What CD are you listening to right now?

[eljr]

Jazz at the Pawnshop on SACD. Not bad, nice, calm, groove.

Good Choice. :T

[Hdale85]

Listening to some old stuff tonight

Aretha Franklin - 30 Greatest Hits

[gimpy]

Just received it today, Eric Clapton's "461 Ocean Blvd" in SACD.

Frank

[bigburner]

Just received it today, Eric Clapton's "461 Ocean Blvd" in SACD.

Frank

A seriously good album Frank.

Nigel.

[Yasvanth]

Hello,

I've just purchased Sharon Jones new album '100 Days 100 Nights' but I haven't got the chance to sit down and listen to it yet!

Does anybody else like Sharon Jones she the female version of James Brown?

Yas

[Thelonious Funk]

Hello,

I've just purchased Sharon Jones new album '100 Days 100 Nights' but I haven't got the chance to sit down and listen to it yet!

Does anybody else like Sharon Jones she the female version of James Brown?

Yas

I love Sharon Jones, and she is also a great live show in that James Brown Tradition.

Hurry up and listen to that CD! Let us know!

Her cover of This Land Is Our Land is gonna get played at our wedding!

[wkhanna]

Va-Jazz Underground-Live At Smalls

Smalls is the club, and this is as close as you can get to being there.
I got this CD for Omer Avital's performance on acoustic bass, but this disc delivers way more for no extra charge. This CD showcases six bands, but the binding agent is the brass section artists in all of the bands who truly were in the ‘groove’ on this recording, so tight and in the same frame of mind, communicating as is they were one organism evolved purely for the function of producing perfect Jazz. I have heard V few studio recordings were entire the bands are so tight and precise.

I must give special praise to the Jason Lindner Big Band, my biggest ‘find’ of 2007. If you ever have a chance to hear any of their stuff, you will never forget it. Good Stuff!

[bigburner]

Otis Taylor - "Definition of a Circle"

A most interesting album - blues, rock, and world music all blended together - plus a range of instruments to complement the usual ones including horn, mandolin, cello, steel guitar, B3 and banjo - plus a guest or two including Gary Moore who plays seering guitar - plus meaningful words.

Otis's great-grandfather was lynched by a white mob and his uncle was murdered. He took 17 years off music to run an antiques business. Otis has definitely got something to write and sing about.

Nigel.

[eljr]

World Without Tears------------Lucinda Williams

[wkhanna]

Still, my favorite male crooner.

Funny thing about this CD. Unlike any other I have ever had, the more upgrades I have made to my system, the better is sounds. When I first bought it many years ago, I could hardly stand to listen to it because it sounded so flat and compressed, along with the original analog tape hiss that made it almost unbearable.

The more revealing my system has become, however, the better it sounds. Now, it gets regular play time, at least once a month or so.

[bigburner]

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue

Something old: ZZ Top - "ZZ Top's First Album" (1970)

Something new: Chuck Prophet - "Soap and Water" (2007)

Something borrowed: Jack Bruce and Robin Trower - "Seven Moons" (2008 )

Something blue: Roomful Of Blues - "Standing Room Only" (2005)

[Alloroc]

Been a while since I popped in here. Must drop in more often.

Right now though, i'm listening to Eels - "Useless Trinkets".

[audioqueso]

Amy Winehouse... I never really paid her too much attention, and I downloaded the album the other day just cause I was curious. The next day I bought it. Wow, this album really is flawless. Composition, voice, lyrics... it's a great album.

[Hdale85]

NIN - Ghosts

Got this yesterday it's like an instrumental project they did. Pretty good though.

[bigburner]

Amy Winehouse... I never really paid her too much attention, and I downloaded the album the other day just cause I was curious. The next day I bought it. Wow, this album really is flawless. Composition, voice, lyrics... it's a great album.

Which of her albums are you referring to?

[Alloroc]

NIN - Ghosts

Got this yesterday it's like an instrumental project they did. Pretty good though.

A great album. :T

[wkhanna]

Something borrowed: Jack Bruce and Robin Trower - "Seven Moons" (2008 )

Ohh! Tell me about this one! Please.

[Club1820]

Which of her albums are you referring to?

She has more than one?

[bigburner]

She has more than one?

Yes, "Back to Black", "Frank" and "Maximum Amy Winehouse".

She also has a DVD out - "I Told You I Was Trouble: Amy Winehouse Live From London" which coincidentally I plan to watch tomorrow night with my wife. Why? Because I try to be a good husband.

Nigel.

[Alloroc]

Hot Chip - "Made In The Dark"

[wkhanna]

Stanley Jordan - Magic Touch

He started his career playing for tips in the subway..........
Nice, clean and V unique style, not what I would call smooth Jazz :E , but laid-back with precise technique......maybe we could call it ... soothing Jazz :scratchhead:

[Hdale85]

HAHA! I guess you ended up picking up some of his stuff huh? Stanley Jordan is nothing short of amazing.

[wkhanna]

Yes Dougie!
Thank you for reminding me about him, It has been years since I listened to Stanley Jordan, and with a decent system, it sounds better that ever!

Track #9 is my favorite on this CD, really an exceptional composition, IMHO.

[Club1820]

Yes, "Back to Black", "Frank" and "Maximum Amy Winehouse".

She also has a DVD out - "I Told You I Was Trouble: Amy Winehouse Live From London" which coincidentally I plan to watch tomorrow night with my wife. Why? Because I try to be a good husband.

Nigel.

Didnt know that. Will have to look up her previous Albums. So I take it you are not a "fan".

[audioqueso]

Which of her albums are you referring to?

Back To Black
I didn't know she WASN'T new. The album I have is a 2 disc version, with the 2nd disc being a much of remake songs. Then I listened to her Frank one. Back To Black is a completely different feel though. Honestly, her older stuff is just alright to me. The Back To Black album due is incredible.

[wkhanna]

I must admit, one of the V few people I envy is Jerry Brown, and it has nothing to do with his political career.

to this day, the crimes I could commit if only to win a smile from her. ;x(

PS: If my wife sees this post, I am toast!

[bigburner]

Originally Posted by bigburner

Jack Bruce and Robin Trower - "Seven Moons" (2008 )

Ohh! Tell me about this one! Please.

Well wkhanna, I listened to it for the second time yesterday and I like it. It sounds like a continuation of their 1981 album "B.L.T." which is an album that I really like. So if you're looking for something new and different then you'll be disappointed. If you like "B.L.T." then you're going to like this one.

I think that Jack Bruce's voice is excellent on this album. It shows no sign of deterioration even though he's in his mid-60s. In fact I think this album is the best I've ever heard him sing. Robin Trower's guitar sounds like it has sounded since the 1970s. I like it. I think he is underrated. I don't know why he hasn't played at Crossroads because he's a class act. Gary Husband has copped some criticism for his drumming on this album and I can't understand why. It sounds great to me. The songs are all good even if there isn't a standout one (yet). That's good or else they'd put it on the radio and the next thing they'll be compressing the crap out of it.

"Seven Moons" is the sort of album you can put on and it will appeal to your muso friends without upsetting their wives. OK, there are no long jams, but I can live with that. It's a studio quality package. It's a classy album. It will be on my 'play again' pile for a while.

I've run out of talk. Buy it. You probably won't regret it.

Nigel.

[bigburner]

Didnt know that. Will have to look up her previous Albums. So I take it you are not a "fan".

Club1820, I've listened to her "Back to Black" album only once so I'm not ready to make that call. My one listen didn't grab me particularly but there could be lots of reasons for that.

Nigel.

[r100gs]

Paul Hardcastle 5. Nice recording with excellent controlled bass. ;x(

[bigburner]

"What I Really Mean" by Robert Earl Keen (2005)

Friday evening 9.30pm. No sign of my wife yet but the music has been fantastic and I know she's having a good time too.

Earlier on the top picks were the Ryan Bingham and Chuck Prophet CDs that I've mentioned before.

"What I Really Mean" is a very nice album. It's just finished.

Next up is "Goin' by Feel" by Ray Bonneville (2007) - played for the very first time tonight! I loved his last album so my expectations are high.

All the best for a great weekend everyone.

Nigel.

[chrisn]

I listened to No Doubts' Tragic Kingdom earlier, and am now listening to Modest Mouse: Good News For People Who Love Bad News. These are both albums I have played many times and will continue to do so.

[audiophied]

SIA - Some People Have Real Problems

Saw her live the other day... wow.. she has an amazing voice, sonics on CD are good too

[David Meek]

Al Dimeola's - Flesh On Flesh


and his The Infinite Desire


A little guitar jazz/fusion anyone?

[wkhanna]

OOOOOh.....

Well done, David!

Currently spinning this CD......kind of ironic.....
I don't go much for 'Best Of' albums, but this one is an exception.

[r100gs]

OOOOOh.....

Well done, David!

Currently spinning this CD......kind of ironic.....
I don't go much for 'Best Of' albums, but this one is an exception.

Can't go wrong with any of their albums. ;x(

[wkhanna]

When I'm not sure what mood I'm in AFA what to listen to..........

Well, I'm always in the mood for Monk.

[wkhanna]

Next up.......

Oh, and BTW, I just saw that there is a new release of this classic due out in a day or so with xtra tracks, FWIW. Too many times, these 'Promo' type re-releases leave me wanting.......but, you never know.

[eljr]

The Chicago Transit Authority---------The Chicago Transit Authority

[dknightd]

Mark O'Conner - Heroes

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000002MJQ/104-7878431-9224746?SubscriptionId=1V1SFJ04ZYW21BV47W82

sort of world/bluegrass/jazz/fusion with alot of fiddling of course. Nice work.

[Chris D]

Based on ya'lls recommendations here, I picked up these from Amazon.com, and am enjoying them:



Man, classic jazz. Very, very good stuff, very skilled musicians.



This is pretty good. More and more, I'm increasingly liking Mark Knopfler's stuff. This album has just a bit too much country influence for my taste, but that's probably to be expected, with Chet Atkins' presence. A lot of "Prarie Home Companion" feel. I especially like, "There'll be Some Changes Made", with the dialogue between Mark and Chet. Nice for some folksy guitar interludes.

[wkhanna]

I am so glad you like the ‘Brubeck’ album!

What are your thoughts of the drum solo on the ‘Take Five’ track (uncut version)?

[Chris D]

Hmmm.... I haven't done critical listening yet, just had it playing in the background while I was doing other stuff. I'll take a listen and pay attention.

[Chris D]

Bill, I just listened to it again. I like it! A bit repetitive at first, but nice and simple, laid back... nice break from some of the monster drum solos in today's rock and other music. (not that those are bad, or anything.



At the same time as Brubeck and Atkins/Knopfler, I also bought this one from Amazon... "Beyond the Desert" by Dave Beegle. If you haven't heard me rave about this guitarist, you DEFINITELY need to check him out. He does some awesome stuff, both acoustic and even progressive rock on albums with his previous band, Fourth Estate. This guy is such an awesome guitarist, and so enjoyable to listen to. His stuff is becoming my favorite discs.

[dknightd]

I am so glad you like the ‘Brubeck’ album!

not aimed at me, but I'll respond.
It is a must have classic!

What are your thoughts of the drum solo on the ‘Take Five’ track (uncut version)?

Does anybody else notice a drum hit that comes out of left field on that recording. Almost seems like it was dubed in. . . Or maybe it was just a drum in left field that got used infrequently (can't listen to it right now, the wife and kids are home, so, this is just based on memory)

[wkhanna]

I just played this track for Pewter TA yesterday when he was over to install a new HD and CD/DVD drive on my computer for music back-up, while we were enjoying one of our listening sessions.

You really have my curiosity going, I am not sure if I ever heard this anomaly before or not. It may be specific to your release of this CD. I will have to give another listen and will let you know if it is on my CD, too. I recently purchased the LP too, but my TT has not arrived yet, so I cant check it out till it gets here.