Jazz for aficionados
Jzzmusician, I must first commend you on your keen sense of hearing and good taste. Vintage vinyl is a good place to start for a scratchy record. That's what I started with, and had my computer program clean it up. Now it sounds silky smooth on playback. Here's where to start, Vintage Vinyl; I've been doing business with these guys since way before CD's were invented. http://www.vintagevinyl.com/ I'm sure they will be able to help you. Enjoy the music. |
I had not heard that Eddie Fisher "Third cup" in many years.The fact that it was on Cadet records out of Chicago was enough to buy it when it came out.I bought all the Blues on Chess/Cadet,or as much as i could afford at that time.The Fisher record was a little mysterious as there was little that fell into this category and grooved in a "Cristo Redemptor" kind of way.,only with guitar and this presaged the entire 70's Soul/Jazz thing.His second record was gawdawful with extreme wah wah on most tracks,that also presaged the worst part of the next decade. I was surprised to see the performance video and as i recall he passed in 1994? Had no idea who,what or where on this guy. OK...Listen up...You want a copy of "Third Cup" go to DISCOGS.COM and put it in the search and you will find there are many for sale and a decent copy looks to be had for about 12.00 new unplayed recent reissue. You take a look and decide what works for you.Duscogs is a good site full of reputable sellers,i buy there all the time. Eddie Fisher,you had a good five minutes of fame,rest easy. |
Today's Listen: Sonny Rollins -- A NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD vol 1 My CD is the mono version. I hope the RvG version is better sound quality. I get the impression this guy is messin' with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58fuTxAMYfA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60SLVk2Sllk Cheers |
Not a big fan of the soul guitar thing. I like Eddie Fisher's sound and feel, just not his choice of "bag" so much; a little too "smooth" for me. Also, some serious tuning issues in "The Third Cup"; very flat to the organ. Surprised they let that slip by. I kinda like him, though. Alex introduced me to this guy and I would prefer to listen to this which leans more to the funk farm than the soul farm; just my preference. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EPARbr-Ie54 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-GipxvHw8A8 |
Sonny, "Live At The Village Vaguard": When all is said and done, probably my favorite Sonny recording; even above "Saxophone Colossus". Perhaps the best example of what can be done with a piano-less trio. I have four copies of this lp and have worn two of them out (the ones I've had since before, well...you know...the high end audio stuff) . Have played this recording perhaps more than any other tenor saxophone recording. Absolutely brilliant example of the art of improvisation from one of the geniuses of the music. Fascinating how a tenor player can be so hip and harmonically sophisticated while escaping the almost inescapable Coltrane influence. Rhythmically commanding like no one else. For me, a more direct connection to and lineage with the great swing players; brought to modern times of course. Can you tell I like this guy? Thank you for a very timely post! I can listen to this forever. Speaking of audio, also great example of why there's something special about a good mono recording. As with most things, and certainly in music, less is more. |
