David Bedford - ‘The Odyssey’ (1976). This was another of the classy prog/classical compositions from David Bedford. This album is a bit more rock with electrical rather than orchestral soundscapes as compared with say ‘Stars End’ (1974). The songs are joined by a never ending scale which recurs in the tracks called ‘Penelope’s Shroud’. For me the standout track is ‘The Sirens’ that ends side 1, very restful and with strong classical influences. This was released about the same time as Mike Oldfield - ‘Boxed’. Mike Oldfield was a key collaborator on ‘The Odyssey’ and the track ‘The Phaeacian Games’ is also included in the ‘Collaborations’ album in ‘Boxed’.
Ideal Sunday morning listening - intricate but swings and flows. Sco/Lovano/Haden & DeJohnette Time on My Hands. Late 80s Blue Note vinyl. Not sure he’s ever bettered it.
Eric Dolpy Quintet - At the Five Spot (Complete Edition)
@Isca_Dumnoniorum’s post inspired me to dig out one of Eric Dolphy’s albums. This Complete Edition compiles the cuts recorded at the Five Spot which were originally spread over three or four albums.
The Pasadenas - To Whom It May Concern. A recent record fair bargain crate purchase, and a little gem of a record. Had this when a student, and so great to hear it again. Not a filler track in sight and a great sounding record too.
Squeeze has such a bad reputation that I don’t think I’ve ever heard a single note from it - probably because it’s not really VU, I guess I’ve never tried seeking it out…
Bruce Cockburn, a Canadian musician, is new to me, I discovered through Radio Paradise. Really enjoying this album and judging by qobuz there’s plenty of his music to go at. Blues, largely acoustic guitar and vocals. It sounded like Margo Timmins from Cowboy Junkies sang on one the tracks. I’m definitely going to dive into some more!
