Listening now to this stereo/mono CD.

[Clement]

Ain't it funky now!

https://www.discogs.com/James-Brown-A-Soulful-Christmas/release/8303540

 

[Beefalo]

Stanley Clarke ‎– Stanley Clarke

• Stanley Clarke – bass guitar, double bass, guitar, piano, vocals
• Jan Hammer – keyboards
• Bill Connors – guitar
• Tony Williams – drums

A fantastic mix. Every instrument is crystal clear. Williams & Clarke produce the hypnotic structure for Connors & Hammer's jams.

"The enthusiasm of the players and the technical difficulty involved in their floor exercises result in a satisfying, fusion-filled journey.
There are times when composition-wise it's no more than a glorified jam session with exceptional virtuosos struttin' their top-shelf stuff.
But it works big time and a splendid time is had by all"

 

[Beefalo]

Return To Forever Featuring Chick Corea ‎–
Where Have I Known You Before

• Chick Corea – keyboards
• Al Di Meola – guitars
• Stanley Clarke – bass
• Lenny White – drums

"The strong point on this album is the exciting interplay in eight tasteful and varied compositions, from mellow (with acoustic piano) to propulsive & Progressive Rock.
Funky, explosive, and at times, even mildly psychedelic. 'Where Have I Seen You Before' explores all of the different dimensions of Jazz Fusion to create a truly mesmerizing performance"

 

[Beefalo]

Jean-Luc Ponty ‎– Aurora

"A warm, pleasant date from JLP here, smooth rounded edges and flowing rhythms combining to create a sound that lands softly in the warm waters of 70's jazz fusion.
The first part of Aurora is a romantic and chilling affair with slow-paced keyboards and a gentle moving violin.
The second part, on the other hand, begins in a faster way full of engaging wah-wah and intricating violin"

 

[Hamilton59]

Merry Christmas !

The fantastic.... A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra



I grew up with this album and the first side is Christmas to me and my family. No one ever did it better than Frank.
Merry Christmas to all with Love & Happiness !

David

 

[cbmmm3]

forgot how wonderful this 1987 release really is..

 

[timbre4]

Now Playing: Here's an old favorite.

 

[user 1679]

Bill Nelson - New Vibrato Wonderland

 

[user 1679]

Chelsea Wolfe - Hiss Spun

 

[The Rang]

Madcats - Streetgame
Second and final album from this Toronto band, produced by Jack Richardson.
Not as good as their debut but a strong album nonetheless

 

[Clement]

Christmas with the (other) King--going with the 1957 classic

https://www.allmusic.com/album/elvis-christmas-album-mw0000191441

 

[cbmmm3]

..... another time, another place ...

.

 

[The Rang]

The Silencers - Dance To the Holy Man
Excellent album by this Scottish band, led by the talented Jimmie O’Neill.
Their third, and biggest seller, from 1991

 

[Clement]

I'm still in the mood . . .

A Very Special Christmas Various Artists
https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-very-special-christmas-mw0000194204

 

[The Rang]

The Doobie Brothers- Live At the Greek Theatre 1982
I have four of their live albums (this disc overlaps with Farewell Tour) but this one in terms of sound and performance is the best of the bunch (though must admit I haven’t played Live At Wolf Trap yet, but would be surprised if it tops this).

*Edit* I should point out, the last track ‘Real Love’ abruptly cuts out before the song finishes

 

[cbmmm3]

Thats a great CD. Alpine Valley Live is one step better

 

[cbmmm3]

this one is live. It blows my mind. The cd ? Incredible ! The Dvd ? Whoa !!! And Chelsea Girl.........Im in love

 

[Beefalo]

Michael Shrieve / David Beal ‎– The Big Picture

"This collaboration between Shrieve and the talented young drummer David Beal is an electronic percussion tour-de-force with epic rhythms, powerful melodies, and broad textural brushstrokes.
Amazingly enough, this innovative album fell through the cracks when it was first released and didn't get nearly the attention or distribution it deserved"

 

[Beefalo]

Devadip ‎– Oneness

“Oneness: Silver Dreams-Golden Reality by Devadip Carlos Santana is a surprising entry that twists and turns through musical styles that run the gamut from meditational-type music to funk to the Latin rock which he is most associated with.
The album falls (musically) somewhere between Welcome, Illuminations (w/ Alice Coltrane) and his collaboration with John McLaughlin, Love Devotion Surrender"

 

[Beefalo]

Mahavishnu Orchestra With The London Symphony Orchestra ‎– Apocalypse

Album details - Dynamic Range Database

"A remarkable series of pieces that neatly juxtapose and occasionally combine the combustion of McLaughlin's group with rich, tasteful symphonic statements.
New members, electric violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and keyboardist/vocalist Gayle Moran, have their moments, but the real focus of this disc is the quality of the symphonic conceptions and how well McLaughlin blends his lyrical and fiery guitar into the mixture"