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Post by richardd on Aug 14, 2017 13:53:41 GMT
I thought this would be a good opportunity for folks to post their "Track Of The Day" so that we can collectively expand our appreciation of jazz on a more regular basis. Do feel free to contribute! Today's track from me is The Hideo Shiraki Quintet playing some cool Bossa Nova. Don't be put off by the genre, there is some great playing here. This track is entitled Gypsy Blue: Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W4dudneIs0NOTE FROM ADMIN: If you are here and you want to go to today's track then just select the tag for the highest number page and then hit the 'End' key on your keyboard.
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Post by richardd on Aug 15, 2017 8:42:25 GMT
As many in our listening group know, I am a great Gene Harris fan (sad loss but oh what a legacy!). Here he is joined by long time friend and associate Ray Brown on bass, Mickey Roker on drums and a soulful Stanley Turrentine on tenor sax for a fine rendition of Uptown Sop. Marvellous stuff: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhJgFzz7j4
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Post by Terry J on Aug 15, 2017 23:57:57 GMT
Well it is now past midnight, so I can post today's track. I am still stunned by Joey Alexander's rendition of 'Round Midnight, so it is worth another viewing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_fQrcEfXRU
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Post by richardd on Aug 16, 2017 8:50:21 GMT
Some may find today's offering a little challenging but it is very much Brit Jazz of the period. The list of performers is a regular who's who of top line British musicians. Give it a try, it is worth the effort in my view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj7Gq0VGoKE
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Post by richardd on Aug 17, 2017 6:20:21 GMT
A bit of a grey morning here in dear old Blighty, so we are off to Paris for today's selection. This is from the 1956 album Afternoon in Paris which finds a 23 year old Sacha Distel providing deft accompaniment on jazz guitar to John Lewis and other members of the Modern Jazz Quartet. This set preceeded his brief liaison with Brigette Bardot and subsequent migration to pop music but as demonstrated here, he was an accomplished jazz guitarist. Our journey ends in Scandinavia for this track, Dear Old Stockholm: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtR8M5yFu60
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Post by richardd on Aug 18, 2017 7:13:25 GMT
It's Friday and today, I thought I would post something a little different. Earlier in the year, I attended an international hi fi show in Munich. All the great and good of the industry demonstrating their latest wares. However, I happened across this room which throughout the day of my visit was holding regular sessions of playing 78rpm shellac records from the early days of jazz. This post serves to demonstrate, that played on the right (allbeit expensive) equipment, these early shellac discs can sound stunning. Please forgive the preamble in German as our host explains what is used to achieve this amazing sound (there follows a brief translation in English before the music starts - at approx. 1.45): www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0qOlpUslJc
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Post by Terry J on Aug 19, 2017 0:30:24 GMT
So having waited for Midnight to pass, it's time for a Blues. This is a Tom Jones/Jeff Beck cover of the Ketty Lester number 'Love Letters'. If only he would sing like this more often. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5_pidiEEWsThis was recorded for the 'Red White And Blues' movie, which is part of the Martin Scorsese 'The Blues' DVD set. (Good value for £14.50 on Amazon). I learnt something from the Sacha Distel track. I was waiting for the vocals to start and eventually when I checked the blurb, I found that he is also a guitarist. The John Surman/ Mike Osborne/ Alan Skidmore track is good but it isn't so 'challenging' as some of that time. (I own ' Where Fortune Smiles' on Vinyl. Now that is challenging ... but very good!) My favourite from these three is their playing on Mike Gibbs' "And on the Third Day" which I will bring along to a session sometime. As for the HiFi demo, I am reminded of the time when they tried to persuade us that HDTV was good by transmitting advertisements to our none-HD Tellys! (and of course the best way to enjoy dance music is to dance, .... however good the equipment!)
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Post by richardd on Aug 19, 2017 9:32:36 GMT
Thanks for your contributions Terry, we must show the Joey Alexander to our group - I am sure they will be knocked out (as we are) by this young talent. My track for today combines a summery/continental theme. It is from the Jacques Tati film M. Hulot's Holiday (a greatly entertaining black & white film from the 50s). I felt compelled to air it before summer fades, so here goes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7FkgYphU8A
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Post by richardd on Aug 20, 2017 9:06:00 GMT
As today is Sunday, I thought perhaps something a little lighter would be in order. Today's track, therefore, is from the 1982 album by Dutch "Trio Pim Jacobs". Simple in its execution and light in the chosen music but fabulously recorded. Original vinyl versions of this album (if you can find one) achieve prices in the hundreds! I hope you enjoy this refreshing interpretation of I've Got The World On A String: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS_sESVcPuc
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Post by Terry J on Aug 20, 2017 23:25:07 GMT
My track for today has a sunny Spanish feel. It’s ‘La Fiesta’ by Chick Corea. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAWekvoJ1ZwIt’s actually an extract from a longer 23 minute track that can be heard here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5yPMiBqlMQSo what are the rules for ‘Track of the Day’? I imagined that if I posted now for Monday Aug 21, then that would be the track for Monday, but it doesn’t seem to working that way. (Not that I would be preemptive very often.)
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Post by richardd on Aug 21, 2017 7:31:48 GMT
Thanks Terry, I was just thinking we could do with something sunny on this dreary Monday morning. I will start the week (as last week) with some Bossa Nova. Unlike last week's contribution from Japan, this one is well and truly British. Vic Lewis was a well regarded jazz guitarist and bandleader throughout the 50s - 70s. He also penned today's track. The album it is taken from, is a compilation destined to be the third release in a series atributed to Gilles Peterson. However, the record label concerned got cold feet and it was never officially issued. Fortunately, we now have the magic of Youtube to thank for what would have been. The track in question is entitled "Last Minute Boss Nova" and is suitably upbeat in its execution. If you have the time and are so minded, continue to listen to the remainder of the album which follows our track as there are some brilliant tracks to follow - all from excellent Brit ensembles! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZmZ_4iCfAw No "rules" for track of the day, if it floats your boat, drop us a link and if you feel so disposed, a few words to accompany the link.
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Post by richardd on Aug 22, 2017 15:40:22 GMT
At last, a summery day to play some jazz and what better than the sounds of "Jazz On A Summer's Day" from Newport 1958. Here we have Jimmy Giuffrè playing "The train and the river" - Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone) - Jim Hall (guitar): www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCVg1UOADO8
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Post by Terry J on Aug 22, 2017 23:38:51 GMT
I now have the DVD of 'Jazz on a Summers Day' should anyone think it worth a play sometime.A while back someone played George Melly's version of 'Send me to the Electric Chair'. Here is Bessie Smith's version featuring Joe Smith on Cornet, Fletcher Henderson on Piano plus Charlie Green on trombone. Joe Smith was no relation but he was Bessie's favourite trumpet player. He was the perfect foil and always brought out the best in her. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ6w5IlqhSk
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Post by richardd on Aug 23, 2017 8:02:02 GMT
A vocal track from me today (not literally I hasten to add, phew!) I play this often and the artistry knocks me out every time. I don't know whether any of you listen/have listened to "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" - a spoof panel game often aired on BBC Radio 4 - where one of the teams' tasks is to sing the lyrics of one song to the tune of another, today's track may well have been the catalyst for the idea. Mel Torme accompanied by George Shearing et al with New York Medley. If this doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing will! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TaI3CqD49U
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Post by richardd on Aug 24, 2017 7:54:35 GMT
Today' track is from English/Amercan pianist/writer/composer/radio presenter Marian McPartland. Marian was still presenting her weekly radio programme into her 90s! Here, her trio (including Vinnie Burke on bass and Joe Morello - with whom she had a long term affair - on drums) is performing on the 1953 album Marian McPartland Trio at the Hickory House: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw7Q7wJk-g0For further information on Marian's monumental career, this makes a fascinating read. Without doubt, one of the prime movers in 20th century jazz - not easy for a lady: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_McPartland"During her time at the Hickory House, Duke Ellington would often come in to listen. Ellington was influential on McPartland’s development as a pianist, and told her she played too many notes, a sentiment she would take to heart."
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