What are you listening to in 2024 and why might anyone be interested?

seakayaker · February 13, 2024, 5:04pm

Now playing…

Billy Valentine And The Universal Truth

Billy Valentine (Vocals), Immanuel Wilkins (Tenor Saxophone), Joel Ross (Vibraphone), Linda May Han Oh (Bass), Amber Navran (Flute, Vocals), Claire Daly (Baritone Saxophone), Bob Thiele, Jr. (Marxophone, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano), John Philip Shenale (Clavinet), Bob Thiele, Jr. (Synthesizer), David Piltch (Bass), James Gadson (Drums), Owen Thiele (Vocals), Jana Miley (Vocals), Will Wheaton (Vocals), Jason Morales (Vocals), Bridgette Bryant (Vocals), Abe Rounds (Drums), Pino Palladino (Bass), Jeff Parker (Guitar), Larry Goldings (Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano) and Alex Acuña (Percussion).

Streaming on Qobuz (44.1/16)… kicking off this Tuesday morning with Billy and friends and they are sounding sublime! One very sweet album…

AndyP · February 13, 2024, 5:08pm

I think it is designed by Jonathan Barnbrook who designed and worked with D. Bowie and D. Hirst

Tony · February 13, 2024, 5:12pm

Yes, Jonathan worked/collaborated with Hirst. There’s not a lot of info on the album or on the duo for that matter. I like this particular album.

BlueCanary · February 13, 2024, 5:12pm

This explains your encyclopaedic knowledge of (often obscure or forgotten) rock bands and musos.

Comes under the ‘Dad/grandad what did you do before google’ conversation

TheKevster · February 13, 2024, 5:24pm

Collywobbles · February 13, 2024, 5:25pm

Nigel Kennedy 2XCD compilation. Some beautiful music on here. Some of it very moving.

twofifty · February 13, 2024, 5:25pm

Bit of quality. CD rip.

Tony · February 13, 2024, 5:43pm

Steve_S · February 13, 2024, 5:59pm

What interesting album art @Tony

Tony · February 13, 2024, 6:01pm

Yes, I’ve got to agree, Steve, and quite deceiving as well.
He’s a good guitarist though.

markah · February 13, 2024, 6:03pm

Big Big Train - The Underfall Yard

seakayaker · February 13, 2024, 6:03pm

Now playing…

Weyes Blood - And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow

Natalie Mering (Guitar, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals), Ben Babbitt (Vocals), Charlie Bisharat (Cello, Violin), Jacob Braun (Cello), Andrew Bulbrook (Violin, Wurlitzer), Michael Chadwick (Harpsichord, Synthesizer), Sean Cook (Cowbell), Blake Cooper (Tuba), Brian D’Addario (Guitar), Michael D’Addario (Drums), Zach Dellinger (Viola), Meg Duffy (Guitar), Drew Erickson (Organ), Daniel Fornero (Trumpet), Kenny Gilmore (Bass), Wynton Grant (Violin), Logan Hone (Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone), Mary Lattimore (Harp), Daniel Lopatin (Synthesizer), Andrew Martin (Piano, Trombone, Vocals), Natalie Mering (Guitar, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals), Jonathan Rado (Bass, Drum Machine, Electronics, Guitar, Synthesizer, Tubular Bells), Andres Renteria (Shaker), Sebastian Steinberg (Bass) and Joey Waronker (Drums).

Streaming on Qobuz (96/24)… Continuing on this morning with Natalie and she along with the talented group of musicians working with her are sounding sublime!

Steve_S · February 13, 2024, 6:03pm

I might have to give him a go on your recommendation…

osprey · February 13, 2024, 6:07pm

Yusef Lateef | Eastern Sounds

His first albums in the 1950s were considered ahead of their time, and even though he was bringing a new dimension to the music, his tunes always continued to appeal to wider audiences, thanks largely to his deep affection for the blues. All these elements were on display in 1961 when Lateef recorded the now iconic LP Eastern Sounds . This album is cinematic, searching and at times introspective - offering a grand look into the mind of one of jazz’s most intrepid souls.