#PatMetheny
#CharlieHaden
I have long loved this Jimmy Webb song and have several vocal recordings, my favourite being the Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. But this Metheny/Haden version is so hauntingly emotional it seems to add another aspect to the tune.
youtu.be/8cnSs9JXj-k?...
#PatMetheny
#CharlieHaden
I have long loved this Jimmy Webb song and have several vocal recordings, my favourite being the Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard. But this Metheny/Haden version is so hauntingly emotional it seems to add another aspect to the tune.
youtu.be/8cnSs9JXj-k?...
#JazzGuitar
#Jazz
'Virtuoso' doesn't quite do justice to Martin Taylor at the best of times but here he excels himself. And they say we men can't multitask!
youtu.be/JuyXON2aqZA?...
#JazzGuitar
#Jazz
'Virtuoso' doesn't quite do justice to Martin Taylor at the best of times but here he excels himself. And they say we men can't multitask!
youtu.be/JuyXON2aqZA?...
#Jazz
#PianoJazz
#AndrePrevin
Probably my favourite piano trio recording. Previn in scintillating form, playful and swinging, with faultless support from Leroy Vinegar and Shelly Manne. For me, a desert island disc, it's note-perfect.
youtu.be/Iah4bcx7CM0?...
#Jazz
#PianoJazz
#AndrePrevin
Probably my favourite piano trio recording. Previn in scintillating form, playful and swinging, with faultless support from Leroy Vinegar and Shelly Manne. For me, a desert island disc, it's note-perfect.
youtu.be/Iah4bcx7CM0?...
#Music
Such a wonderful, heartfelt version of one of Nick Drake's best songs. Kirsty Almeida does it, and him, justice. A superb performance with terrific accompaniment.
youtu.be/xNUVZwotp6w?...
#Music
Such a wonderful, heartfelt version of one of Nick Drake's best songs. Kirsty Almeida does it, and him, justice. A superb performance with terrific accompaniment.
youtu.be/xNUVZwotp6w?...
#GreatGuitarSolos
When great guitar solos are discussed, "Stairway", "Comfortably Numb" etc are rightly revered. However, this has always dropped my jaw in appreciation. Eric Johnson on "Minstrel Gigolo" from Christopher Cross's eponymous debut album. Glorious.
youtu.be/qXpSFtwarPM?...
#GreatGuitarSolos
When great guitar solos are discussed, "Stairway", "Comfortably Numb" etc are rightly revered. However, this has always dropped my jaw in appreciation. Eric Johnson on "Minstrel Gigolo" from Christopher Cross's eponymous debut album. Glorious.
youtu.be/qXpSFtwarPM?...
#Jazz
#JazzMusic
Alex Tassel is one of my favourite trumpeters. I've posted on some of his other albums before but this one is another emphatically enjoyable record. Elegant and swinging as always.
#Jazz
#JazzMusic
Alex Tassel is one of my favourite trumpeters. I've posted on some of his other albums before but this one is another emphatically enjoyable record. Elegant and swinging as always.
#FolkMusic
#MaryChapinCarpenter
#JulieFowlis
Probably my favourite 2025 release. Three individual voices and talents produced this thoughtful, contemplative album. The always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, a hypnotically beautiful record.
#FolkMusic
#MaryChapinCarpenter
#JulieFowlis
Probably my favourite 2025 release. Three individual voices and talents produced this thoughtful, contemplative album. The always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter with Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart, a hypnotically beautiful record.
#JazzSky
#Jazz
I've posted this album before but listening to it each time feels like being embraced by the innermost thoughts of the maestro Anouar Brahem. Supported by virtuoso German cellist Anja Lechner and British jazzers Dave Holland and Django Bates, it's a truly affecting listen.
#JazzMusic
#Jazz
If big band jazz is your thing, you can't go wrong with this 2025 release from the much admired Mark Masters. As you'd expect, it swings like crazy. Veteran saxophonist Billy Harper leads.
#JazzMusic
#Jazz
If big band jazz is your thing, you can't go wrong with this 2025 release from the much admired Mark Masters. As you'd expect, it swings like crazy. Veteran saxophonist Billy Harper leads.
#JazzSky
#Jazz
For me there are few joys greater than when two musicians from utterly different backgrounds, working in different worlds, collaborate to seek what unites and connects them. I love this one.
#JazzSky
#Jazz
For me there are few joys greater than when two musicians from utterly different backgrounds, working in different worlds, collaborate to seek what unites and connects them. I love this one.
#Jazz
#BigBandJazz
I'm a big fan of Vince Mendoza for the unique voicing he brings to his bands plus his versatility. He's worked outside of jazz with Joni Mitchell and I saw him live in Manchester UK with the wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. This album opens with Miles' "All Blues".
#Jazz
#BigBandJazz
I'm a big fan of Vince Mendoza for the unique voicing he brings to his bands plus his versatility. He's worked outside of jazz with Joni Mitchell and I saw him live in Manchester UK with the wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. This album opens with Miles' "All Blues".
#Books
#NowReading
There are books you want to reread. But some books have pages,even paragraphs, of such luminous brilliance that I go back to enjoy them again. Richard Russo writes small town life with such empathy and humour, it takes my breath away. These companion books are superb.
#Books
#NowReading
There are books you want to reread. But some books have pages,even paragraphs, of such luminous brilliance that I go back to enjoy them again. Richard Russo writes small town life with such empathy and humour, it takes my breath away. These companion books are superb.
#NowPlaying
#BrazilJazz
#Jazz
The long partnership between pianist Dave Grusin and guitarist Lee Ritenour produced this excellent 2023 album. Recorded in Brazil with a stellar group of young musicians and singers it pays sincere homage to the huge influence that country has had on music.
#NowPlaying
#BrazilJazz
#Jazz
The long partnership between pianist Dave Grusin and guitarist Lee Ritenour produced this excellent 2023 album. Recorded in Brazil with a stellar group of young musicians and singers it pays sincere homage to the huge influence that country has had on music.
#Films
I know of no other screenwriter who could equal Neil Simon when it comes to bitter/sweet comedy. In "California Suite" (1978) a superlative cast delivers a faultless suite of short stories. The whip-crack dialogue between Jane Fonda & Alan Alda was Mr Simon at the top of his game.
#Jazz
#KennyBarron
#CharlieHaden
The aural equivalent of a perfect carbonara accompanied by a large glass of Bordeaux. An album with intimacy, complexity and everything you love about jazz distilled into the interplay between two gifted musicians. Just gorgeous. 👌🏻
#Jazz
#KennyBarron
#CharlieHaden
The aural equivalent of a perfect carbonara accompanied by a large glass of Bordeaux. An album with intimacy, complexity and everything you love about jazz distilled into the interplay between two gifted musicians. Just gorgeous. 👌🏻
#NowPlaying
#Jazz
This is one of those ethereal, mostly sombre recordings which should appeal to any music lover. Recommended. 👍🏻
#NowPlaying
#Jazz
This is one of those ethereal, mostly sombre recordings which should appeal to any music lover. Recommended. 👍🏻
#PatMetheny
#T-shirts
The end of an era. I bought this on the 2nd to last night of their epic 1989 World Tour. It had worn thin and last week, soaked in sweat, it ripped as I took it off. It will now sleep soundly (after being washed) in a drawer, the Valhalla for my holy relics.
#PatMetheny
#T-shirts
The end of an era. I bought this on the 2nd to last night of their epic 1989 World Tour. It had worn thin and last week, soaked in sweat, it ripped as I took it off. It will now sleep soundly (after being washed) in a drawer, the Valhalla for my holy relics.
#Jazz
#NowPlaying
I love this record. Abbey Lincoln's voice grew richer with age, reaching its pinnacle, in my view, on this 1994 LP. Accompanied by Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Roy Hargrove and Kenny Barron etc. Glorious.
#Jazz
#NowPlaying
I love this record. Abbey Lincoln's voice grew richer with age, reaching its pinnacle, in my view, on this 1994 LP. Accompanied by Pat Metheny, Charlie Haden, Roy Hargrove and Kenny Barron etc. Glorious.
#BookSky
#NowReading
Coming back to this after several years and my god, what a masterclass it is. Garrison Keillor's epic history of a fictitious Minnesota town brilliantly employs dry-as-dust humour in tribute to these mundane and futile lives. Just glorious writing.
#BookSky
#NowReading
Coming back to this after several years and my god, what a masterclass it is. Garrison Keillor's epic history of a fictitious Minnesota town brilliantly employs dry-as-dust humour in tribute to these mundane and futile lives. Just glorious writing.
#Jazz
#NowPlaying
One of those albums I play regularly. Eric Alexander's warm yet powerful tone plus guitarist Pat Martino and the great Joe Farnsworth on drums always make this one of those sit-back-and-enjoy treats. Jazz, no fuss, just straight down the middle.
#Jazz
#NowPlaying
One of those albums I play regularly. Eric Alexander's warm yet powerful tone plus guitarist Pat Martino and the great Joe Farnsworth on drums always make this one of those sit-back-and-enjoy treats. Jazz, no fuss, just straight down the middle.
#BigBandJazz
#NowPlaying
#JazzSky
#FrankSinatra
Patrick Williams worked with Frank Sinatra and he pays tribute here with a stellar band. Hugely enjoyable album.
#BigBandJazz
#NowPlaying
#JazzSky
#FrankSinatra
Patrick Williams worked with Frank Sinatra and he pays tribute here with a stellar band. Hugely enjoyable album.