Originally posted by royalchickenI considered him, too. It is said that he was able to play rhythmically completely freely with his right hand while maintaining a precise, steady tempo with his left. I would like to hear that. But I went for Bach because we know much less about how music was interpreted at that time. While there are no recordings from Chopin's time either, we have recordings of his works which were made only 50 years or so after his death.
Frederic Chopin.
Originally posted by rbmorrisHere are 4 I recommend, they've been favs of mine for years:
I haven't listened to a lot of Johnny Hodges. Any good albums you recommend?
Cannonball Adderley: At the Lighthouse
Oscar Peterson: Exclusively for my Friends (box set)
"Somethin' Else"- Cannonball Adderly(he's got Miles, Art Blakey, Hank and Sam Jones) on Blue Note
"Coleman Hawkins and Johnny Hodges in Paris" Live 1950, absolutely flawless. on Vogue
"Passion Flower"- Johnny Hodges. Recordings from 40-46. on Bluebird
"Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio" on Vogue
Originally posted by Moldy CrowOh yeah, I've got Somethin' Else--another classic.
Here are 4 I recommend, they've been favs of mine for years:
"Somethin' Else"- Cannonball Adderly(he's got Miles, Art Blakey, Hank and Sam Jones) on Blue Note
"Coleman Hawkins and Johnny Hodges in Paris" Live 1950, absolutely flawless. on Vogue
"Passion Flower"- Johnny Hodges. Recordings from 40-46. on Bluebird
"Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio" on Vogue
Thanks for the recs. I just put two of them on my amazon wish list. Couldn't find Hawkins & Hodges in Paris though. Must be out of print. I'll have to browse around on ebay.
Originally posted by Moldy CrowThe point being. I love Miles (Four is an awesome song) and I love the atmosphere of a piano bar. Jazz in a spacious dark room, sitting on a couch sipping whiskey and still able to converse with the person sitting next to me.
Friggin brilliant! Miles Davis, a trumpet player at a piano bar.
Originally posted by zebanowhiskey? the whole deal goes better with a martini 🙂
The point being. I love Miles (Four is an awesome song) and I love the atmosphere of a piano bar. Jazz in a spacious dark room, sitting on a couch sipping whiskey and still able to converse with the person sitting next to me.
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Originally posted by rbmorrisAgreed on the conversation issue. However, at least in my case, my mood slightly changes depending on the kind of booze I'm doing... there's definitely a drink for certain type of situation in my case.
It makes no difference to me whether I'm drinking whiskey or a martini...or whatever. The thing I object to is this crazy idea of "conversing with the person next to you" while there's perfectly good music playing.
Edit. The beauty of martini in this case would be drinking the North American quintessential cocktail with the only American true form of art.
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Originally posted by TheGambitIs it true the "Rolling Stones" have just changed their name to "The Living Dead"?
The Stones would need a resurrection of sorts to perform at their best again, so they are a good example of a living (only just, in Keith Richards' case) band to 'resurrect'.
I'd like to see the premiere of the original 1603 version of Twelfth Night...
I found a bootleg copy of a concert by James Taylor and Joni Mitchell live on stage in I think Toronto, CA 1966 or thereabouts, way before either were international stars. Just James and his guitar, Joni and her guitar and dulcimer and nothing else. It was a captivating performance and I would love to see a resurection of that show. They were reacting to each other in a delightful way and the audience was captivated for sure.