What jazz ALBUM are you currently listening to?

Kenneth Patchen · « **Reply #13020 on:** 18 Oct 2015, 10:55 pm »

The Marathon Vapor Tuonare Deep Deep Listening Listening Session rushes a happy conclusion.
Thanks for your patience. Cheers!
This is Vapor Tuonare Marathon Deep Deep Listening Listening Session #69

Starchild · « **Reply #13021 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 12:06 am »

The Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes - 'nough said.

The Further Adventures of Jimmy and Wes

Recorded in New York on September 21 & 28, 1966. Originally issued on Verve (8766).

Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); Wes Montgomery (guitar); Jerome Richardson (flute, clarinet, woodwinds); Danny Bank (flute, bass clarinet, woodwinds, baritone saxophone); Bob Ashton (flute, woodwinds, tenor saxophone); Phil Woods (clarinet, woodwinds, alto saxophone); Clark Terry (trumpet, flugelhorn); Ernie Royal, Joe Newman , Jimmy Maxwell (trumpet); Dick Hixson, Jimmy Cleveland, Melba Liston, Quentin Jackson (trombone); Tony Studd (bass trombone); Grady Tate (drums); Ray Barretto (percussion).

Starchild · « **Reply #13022 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 12:40 am »

A classic!! Check out the band.

Presenting Joe Williams and the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra

Personnel: Joe Williams (vocals); Thad Jones (flugelhorn); Sam Herman (guitar); Jerome Richardson (alto saxophone); Eddie Daniels, Joe Farrell (tenor saxophone); Pepper Adams (baritone saxophone); Richard Gene Williams , Snooky Young, Bill Berry , Jimmy Nottingham (trumpet); Cliff Heather (trombone, bass trombone); Garnett Brown, Tom McIntosh, Bob Brookmeyer (trombone); Roland Hanna (piano); Mel Lewis (drums).

Recorded at A&R Studios, New York, New York in September 1966.

Starchild · « **Reply #13023 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 01:45 am »

Ray Sings, Basie Swings. This is a very good disk and it has an unsual back story since neither Ray or Basie performed together to make the album. If you haven't heard it, you've missed a treat. Please see commentary by Quincy Jones below.

The producers of this CD discovered archival reels of Ray Charles and the Count Basie Orchestra performing live on the same bill in 1973. Although the vocals were superior, the remaining elements were of extremely poor quality. They decided to bring the current Count Basie Orchestra into the studio and, using the latest technology, they carefully and painstakingly laid down a new musical backdrop for Charles' towering vocals. 'Ray Charles and Count Basie were two of the most charismatic personalities I've ever known. I loved them both. So to hear this amazing collaboration of their musical geniuses is a treat of the highest order. When 21st century technology and timeless soul come together, watch out! This one is for the ages'.-Quincy Jones

Ray Sings, Basie Swings

Ray Charles: Ray Charles (vocals, piano); Will Matthews (guitar); Marshall McDonald (flute, alto saxophone); Scotty Barnhart (trumpet); Clarence Banks (trombone); Tony Suggs (piano); James Leary (bass instrument); Butch Miles (drums); Patti Austin, Valerie Pinkston (background vocals).

Release Date October 3, 2006

etcarroll · « **Reply #13024 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 02:46 am »

Hugh Masekela ‎– Tomorrow

Starchild · « **Reply #13025 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 10:40 am »

Let's start the day with some organ jazz from Brother Jack.

Jack McDuff - Color Me Blue

Personnel: Jack McDuff (organ); Denise Perrier (vocals); George Benson , Phil Upchurch, Ron Eschete (guitar); Red Holloway (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Kevin Axt (electric bass); Joe Dukes (drums).

Recording information: Hollywood, CA (05/1991/03/1992).

Starchild · « **Reply #13026 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 11:29 am »

One mo gin.

Don Patterson -Steady Comin' at Ya

Personnel: Don Patterson (organ); Pat Martino, Ted Dunbar (guitar); Vic Juris (electric guitar); Eddie Daniels, Richie Cole (alto saxophone); Jimmy Heath (tenor saxophone); Frederick Waits, Albert "Tootie" Heath, Billy James (drums).

Recorded between October 30, 1972 and January 31, 1977.

md92468 · « **Reply #13027 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 12:55 pm »

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone for posting - I continue to learn about artists and albums I would never have found on my own. Thank you! Here's mine for the day...

Asimov · « **Reply #13028 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 03:31 pm »

Oliver Nelson - Stolen Moments

Starchild · « **Reply #13029 on:** 19 Oct 2015, 11:56 pm »

Another classic!!

Bill Evans - Portrait in Jazz

Bill Evans Trio: Bill Evans (piano); Scott LaFaro (bass); Paul Motian (drums).
Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios, New York, New York on December 28, 1959.

md92468 · « **Reply #13030 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 03:43 am »

Wonderful, especially "Journey to the Stars"....

Starchild · « **Reply #13031 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 04:07 am »

Sweet!

Clark Terry Quintet - Serenade To A Bus Seat

Personnel: Clark Terry (trumpet); Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone); Wynton Kelly (piano); Paul Chambers (acoustic bass); Philly Joe Jones (drums).

Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios, New York, New York in April 1957. Digitally remastered by Phil De Lancie (1992, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).

Starchild · « **Reply #13032 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 04:40 am »

A nice Louis Armstrong/Duke Ellington collaboraion that's worthy of your consideration.

lThe Great Summit: The Master Takes

Personnel: Louis Armstrong (vocals, trumpet); Duke Ellington (piano); Trummy Young (trombone); Barney Bigard (clarinet); Mort Herbert (bass); Danny Barcelona (drums).

Recorded at RCA Studios, New York, New York on April 3 & 4, 1961

Starchild · « **Reply #13033 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 10:13 am »

Another great contribution fropm this fine series of Verve compilations.

Paris For Lovers

Track List and Artists:

1. April In Paris   Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
2. The Last Time I Saw Paris   Johnny Hodges
3. La Valse Des Lilas   Michel Legrand
4. Tout Doucement   Blossom Dearie
5. Nuages (Album Version)   Stéphane Grappelli
6. C'Est Si Bon (Album Version)   Abbey Lincoln and Hank Jones
7. Ne Me Quitte Pas   Nina Simone
8. Petite Fleur   Roland Kirk Quartet
9. Quand Tu Dors Pres De Moi   Helen Merrill
10. Les Feuilles Mortes   Laura Fygi
11. La Vie En Rose (Single Version)   Louis Armstrong

Starchild · « **Reply #13034 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 11:09 am »

Another smoothie.

Joe Williams - Music For Lovers

Personnel: Joe Williams (vocals); Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet); Hank Jones (piano); Milt Hinton (upright bass).

Starchild · « **Reply #13035 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 11:25 am »

Two live sets by the great Joe Williams that were recorded on consecutive nights but inexplicably released 5 years apart.

Ballad And Blues Master

Every Night: Live at Vine St.

Same band for both sets.

Personnel: Joe Williams (vocals); Henry Johnson (guitar); Norman Simmons (keyboards); Bob Badgley (bass); Gerryck King (drums).

Asimov · « **Reply #13036 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 11:47 am »

Oliver Nelson - Taking Care of Business

Asimov · « **Reply #13037 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 12:36 pm »

Oliver Nelson - Taking Care of Business

Asimov · « **Reply #13038 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 02:02 pm »

Ray Brown, John Clayton, Christian McBride - Super Bass

Starchild · « **Reply #13039 on:** 20 Oct 2015, 10:08 pm »

Starting the afternoon listening session. Count Basie in a small group setting. A very warm and engaging disk. Recommended.

Kansas City 6

Personnel: Count Basie (piano); Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (vocals, alto saxophone); Willie Cook (trumpet); Joe Pass (guitar); Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass); Louis Bellson (drums).

Recorded on November 1, 1981. Originally released on Pablo (2310-871).