What jazz ALBUM are you currently listening to?

ACHiPo · « **Reply #9200 on:** 19 Jan 2015, 08:46 pm »

Quote from: jazzyguytheone on 19 Jan 2015, 02:11 pm

CONGRATS ON MAKING FULL MEMBER!!!!! I AM SHOUTING CONGRATS!!!!

Jazzy,
Thanks. Right back atcha. I was wondering how you can listen to a new jazz album every 3-5 minutes

AC

ACHiPo · « **Reply #9201 on:** 19 Jan 2015, 08:48 pm »

Quote from: rockadanny on 19 Jan 2015, 01:13 pm

All just my opinion, of course ...

In comparison to Fisherman, Abashiri overall has a more lively feel to it. Grittier, more raw (that goes for the performances as well as recording quality). The rhythm section stretches out from straight jazz and drives harder, even into funk at times. And Art goes non-linear on a few occasions. You can tell they were all "feeling their oats" as we say in the horse world. Juiced. The band and energized audience seemed to feed off of one another's excitement. So at times it was more an atypical AP performance than what you'd expect. For example, on their eight-plus minute version of "Straight Life", they blazed through it at warp speed. So not lyrical or swinging at all, just blistered it. Not that that is a bad thing necessarily, just somewhat of a shock. Like I said, an atypical outing.

Is it better or worse than Fisherman? Laurie might think better, but I suspect possibly she just might be happier to see/hear Art energized, sober, and happier. I think I still prefer Fisherman, as I think that is one of those rare recorded magical performances. I am not sure I prefer a more confident, sober, happier Art over the more pensive, unsure, brooding one. But I've only just listened to Abashiri once thus far, so I am not yet positive which I prefer. They are both very good in their own ways.

Thanks for the detailed feedback. I'm becoming quite the Pepper fan, so this one is on my list. Thanks again for turning me on to him!

rockadanny · « **Reply #9202 on:** 19 Jan 2015, 10:35 pm »

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Thanks again for turning me on to him!

You are welcome. He is special.

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #9203 on:** 19 Jan 2015, 10:40 pm »

Quote from: rockadanny on 19 Jan 2015, 01:13 pm

All just my opinion, of course ...

In comparison to Fisherman, Abashiri overall has a more lively feel to it. Grittier, more raw (that goes for the performances as well as recording quality). The rhythm section stretches out from straight jazz and drives harder, even into funk at times. And Art goes non-linear on a few occasions. You can tell they were all "feeling their oats" as we say in the horse world. Juiced. The band and energized audience seemed to feed off of one another's excitement. So at times it was more an atypical AP performance than what you'd expect. For example, on their eight-plus minute version of "Straight Life", they blazed through it at warp speed. So not lyrical or swinging at all, just blistered it. Not that that is a bad thing necessarily, just somewhat of a shock. Like I said, an atypical outing.

Is it better or worse than Fisherman? Laurie might think better, but I suspect possibly she just might be happier to see/hear Art energized, sober, and happier. I think I still prefer Fisherman, as I think that is one of those rare recorded magical performances. I am not sure I prefer a more confident, sober, happier Art over the more pensive, unsure, brooding one. But I've only just listened to Abashiri once thus far, so I am not yet positive which I prefer. They are both very good in their own ways.

Now THAT's what I'm talkin about. Good f###### post, D.

ACHiPo · « **Reply #9204 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 04:31 am »

Quote from: jimdgoulding on 19 Jan 2015, 10:40 pm

Now THAT's what I'm talkin about. Good f###### post, D.

ACHiPo · « **Reply #9205 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 01:58 pm »

Gene Ammons
Blue Gene

Love this record. Ammon's playing is great, and the addition of Ray Barretto on congas is a great touch.

Idrees Sulieman, trumpet
Pepper Adams, baratone
Mal Waldron, piano
Doug Watkins, bass
Art Taylor, drums
Ray Barretto, congas

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9206 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:12 pm »

MILES DAVIS-BAGS GROOVE

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9207 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:16 pm »

DOROTHY DANDRIDGE -0N VERVE

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9208 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:20 pm »

RAY DRAPER-A TUBA JAZZ

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9209 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:24 pm »

DAVIS TATE HAWKINS COBB- VERY SAXY

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9210 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:28 pm »

SAMMY DAVIS COUNT BASIE OUR SHINING HOUR

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9211 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:31 pm »

BLOSSOM DEARIE AND MIKE RENZI -

TWEEDLEDUM TWEELDLEDEE

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9212 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:35 pm »

BLOSSOM DEARIE AT RONNIE SCOTT'S

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9213 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:39 pm »

BLOSSOM DEARIE

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9214 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:43 pm »

JOHNNY GRIFFIN AND LOCKJAW DAVIS -

TOUGH TENOR FAVORITES

Asimov · « **Reply #9215 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:46 pm »

Al Cohn & Zoot Sims — Motoring Along

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9216 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 02:46 pm »

PAUL DESMOND SKYLARK UNMISTAKEABLE DISTINCTIVE TONE

Asimov · « **Reply #9217 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 03:36 pm »

Billie Holiday - Lady Day -The Complete Billie Holiday on Columbia 1933-1944 - CD-1/10

jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9218 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 04:09 pm »

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jazzyguytheone · « **Reply #9219 on:** 20 Jan 2015, 04:17 pm »

Quote from: ACHiPo on 19 Jan 2015, 08:46 pm

Jazzy,
Thanks. Right back atcha. I was wondering how you can listen to a new jazz album every 3-5 minutes
AC

I am somewhat versatile.