Brian White
@brian36170.bsky.social
British in central France with my wife and best friend, (that's one person, just to be clear). Music, especially jazz, obsessive. Live-and-let-live lefty. 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇵🎸🍷
The Beatles in Llandudno Aug '63. I was 7yo and in the wings stage left with my Dad and brother. Also, Led Zeppelin, Cardiff in December '72.
December 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Beatles in Llandudno Aug '63. I was 7yo and in the wings stage left with my Dad and brother. Also, Led Zeppelin, Cardiff in December '72.
An exquisite film with faultless portrayals from the two leads plus powerful support from Sarah Paulson and Kyle Chandler. As you say, it's beautifully shot and directed. For me it's a masterpiece.
December 17, 2025 at 7:48 AM
An exquisite film with faultless portrayals from the two leads plus powerful support from Sarah Paulson and Kyle Chandler. As you say, it's beautifully shot and directed. For me it's a masterpiece.
His recording with Mary Chapin Carpenter of "Not Too Much To Ask" is one of my favourite duets.
December 16, 2025 at 8:48 AM
His recording with Mary Chapin Carpenter of "Not Too Much To Ask" is one of my favourite duets.
The Big Ones Get Away by Buffy Sainte-Marie.
December 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The Big Ones Get Away by Buffy Sainte-Marie.
His score for the French film, "Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles" (English title "A Very Long Engagement") is achingly beautiful. Probably my favourite film score.
December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
His score for the French film, "Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles" (English title "A Very Long Engagement") is achingly beautiful. Probably my favourite film score.
I wasn't familiar with Quintin Dujardin but I listened to the samples on iTunes and bought it. An excellent recording. Thanks for the recommendation. 👍🏻
December 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I wasn't familiar with Quintin Dujardin but I listened to the samples on iTunes and bought it. An excellent recording. Thanks for the recommendation. 👍🏻
A truly great live album. The band is terrific, Richard Bennett on lead guitar. I remember buying this with Led Zeppelin's new release "Houses of the Holy" in 1973 for £5.78 . . .
My god, those were the days. 😅
My god, those were the days. 😅
December 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A truly great live album. The band is terrific, Richard Bennett on lead guitar. I remember buying this with Led Zeppelin's new release "Houses of the Holy" in 1973 for £5.78 . . .
My god, those were the days. 😅
My god, those were the days. 😅
Hi, Nora. I've seen Martin play in pubs, small clubs, theatres and festivals in the UK - solo, in duos trios and his Spirit of Django ensemble. He's never less than mesmerising. Thanks for your reply (I love your videos). All the best. 👍
December 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Hi, Nora. I've seen Martin play in pubs, small clubs, theatres and festivals in the UK - solo, in duos trios and his Spirit of Django ensemble. He's never less than mesmerising. Thanks for your reply (I love your videos). All the best. 👍
Agree absolutely. if you're not familiar with his superb album "2am Paradise Café" I highly recommend it. A wonderful late night record with Sarah Vaughan, Mel Tormé and Gerry Mulligan. 👍🏻
December 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Agree absolutely. if you're not familiar with his superb album "2am Paradise Café" I highly recommend it. A wonderful late night record with Sarah Vaughan, Mel Tormé and Gerry Mulligan. 👍🏻
Actually, no, I haven't seen this! But I will investigate. Many thanks. 👍🏻
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Actually, no, I haven't seen this! But I will investigate. Many thanks. 👍🏻
Wonderful. I share your father's admiration for Previn. He seemed to be the complete musician with an immense feel for both jazz and classical. Thanks for your response. 👍🏻
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Wonderful. I share your father's admiration for Previn. He seemed to be the complete musician with an immense feel for both jazz and classical. Thanks for your response. 👍🏻
The full album version of W.O.L.D. (the truncated single edit lost its poignancy) plus 'Mr Tanner' and much of his live album.
December 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The full album version of W.O.L.D. (the truncated single edit lost its poignancy) plus 'Mr Tanner' and much of his live album.
If they hadn't already used it, "Close To The Edge" would have fitted this album. Some beautiful passages but somewhat overblown and, yes, self indulgent.
December 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If they hadn't already used it, "Close To The Edge" would have fitted this album. Some beautiful passages but somewhat overblown and, yes, self indulgent.
Man, that's some line up. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Man, that's some line up. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hear, hear, Mr Dunt. Well said. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Hear, hear, Mr Dunt. Well said. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
With an utterly beautiful score by Dave Grusin. 👍🏻
December 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
With an utterly beautiful score by Dave Grusin. 👍🏻
Rory Gallagher
Led Zeppelin
Bad Company
Yes
Santana
Dave Brubeck
Miles Davis
Jethro Tull
Michel Legrand
James Taylor
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Joan Baez
Dianne Reeves
Wynton Marsalis
Branford Marsalis
Michael Brecker
Led Zeppelin
Bad Company
Yes
Santana
Dave Brubeck
Miles Davis
Jethro Tull
Michel Legrand
James Taylor
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Joan Baez
Dianne Reeves
Wynton Marsalis
Branford Marsalis
Michael Brecker
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Rory Gallagher
Led Zeppelin
Bad Company
Yes
Santana
Dave Brubeck
Miles Davis
Jethro Tull
Michel Legrand
James Taylor
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Joan Baez
Dianne Reeves
Wynton Marsalis
Branford Marsalis
Michael Brecker
Led Zeppelin
Bad Company
Yes
Santana
Dave Brubeck
Miles Davis
Jethro Tull
Michel Legrand
James Taylor
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Joan Baez
Dianne Reeves
Wynton Marsalis
Branford Marsalis
Michael Brecker
Mary Chapin Carpenter is, for me, in the front rank of American songwriters of the last 50 years.
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Mary Chapin Carpenter is, for me, in the front rank of American songwriters of the last 50 years.