Dem Bones -- CD Carla Cook 2001 MaxJazz Carla Cook's Dem Bones follows her critically acclaimed and commercially successful Maxjazz debut, It's All About Love. The Grammy-nominated artist taps into her diverse musical influences and presents a musical autobiography reflected in 11 songs. The precision of her multi-hued voice is accompanied by such great musicians as Cyrus Chestnut on piano; Fred Wesley, Craig Harris, and Tyrone Jefferson on trombones; James Genus on bass; and Billy Kilson

Porgy And Bess - Remastered CD Miles Davis - Orchestra under the direction of Gil Evans 1959/1997 Columbia Legacy Of all Gil Evans' orchestral scores for soulmate Miles Davis, PORGY AND BESS is his richest and most ambitious--a watershed of modern jazz harmony which served to secure Davis' pop star stature and define his brooding mystique. Inevitably, even non-jazz listeners own a copy of PORGY AND BESS or SKETCHES OF SPAIN.Like MILES AHEAD, Evans' band on PORGY AND BESS de-emphasized

[quote user="Boxx"] Nice choice Dennie... I'll join in... Miles Davis (1958) George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess Columbia [/quote] .......... Dennie

[quote user="thaddeussmith"] It's saturday morning, kind of gloomy from overnight storms and pop'y sort of pick me up is in order. i know i don't have to defend this choice, but I feel obligated to do so. Yes, I like this album. And so does Adelaide (my 14 month old). [/quote] A great "pick me up" album, fer sure! I have the double CD "And now ladies and gentleman" and often put it in when company comes over. Everyone knows and typically likes George. Great

Sample This -- CD Joe Sample 1997 Warner Bros. Records Great jazz CD , May 31, 2004 By N. Frangie "noussa78" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Sample This (Audio CD) I first heard of Joe Sample when I listened to Soul Shadows, and I instantly loved it! There's lots of piano, my favorite instrument, and I'm a growing fan of jazz music. The tracks on this CD are light, classy and enjoyable. I'm Coming Back Again, Soul Shadows and Street

Hourglass -- CD James Taylor 1997 Sony Music Amazon.com The merchant of mellow's first studio album since New Moon Shine (1991), and you've gotta have a heart of naugahyde not to be touched by the simplicity and uncommon wisdom of these dozen tunes. "Little More Time with You" is a trademark Taylor single augmented by a Stevie Wonder harmonica line, "Ananas" is sly and lusty, while the expertly crafted "Line 'Em Up" features a fond recollection of Richard

Good Dog Happy Man -- CD Bill Frisell 1999 Nonesuch Records Bill Frisell is like a chef or an alchemist. He brings together the characteristics and properties of diverse players to make one unique amalgam. With GOOD DOG HAPPY MAN, Frisell seeks the common ground between such musicians as bluegrass bassist Viktor Krauss, erstwhile New York downtown jazzbo keyboardist Wayne Horvitz, blue country steel guitarist Greg Liesz, and journeyman rock drummer Jim Keltner. What these very different players have

[quote user="Boxx"] [quote user="Dennie"] [quote user="thaddeussmith"] It's saturday morning, kind of gloomy from overnight storms and pop'y sort of pick me up is in order. i know i don't have to defend this choice, but I feel obligated to do so. Yes, I like this album. And so does Adelaide (my 14 month old). [/quote] A great "pick me up" album, fer sure! I have the double CD "And now ladies and gentleman" and often put it in when company

The In Crowd -- Remastered CD The Ramsey Lewis Trio 1965/2007 ARGO Records Amazon.com Soul-jazz pioneer Ramsey Lewis 's 1965 hit "The In Crowd" made the pianist a crossover smash, connecting with the pop, rock, and jazz crowds simultaneously. His simple, bluesy, swinging style is infectious and immediately accessible. One of the key aspects of THE IN CROWD is its party atmosphere--you get a real feel for the interaction between Lewis and the live audience, and you can hear him humming

[quote user="Boxx"] [quote user="TIgerman"]Good afternoon friends... Looks like it was a great day for music yesterday and today here on RTM.. We hosted a dinner party last night, and our flooring contractor was working late so there was no time to check in.. Access to the studio will resume tomorrow, as the main hallway has been tiled with only the grouting to be done, but safe to walk on... With that, it's been a rain event for a number of days, also been cold here, only