tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356633352024-02-07T04:17:32.591-08:001000 perfect albumscliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-89867716516077339072011-04-26T03:58:00.000-07:002011-04-26T04:05:57.145-07:00Bob Dylan - In Concert: Brandeis University 1963<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2b1ynCE6gnwdj0O2Fd5so_uCnmQLBl6Zgq4-iSAvgaLgTeZIHZLngTzVqAI7oeSTsJweXGv_wLMkLWbgfcSOP5Gvj-gc3KRqikjgWcshyphenhyphend_5k-feL3XpvHBB0OiXYTEiQ8j2AA/s1600/p91045f4kll.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2b1ynCE6gnwdj0O2Fd5so_uCnmQLBl6Zgq4-iSAvgaLgTeZIHZLngTzVqAI7oeSTsJweXGv_wLMkLWbgfcSOP5Gvj-gc3KRqikjgWcshyphenhyphend_5k-feL3XpvHBB0OiXYTEiQ8j2AA/s320/p91045f4kll.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599846031973591906" /></a><br />A great freshly discovered concert from Bob's folk phase in the early 1960's. The man performs in a makeshift concert venue (a gym) for a keen audience of students as he builds his audience and reputation months before his national fame. The performers confidence and spark is clearly in place at this stage of his development.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-19743804027732875502011-03-14T07:22:00.000-07:002011-03-14T07:31:57.481-07:00PHRONESIS - ALIVE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84ehrnMCnCRdIdZdp6JNSG-4dEIUeGCf2U6eXVvMpZO_qcCDdIjBeYev6OuAQ4-JP8L-5ww4e85VK_rjVRJMUgkEUeSpQpHnAJqb4YL2-uDqcYCDtd95JhEDCCqG7S1uFFlrjHw/s1600/41Cu1oFuOML._SL500_AA300_.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84ehrnMCnCRdIdZdp6JNSG-4dEIUeGCf2U6eXVvMpZO_qcCDdIjBeYev6OuAQ4-JP8L-5ww4e85VK_rjVRJMUgkEUeSpQpHnAJqb4YL2-uDqcYCDtd95JhEDCCqG7S1uFFlrjHw/s320/41Cu1oFuOML._SL500_AA300_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583942423935052626" border="0" /></a><br />The piano jazz trio reinvented by this bass led ensemble. Jasper Hoiby composes the stunning tunes and leads the turbulent but flowing jazz vibe. The piano of Ivo Neame percussive and then lyrical by turn with Mark Guiliana strong on drums.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-31953313155836277982011-03-14T07:13:00.000-07:002011-03-14T07:21:58.006-07:00TINA MAY - I NEVER TOLD YOU<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fG_fDxA53npQqfL43wcYTCZHzXCEXrFqntL1klHR2OG4RlVXLeudNrKuP_pZ-nyW1jwrJDpn8U_CPa3fs8h843IUdE-SCvQ44WvohEr2DuCJssfDYY4ClZmN64Prrr4sJByHjg/s1600/51VlgxGq%252BJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fG_fDxA53npQqfL43wcYTCZHzXCEXrFqntL1klHR2OG4RlVXLeudNrKuP_pZ-nyW1jwrJDpn8U_CPa3fs8h843IUdE-SCvQ44WvohEr2DuCJssfDYY4ClZmN64Prrr4sJByHjg/s320/51VlgxGq%252BJL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583940653008074626" border="0" /></a><br />Powerful sophisticated jazz from the elegant British singer Tina May. She covers a great mixture of standards including "In your own sweet way" and "Body and Soul" with a sample of more unusual fare such as "Speak Low" and "Stolen Moments".cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-87400331441965110532010-04-01T07:06:00.000-07:002010-04-01T07:14:54.022-07:00ORCHESTRION - PAT METHENEY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm06kvY2vQ0ytJ3T-vyD8qXnFMaibGDHXcnWlte3h9TBMYDmOgmTWAwWv3LLPO2sJrUqdtxfTUBjT6aKsvwHSpSB2XLTnMQGyQSDRZYcTYxtE_w88JIZeMkgnTobyKHdFHR5tvcw/s1600/pat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 115px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm06kvY2vQ0ytJ3T-vyD8qXnFMaibGDHXcnWlte3h9TBMYDmOgmTWAwWv3LLPO2sJrUqdtxfTUBjT6aKsvwHSpSB2XLTnMQGyQSDRZYcTYxtE_w88JIZeMkgnTobyKHdFHR5tvcw/s320/pat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455171558802474994" /></a>Pat links a concert hall of instruments in this great one man band jazz symphony. Guitars blend and trigger the shadow automated players. Brilliant.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-81447370552523402842010-04-01T07:02:00.001-07:002010-04-01T07:04:52.254-07:00Brubeck -Liam Noble trio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDUlVclvwy5GfdZUDmhkT9kvIUiYg3xrJHMDSqQZ3a8H_BKccHhW7MyXaboHXEz69zQIbBcF5GIagqif5-CInqozLYOEDpay_IsbMuvrlBQ_oGFfGNDWEBBQYun9ZcaAvnyyPfQ/s1600/51ENTqnCQdL._SL160_AA115_.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 115px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDUlVclvwy5GfdZUDmhkT9kvIUiYg3xrJHMDSqQZ3a8H_BKccHhW7MyXaboHXEz69zQIbBcF5GIagqif5-CInqozLYOEDpay_IsbMuvrlBQ_oGFfGNDWEBBQYun9ZcaAvnyyPfQ/s320/51ENTqnCQdL._SL160_AA115_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455169283487861842" /></a>Fiery tribute to the Dave Brubeck legacy. Modern interpretations endorse and surprise, fine intelligence and group conversations.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-59681492542590831382010-04-01T06:20:00.000-07:002010-04-01T06:28:51.682-07:00Tragicomic - Vijay Iver<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrzgjNSEphV8W2SXU4ez2V1DwfVbsuoCPphkerWBcS3JO8VvukmTCU1x3b_O-K1naV1LyzsNn8dEvg4OUyaSeesAhhnZrVOviFhQy7BCD3H6-4vkBnDYmk3KZHFPEbQyeKG3zjg/s1600/31cU3uWOBLL._SL160_.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrzgjNSEphV8W2SXU4ez2V1DwfVbsuoCPphkerWBcS3JO8VvukmTCU1x3b_O-K1naV1LyzsNn8dEvg4OUyaSeesAhhnZrVOviFhQy7BCD3H6-4vkBnDYmk3KZHFPEbQyeKG3zjg/s320/31cU3uWOBLL._SL160_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455160442379093346" /></a><br />Remarkable rich piano led jazz full of power and savoury spices. Fine musicianship from cohorts and some stunning compositions.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-24995517226531007172008-10-31T09:01:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:06:52.587-07:00BOBO STENSON TRIO - CONTANDO<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUp9AMWj9eA_FfuA_tAn3OSCNPH97nvd4TM2IKAduwT5a0sm73kv5W0bKwy2BXHgfTAFVGwPgwDpz7a0B-tnuUoJx2PY0d5Ykq4z6F3tNziTvDG5i8OqOJ_g9RP0EBmhQs1xQ2w/s1600-h/l53367hxizh.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUUp9AMWj9eA_FfuA_tAn3OSCNPH97nvd4TM2IKAduwT5a0sm73kv5W0bKwy2BXHgfTAFVGwPgwDpz7a0B-tnuUoJx2PY0d5Ykq4z6F3tNziTvDG5i8OqOJ_g9RP0EBmhQs1xQ2w/s320/l53367hxizh.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263350097496006562" /></a><br />Lyrical and full of airy space and intelligent slow burning dimension the pianist is joined by regular bassist Anders Jormin and new partner on drums John Falt for this jazz masterpiece.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-87276714048964622072008-03-19T13:03:00.001-07:002008-03-19T13:08:14.447-07:00DAY TRIP - PAT METHENY<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQor50RL_osKaJi8njqPOkWMmbsIwYyjZB7-Fjr5eq3cn-1PpKn5OZ9VMtseGuliQQcqeV7HUWIgTY69wcIprBZvC8vwQKAJxpgQBTobDGjM_oHu6DGA07f6egDOwRmp7FLMbG_A/s1600-h/j21975wlktv.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQor50RL_osKaJi8njqPOkWMmbsIwYyjZB7-Fjr5eq3cn-1PpKn5OZ9VMtseGuliQQcqeV7HUWIgTY69wcIprBZvC8vwQKAJxpgQBTobDGjM_oHu6DGA07f6egDOwRmp7FLMbG_A/s320/j21975wlktv.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179545904440734594" border="0" /></a>Pat Metheny leads his two cohorts Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez on a musical diversion, a trip into the guitar Jazz Trio 2008.<br />Great new composition, excellent seamless performances as they converge on the hip corner.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-65837787412023332712008-03-19T12:53:00.000-07:002008-03-19T13:00:45.884-07:00This Meets That - John Scofield<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgl81sRWCCoxJMGc-fGElUbJrSPXmXmxOI0zqzQJYqSqATqfse2s33BE7wMvAcQQSLfuXYtNQOmY0Mj_7g5i1XUOEiF_XdaSmOD8QgQzqfT92_P2Cf7m_tbVsiAb1GRcDvVpoyQ/s1600-h/j04521icfkw.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgl81sRWCCoxJMGc-fGElUbJrSPXmXmxOI0zqzQJYqSqATqfse2s33BE7wMvAcQQSLfuXYtNQOmY0Mj_7g5i1XUOEiF_XdaSmOD8QgQzqfT92_P2Cf7m_tbVsiAb1GRcDvVpoyQ/s320/j04521icfkw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179544538641134450" border="0" /></a><br />John slips and slides with his trio through this strong statement of guitar wisdom.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-86535793896355745312007-05-20T13:44:00.000-07:002007-05-20T14:16:09.162-07:00Frank Zappa's Hot Licks - Colin Towns & NDR Big Band<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1sLPOXQbI0GIHHd2RZZpOd_6OZd8nYtkWv_MQTb653KM5VYcueEsHbp1Tzd06J9jYbXWbzLmGQZzC81idJeeccwkOd8wHzoreQObtfpDrpWX1GJ2NxSa6e5dkKAV2YxIh3_gdBQ/s1600-h/i39760ar0m2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1sLPOXQbI0GIHHd2RZZpOd_6OZd8nYtkWv_MQTb653KM5VYcueEsHbp1Tzd06J9jYbXWbzLmGQZzC81idJeeccwkOd8wHzoreQObtfpDrpWX1GJ2NxSa6e5dkKAV2YxIh3_gdBQ/s320/i39760ar0m2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066752873517937010" border="0" /></a><br />Colin brings those quirky characters fron Zappa land to pristine big band arrangments for the Hamburg based NDR outfit. Willie the pimp eat that Question Bebop tango and peaches en regalia all appear in spnking new clothes alongside King Kong. Left centre live and pschedelic drama!!cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-83744646002991445402007-05-20T13:37:00.000-07:002007-05-20T13:44:04.672-07:00Back East - Joshua Redman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAEvRQfHp62fcTcQ8PUNOU6_5Oj3UyYOqA1Tc250SfXFFTVIQep_ErYl9aStrTXctJvagBewmmYZyd_nIo0Jf_g-Jzz1NodtwyIRJ_y1fbyds2PzE46dIY6VI1N8hutzor89icw/s1600-h/i57137xh6xm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhAEvRQfHp62fcTcQ8PUNOU6_5Oj3UyYOqA1Tc250SfXFFTVIQep_ErYl9aStrTXctJvagBewmmYZyd_nIo0Jf_g-Jzz1NodtwyIRJ_y1fbyds2PzE46dIY6VI1N8hutzor89icw/s320/i57137xh6xm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5066745194116411746" border="0" /></a>Joshua takes a mature look at his chain of inspiration from Sonny Rollins and Dexter Gordon to his father Dewey. A fine set of performances in the mainstream setting with the embroidery of his post modern outlook.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-23823641723176394132007-04-30T09:32:00.000-07:002007-04-30T09:45:05.977-07:00Alleycat / Direct Hits - Nucleus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Uv5THf-rlo6a85_RkuvkB9DusaO2u2NeAse4CAZqZdmiuqEGVuyDbzE-fTpN2fXonIXjsSjfAMUWnRk1nGPYDGSw0qBTsB4eMTr0JDD8Ebq0_hUBJI0Sd4o3bi3VA6U1-nPF3A/s1600-h/51987PNDQAL._AA240_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Uv5THf-rlo6a85_RkuvkB9DusaO2u2NeAse4CAZqZdmiuqEGVuyDbzE-fTpN2fXonIXjsSjfAMUWnRk1nGPYDGSw0qBTsB4eMTr0JDD8Ebq0_hUBJI0Sd4o3bi3VA6U1-nPF3A/s320/51987PNDQAL._AA240_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5059261185309016194" border="0" /></a>Ian Carr had by 1976 fully established his jazz rock adventure with Nucleus and Alleycat is a great example of the concept. Subtle, ingenious, with an ever flowing funk underfloor, the multi layered structure of solos and conversations from the instrumentalists make this a real Amazon. Direct Hits presents the history of the group from 1970 in an ever sliding perspective of gold glimpsed in that exotic jungle.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-72038920424113822502007-04-30T09:13:00.000-07:002007-04-30T09:17:55.617-07:00Waka/Jawaka - Frank Zappa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FE92DaSUQjx7gqNNpuiaRA2uJ6QdbVFaCtMYHvUCp-KSWTusw0LCSg8nzXAUf3lZstz1y7EudaRxKQlr2YhvCDDHQQmwMNRCyEw2Ikn3eUBrP30HR4rIQsDpg4QGUdidpboJKQ/s1600-h/c667520r5e0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FE92DaSUQjx7gqNNpuiaRA2uJ6QdbVFaCtMYHvUCp-KSWTusw0LCSg8nzXAUf3lZstz1y7EudaRxKQlr2YhvCDDHQQmwMNRCyEw2Ikn3eUBrP30HR4rIQsDpg4QGUdidpboJKQ/s320/c667520r5e0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5059255262549114994" border="0" /></a><br />Frank tackles jazz fusion, wrestles with the studio, plumbs in the originality and eccentricity reaches towards those perfect stars!!cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-18380115359373345542007-04-21T15:57:00.000-07:002007-04-21T16:03:03.937-07:00Bringing It All Back Home - Bob Dylan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZcMwNb21TvJT6SSy5cQnYJuZEsDxvZyW2IjFN8_ohdHWVDVjxXDZjTyIouHxgwy0Mtfpmidno5INU63M38y92mmoPD7lbeW8yz3HK-RluXImisV6VsRJRZ9LhR5yQ7WtzKwfoA/s1600-h/d12410o0j71.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZcMwNb21TvJT6SSy5cQnYJuZEsDxvZyW2IjFN8_ohdHWVDVjxXDZjTyIouHxgwy0Mtfpmidno5INU63M38y92mmoPD7lbeW8yz3HK-RluXImisV6VsRJRZ9LhR5yQ7WtzKwfoA/s320/d12410o0j71.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056019650597928354" border="0" /></a>Love and blues, the chameleon folks it on the road to rock, some unique writing and production alongside those <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">adhoc</span> off the cuff laughing rockabilly moments. Maps the music of a vast territory and comes out singing.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-5865699902046489062007-04-21T15:12:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:17:04.398-07:00The Promise - John McLaughlin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmkAsjrc9nncRQOdCsqHafuHiQ1p8wF7vDbaVupd_ZGzWPSbghyJ04KZudL5yWmKCH0-4F-ixMW8Q3Oib7b1B-ss3u1jA5uD3CpXTAP-C6c1y3C4MtZI2CpZH2oS1mWc237OJqg/s1600-h/d54055hn182.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmkAsjrc9nncRQOdCsqHafuHiQ1p8wF7vDbaVupd_ZGzWPSbghyJ04KZudL5yWmKCH0-4F-ixMW8Q3Oib7b1B-ss3u1jA5uD3CpXTAP-C6c1y3C4MtZI2CpZH2oS1mWc237OJqg/s320/d54055hn182.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056007757833485714" border="0" /></a><br />This garden has flowers of many species from lotus to rose and then onto the real jungle growth. The vegatation is pure and diverse, the garden path an explorers dream challenge. John conducts the world with his cultural friends.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-69598408723283877382007-04-21T15:02:00.000-07:002007-04-21T15:08:41.927-07:00The Look of Love - Diana Krall<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzQuCSudHNhGWftGVNIU9bdarcjtUrLnzRUlj6gSzydv-SG8EKbGuF7MlvhwfMXwKTOlL7x2dTOly9HDexShuBDceERf1jqIuognzYnlKULT4DvzfRVamEFTB1OUexOjAGOHsGA/s1600-h/h12335n0jlc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzQuCSudHNhGWftGVNIU9bdarcjtUrLnzRUlj6gSzydv-SG8EKbGuF7MlvhwfMXwKTOlL7x2dTOly9HDexShuBDceERf1jqIuognzYnlKULT4DvzfRVamEFTB1OUexOjAGOHsGA/s320/h12335n0jlc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056005442846113154" border="0" /></a><br />The arrangers art brings Miss Krall to this sweet haven, but she brings the edge, dynamic and contrasts of a true jazz addict.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-2768909165079053492007-04-21T14:50:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:57:00.201-07:00Real Emotional - Curtis Stigers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaV9a91kyWWUwo-oYbNztEFMk834zj3x6QcaqzEaqaJkeK9EV2p9Lm7PNs_7KRnoHtdBzaXGgvYKqgvYI3eBX_loL8kubMS4X1hdo6P4Jg1tMnfiJ57WTg8YCF7G61ZrLw6xabA/s1600-h/i53791zg6bm%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaV9a91kyWWUwo-oYbNztEFMk834zj3x6QcaqzEaqaJkeK9EV2p9Lm7PNs_7KRnoHtdBzaXGgvYKqgvYI3eBX_loL8kubMS4X1hdo6P4Jg1tMnfiJ57WTg8YCF7G61ZrLw6xabA/s320/i53791zg6bm%5B1%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056002848685866354" border="0" /></a><br />This guy loves jazz and likes to get caught up in the notes and textures of the song. He plays around with the heart of the piece and hits home with a cowboy's aim.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-78898119995621230312007-04-21T14:37:00.000-07:002007-04-21T14:46:06.881-07:00My Flame Burns Blue - Elvis Costello<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO5spbM6kPpcV8HXY1O_W6uRotnsnePuiE1WPNNTQYTmWpSJtiLW9jZh_mXiq_BgrSzdDNHjuFI1_t9-lW7uuLjnX0enpG27R3Tt0N_yyRSrcI9RGkUO03Fcbx9OHZSXHgwq3Lg/s1600-h/h22627crhvi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO5spbM6kPpcV8HXY1O_W6uRotnsnePuiE1WPNNTQYTmWpSJtiLW9jZh_mXiq_BgrSzdDNHjuFI1_t9-lW7uuLjnX0enpG27R3Tt0N_yyRSrcI9RGkUO03Fcbx9OHZSXHgwq3Lg/s320/h22627crhvi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5055999490021440866" border="0" /></a><br />EC sings this angular jazz/blues/rock adventure in front of the power string section of a great jazz ensemble, the Metropole. Nice selection of songs, great live recording. Soulful but never abstract.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-43623674707386617562007-03-31T03:08:00.000-07:002007-03-31T03:14:34.600-07:00Dylanesque - Bryan Ferry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq74jxWJ_HnK-dbNDTH0JokBv-gfnZU4CWyD_tFNOBISVG1sSSxuo1ymdf266WqfXz8Ga0s7RnLcABR_SgVS6Faev2hz5iK9oHM08Ktwkycx_ahrV-g-U3o69lgcN0DpTxYdZmZQ/s1600-h/i46122yhhz9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq74jxWJ_HnK-dbNDTH0JokBv-gfnZU4CWyD_tFNOBISVG1sSSxuo1ymdf266WqfXz8Ga0s7RnLcABR_SgVS6Faev2hz5iK9oHM08Ktwkycx_ahrV-g-U3o69lgcN0DpTxYdZmZQ/s320/i46122yhhz9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048029182724559858" border="0" /></a><br />Ferry delves into the sockets of these Bob Dylan songs and finds truth and romance by reconstructing the bones and tendons with a touch of Roxy magic.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-51686102178809156952007-03-10T15:44:00.000-08:002007-03-10T15:53:45.388-08:00Fusion for Miles: A Guitar Tribute - Various/Jeff Richman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltSpS9Z63Z2fMv1hARrFBeQWAbCpEWOGxGTuJSDv64azijGxtQBlRYg0n28Z3KC2A9qfWdxv9ESBPJbtw39USpldxa-U0HJuMmztEFaQdwRQp6KamdS8zgMxkEI_74vCN8ZlZug/s1600-h/g95058pph7b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltSpS9Z63Z2fMv1hARrFBeQWAbCpEWOGxGTuJSDv64azijGxtQBlRYg0n28Z3KC2A9qfWdxv9ESBPJbtw39USpldxa-U0HJuMmztEFaQdwRQp6KamdS8zgMxkEI_74vCN8ZlZug/s320/g95058pph7b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040446339788126786" border="0" /></a>The jewels from Miles fusion experiments arranged for ten great guests guitarists including <a href="http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:nx1ibk596akz">Mike Stern</a>, <a href="http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:pftvad6kv8w1">Bill Frisell</a>, <a href="http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wyj9kebt7q7c">Bill Connors</a>, and <a href="http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hmazefykhgf4">Pat Martin</a>. Soaring solos on the fretboard of jazzy dreams.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-32267043888355362012007-03-10T15:41:00.000-08:002007-03-10T15:44:42.068-08:00The Inner Mounting Flame - Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpfir9pigntJetBEILUqUB9BnPVaX5CMS29PMCs34oT1UoWLpGMoZU42mDyAENghUuneUVXbwBmEH7o-07UeB2ugPBG3wFNcCj7Jcg04jDs_4EVmNW2dCj774a792Vo9nDFTjYw/s1600-h/f55502zhvt1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpfir9pigntJetBEILUqUB9BnPVaX5CMS29PMCs34oT1UoWLpGMoZU42mDyAENghUuneUVXbwBmEH7o-07UeB2ugPBG3wFNcCj7Jcg04jDs_4EVmNW2dCj774a792Vo9nDFTjYw/s320/f55502zhvt1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040445618233621042" border="0" /></a>The flame burns bright, the spirits are alight for this groundbreaking fusion feast. Universal magic!cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-47145737479190220952007-02-10T05:06:00.000-08:002007-02-10T05:01:58.750-08:00Brown Street - Joe Zawinul<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEY6C-ZwaCwWfG24N-7_TOuVPnRCElNRiV2pGvb4NixEgRx8lsJpOPZhD40sfYT0R8pJdHD3rXNFLTxQtx5uooDnMI9hUKDqVuYNCLWC6DCkwnSBUeCVM24W65PHeVr8cwQcTrqg/s1600-h/i35803o1vke.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEY6C-ZwaCwWfG24N-7_TOuVPnRCElNRiV2pGvb4NixEgRx8lsJpOPZhD40sfYT0R8pJdHD3rXNFLTxQtx5uooDnMI9hUKDqVuYNCLWC6DCkwnSBUeCVM24W65PHeVr8cwQcTrqg/s320/i35803o1vke.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5029891704630336498" border="0" /></a>Joe leads a stellar group of weather report alumni into the cauldron of new arrangments of WR classics with the WDR Big Band. The music sparkles with fresh inspiration, delicate thunder and moving rain. Goes down a storm.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-48802427554763013932007-02-10T04:56:00.000-08:002007-02-10T04:56:17.024-08:00Industrial Zen - John McLaughlin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SDjNpohcBnqrQxPN4_hc4Wh8zwt74lZ9aKgjOr5LqDRuP4PV-uiO6YoQAuS_3Tz3ijP4YCHp3qAxUSy8EpQCPtE9tmdjVJKUQ2Hx0iOIWK34EjlfSpGZ7uvOSakGd_Yx0bdkkg/s1600-h/h39590k52jo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SDjNpohcBnqrQxPN4_hc4Wh8zwt74lZ9aKgjOr5LqDRuP4PV-uiO6YoQAuS_3Tz3ijP4YCHp3qAxUSy8EpQCPtE9tmdjVJKUQ2Hx0iOIWK34EjlfSpGZ7uvOSakGd_Yx0bdkkg/s320/h39590k52jo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5029889050340547554" border="0" /></a>The spritual maze of innocence and experience, abstract journeys and views from the highests peaks. John assembles a host of partners for these explorations of past and future, spirit and flesh. Sublime.<br /><a href="http://www.allmusicguide.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jgjveai04xk7"></a>cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-78005323992713793172007-02-10T04:51:00.000-08:002007-01-29T14:49:24.442-08:00Heavy Machinery - Anders Johansson, Jens Johanssen & Allan Holdsworth<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglEcA_4mARlBHgKY7fUojxVIbqbO8Mbs9C-ZtO3mxQbCJU8to1rbHTq00ITrxK8A2moP32SpcrVVknkRmzr8RseXR5a4MtxNIOVpAPSJOIa1JiXIxPSEfmR5d1CB-N4yCzom_w3g/s1600-h/d15971419c6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglEcA_4mARlBHgKY7fUojxVIbqbO8Mbs9C-ZtO3mxQbCJU8to1rbHTq00ITrxK8A2moP32SpcrVVknkRmzr8RseXR5a4MtxNIOVpAPSJOIa1JiXIxPSEfmR5d1CB-N4yCzom_w3g/s320/d15971419c6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5029887744670489554" border="0" /></a>A trio of delights with those rich fusion riffs exchanging between Allan on guitar and Jens keyboards with Anders the key sonic beat keeper. Fine machinery indeed.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35663335.post-9548312498777959342007-01-29T14:41:00.000-08:002007-01-29T14:49:26.256-08:00The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers - Jack DeJohnette<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxD2ZUyPD9MMunpm0VsFLk9qHF58yJT6_wq0hGyAEbzAp5dAqaH-eTnS2Xi7zlMSqwbyFgasxRqJPH0zNsZzfMhdMhlJ8I4ByzX1xfGxBjCMBK009Gb1XD8krkM0XAxBN8ExDbQ/s1600-h/h18970t7dwi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxD2ZUyPD9MMunpm0VsFLk9qHF58yJT6_wq0hGyAEbzAp5dAqaH-eTnS2Xi7zlMSqwbyFgasxRqJPH0zNsZzfMhdMhlJ8I4ByzX1xfGxBjCMBK009Gb1XD8krkM0XAxBN8ExDbQ/s320/h18970t7dwi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5025586431353155794" border="0" /></a>Jack explores the rythms of jazz and beyond with Bill Frissell on guitar. The drums and percussion up front, angular, powerful and intelligent, the pulse of truth is out here.cliff toneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01119793759356297402noreply@blogger.com0