- “Mrs Tangoholic” – Oscar Feldman – Oscar E Familia
This is good stuff. - “Summertime” – Kat Edmondson – Take to the sky
Nick doesn’t like it, but Gerald does. - “Coast To Coast” – Sokoband – Sokoband
Good local stuff. - “So Many Pies” – New Mastersounds
We both dig this. - “A Beautiful Friendship” – Lenore Raphael – A Beautiful Friendship
Nick likes it. Gerald thinks it is not original. - “Fast Lane” – Mimi Jones – A New Day
Does not distinguish itself but is listenable. - “Jazz Lips” – Memphis Nighthawks – Jazz Lips
Music is good but recording is not so hot. - “Ruggburn” – Jeremy Manasia – After Dark
We both like this - “Finn Veers For Venus” – Larry Ochs – Stone Shift
Good song to leave the studio and do other things. - “VRC #9″ – Aram Shelton – Fast Citizen
- “Time After Time” – Jake Shimabakuro – My Life
- “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” – Jake Shimabakuro – Live
We both like this - “Dio Pann” – Jacques Schwartz-Bart – Abyss
Nick likes it. Gerald thinks the cd has potential. - “Midwick Man” – Curt Berg – At Stagg Street Studio
It’s OK says Nick. Drags says Gerald. - “Pelicans” – The Catholics – Inter Vivos
Good stuff - “Southern Skies” – David Murray – The Devil Tried To Kill Me
This gets 2 thumbs up - “Note-O-Riot-Ee” – Phil Kelly – Ballet Of The Bouncing Beagles
Not bad at all. - “Starmaker Machinery” – Madds Tolling – The Playmaker
Gerald really likes it and so does Nick, but not as much. - “Amalgamation” – Matt Vashlishian – No Such Thing
2 thumbs up - “H-Town” – B. D. Lenz – Hit It And Quit
We like this so much we are playing another - “Hit It And Quit” – B. D. Lenz – Hit It And Quit
This is good. - “The Music Goes On” – Jeb Patton – New Strides
Nick likes it. - “The Balancing Act” – The Nice Guy Trio – Here Comes…
Category Archives: New Month New Music (Mon AM)
New Month New Music [Playlist - 12/07/09]
New Month New Music [Playlist - 11/2/09]
- “Seven Ways” – Jason Lindner – Now Vs Now
Interesting and we both give it a thumbs up - “Checked bags” – Mike Longo – Sting like a bee
Sounds good to us. - “Dois Violoes” – Egberto Gismonti – Saudacoes
This gets 2 thumbs up. Appears that a set of gypsy jazz is on the horizon. - “Highway 61 Revisited” – Ben Sidran – Dylan Different
This is very good - “Songline” – Joey Defrancesco – Snapshot
It’s B3 of course we will listen to this. It also helps that we like this cut. - “Sunny” – Houston Person – Mellow
Nick likes this. Gerald thinks this is OK. - “White Wednesday Off The Wall” – Henry Threadgill – This Brings Us To
Kind of strange. 2 thumbs down - “Manha De Carnaval” – Royce Campbell – Movie Songs Project
We like this. - “Fire Sign” – Robert Jospe – Inner Rhythm Now
We both like this even with the soprano sax. - “Zu Zis Petals” – Caravan Of Thieves – Bouquet
2 thumbs up - “Quiereme Mucho” – Niuver – Jazz Around The World
We both like this. - “Destinos” – Billy Cobham – Jazz Around The World
Good stuff - “Wow” – Charlie Shoemake – Inside
We both like this. - “Chicane” – Bud Shank – Fascinating Rhythms
2 thumbs down - “Gasafrass” – Shook/Russo – So Far From Home
This has a good sound to it with good players. - “Cafe Cortado” – Edward Ratliff – Those Moments Before
Overall we do not like this - “Burned” – Peter Mazza – Through My Eyes
Good stuff - “Rothko” – Jacam Manricks – Labyrinth
Not very interesting - “Slow Hot Wind” – Angela Hagenbach – The Way They Make Me Feel
Doesn’t float our boats - “We Are Unicorns” – Darius Jones – Man’ish Boy
This be weird - “Blue Rain” – Randy Brecker – Nostalgic Journey
We both like this - “All One” – Fabian Zone Trio – Keys In Ascension
This be good - “Yo Mama’s Blues” – Gilad Hekselman – Words Unspoken
2 thumbs up
New Month New Music [Playlist - 10/05/09]
- “Dadi-Yo” – David Ashkenazy – Out With It
We kind of like this. - “Lexicon” – John Wojciechowski – Lexicon
Nick is not wild about it. Gerald thinks it ain’t bad and will listen to more. - “Arms Full Of Roses” – Robyn Hale – Arms Full Of Roses
We do not like this. - “Fais Do-Do” – Dan Moretti – Tres Muse
We both like this. - “Say What” – Sharel Cassity – Relentless
We both like this. - “Angry Panda” – Pete McCann – Extra Mile
Nick is not crazy about it but Gerald thinks it sounds pretty good. - “Star Eyes” – Pamela Luss – Sweet And Saxy
Nick likes this and Gerald thinks its sappy. - “Bridging The Gap” – Terell Stafford – Bridging The Gap
We both like this very much. - “You’ve Got The Fever” – Curtis Stigers – Lost In Dreams
We are not impressed. - “Nuevos Horizontes” – Gabriel Espinoza – From Yucatan To Rio
Two thumbs up - “Voices Deep Within” – Cedar Walton – Voices Deep Within
This will be heard again for sure. - “Undone” – Medeski Martin And Wood – Radiolarians III
This is good. - “Canteloupe Island” – Poncho Sanchez – Psychedelic Blues
We both like this version. Great trombone solo - “Dancing On Thin Ice” – Plunge – Dancing On Thin Ice
It is weird but OK. - “Johnny Guitar” – Joe Beck – Golden Earrings
Don’t like it. - “A Tear In Elmina” – Phil Ranelin – Reminiscence
Interesting and good. - “The Funkster” – Reuben Wilson – The Godfathers Of Groove 3
This is a good tune. - “Itsbynne Reel” – Chuck Owen – The Comet’s Tail
We both love this song and this CD. - “Green Al” – Ben Allison – Think Free
We both like this. - “Jesus Saves” – Uros Markovic – Jesus Saves
Two thumbs up. - “Blues on Belle Isle” – Gerald Wilson – Detroit
We both like this. - “The Spark” – Ramsey Lewis – Songs From The Heart
Good stuff - “Nora” – Mark Levine – Off And On
We both like this
New Month New Music [Playlist - 09/07/09]
Nick Page and David Lee (sitting in for Gerald Watts) play, and comment on, brand new additions to the TJU Library. Sight unseen. Enter at your own risk.
- “Nora” – Mark Levine – Off & On [2009]
We both like this right off the bat. - “TuTu” – Cecil Brooks III – Hot Dog [2009]
Both of us OK with this lightly funky piece at first; then it got boring. - “Wait til You See Her” – John Abercrombie – Wait Till You See Her [2009]
Good for before bedtime. - “Blackjack” – Eldar – Virtue [2009]
Both of us – thumbs up. - “That Old Black Magic” – Roberta Gambarini – So In Love
Nice, but has a Pop sound; sung very straight. - “Crossfire” – Jim Snidero – Crossfire [2009]
We both like this. Swings nicely. - “Stablemates” – James Moody – Moody 4A [2009]
Excellent straight-ahead jazz. - “Changes” – Heath Brothers – Endurance [2009]
We like it. Cool. - “Progress of Love” – Joe Henry – Blood From Stars
We both want to more hear of Joe. - “Too Close for Comfort” – Count Basie Orchestra – Swinging, Singing, Playing [2009]
This has Nina Freelon on vocals – she’s more than all right. - “Don’t Play That Song” – Joel Frahm / Bruce Katz – Project A [2009]
This rocks! (We both like it.) - “Hold Tight Hold Tight” – The Andrews Sisters – Capitol Collectors Series [2009]
Almost unbearable. We’re just not in a 70′s mood. - “I’m Country (And That’s OK)” – Robert Glasper – Double Booked
This cut is Ok – we’re not sure about the rest of the album. - “On The South Side of Chicago” – Freddie Cole – The Dreamer in Me
Freddie sounds cool and relaxed on this – good stuff. - “I’m All Smiles” – Stephanie Nakasian – If I Ruled The World
We both like this piece. - “I Want to Talk About You” – John Hicks – I Remenber You
Very pleasant – we both like it. - “Five Plus Five” – Enrico Pieranunzi – Dream Dance
Two Wows! - “Mambo for Roy” – Roy Hargrove – Emergence
Two thumbs up! - “Menace Ultimo” – Ben Neill – Night Science
Actually, this is all right. We’re surprised. - “It Is What It Is” – Brian Bromberg – It is What it Is
This is cool, Deep Bad. – Brian’s on piccolo guitar. - “Excuse Me” – Brian Bromberg – It Is What It Is
Wow, this guy is good. - “Hope You Don’t Mind” – Mike Stern – Big Neighborhood
Sweet sound -we both like it. - “Who Else?” – Bill Heid – Wylie Avenue
Two thumbs up. - “Otra Mirada” – Dave Holland – Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
Very sweet – great sax! - “Going for a Burton” – John Surman – Brewster’s Rooster
We both like this right off – just has that beat. - “Geezerhood” – Bob Florence – Legendary
Swings! Excellent.
New Month New Music [Playlist - 02/02/09]
Two thumbs up
↑↑ Two thumbs up
- “Down, Down,Down” – Southside Johnny – Grapefruit Moon
Nick-Yes, Gerald-Yes - “Walk Away” – Southside Johnny – GF Moon
Nick-Yes, Gerald-Yes - “Nubop” – Rick Frank – Yellow Mountain
Nick-Yes alright, Gerald-Yes OK - “Shaw’nuff” – Keith Jarrett – Yesterdays
Two thumbs way up - “Una Bruja Buena” – Geoffrey Keezer – Aurea
2 thumbs up - “Road Song” – Terrence Brewer – Groovin’ Wes
2 thumbs up - “In The House” – Mike Clark – Blueprints Of Jazz V1
2 thumbs up - “Z” – Clifton Anderson – Decade
Nick and Gerald both like this - “A Vontade Mesmo” – Claudio Roditi – Brazilliance X 4
2 thumbs up - “Ray’s Way” – Ray Levier – Ray’s Way
We both like this CD - “Blue Bossa” – Phil Ranelin – Living A New Day
2 thumbs up - “Pinjur” – Jessica Lurie – Shop Of Wild Dreams
2 thumbs up - “Jive Samba” – Clayton Bros. – Bro. To Bro.
2 thumbs up - “Shine” – Ravi Coltrane – Blending Times
2 thumbs up - “Big Chief” – Vinnie Cutro – Sakura
2 thumbs up - “Fishwife Blues” – Billet-Deux – Deux
2 thumbs up - “Hutchhikers Guide” – Joshua Redmon – Compass
2 thumbs up - Bluenote 7 – Mosaic
2 thumbs up
Split decision
↑↓ One thumb up, one thumb down
- “Avalon” – Buselli-Wallarab – Where Or When
Nick likes it, not Gerald’s cup of tea - “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” – Eliane Elias – Bossa Nova Stories
Nick has a thumbs up, Gerald thinks the CD cover looks good - “Save A Place For Me” – Ann Hampton Callaway – At Last
Nick likes it, Gerald does not - “Samba To Go” – Hendrik Muerkens – Samba To Go
Nick likes it, Gerald thinks it’s elevator music - “A Primeira Vez” – Jane Monheit – Lovers, Dreamers And Me
Nick has thumb up, Gerald does not
Two thumbs down
↓↓ Two thumbs down
- “Thoughts And Slow Actions” – Billy Harper – Blueprints Of Jazz V1
Nick-No, Gerald-No, tedious - “La Cumparsita” – Quartet San Francisco – Latigo
Probably won’t hear this on our shows
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