What jazz music are you listening to?

[bart]

Originally Posted by audio5

Thanks,Excellent choice,I downloaded via qbuz and bought BN LP.

It's good, isn't it?

[audio5]

Yes in Deed, a Gem in my opinion

[bart]

Miles Davis - 'Four' & More - Recorded Live In Concert
via Qobuz




The more uptempo pieces from the same concert as posted yesterday.
Both are good, but I slightly prefer this one.
It is so energetic!

In an odd bit of programming, Columbia placed the ballads from Miles Davis' February 12, 1964, concert on My Funny Valentine and the uptempo romps on this LP. Davis, probably a bit bored by some of his repertoire and energized by the teenage Tony Williams' drumming, performed many of his standards at an increasingly faster pace as time went on. These versions of "So What," "Walkin'," "Four," "Joshua," "Seven Steps to Heaven," and even "There Is No Greater Love" are remarkably rapid, with the themes quickly thrown out before Davis, George Coleman, and Herbie Hancock take their solos. Highly recommended and rather exciting music, it's one of the last times Davis would be documented playing a full set of standards. ~ Scott Yanow

[bart]

Don Sleet - Jimmy Heath - All Members
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Recorded March 16, '61.

Don Sleet, trumpet
Jimmy Heath, tenor sax
Wynton Kelly, piano
Ron Carter, bass
Jimmy Cobb, drums

[bart]

Originally Posted by bart

Sonny Rollins - The Sound Of Sonny
Qobuz 24/192




Recorded June '57, a top year for Rollins.

Sonny Rollins – tenor saxophone
Sonny Clark - piano
Percy Heath - bass
Paul Chambers - bass
Roy Haynes - drums

Listening again to this classic.

[Antonmb]

Originally Posted by bart

Miles Davis - 'Four' & More - Recorded Live In Concert

via Qobuz









The more uptempo pieces from the same concert as posted yesterday.

Both are good, but I slightly prefer this one.

It is so energetic!



In an odd bit of programming, Columbia placed the ballads from Miles Davis' February 12, 1964, concert on My Funny Valentine and the uptempo romps on this LP. Davis, probably a bit bored by some of his repertoire and energized by the teenage Tony Williams' drumming, performed many of his standards at an increasingly faster pace as time went on. These versions of "So What," "Walkin'," "Four," "Joshua," "Seven Steps to Heaven," and even "There Is No Greater Love" are remarkably rapid, with the themes quickly thrown out before Davis, George Coleman, and Herbie Hancock take their solos. Highly recommended and rather exciting music, it's one of the last times Davis would be documented playing a full set of standards. ~ Scott Yanow

Adding it to my list for tomorrow [emoji106]

[bart]

Oded Tzur - Here Be Dragons
Qobuz 24/96




I needed some calm music.
The Corona madness is getting a bit too much...

Anyway, ECM (almost) always delivers the goods, and here they do it again.
SQ is brilliant.
The tunes are relaxing me.

Having moved to New York like a great many Israeli jazz artists, Oded Tzur quickly established his unique tenor saxophone for a simple reason. His teacher was not a player of the instrument, but was none other than the ultimate master of the bansuri flute Hariprasad Chaurasia. By exploring the subtleties of classical Indian music and ragas, the Tel Aviv native was able to build his knowledge of jazz differently. For his arrival on ECM, Oded Tzur joined forces with pianist Nitai Hershkovits, double bassist Petros Klampanis and drummer Jonathan Blake. Each theme on Here Be Dragons presents itself as a sort of mini raga developing over a moving bass and playing on the juxtaposition of two very different musical concepts. “The dialogue between these dimensions takes us wherever it takes us,” details the saxophonist. “For me, the raga is a universal concept. I hear its connection to synagogue prayers or to the blues -- a marvellous creation -- and to music all around the world.” This is a vision he shares with his three colleagues who are all on the same wavelength as him. The level of restraint, the accuracy of the interventions and the talent of manipulating silence are the most impressive on this record, as Tzur easily avoids the contemplative and self-indulging traps. The depth of his sound even allows him to create a rather captivating narrative. The blissful singing appears to invite you to a journey within. This is a sublime album which finishes with a rather surprising cover of Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis. With no gimmicks, Oded Tzur makes the King’s iconic hit his own and thus completes his grandiose entry to Manfred Eicher’s label with a cheeky wink. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz

[Antonmb]

Aaron Diehl - The Vagabond
via Qobuz

Nice recording, good musicianship, and inventive music.

[PierreB]

Tord gustavsen trio: Being there (ecm 2017)

[bart]

Paul Desmond
Jim Hall Quartet - First Place Again + Desmond Blue
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Perfect late night listening...

Except for the second part of the set (those damn strings...)