03 Jul 08
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneHave you heard Bill Frisell's 2006 recording with Ron Carter and Paul Motian? Wonderfully interesting. Even when improvising a Hank Williams Sr song.
Bill Frisell "Blues Dream"
Bill Frisell "Have a Little Faith"
Chico Freeman "Focus"
Clark Terry "Memories of Duke"
Art Tatum "Group Masterpieces Vol. 7"
Buddy DeFranco
Red Callender
Bill Douglas
I'm listening to Brad Mehldau Trio Live Released this year.
03 Jul 08
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Originally posted by badmoonI haven't heard either of them. I haven't really been keeping up on new releases. The Frisell especially sounds interesting. I'm a bit reluctant to check out Mehldau with Ballard. I really liked the open feel with Rossy. From what I've read, Ballard goes after a completely different esthetic. What do you think of it?
Have you heard Bill Frisell's 2006 recording with Ron Carter and Paul Motian? Wonderfully interesting. Even when improvising a Hank Williams Sr song.
I'm listening to Brad Mehldau Trio Live Released this year.
04 Jul 08
Originally posted by ThinkOfOneI think Jorge Rossy? Rossy to my ear has more drive and swing. the music is more soft spoken with Ballard but he and Mehldau still make a good connection.
I haven't heard either of them. I haven't really been keeping up on new releases. The Frisell especially sounds interesting. I'm a bit reluctant to check out Mehldau with Ballard. I really liked the open feel with Rossy. From what I've read, Ballard goes after a completely different esthetic. What do you think of it?
Mehldau intrigues me in that his music is so logical and mathematical, perhaps. But I really get into how he progresses the songs.
Mehldau may not yet be on the level as a Keith Jarrett, but I think that he is at least significant.
04 Jul 08
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Originally posted by badmoonActually I've long found Mehldau quite a bit more compelling than Jarrett.
I think Jorge Rossy? Rossy to my ear has more drive and swing. the music is more soft spoken with Ballard but he and Mehldau still make a good connection.
Mehldau intrigues me in that his music is so logical and mathematical, perhaps. But I really get into how he progresses the songs.
Mehldau may not yet be on the level as a Keith Jarrett, but I think that he is at least significant.
Your take on Ballard is interesting. Reviews that I'd read all seemed to talk about how Ballard brought more of a "rock feel" than Rossy. I was concerned that Mehldau was going after a more accessible sound, which isn't where my interests lie.
04 Jul 08
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Originally posted by badmoonI've never head any of the rock songs that Mehldau has covered. I gave up on pop music some time ago, so I'm unable to compare. What Mehldau plays sounds good though.
One thing I like about Mehldau is his take on current rock songs. On this new Live CD he performs Womderwall by Oasis(?? the Gallagher bros band) and a 23:21 version of Black Hole Sun.
They aren't the best two songs but they work.