Like much of my jazz listening … this is not for the faint hearted. Sheer brilliance outside main stream.
Nothung Part Two; An explosion of rhythm with Far Eastern vibes
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Not on tidal 
On my CD 
Found this:
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Thanks. On the list.
Really very interesting
Colin Steele Quartet - Downtown Lights
A jazz interpretation of the Blue Nile’s music. Interesting interpretation for my ears (occasional listener to jazz). Doesn’t quite portray the emotion of Blue Nile.
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Drummer, composer and poet William Hooker has been a tireless force in free improvised music for over 40 years. He emerged from New York’s loft jazz scene in the mid-'70s, part of a generation of artists fueled by the social, political and cultural frustrations of their era. This second wave of American free jazz would push relentlessly into new territories – collaborating in a variety of non-traditional settings, establishing their own labels, venues, etc. – all in an effort at creative self-determination.
While William Hooker’s output extends past 70 albums as leader, it all began with the double LP … Is Eternal Life. Recorded in 1975-1976 and released privately on the artist’s own Reality Unit Concepts imprint, … Is Eternal Life is nothing short of visionary. Filled with tension, intricacy and raw fury, these extended compositions feature the playing of David Murray, Mark Miller, David S.
(Source; Bandcamp)
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The Tony Bennett and Bill Evans Album | Fantasy Records / Original Jazz Classics (1990)
The reason I put this album here is that it is officially classified as “vocal jazz”. I never tire of it, and to this day I cannot decide what strikes me the most - Bennett’s singing that speaks straight to the heart, or Evans’ accompaniement that pushes it up to musical nirvana.
Claude
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Really enjoying this. I’m not usually keen on bass guitar in a trio but it works well here. Good to hear Blue Rondo played by someone other than Brubeck. Great tune.
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Gorgeous album. Paul Desmond & Jim Hall. There are 4 versions of this album on Tidal - the one pictured sounds sublime. Very chilled 
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