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Post by Kenny on Nov 30, 2005 7:29:58 GMT 10
The Brian Vanarsdale Orchestra - The Flood
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Post by Kenny on Dec 1, 2005 8:38:48 GMT 10
Hooo boy, here's one I didn't even know was acomin' - and there it was sitting on my desk this morning.
An outfit called the Providers - starring three guys many of us are familiar with, though for me I've always thought of them as being in somewhat different scenes.
Shows how much I know, coz Tommy McEwan (drums, vocals), Jake Mason (organ, sax, vocals) and Bob Valentine (guitar, vocals) make some kinda sweet, hot, smokin', funky, slinky, sexy, groove-laden sound.
The vocals - and harmonies - are fantastic.
The mix of covers is adroit to the max - Soothe Me, Who Were You Thinkin' Of, Some Kind Of Wonderful, Wooly Bully and more. Hell's bells - they even do one of my all-time faves, Time Is Tight. There's a few pretty cool originals, too.
Man, this has put a smile on my dial.
I hear this kinda stuff from the US quite often. And as with the Incredible Williamson Hammond Aggregation, these guys do it better than their American cousins, more organically; with more grace and spunk; as hip as you wanna be.
(Geez, sorry about the nasty whiff of nationalism there ... the point is simply a reminder that in all sorts of ways, and all sorts of sounds, location on one side of the equator or the other is no indicator of musical wonderfulness. From what I can tell, there's plenty of people in Melbourne/Australia for whom it is. I can think of some American types who play exactly this kind of music who would pack out, say, the Prince of Wales with people who would never even consider going out to see Messrs Mason, McEwan and Valentine.)
Hey guys, when's the launch? I'll be there with freakin' bells on.
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Post by Kenny on Dec 3, 2005 12:08:07 GMT 10
Good afternoon and welcome to Saturday.
And remember: Pho and icecream are very nice. Sometimes even very, very, very nice.
Spirit - Spirit Of '76
John Stewart - Earth Rider
Gene Clark - American Dreamer
Joe Chindamo - Solo Live At Umbrella Jazz '05 Italy
Paul Grabowsky/Gary Costello/Andrew Gander - Hush Collection Volume 3
Bobby Hutcherson - Oblique
Silver Leaf Jazz Band Of New Orleans
Art Hodes - The Jazz Record Story
The Providers
Grant Green - Sunday Morning
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Post by whom on Dec 4, 2005 21:05:57 GMT 10
Fela Kuti, Unknown Hinson, Grabo/Rex/Edie/Tinkler, Sharney Russell, Myself
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Post by guess who on Dec 5, 2005 7:56:51 GMT 10
thats Tinkler/Rex/Grabowsky/Edie, its my band!!!!  |
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Post by Kenny on Dec 6, 2005 16:06:18 GMT 10
Paul Williamson's Hammond Combo - Month Of Mondays. Bloody hell I miss Monday nights at the Rainbow. This sounds great.
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Post by Kenny on Dec 8, 2005 13:31:18 GMT 10
Isaac Hayes - Ultimate: Can You Dig It?
"Who's the cheese who won't cop out when there's danger all about? Kraft!"
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Post by timothystevens on Dec 9, 2005 16:43:36 GMT 10
Paul Grabowsky: Hush Collection vol. 3, 'Love's calendar'
The 'March' movement alone is worth the price of this record. To think that there are still people who can dismiss or ignore greatness like this because it doesn't suit them politically only shows what immaturity subisists in this wide brown land.
So shut up.
Also listening to 5+2, Invisible cities
Arnold Schoenberg, Moses und Aron
J. S. Bach, cantatas for Advent
and, of course, Three friends in winter, by Dave and Ben and me
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Post by Spurted on Dec 10, 2005 0:28:36 GMT 10
Paul Grabowsky: Hush Collection vol. 3, 'Love's calendar' The 'March' movement alone is worth the price of this record. To think that there are still people who can dismiss or ignore greatness like this because it doesn't suit them politically only shows what immaturity subisists in this wide brown land. So shut up. Also listening to 5+2, Invisible cities Arnold Schoenberg, Moses und Aron J. S. Bach, cantatas for Advent and, of course, Three friends in winter, by Dave and Ben and me You are kidding??? Man that's good!!!! |
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Post by Kenny on Dec 10, 2005 12:23:32 GMT 10
Donald Byrd/Pepper Adams - Complete Blue Note studio Sessions
Bill Holman Band - Brilliant Corners
Brian Vanarsdale Orchestra - The Flood
Don Wilkerson - Complete Blue Note Sessions
Jim Knapp Orchestra - Secular Breathing
Chris Tyle's Silver leaf Jazz band Of New Orleans
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Post by Kenny on Dec 12, 2005 9:59:58 GMT 10
Grateful Dead - Fillmore West 1969 The Complete Recordings.
Yeeessssss!!!!! All freaking 10 discs in the mail this morning. Sorry Bennie - no DVDs or ABC Kids for the next few days. Or food, for that matter
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Post by timothystevens on Dec 13, 2005 10:46:19 GMT 10
Keith Jarrett, Tokyo encore from the Sun Bear Concerts (always around this time of year)
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Post by Dubious on Dec 13, 2005 18:44:03 GMT 10
Can Anyone Explain in what way The Grabowsky/Noonan thing is good?
Im open minded but .........
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Post by jb on Dec 13, 2005 20:09:53 GMT 10
"I'm open minded but....."
In a week where intolerance has turned violent we as musicians should try to embrace diversity. If your issue with the music comes down to taste then you are not being open minded at all. If you have a problem with the performances or the music itself, discuss it.
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Post by jvmac on Dec 13, 2005 20:38:16 GMT 10
Just happen to be on page 31 of 'what are you listening to' and coincidently listening to the Paul Grabowsky Trio HUSH Collection Vol, 3. Beautiful music, When I first picked up the CD and read the background to its making I was expecting really gentle calming music, there's that and some swinging pieces as well, congratulations Paul, Gary and Andrew.
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