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Time Passages -- CD
Al Stewart
1978/1990 Arista Records
MR. ALAN PARSONS, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND TAKE A BOW..., June 7, 2005
By Wayne Racine (Ottawa ON) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Time Passages (Audio CD)
Sigh... if only Al Stewart and Alan Parsons were working together again - they were perfect musical soulmates not unlike Lennon/McCartney. When you get right down to it, Al is really a folkie troubadour; as such, I'm convinced that these tunes wouldn't be anywhere near as fleshed out if it weren't for Alan Parsons' musical guidance and sound expertise - and the end result is a sonic masterpiece. If you were to get only two Al Stewart CDs, it would have to be the ones where AP was working the soundboard - "Year Of The Cat" and this one. Highly recommended.
"Time Passages" – 6:41
"Valentina Way" – 4:04
"Life in Dark Water" – 5:49
"A Man for All Seasons" – 5:50
"Almost Lucy" – 3:43
"The Palace of Versailles" – 5:20
"Timeless Skies" – 3:34
"Song on the Radio" – 6:22
"End of the Day" – 3:11
Time Passages -- CD
Al Stewart
1978/1990 Arista Records
MR. ALAN PARSONS, PLEASE STEP FORWARD AND TAKE A BOW..., June 7, 2005
By Wayne Racine (Ottawa ON) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Time Passages (Audio CD)
Sigh... if only Al Stewart and Alan Parsons were working together again - they were perfect musical soulmates not unlike Lennon/McCartney. When you get right down to it, Al is really a folkie troubadour; as such, I'm convinced that these tunes wouldn't be anywhere near as fleshed out if it weren't for Alan Parsons' musical guidance and sound expertise - and the end result is a sonic masterpiece. If you were to get only two Al Stewart CDs, it would have to be the ones where AP was working the soundboard - "Year Of The Cat" and this one. Highly recommended.
"Time Passages" – 6:41
"Valentina Way" – 4:04
"Life in Dark Water" – 5:49
"A Man for All Seasons" – 5:50
"Almost Lucy" – 3:43
"The Palace of Versailles" – 5:20
"Timeless Skies" – 3:34
"Song on the Radio" – 6:22
"End of the Day" – 3:11
Botch said:
Hiatus Kaiyote, Choose Your Weapon
Ever since I started picking up some of the Snarky Puppy albums, this band has been "recommended" to me on Amazon. Certainly arresting cover art; then I noticed this had average full 5-star reviews. It's nothing like Snarky Puppy, but I'm really digging it. Female singer (very good pipes, and can't tell if they're running her voice through a Harmonizer or she's just very good at overdubbing), lots of programming, sound effects, this is really some good stuff and I've already ordered their debut album now too (it's nowhere near the "heavy metal" sound the album art or title infer).
Sure with Amazon still offered snippets of songs from albums, that sure helped my purchasing choices. This one, for my ears anyway, was a Find! :music-listening:
Just ordered it!
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Dennie
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Melancholy Baby -- CD
Jaimee Paul
2011 Green Hill Records
What a voice!, January 25, 2011
By Song Collector (KY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Melancholy Baby [+Digital Booklet] (MP3 Download)
I recently discovered Jaimee Paul and I was eagerly anticipating this new CD. Several of the songs appeared on a recently released EP but the fullness of her delivery is showcased in the width and breadth of the songs presented here. In particular I can listen to her recording of Smile over and over, Buy this Cd or download it soon. It will be well worth your investment.
Don't Cry Baby
Ain't No Sunshine
Come Rain Or Come Shine
I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
You've Changed
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
A Sunday Kind Of Love
Big Spender
Don't Explain
What'll I Do
People Get Ready
Smile
My Melancholy Baby (feat. Beegie Adair)
Melancholy Baby -- CD
Jaimee Paul
2011 Green Hill Records
What a voice!, January 25, 2011
By Song Collector (KY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Melancholy Baby [+Digital Booklet] (MP3 Download)
I recently discovered Jaimee Paul and I was eagerly anticipating this new CD. Several of the songs appeared on a recently released EP but the fullness of her delivery is showcased in the width and breadth of the songs presented here. In particular I can listen to her recording of Smile over and over, Buy this Cd or download it soon. It will be well worth your investment.
Don't Cry Baby
Ain't No Sunshine
Come Rain Or Come Shine
I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl
You've Changed
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
A Sunday Kind Of Love
Big Spender
Don't Explain
What'll I Do
People Get Ready
Smile
My Melancholy Baby (feat. Beegie Adair)
v8peters
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The Heifetz-Piatigorsky Concerts
Mozart: Violin Concerto No.5, K. 219 with Chamber Orchestra
Turina: Trio No. 1 for Piano, Violin and Cello, Op. 35 with Leonard Pennario
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Joaquín Turina
Jascha Heifetz, Violin
Gregor Piatigorsky, Cello
Leonard Pennario, Piano
1967 RCA Victor Red Seal
Dennie
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Happy Saturday everyone... :banana-dance:
The Sheriff -- Remastered CD
The Modern Jazz Quartet
1964/2012 Atlantic Records (Import W.Germany)
Recorded in 1963, The Sheriff features the Modern Jazz Quartet in fine swinging form. The program is not as sharply focused as on some of the earlier Atlantic releases, but it is compelling nonetheless. There are four originals by pianist John Lewis, including the fleeting, bluesy title cut, and the moody, spacious "In a Crowd," -- originally composed for the 1961 film A Milanese Story. Its stepped-up time signature and series of phrases played by Milt Jackson grounds the tune in blues, but Lewis' solo feels more like a solo trumpet breezing through the center. The set includes Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Bachianas Brasileiras," a classical piece the quartet first performed with guitarist Laurindo Almeida. Bassist Percy Heath is stellar here, playing both arco and pizzicato and alternately moving the work forward with deftness and precision. Lewis and Jackson engage in gorgeous counterpoint throughout. It's knotty, but exotic and beautiful. Another Latin-based work here is Luiz Bonfa's brilliant "Carnival," which closes the set. Jackson's melodic interplay with Connie Kay's brushwork is subtle and rich, moving through a series of verses before Jackson takes it to the blues in his solo. Lewis keeps the pulse as Heath underscores the backbeat. It took a long while for this one to come out on CD in the United States, but Wounded Bird issued it in April of 2005. Review by Thom Jurek
All compositions by John Lewis except as indicated
"The Sheriff" - 2:41
"In a Crowd" - 3:05
"Bachianas Brasileiras" (Heitor Villa-Lobos) - 5:44
"Mean to Me" (Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk) - 4:24
"Natural Affection" - 4:08
"Donnie's Theme" - 4:13
"Carnival" (Luiz Bonfá) - 6:06
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
John Lewis - piano
Percy Heath - bass
Connie Kay - drums
The Sheriff -- Remastered CD
The Modern Jazz Quartet
1964/2012 Atlantic Records (Import W.Germany)
Recorded in 1963, The Sheriff features the Modern Jazz Quartet in fine swinging form. The program is not as sharply focused as on some of the earlier Atlantic releases, but it is compelling nonetheless. There are four originals by pianist John Lewis, including the fleeting, bluesy title cut, and the moody, spacious "In a Crowd," -- originally composed for the 1961 film A Milanese Story. Its stepped-up time signature and series of phrases played by Milt Jackson grounds the tune in blues, but Lewis' solo feels more like a solo trumpet breezing through the center. The set includes Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Bachianas Brasileiras," a classical piece the quartet first performed with guitarist Laurindo Almeida. Bassist Percy Heath is stellar here, playing both arco and pizzicato and alternately moving the work forward with deftness and precision. Lewis and Jackson engage in gorgeous counterpoint throughout. It's knotty, but exotic and beautiful. Another Latin-based work here is Luiz Bonfa's brilliant "Carnival," which closes the set. Jackson's melodic interplay with Connie Kay's brushwork is subtle and rich, moving through a series of verses before Jackson takes it to the blues in his solo. Lewis keeps the pulse as Heath underscores the backbeat. It took a long while for this one to come out on CD in the United States, but Wounded Bird issued it in April of 2005. Review by Thom Jurek
All compositions by John Lewis except as indicated
"The Sheriff" - 2:41
"In a Crowd" - 3:05
"Bachianas Brasileiras" (Heitor Villa-Lobos) - 5:44
"Mean to Me" (Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk) - 4:24
"Natural Affection" - 4:08
"Donnie's Theme" - 4:13
"Carnival" (Luiz Bonfá) - 6:06
Milt Jackson - vibraphone
John Lewis - piano
Percy Heath - bass
Connie Kay - drums
Dennie
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Angel Clare -- CD
Art Garfunkel
1973/1990 Columbia Records
A Fine Debut Album, October 30, 2004
By B. J O'Connor "noonions" (Holmdel,NJ USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: Angel Clare (Audio CD)
"Angel Clare",released in 1973,showed that Artie could do very well without Paul Simon,just as Paul's excellent 1972 solo album showed he could make it on his own as well.While Garfunkel's output isn't as creative or adventurous as Simon's since Art didn't write most of his material,there's nonetheless a weath of quality music he's made throughout his career.And quality is in full supply on "Angel Clare",from the grand,lovely ballad "All I Know"(which was featured on the last first-season episode of Nip/Tuck),the jaunty Van Morrison-penned "I Shall Sing","Old Man","Mary Was An Only Child",and the traditional tunes "Barbara Allen" and "Feuilles-Oh/Do Space Men Pass Dead Souls On Their Way To The Moon?".Beautiful listening for any one with a great ear for music.Also recommended:Breakaway,Watermark,Fate For Breakfast,Scissors Cut,and Everthing Waits To Be Noticed.
"Traveling Boy" (Paul Williams, Roger Nichols) – 4:55
"Down In The Willow Garden" (Charlie Monroe) – 3:54
"I Shall Sing" (Van Morrison) – 3:30
"Old Man" (Randy Newman) – 3:20
"Feuilles-Oh/Do Space Men Pass Dead Souls On Their Way To The Moon?" (Traditional/Johann Sebastian Bach, Linda Grossman) – 3:07
"All I Know" (Jimmy Webb) – 3:43
"Mary Was An Only Child" (Jorge Milchberg, Albert Hammond, Mike Hazlewood) – 3:26
"Woyaya" (Sol Amarfio, Osibisa) – 3:15
"Barbara Allen" (Traditional) – 5:22
"Another Lullaby" (Jimmy Webb) – 3:29
Dennie
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Happy Sunday everyone... :banana-dance:
Listen Here! -- CD
The Gene Harris Quartet
1989 Concord Records
Although often associated with the blues, only one of the ten selections on this quartet set by pianist Gene Harris (who is joined by guitarist Ron Eschete, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jeff Hamilton) is technically a blues. On this excellent all-around showcase for the soulful pianist, Harris sounds in prime form exploring such tunes as "This Masquerade," "Don't Be That Way," Eddie Harris' "Listen Here," and "The Song Is Ended." Listen Here! gives listeners a pretty definitive look at Gene Harris' accessible and swinging style. ~ Scott Yanow
Track Listing
1. This Masquerade
2. Don't Be That Way
3. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
4. Listen Here
5. This Can't Be Love
6. To You
7. Blues for Jezebel
8. Sweet and Lovely
9. Lullabye
10. The Song Is Ended
Gene Harris Quartet: Gene Harris (piano); Ron Eschete (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Jeff Hamilton (drums).Recorded at The Plant Recording Studios, Sausalito, California in March 1989.
Listen Here! -- CD
The Gene Harris Quartet
1989 Concord Records
Although often associated with the blues, only one of the ten selections on this quartet set by pianist Gene Harris (who is joined by guitarist Ron Eschete, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jeff Hamilton) is technically a blues. On this excellent all-around showcase for the soulful pianist, Harris sounds in prime form exploring such tunes as "This Masquerade," "Don't Be That Way," Eddie Harris' "Listen Here," and "The Song Is Ended." Listen Here! gives listeners a pretty definitive look at Gene Harris' accessible and swinging style. ~ Scott Yanow
Track Listing
1. This Masquerade
2. Don't Be That Way
3. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
4. Listen Here
5. This Can't Be Love
6. To You
7. Blues for Jezebel
8. Sweet and Lovely
9. Lullabye
10. The Song Is Ended
Gene Harris Quartet: Gene Harris (piano); Ron Eschete (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Jeff Hamilton (drums).Recorded at The Plant Recording Studios, Sausalito, California in March 1989.
Dennie
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The Jazz Giants -- Remastered CD
Lester Young
1956/1991 Verve Records
Most critics agree that Lester Young's 1950's recordings were flawed. His seminal work is from the mid to late '40s. However, THE JAZZ GIANTS, from 1956, proves otherwise. Young's performance on this set is quite inspired, although some critics contend that this was due to the superb interplay between the musicians (trumpeter Roy Eldridge, trombonist Vic Dickerson, and others).On tunes such as "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," "Gigantic Blues," and others, Young plays with his usual light and feathery touch. Roy Eldridge, who employs a brassy, more roughhewn approach, is the perfect match to Young's smooth, sparse playing. Indeed, this variety adds spice and momentum to each tune. THE JAZZ GIANTS is definitely Lester Young's best work from his later period.
Track Listing
1. I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan
2. I Didn't Know What Time It Was
3. Gigantic Blues
4. This Year's Kisses
5. You Can Depend on Me
Personnel: Lester Young (tenor saxophone); Roy Eldridge (trumpet); Vic Dickenson (trombone); Teddy Wilson (piano); Freddie Green (guitar); Gene Ramey (bass); Jo Jones (drums).Recorded at Fine Sound, New York, New York on January 12, 1956.Digitally remastered by Dennis Drake.
Dennie
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Jazz In The Key Of Blue -- SACD
Jimmy Cobb Quartet
2009 Chesky Records
The veteran drummer Jimmy Cobb is partnered by trumpeter Roy Hargrove, guitarist Russell Malone and bassist John Webber for this collection of warm, laidback standards.
A superb, mostly self-taught musician, Jimmy Cobb is the elder statesman of all the incredible Miles David bands. Cobb's inspirational work with Miles, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley and co. spanned 1957 until 1963 and included the masterpiece Kind Of Blue, the most popular jazz recording in history.
This studio recording features the famous drummer with a mellow group that features mesmerizing interplay between Hargrove's spaciously-blown lines, and Malone's slow-burning and chromatic sounds. The programme is mostly ballads including classics such as "Emily", "Stairway To The Stars", "I Had The Craziest Dream", "Remembering U", "If Ever I Would Leave You", and "With You I'm Born Again".
Selections:
1. Every Time We Say Goodbye
2. With You I'm Born Again
3. I'll Still Be In Love With You
4. Emily
5. Stairway To the Stars
6. I Had the Craziest Dream
7. Remembering U
8. What Will I Do
9. If Ever I Would Leave You
10. We'll Be Together Again
Musicians:
Jimmy Cobb, drums
Roy Hargrove, trumpet, fluegelhorn
Russell Malone, guitar
John Webber, bass
Dennie
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Get Lucky -- CD
Mark Knopfler
2009 Reprise Records
This is the sixth solo studio album from the legendary musician and follows 2007's highly successful Kill To Get Crimson, which Rolling Stone heralded as 'a gem' and USA Today described as, '...yet another unpretentious showcase for his unmistakable gifts as a musician, tunesmith and storyteller.'
Recorded at Knopfler's award-winning British Grove Studios in West London, Get Lucky was co-produced with longtime collaborators, engineer Chuck Ainlay and keyboardist Guy Fletcher and featured Richard Bennett, Danny Cummings, John McCusker, Matt Rollings and Glenn Worf. The 11-track album explores a lifetime of musical roots exemplified by the title track. 'The first itinerant person I ever met would sing in soul bands in winter, then work part-time in fairgrounds or 'go pick fruit down south' when the weather turned warm,' explains Knopfler. 'I was about 15 years old, stuck in school and envious. 'Get Lucky' came from him and other traveling characters I went on to meet in places I'd find myself working short-term, like farms, warehouses, building sites, before I got lucky with my songs.'
"Border Reiver" – 4:35
"Hard Shoulder" – 4:33
"You Can't Beat the House" – 3:25
"Before Gas and TV" – 5:50
"Monteleone" – 3:39
"Cleaning My Gun" – 4:43
"The Car Was the One" – 3:55
"Remembrance Day" – 5:05
"Get Lucky" – 4:33
"So Far from the Clyde" – 5:58
"Piper to the End" – 5:47
Get Lucky -- CD
Mark Knopfler
2009 Reprise Records
This is the sixth solo studio album from the legendary musician and follows 2007's highly successful Kill To Get Crimson, which Rolling Stone heralded as 'a gem' and USA Today described as, '...yet another unpretentious showcase for his unmistakable gifts as a musician, tunesmith and storyteller.'
Recorded at Knopfler's award-winning British Grove Studios in West London, Get Lucky was co-produced with longtime collaborators, engineer Chuck Ainlay and keyboardist Guy Fletcher and featured Richard Bennett, Danny Cummings, John McCusker, Matt Rollings and Glenn Worf. The 11-track album explores a lifetime of musical roots exemplified by the title track. 'The first itinerant person I ever met would sing in soul bands in winter, then work part-time in fairgrounds or 'go pick fruit down south' when the weather turned warm,' explains Knopfler. 'I was about 15 years old, stuck in school and envious. 'Get Lucky' came from him and other traveling characters I went on to meet in places I'd find myself working short-term, like farms, warehouses, building sites, before I got lucky with my songs.'
"Border Reiver" – 4:35
"Hard Shoulder" – 4:33
"You Can't Beat the House" – 3:25
"Before Gas and TV" – 5:50
"Monteleone" – 3:39
"Cleaning My Gun" – 4:43
"The Car Was the One" – 3:55
"Remembrance Day" – 5:05
"Get Lucky" – 4:33
"So Far from the Clyde" – 5:58
"Piper to the End" – 5:47