Another piece of vinyl I haven’t played for ages…
On original 2011 vinyl…
Eric Bibb - Live à Fip.
Two disc set of a superb performance from Eric, broadcast live on Paris Radio.
The second disc is just stunningly good, and I know whereof I speak, having spent a hugely enjoyable evening a few years ago at Pocklington Arts Centre, in the agreeable company of Eric and his band.
Belter!
It’s on yon Tidal thingy, so do your ears a favour and have a listen.
Dipping into the Hair Metal vaults with White Lion -Mane Attraction from 1991, from Qobuz on the ND5 XS2
On vinyl: Emmylou Harris - Wrecking Ball. In my view, a career highlight for Emmylou. Excellent song choices by writers such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Gillian Welch.
Now playing…
Boz Scaggs - Low Speak
Boz Scaggs (Guitar, Vocals), Alex Acuña (Drums, Percussion), Scott Colley (Bass, Bass Guitar), Eric Crystal (Tenor Saxophone), Lawrence Feldman (Alto Flute), Gil Goldstein (Accordion, Fender Rhodes, Piano, Wurlitzer, Wurlitzer Piano), Joyce Hammann (Violin), Aaron Heick (Bass Flute), Richard Locker (Cello), Mike Mainieri (Marimba, Vibraphone), Lou Marini (Bass Flute), Lois Martin (Viola), Carol Robbins (Harp), Laura Seaton (Violin), Shane Shanahan (Tabla), Bob Sheppard (Bass Clarinet, Flute, Bass Flute Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone).
Streaming on Qobuz (44.1/16)…kicking off this Tuesday morning with Boz and he and the band are sounding sublime! …damp and cold outside with rain and possibly snow in the lowlands, so a little Boz to ease into the day…
Habib Koité & Eric Bibb - Brothers in Bamako.
Continuing with the Eric Bibb vibe ^^^^^^ .
Two master musicians just chillin’ together, and having a good time.
Another belter!
In a heavy mood, so continuing with Stone Sour - Audio Secrecy
A masterpiece
I have this, I think Alan Darby’s guitar solo on Leo Green’s Angels is stunning. I must have played it hundreds of times.
Matthias Goerne is the one who opened the world of Lieder for me, before I heard him I couldn’t appreciate this genre at all……
Nigel Kennedy. Vivaldi: Four Seasons. Original Vinyl.
“Nigel Kennedy’s version of The Four Seasons sold more than three million copies, entering the record books as the best-selling classical recording ever. … it doesn’t disappoint. Kennedy brings the full range of violin techniques - ancient and modern - to Vivaldi’s work, creating the unequivocal ba-rock version - exhilarating and exuberant.” ( Classic FM)