Frog, I just found an Ike Quebec record at Goodwill.
He sounds pretty good to me.
He sounds pretty good to me.
Jazz for aficionados
Cool to see some love for Stanley T. A CTI record was the 1st Jazz record I ever bought; California Concert. It was the 1st time I'd ever heard Freddie Hubbard, George Benson, Stanley T., Hubert Laws, Ron Carter, Airto, & Hank Crawford. I was already into Billy Cobham (was one of the main reason I bought it!). The primary complaint about the CTI catalog was that the majority of the releases were over-produced, often featuring full orchestras + strings. I got that but still very much enjoyed most of their catalog. California Concert is just the band, no embellishments, and is absolutely kills! Although I've rarely seen it mentioned anywhere, I think it's one of the great Jazz records! |
Today's Listen: This has been a good Jazz week for me. All my recent purchases have been killer, and I have 'discovered' two new artist. Gregory Porter and Cecile Salvant. Both seem to be a breath of fresh air in the classic and traditional Jazz genre. Julia Fischer -- BRUCH & DVORAK This clip is from the Proms, but the CD has her playing the same Music with the same Orchestra, but not in front of a live audience. I love it! Why? We'll let The Frogman tell us. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bCksc4TgUM Count Basie -- ATOMIC SWING The clip is not the CD. Could not find one. But it is Basie!! The CD is very good, but does not swing as hard as this clip. The sound quality is EXCELLENT. You don't often find big band music recorded this well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYLbrZAko7E Cheers |