I picked up a CD by Beth Rowley about two weeks ago, and love it. It's one of those musical finds that makes it all worth while. It's titled... Little Dreamer. It was put out in 2007. Go to bethrowley.com The CD reminds me of Brandi Carlile's music but with better words, music, arrangements and voice that will knock you out.
What's your latest "Discovery"
You know when you buy a new album and it just clicks?! And then you have to play it rather frequently in the mix over and over for the next several days....What's the last album's you bought that really clicked for you?
I just picked up a Jazz trio album that is just a wonderful recording and performance:
It's called "Achirana" on ECM (that label seems to have a lot of great discs!). Vassilis Tsabroplulos, Piano. Arild Andersen, Double-Bass. John Marshall, Drums. Love the 5th cut! That double bass is right there in the room!
Also been enjoying a new classical guitar disc: Julian Bream, "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" on BMG. Great double-disc set. Not that crazy about the recording on this one, but the performance and breadth of the tapestry of work on those two CD's is remarkable.
Any new "discoveries" to share?
I just picked up a Jazz trio album that is just a wonderful recording and performance:
It's called "Achirana" on ECM (that label seems to have a lot of great discs!). Vassilis Tsabroplulos, Piano. Arild Andersen, Double-Bass. John Marshall, Drums. Love the 5th cut! That double bass is right there in the room!
Also been enjoying a new classical guitar disc: Julian Bream, "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" on BMG. Great double-disc set. Not that crazy about the recording on this one, but the performance and breadth of the tapestry of work on those two CD's is remarkable.
Any new "discoveries" to share?
- ...
- 216 posts total
Pehare - How does "Cardinology" compare to "Heartbreaker"? I really like the latter, but have not warmed up a couple of his other CD's (Love is Hell and Easy Tiger) with The Cardinals. I also enjoyed his contributions to the anniversary release of The Cowboy Junkies "Trinity Sessions". Since I started this thread and haven't contributed anything in a while I'll add a few: Serena Ryder - Great, young female vocalist from Canada in the footsteps of Maddeline Peyroux and Norah Jones, with a pinch of Amy Winehouse... but with certainly with her very own voice. She has a great covers album from 2006 that is a bit pricey,titled, "If Your Memory Serves You Well" - just gorgeous! My friend just gave me a copy of Cat by jazz vocalist Catherine Russel. For those who like female vocals in the realms of classic jazz, this is a great album. In the realms of the really quirky and odd, I've really enjoyed Kimya Dawson, who has multiple contributions to the Juno soundtrack. This is definitely not for everyone, but I think she's great...quirky, fun, child-like but with a cutting edge. She's categorized under "Anti-folk". If this intrigues you check her out on the Juno soundtrack, or on her own CD, Remember That I Love You. She was formerly with The Moldy Peaches. Again, not for everyone. On classical I've really enjoyed an A'goner's recommendation for Kissin's renditions of Chopin. Marco |
I think my best discovery of 2008 was Hollie Smith's "Long Player". I think it was only released in her native NZ, but you can buy it from a few different sources on the internet. You can check out 3 full length cuts off of the record on her MySpace page. Here's a link: http://www.myspace.com/holliesmithmusic Let me know what you think. For me, a unique voice, soulful presentation, good background singers and good soulful musicianship. It's a winner. BTW, earlier this year I read that she signed by Blue Note Records, but I haven't seen any news recently about a US release or a new record. Enjoy, TIC |
- 216 posts total