What Jazz are you listening to now?

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Count Basie: Live in Paris vol.2.

[SimonNZ]

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

For Heavens Sake, Ben Webster.

[aligreto]

Bill Evans: Waltz For Debby





It is interesting that on this one there are two different takes of each of three numbers. One of the issues was, for me anyway, that the bass was too closely miced and too boomy. Everything is much tighter and more balanced in the takes that were "used".

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Bill Evans: Waltz For Debby





It is interesting that on this one there are two different takes of each of three numbers. One of the issues was, for me anyway, that the bass was too closely miced and too boomy. Everything is much tighter and more balanced in the takes that were "used".

In contrast to Miles Davis, Bill Evans always wanted a bassist who plays extended and many notes. Probably he wanted a duet with bass, more than a pure piano trio format. I like all the drummers, but none of bassists, in his trio.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Getz, Live in Paris.

[aligreto]

In contrast to Miles Davis, Bill Evans always wanted a bassist who plays extended and many notes. Probably he wanted a duet with bass, more than a pure piano trio format. I like all the drummers, but none of bassists, in his trio.

You have augmented my knowledge many fold with those gems of knowledge. Thank you for that 

[Artem]

Sunday At The Village Vanguard is one of my all time favourite disks. It was my gateway recording to appreciate jazz music, but I still haven't listened to the Waltz for Debby, although it's from the same session.

[aligreto]

Sunday At The Village Vanguard is one of my all time favourite disks. It was my gateway recording to appreciate jazz music, but I still haven't listened to the Waltz for Debby, although it's from the same session.

That should, therefore, not be too great a leap for either of us.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

You have augmented my knowledge many fold with those gems of knowledge. Thank you for that 

It's just my personal preference about the bass and I like all the recordings by his trio.

P.s. I love Paul Motian. What a drummer!

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Israel, Bill Evans. Inspired by the posts above.

[aligreto]

Ana Caram: Blue Bossa & Hollywood Rio


   


I was recently introduced to the music making of Ana Caram with the two albums above. I had not come across her before. These are categorised as Jazz; not for me. Crossover jazz perhaps, bossa nova, an indulgence in terms of certain covers? Either way, neither of the albums was engaging for me on any level.

[aligreto]

Israel, Bill Evans. Inspired by the posts above.

I trust that you enjoyed it, my friend.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

I trust that you enjoyed it, my friend.

Yes, great album!


The Blues and the Abstract Truth. Oliver Nelson.

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

I Get A Kick Out Of You, Clifford Brown.

[T. D.]

Some old Tapscott reissues I recently acquired:

 
 

And this just arrived:

[Dry Brett Kavanaugh]

Mingus Big Band: Live in Time.

[SimonNZ]

[aligreto]

Ella Fitzgerald: The Intimate Ella





This is definitely an intimate occasion. It is most certainly a compelling performance, at least to these uneducated ears. It is simply her voice, the piano player and you. Absolutely wonderful stuff!!

[George]

Good idea, aligreto!

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