The Crusaders Live in Japan / 1993 GRP / France CD / GRP97462
After my spin of Street Life yesterday, I thought I would give this a play today and it’s really blown me away with the realistic sound of a live concert. Guest guitarist Roland Bautista adds to the atmosphere with some fine solos (he played with Earth Wind & Fire at different times) and the recording features a lively and engaging performance by the band.
Sean Khan presents The Modern Jazz And Folk Ensemble. Jazz takes on tracks from the late sixties/early seventies folk revival. Features Jacqui McShee on a couple of tracks.
Oscar Peterson Trio
Night Train + The Jazz Soul Of Oscar Peterson / 2012 Verve / EU CD / 06007 5340118
2 Oscar LP’s on 1 CD sounding mighty fine.
Sunday morning with a favourite: Charles-Valentin Alkan. I borrowed this out of the local library when I was a teen, and furiously saved up to buy my own copy.
Piano Music Of Alkan
Ronald Smith
EMI 1971
Charlie Watts - A Tribute To Charlie Parker - CD (1992)
In memory of Charlie Watts 02/06/41 - 24/08/21
Charlie Watts, English drummer who joined The Rolling Stones in 1963 and had the 1965 UK & US No.1 single ‘I Can’t Get No Satisfaction’and over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Watts also played occasional gigs with Charlie Watts and his Big Band. In 2006, Watts was elected into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Watts died at a London hospital on 24 August 2021, at the age of 80.
Various Artists Casino Lights / 1992 Warner / US CD / 9237182
Yellowjackets with guests, recorded Live at Montreux, Switzerland
Al Jarreau, Randy Crawford Vocals
David Sanborn, Larry Williams Saxophone
Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Buzz Feiten Guitar
Russell Ferrante, Neil Larsen Keyboards
Mike Mainieri Vibraphone
Bill Reichenbach Trombone, Flugelhorn
Chuck Findley, Jerry Hey Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Jimmy Haslip , Marcus Miller Bass
Lenny Castro Percussion
Ricky Lawson Drums
Don Henley - The End of the Innocence
I was in St Louis for several months in 1989-90 when this was being played on all the rock radio stations. Three tracks in particular, the title track, The Last Worthless Evening and New York Minute. The whole album is equally addictive.
