What Are You Listening To?

[heeman]

All songs written by Ian Gillan, Steve Morse, Roger Glover, Don Airey, and Ian Paice except where noted.

"House of Pain" (Gillan, Michael Bradford) – 3:34
"Sun Goes Down" – 4:10
"Haunted" – 4:22
"Razzle Dazzle" – 3:28
"Silver Tongue" – 4:03
"Walk On" (Gillan, Bradford) – 7:04
"Picture of Innocence" (Gillan, Morse, Glover, Jon Lord, Paice) - 5:11
"I Got Your Number" (Gillan, Morse, Glover, Lord, Paice, Bradford) – 6:01
"Never a Word" – 3:46
"Bananas" – 4:51
"Doing It Tonight" – 3:28
"Contact Lost" (Morse) – 1:27


Deep Purple

Ian Gillan - vocals
Roger Glover - bass
Steve Morse - guitar
Don Airey - keyboards
Ian Paice - drums

Additional musicians

Paul Buckmaster - string arrangement and cello on "Haunted"
Beth Hart - background vocals on "Haunted"
Michael Bradford - guitar on "Walk On"



Let's see who reads this and finds the very popular "female artist" on AA..........

 

[No-L]

 

[No-L]

 

[Dennie]

I love Diana. We just watched (again) the Live In Paris DVD the other night and although we've seen it a dozen times, we still enjoyed it very much.

Great choice No-L! :handgestures-thumbup:


Dennie

 

[Dennie]

Go Tell It On The Mountain -- CD

The Blind Boys Of Alabama with Guests

2004 Realworld Records

On the surface, one might fear the taint of market-research exploitation on an album where this classic gospel group backs a variety of famous guests on well known Christmas songs, but that fear is aesthetically unfounded. The Blind Boys of Alabama, for all their soulful gravitas, function extremely well in a support role (though their "solo" track, "Last Month of the Year," is one of the most memorable moments here). Tom Waits comes off like a half-crazed preacher, throwing down the spiritual gauntlet on "Go Tell It on the Mountain." Chrissie Hynde demonstrates why she's one of the more underrated singers in rock, as she heats up "In the Bleak Midwinter." And, of course, the Aaron Neville and Mavis Staples cuts are no-brainers; how could they possibly not work? Some less expected guests include Spearhead frontman Michael Franti and the funkmaster himself, George Clinton, who brings the blues, if not the funk, to "Away in a Manger."

Track Listing
1. Last Month of the Year
2. I Pray on Christmas - (featuring Solomon Burke)
3. Go Tell It on the Mountain - (featuring Tom Waits)
4. Little Drummer Boy, The - (featuring Michael Franti)
5. In the Bleak Midwinter - (featuring Chrissie Hynde/Richard Thompson)
6. Joy to the World - (featuring Aaron Neville)
7. Born in Bethlehem - (featuring Mavis Staples)
8. Christmas Song, The - (featuring Shelby Lynne)
9. Away in a Manger - (featuring George Clinton/Robert Randolph)
10. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
11. White Christmas - (featuring Les McCann)
12. Silent Night

 

[Dennie]

Re: What Are You Listening To? RIP Dave Brubeck!

I just heard on the news that Dave Brubeck has passed away.

Thanks Dave, you changed my life.... :angelic-green:



Rest In Peace! :eusa-pray:

Time Out -- CD

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

1959/1997 Columbia/Sony Music

Amazon.com essential recording

Boasting the first jazz instrumental to sell a million copies, the Paul Desmond-penned "Take Five," Time Out captures the celebrated jazz quartet at the height of both its popularity and its powers. Recorded in 1959, the album combines superb performances by pianist Brubeck, alto saxophonist Desmond, drummer Joe Morrello and bassist Gene Wright. Along with "Take Five," the album features another one of the group's signature compositions, "Blue Rondo a la Turk." Though influenced by the West Coast-cool school, Brubeck's greatest interest and contribution to jazz was the use of irregular meters in composition, which he did with great flair. Much of the band's appeal is due to Desmond, whose airy tone and fluid attack often carried the band's already strong performances to another level. Together, he and Brubeck proved one of the most potent pairings of the era. --Fred Goodman

All pieces composed by Dave Brubeck, except "Take Five" by Paul Desmond.
Side one

1. "Blue Rondo à la Turk" – 6:44
2. "Strange Meadow Lark" – 7:22
3. "Take Five" – 5:24

Side two

1. "Three to Get Ready" – 5:24
2. "Kathy's Waltz" – 4:48
3. "Everybody's Jumpin' " – 4:23
4. "Pick Up Sticks" – 4:16

 

[PaulyT]

^ Aww man, that sucks. He was very active musically right up to the end. He'll be missed for sure. RIP Dave.

 

[heeman]

So no one picked up on my Deep Purple; Banana's Post that BETH HART sang Backup Vocals on Haunted......

 

[PaulyT]

Ah, I missed that completely. When was that album recorded?

 

[heeman]

^ 2003

 

[heeman]

Slaves and Masters is the thirteenth studio album by Deep Purple, and was released in 1990. This is the band's only album to feature singer Joe Lynn Turner, who joined the previous year (and was once the lead singer of Ritchie Blackmore's band Rainbow).

Before hiring Turner, the band had considered singer Jimi Jamison of Survivor, but other obligations made him unavailable.[2] Hard rock-based core Purple fans thought the vocal parts ended up being a bit too melodic. However, Turner was still a member of the group when they began recording their next album in 1992.

The album did not sell much and only peaked at #87 on the Billboard Charts. They had a relatively successful 1991 tour followed in particularly Europe.

Track Listing


"King of Dreams" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover) – 5:28
"The Cut Runs Deep" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover, Lord, Paice) – 5:42
"Fire in the Basement" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover, Lord, Paice) – 4:43
"Truth Hurts" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover) – 5:14
"Breakfast in Bed" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover) – 5:17
"Love Conquers All" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover) – 3:47
"Fortuneteller" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover, Lord, Paice) – 5:49
"Too Much Is Not Enough" (Turner, Held, Greenwood) – 4:17
"Wicked Ways" (Blackmore, Turner, Glover, Lord, Paice) – 6:33

Line Up


Joe Lynn Turner - vocals
Ritchie Blackmore - guitars
Roger Glover - bass, backing vocals
Ian Paice - drums
Jon Lord - organ, keyboards, string arr.

 

[Dennie]

Today's work truck music.....

This is Jazz #39: Dave Brubeck Plays Standards -- CD

Dave Brubeck

1998 Columbia/Legacy

This Is Jazz's second Brubeck package focuses more intently upon something than did the first -- namely, a selection of standards that Brubeck and his groups purveyed over a wide span of time. With a stray live "Sometimes I'm Happy" from 1955 and a "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" with Gerry Mulligan from 1968 bracketing the timeframe, the remaining six tracks span the lifetime of the classic Brubeck Quartet with Paul Desmond, Gene Wright and Joe Morello (1958-67). Again the performances are impeccable, going so far as to take in an 11½-minute "St. Louis Blues" from Carnegie Hall. But if you really want a truly impressive introduction to this musician, pass the This Is releases by and save up your bread for the Time Signatures box, which will give you all you need. ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

St. Louis Blues
I Feel Pretty
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
Sometimes I'm Happy
Georgia On My Mind
Someday My Prince Will Come
Like Someone In Love (Live)
What Is This Thing Called Love?

 

[topper]

(1994 release)

W C Handy award winner for 'Country/Acoustic Blues Album of the Year' (1995)

 

[Dennie]

Once When I Was Young -- CD

The Dave Brubeck Quartet

1992 MusicMasters Jazz

On this nostalgic and often wistful set, Dave Brubeck and his 1991 Quartet (clarinetist Bill Smith, bassist Jack Six and drummer Randy Jones) play eight songs from the pianist's childhood, such numbers as "Shine on Harvest Moon," "Stardust" and "Among My Souvenirs." In addition Brubeck (who is in top form) contributed "Dancin' in Rhythm" and the title cut which in its second version is performed by a choral group. ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing
1. Once When I Was Very Young
2. What is This Thing Called Love
3. Among My Souvenirs
4. Dancin' In Rhythm
5. Yesterdays
6. In a Little Spanish Town
7. Stardust
8. Shine On Harvest Moon
9. Gone With the Wind
10. (This is My First Affair So) Please Be Kind
11. Once When I Was Very Young

 

[Dennie]

Young Lions & Old Tigers -- 20 Bit CD

Dave Brubeck with lot's of Special Guests

1995 Telarc Jazz

To celebrate his 75th birthday, Dave Brubeck recorded one number apiece with quite a variety of top jazz stars, both young and old. Some of the performances (which alternate duets with quartets) work better than others (eight are recent Brubeck compositions) but all of the musicians display mutual respect, and it is obvious that the guests are all fans of the still-masterful pianist. Trumpeter Roy Hargrove plays beautifully on his lyrical feature but Jon Hendricks, who sings "How High the Moon" as a ballad, takes it at such a slow tempo as to be dreary. Tenor-saxophonist Michael Brecker is fine on "Michael Brecker Waltz," although he sounds a bit restrained, the wittily-titled "Here Comes McBride" is a good-humored romp with bassist Christian McBride; Joe Lovano (on tenor) works well with Brubeck, and particularly memorable is the first meeting on record between Brubeck and fellow pianist George Shearing, with a chance-taking interpretation of "In Your Own Sweet Way." Joshua Redman performs fine hard bop on one song, "Together," is a well-conceived duet for baritonist Gerry Mulligan and Brubeck, James Moody plays tenor, sings, and yodels on the minor blues "Moody," Mulligan returns for the contrapuntal "Gerry-Go-Round," and, although the obscure flugelhornist Ronnie Buttacavoli sounds very out of place on his boring feature, the set closes with one of the strongest performances, a solo piano showcase for Brubeck on "Deep in a Dream." Overall, this is quite a mixed bag but, even with its occasional misses, the CD is a must for Dave Brubeck fans, because the pianist is consistently inventive throughout the unusual set. ~ Scott Yanow

Track listing

1. Roy Hargrove
2. How High the Moon
3. Michael Brecker Waltz
4. Here Comes McBride
5. Joe Lovano Tango
6. In Your Own Sweet Way
7. Joshua Redman
8. Together
9. Moody
10. Gerry-Go-Round
11. Ronnie Buttacavoli
12. Deep In a Dream

Personnel: Dave Brubeck (piano); James Moody (vocals, tenor saxophone); Jon Hendricks (vocals); Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, Joshua Redman (tenor saxophone); Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone); Roy Hargrove (trumpet); Ronnie Buttacavoli (flugelhorn); George Shearing (piano); Chris Brubeck (electric bass); Christian McBride, Jack Six (bass); Randy Jones (drums).

 

[Dennie]

Rare Recordings 1947-1953 -- CD

Sidney Bechet

1990 Delta Music

Great Bechet and Superb Dickinson September 4, 2004
By Michael T Darcy
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

One of the best kept secrets about this CD is Sydney Bechet's sideman, Vic Dickinson. While Sydney plays in high fidelity, it is always a joy to hear trombonist Vic Dickinson. The version of Basin Street Blues here features some of the finest tromboning that one could ever hear. Done as a slow ballad, there is plenty of room for Vic to blow his corn. Believe me, if you are even thinking about this CD, get it while you can. An additional feature is a young Bob Wilbur on soprano sax. Sydney and Bob do a couple of duets from radio broadcasts. Now, the secret is out.

1 Polka Dot Stomp 2:23
2 Kansas City Man Blues 3:06
3 Jazz Me Blues 4:09
4 Sugar 4:39
5 Dear Old Southland 4:07
6 Blues In My Heart 3:47
7 Indiana 6:19
8 Basin Street Blues 8:13
9 Honeysuckle Rose 6:36
10 "C" Jam Blues 4:46
11 On The Sunny Side Of The Street 7:46

 

[No-L]

 

[Botch]

:text-goodpost:
No desire to hear that disk, but the cover photo is brilliant! :text-bravo: :text-bravo: :text-bravo:

 

[No-L]

Lol
It's obviously tongue-in-cheek music, but it's INCREDIBLY well done. His list of guest stars is incredible and Stephen, himself, is very musically talented.
The song "Nutmeg" by John Legend is now one of my favorite Christmas songs. It never stops being amusing!!

 

[Kazaam]

Did you see when Colbert aired this Christmas special on TV a couple of years ago? I so wanted to watch it, but couldn't. Figured they would've aired it multiple times that year, but I don't think they ever did. (?). It took me months before I got over missing it.