Jazz for aficionados
Ghosthouse, Inna has inadvertently led us into something; these Spanish speaking vocalists from all around the world are fantastic; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTwOTCOHG5s |
This is "Master jazz" by masters of the craft; Gil Evans – piano Johnny Coles – trumpet (soloist) Phil Sunkel – trumpet Keg Johnson – trombone Jimmy Knepper – trombone Tony Studd – bass trombone (soloist) Bill Barber – tuba Ray Beckenstein – alto saxophone, flute, piccolo Eddie Caine – alto saxophone, flute, piccolo Budd Johnson – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone (soloist) Bob Tricarico – flute, piccolo, bassoon Ray Crawford – guitar (soloist) Ron Carter – bass Elvin Jones – drums, percussion Charli Persip – drums This is an album I had, but presently do not have; that situation must be corrected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjQyuualA6Y |
ghosthouse, your comment "there's a lot of discussing and obsessing about the best hardware for audio when the critical variable that can make a mega $ system sound like trash or a mid-fi system sound great is the recording itself!" should be posted on audio sites, not this music site. Proof in point, a few days ago I wanted to test an old NAD 3020 I recently had repaired for a channel drop out. The NAD is connected to a pair of nearly as old Signet speakers I used to enhance the audio with my TV. I mention that only to identify the system as both old and inexpensive. The disc I played was "Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington, The Great Summit". I was doing other things, only listening for background to see if an extended time would verify the repair was successful. But then I realized how great it sounded and had to stop and sit to listen directly, captivated by the music. The components were considered respectable in their day but certainly not great. And yet I was drawn in to appreciation by the playback! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUKM-n3dq8 |
o10, we have a coupe of musical street fairs each year in an older neighborhood in town. Several years ago, about the time of the release of the movie "Frida", one of the performers on one of several stages was Lila Downs. In spite of a microphone problem she put on a great show and I've been a big fan ever since. There is such warmth and sincerity in her performances. Also, I believe I posted that Gil Evens album previously. I somehow missed it when it was released but it became a favorite after hearing it a couple of years ago. |
