Today's Jazz Playlist

[Olson_jr]

The Cinematic Orchestra ~Motion

 

[Rudy]

Late evening at the nightclub, with a combo featuring Shelly Manne, George Duvivier, Mundell Lowe, Bill Mays, and Gerry Mulligan. Guest appearances by Mel Tormé and Sarah Vaughan. 40 years old this year. The recording. Not me, alas... 🙁

 

[Kpatch]

 

[Tables_and_Tubes]

Thanks @Wntrmute2 for the reminder!

Dan

 

[Punker X]

 

[Olson_jr]

Shabaka ~ Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace

Shabaka: Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace

Read Hank Shteamer’s review of the album.

pitchfork.com

 

[RoadDawgWest]

Dave Brubeck Quartet, Guest Star Carmen McRae - Tonight Only!
Columbia - Mono LP - Released 1961
Featuring Carmen McRae on a few tracks, offers the signature Brubeck brilliance and McRae's soulful vocals.

 

[RoadDawgWest]

Count Basie / Joe Williams - Count Basie Swings - Joe Williams Sings
Verve Records (Immortal Jazz On Verve VIII Series - Mono LP - Released 1981
Timeless, elegant, and showcases great arrangements with smooth vocals.

 

[Punker X]

 

[Punker X]

 

[Wntrmute2]

A very nice addition to the general population.

 

[airdronian]

A very nice addition to the general population.
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I have that as well. Damn they were young then. Hang on - so was I. 🫤

 

[Punker X]

 

[Olson_jr]

Joey Baron ~ Down Home

Joey Baron: Down Home album review @ All About Jazz

Joey Baron: Down Home album review by Douglas Payne, published on February 1, 1998. Find thousands jazz reviews at All About Jazz!

www.allaboutjazz.com

 

[Punker X]

 

[Olson_jr]

Nick Finzer ~ Legacy A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson

Legacy assembles Johnson’s original band members including pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Lewis Nash.

Heard a cut on the radio today.

 

[Olson_jr]

 

[Rudy]

Finally...

 

[Olson_jr]

Nick Finzer ~ Legacy A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson

Legacy assembles Johnson’s original band members including pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Lewis Nash.

Heard a cut on the radio today.


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This one has gotten a few plays this week as it seems to fit my mood.

@Drybasement What was that trombone LP you played yesterday?

EDIT: Whoops, found it. Today's Jazz Playlist

 

[Drybasement]

We had a nice get-together with friends yesterday and one of our discussions was about Norman Granz which led to playing one of his Jam Sessions vinyl records. I don't have the vinyl but I do have the cd box set. Nine volumes on five cds. Here we go....

Norman Granz - The Complete Jam Sessions