Just Like Goin' On
6. Lo, I Be With You Always
7. Pure Religion
8. Twelve Gates To The City
9. Great Change Since I've Been Born
10. I Am The Light Of This World
11. Death Don't Have No Mercy

"Following Rory Block's previous "Mentor Series" releases is her latest - I Belong To The Band: A Tribute To Rev. Gary Davis, the legendary blues/folk/gospel pioneer. In 1964, at the age of 15, Rory would make the long subway trip to Davis' home to take guitar lessons along with her friend Stefan Grossman. Rory Block is THE most acclaimed female acoustic blues artist. Rory actively tours internationally and each new release is a high profile occasion in the blues community. She is nominated for two 2012 Blues Music Awards" ---- :handgestures-thumbup: