What jazz music are you listening to?

[RoadDawgWest]

Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue
Premonition Records [R2R]

[bart]

Originally Posted by aardvarkbark

Most of the Songbooks also do have orchestra/strings accompaniment. Seems to be the 'thing' then.

The Stan Getz credit caught my eye.

Not just: 'Tenor Saxophone: Stan Getz'

but rather: 'The sensitive, poignant tenor saxophone solos were by Stan Getz...'

Unfortunately for Ted Nash, it seems as if they're accusing him of just phoning it in when compared to Getz' contribution.

Yes, strings were the thing in the 50s, early 60s.
If I recall well, even Charlie Parker recorded something with strings.

Ted Nash's contributions are very enjoyable too, but I think he was not the publicity magnet that would draw people to buy this record.

[aardvarkbark]

Originally Posted by bart

....If I recall well, even Charlie Parker recorded something with strings. ....

plus oboe, french horn and harp; double yikes!!

I wonder if Granz felt it should be clearly called out in the album titles just as today's producers/labels use the Parental Advisory label. No surprises, no returns.

[RoadDawgWest]

Damjan Krajacic - Visions
Download Flac [24/96]
There are many sounds expressed on this album, but overall this is very atmospheric. The Flute and Piano lead the solos, but the bass & percussion fit perfectly in the sound field.

[Antonmb]

Cannonball Adderly with Bill Evans - Know What I Mean

[RoadDawgWest]

Originally Posted by RoadDawgWest

Jacintha - Lush Life
Groove Note (R2R)
A delight to hear on Reel-to-Reel. Laid back, and liquid vocals. Don't remember the bass having this much grip and texture on the vinyl pressing.

Playing again, but this time on the Otari.

[SCAudiophile]

Originally Posted by RoadDawgWest

Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue
Premonition Records [R2R]

SWEET...CAFE BLUE must sound amazing!!!

Jacintha LUSH LIFE and "HERE's to BEN..." and "AUTUUM LEAVES..." are favorites here as well!

They all must be amazing on R2R!

[aardvarkbark]

Originally Posted by Antonmb

Cannonball Adderly with Bill Evans - Know What I Mean

No. No I don't.

Has anyone ever seen an explanation for this cover art or is it just pure randomness? Bronze of legs pointing skyward, red orb, water glass with one ice cube, egg.

Great album, no doubt, but I've always been intrigued by the cover.

[slowGEEZR]

Tilling-Ikiz-Kling, "Solitary Interests". Redbook.

[RoadDawgWest]

Originally Posted by SCAudiophile

SWEET...CAFE BLUE must sound amazing!!!

Jacintha LUSH LIFE and "HERE's to BEN..." and "AUTUUM LEAVES..." are favorites here as well!

They all must be amazing on R2R!

SCAudiophile
Yes the R2R releases are fun, and a joy to hear. I have these recordings on Vinyl & SACD. I enjoy the tape most, better dynamic range, and bass response.