What recordings would you pick for who?

[HenryMc]

A simple premise

You have to pick a CD for another JC member - what would you buy them?

I'll start

FOR SDCSTEVE - I'd send him Wayne Hancock's "A-Town Blues"

(Wayne's gotta be closest thing to hank around)

FOR GOODY - The Capp/Pierce Orchetra "Juggernaut"

(Tim, it dont mean a thing if it aint got that swing)

FOR RAINMAN - Tom Russell's "Borderland"

(This guy is awesome - one of the great county folkies)

FOR DR DAVE - Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillit lickers "Ebveryone's talking about the Miss Thing"

(I can see the good Dr with a fine wine swinging to this)

FOR PATRICIA - James Morrison "So far so Good: the best of"

(Great Trumpet - great muso - Pat would dig this i think)

FOR CLINT - "Joe Derise with the Australian Jazz Quartet"

(Errol Buddle's on it what more do you want?)

FOR LARRY N - Ben Monder ""Excavation"

(Theo Bleekman and Ben and larry - scary really)

FOR FATHER THORN - Neal Peart "Burning for Buddy"

( A drummer listening to a drummers drummer)

more

[clinthopson]

For Harry - Snappy Doo - the Pure Genius of Jame Morrison

For Pete Cherches - "Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee And Let's Have Another Piece of Pie" by anybody

For Jimmy Cantiello - Louis Prima's "Angelina, the Waitress At The pizzaria"

For Phil Kelly - Avery recording of "Sweet Georgia Upside Down"

For LDB - "Miss You, Since You Went Away, Dear"

For Montebaby, Dolan, crawjo et al - Kate Smith's "God Bless America."

For patricia - Perez Prado's disc of the same name

For "speak - "Cuban Pete" by Desi Arnaz

this is fun!

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

Never hoid of Wayne Hancock, Henry -- but a little bit of reading about him suggests that that's my loss, so a copy of "A-Town Blues" is enroute.

Back at you:

Nickel Creek is an outstanding young bluegrass group, and their self-titled album pictured below is one you'll love! It's a mix of original ballads, high-energy contemporary bluegrass brilliantly played, a lovely version of 'Flow Gently Sweet Afton' and -- worth the price of admission alone -- a dynamite version of the traditional classic 'The Fox,' best version I have ever heard and a cut I frequently use at dances: "John! John! The grey goose is gone/ And the fox is on the town-o, town-o..."

They have a second album out, too, 'This Side,' which is quite good, a little more pop and less bluegrass, which I don't like quite as much as the s/t album. And their virtuoisic mandolin player -- Chris Thiele -- has an excellent album out entitled "Not All Who Wander Are Lost" with an all-star bluegrass supporting cast that is excellent.

And I would also strongly recommend: Cisco Houston -- The Folkways Years 1944-1961. I was a fan of Cisco's growing up, and his versions of "Passing Through" and (Woody's) "Hard Traveling" were favorites of mine as a kid. Cisco had a rich baritone and was probably Woody Guthrie's most important interpreter and most frequent collaborator. A generous 29 tracks on this one, with a great cross-section of the Sing-Out! repertoire.

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

[Deke]

I'd love to buy everyone a CD, but what can I get for the guys who have everything?

'Serutan yob' by Red Nichols & the Unnatural 7 anybody?

[Captain Hate]

Originally Posted by Deke

I'd love to buy everyone a CD, but what can I get for the guys who have everything?

Yeah, the next time I deny myself anything musical will be the first.

Sdcs, I'm SHOCKED that you don't know about Wayne Hancock; he's playing here in a couple of weeks and I'll probably go see him for the third or fourth time. I've talked with him at a couple of his previous shows; the guy is delightfully goofy in his disdain for the entire Nashville establishment. As Henry said, he's straight outta Hank.

[HenryMc]

SOME MORE??!!

FOR CAPTAIN H - Dale Watson 's "The Trucking Sessions" -

(If you dig wayne the train you may like this)

FOR DEKE - Joe Harriott "Indo-Jazz Suite"

(Your compatriot, the very under appreciated the late Joe Harriott - the past shows the way to the future)

FOR ROOT DOCTOR - Henry Kaiser and David Lindley's "A world out of time"

(Madagaskan magic)

FOR PETE C - Waldemar Bastos "Pretaluz"

(Dig that brazilliance - lets now go to the portuguese speaking Angolan)

FOR SCOTTY DOLAN - MC5 "Kick out the Jams"

(Anger Management for the psyche-delicately disturbed)

CRAWJO -The Last Poets "Chastisement"



Steve, I'd be interested to hear what you think of Wayne Hancock?

[Dr Dave]

For Sisco: The Complete Holy Modal Rounders (if there isn't such a thing, there oughta be)

For Bresnehan: A mint-condition autographed LP of "Soul Station."

For Squaredance: "Alison Krause and Union Station Live."

For Patricia: "Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Together Again."

For Gentle Giant: "Sun Ra: Space Is The Place (Soundtrack)"

For Tippy: Tommy Flanagan "Something Borrowed, Something Blue"

For Jazzooo: The Danish Jazz Orchestra with Jim McNeely "Nice Work If You Can Get It"

For Lenny the Guitarist: Jimmy Raney, "But Beautiful"

For Dolan: The Al Cohn-Zoot Sims Quintet, "You'n'Me"

For Monte: "The Best of the Mills Brothers"

For Clint: Lou Donaldson "Everything I Play Is Funky"

For Cookie: "Carmen Sings Monk"

[patricia]

[QUOTE=Dr Dave]

For Patricia: "Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong Together Again."

MY GOD, are you the one who has been "peeping" around my house?
I have that CD and listen to it often, as well as their version of "Porgy and Bess".
I also think the "Carmen Sings Monk" CD epitomizes my impression of Cookie.
Fabulous!!

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by HenryMc

FOR PETE C - Waldemar Bastos "Pretaluz"

(Dig that brazilliance - lets now go to the portuguese speaking Angolan)

I already have it, but thanks for thinking of me. I love Angolan music. Do you know Bonga and Rui Mingas?

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by clinthopson

For Pete Cherches - "Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee And Let's Have Another Piece of Pie" by anybody

Bird quotes that on a number of air checks.

[cookie]

Dr. Dave: You know me well! That's one of my very favorite discs of all time. Thanks!

[Captain Hate]

Originally Posted by HenryMc

SOME MORE??!!

FOR CAPTAIN H - Dale Watson 's "The Trucking Sessions" -

(If you dig wayne the train you may like this)

I *do* like Dale Watson, Henry, although I don't have that disc. I saw him a few years ago when Hightone records had a travelling road show for Dale, Big Sandy & the Flyright Boys, Dave Alvin and somebody I'm forgetting. I thought it was a neat way to do things (you'd think those mensas that run labels might take a hint) and it was my intro to him; he along with Big Sandy were the big hits of the night (Dave Alvin everybody already knew and he played too effing loud anyway). Dale played here a couple of weeks ago but it wasn't announced until the last minute so I couldn't make it. Next time.

[al j]

For Captain Hate: Triage - Premium Plastics

[Captain Hate]

Hey, I picked it up at the V5/Atomic show!!!!

[al j]

say what? Time to regroup.

[Gentle Giant]

Geez, it sounds like a fun concept but I hate to presume. Or maybe I just haven't been paying attention to other people's range of tastes. On the other hand, I've had people trying to turn me on to Sun Ra for years now. It's probably time to blast off to Saturn and see what the fuss is all about.

This might be a weird one, but SDC Steve, are you familar with Michael Nesmith's solo work? Or the Dixie Dregs?

For Ron Thorne, if you don't already have it, Jaki Byard Live at Lenny's on the Turnpike, with Alan Dawson taking the vibes for two tunes while Joe Farrell sits atop the master's throne.

For patricia, just because I love her, Charles Lloyd's Lift Every Voice, to soothe her sweet soul whenever the horrors of the world get her down.

And to cookie and any other vocalists here, Brian Wilson's latest, Gettin' In Over My Head. The greatest vocal arranger of all time is back on the block.

[Ron Thorne]

Originally Posted by Gentle Giant

For Ron Thorne, if you don't already have it, Jaki Byard Live at Lenny's on the Turnpike, with Alan Dawson taking the vibes for two tunes while Joe Farrell sits atop the master's throne.

No, I don't have that recording, but what a nice thought to suggest that, GG. I've heard my teacher play vibes, but wasn't hip to the fact that Joe Farrell played drums. I have several recordings with Jaki and Alan, but not that one.

Is this it?



I just investigated and also found the 2nd of these recordings, The Last From Lennie's available at Amazon.com.



Ok, I'd better order these while I can.

[Sergio Zamora]

For everybody

[Cem]

Sergio's looking for a Mazola party, I think...

[patricia]

[QUOTE=Gentle Giant]

For patricia, just because I love her, Charles Lloyd's Lift Every Voice, to soothe her sweet soul whenever the horrors of the world get her down.

QUOTE]

I'll look for "Lift Every Voice". I trust your instincts implicitly.
BTW, you have no idea how much I need my soul soothed these days. Thank you.

And for you, my rapidly shrinking, but still gentle giant, I recommend Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". My favourite track, "A Case Of You". Joni was almost required listening during the terrible "Canadian Content" years [60% of what was broadcast had to be Canadian and we were innondated with Joni's "Big Yellow Taxi" until I was begging for the house gun]. However, since she got with jazz artists and re-did a lot of her old stuff I love her work.

[lazarus]

Originally Posted by Sergio Zamora

For everybody

Sergio please! I´m from Sweden. Is it ok if I decline?

[Squaredancecalling Steve]

Originally Posted by Gentle Giant

This might be a weird one, but SDC Steve, are you familar with Michael Nesmith's solo work? Or the Dixie Dregs?

No and no. Tell me a bit about them, if you would.


Doc: Although I don't own any Alisson Krause, I've heard a fair amount of her at friends' houses, etc. I like her well enough, but never got as jazzed about her as I have about Nickel Creek (who she produces!) or, say, Darol Anger's work.


Speaking of Darol Anger, let me recommend to all this magnificent album, still my favorite 'American Roots' theme album: "Heritage." AMG now has misplaced this as a Celtic group named Heritage (although it clearly says on the cover 'America's Greatest Folk Songs.') and Amazon may have lost track of it completely. But it is available. It is a gem of playing and arranging, and the material is rock solid time-tested classics like "Golden Slippers" and"Shenandoah." Besides Anger, the album features Jerry Douglas, Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil), Sam Bush, John Hartford, Willie Nelson ('Hard Times Come Again No More'), Edgar Meyer & Mary Chapin Carpenter (the GREATEST 'Pretty Polly' of them all -- aboslutely riveting and chilling!), Andy Narell, Dar Williams, Philip Aaberg, Vassar Clements, Stuart Duncan, Béla Fleck, David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Paul McCandless and Mavis Staples ('Oh Death!').

[Gentle Giant]

Originally Posted by Ron Thorne

No, I don't have that recording, but what a nice thought to suggest that, GG. I've heard my teacher play vibes, but wasn't hip to the fact that Joe Farrell played drums. I have several recordings with Jaki and Alan, but not that one.

Is this it?



I just investigated and also found the 2nd of these recordings, The Last From Lennie's available at Amazon.com.



Ok, I'd better order these while I can.

Yes, the first was what I was referring to. I haven't seen the second, but based on the first it's well worth it. Farrell aquits himself quite well on the drums, though the focus is certainly on Alan. All told, it's a very swinging set. Enjoy!

[Gentle Giant]

[QUOTE=patricia]

Originally Posted by Gentle Giant

For patricia, just because I love her, Charles Lloyd's Lift Every Voice, to soothe her sweet soul whenever the horrors of the world get her down.

QUOTE]

I'll look for "Lift Every Voice". I trust your instincts implicitly.
BTW, you have no idea how much I need my soul soothed these days. Thank you.

And for you, my rapidly shrinking, but still gentle giant, I recommend Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". My favourite track, "A Case Of You". Joni was almost required listening during the terrible "Canadian Content" years [60% of what was broadcast had to be Canadian and we were innondated with Joni's "Big Yellow Taxi" until I was begging for the house gun]. However, since she got with jazz artists and re-did a lot of her old stuff I love her work.

Ah, my friend, you know me well. I have all her works in one format or another. And "A Case of You" has always been a special song to me. (Interestingly, Tori Amos has recorded a lovely, impassioned, and reverent cover of it.) I love both Both Sides Now and Travelogue, my favorite track on the latter (and all-time favorite Joni composition) is "Refuge of the Roads," which I'll send back to you.

I met a friend of spirit
He drank and womanized
And I sat before his sanity
I was holding back from crying
He saw my complications
And he mirrored me back simplified
And we laughed how our perfection
Would always be denied
"Heart and humor and humility,"
He said, "Will lighten up your heavy load."
I left him then for the refuge of the roads.

[Gentle Giant]

Originally Posted by Squaredancecalling Steve

No and no. Tell me a bit about them, if you would.


Doc: Although I don't own any Alisson Krause, I've heard a fair amount of her at friends' houses, etc. I like her well enough, but never got as jazzed about her as I have about Nickel Creek (who she produces!) or, say, Darol Anger's work.


Speaking of Darol Anger, let me recommend to all this magnificent album, still my favorite 'American Roots' theme album: "Heritage." AMG now has misplaced this as a Celtic group named Heritage (although it clearly says on the cover 'America's Greatest Folk Songs.') and Amazon may have lost track of it completely. But it is available. It is a gem of playing and arranging, and the material is rock solid time-tested classics like "Golden Slippers" and"Shenandoah." Besides Anger, the album features Jerry Douglas, Michael Doucet (of Beausoleil), Sam Bush, John Hartford, Willie Nelson ('Hard Times Come Again No More'), Edgar Meyer & Mary Chapin Carpenter (the GREATEST 'Pretty Polly' of them all -- aboslutely riveting and chilling!), Andy Narell, Dar Williams, Philip Aaberg, Vassar Clements, Stuart Duncan, Béla Fleck, David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Paul McCandless and Mavis Staples ('Oh Death!').

BTW, I'm a fan of Daryl Angor, too. Especially his album with Mike Marshall, Chiaroscuro.

Even before Mike Nesmith left the Monkees, he was a founding force in country-rock. After the Monkees, he formed the First National Band, which recorded three brilliant albums (all currently collected in the 2-CD set, Complete) showcasing his droll humor, infectious melodies, and low-key but lovely arrangements. The group featured Red Rhodes on steel. He had one fairly popular single, "Joanne" and did a fine cover of the Patsy Cline hit "I Fall to Pieces." I'd also recommend Nesmith's 1973 solo album, Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash. You can listen to complete tracks and purchase mp3s from all his albums from his website, Video Ranch

As for the Dixie Dregs (later The Dregs), they were basically like a fusion of the Allman Brothers and Return to Forever. Led by guitarist Steve Morse, featuring violin and keyboards, and a hot fusiony rhythm section, they only made a few records but they're definitely worth hearing. I don't have a particular recommendation, but I'd go for the earlier stuff in general.

[Sergio Zamora]

Originally Posted by lazarus

Sergio please! I´m from Sweden. Is it ok if I decline?

Oh no, Laz. You must listen *especially* because you're from Sweden. We need a swede to lead.

[Enforcer]

Originally Posted by HenryMc

FOR LARRY N - Ben Monder ""Excavation"

(Theo Bleekman and Ben and larry - scary really)

I'll give it a spin, sure. Where can I buy it, Henry?

Larry

[crawjo]

Just because he's not big on William Parker but I understand he doesn't have any of his records, I'd like to get Ollie O'Neal's Porch.

[Sergio Zamora]

For my man G: ya need to check out this CD I've been listening to in the car for the last week.

The Coup - Steal this Double Album.

It's a reissue of their ealier 'Steal this Album' plus a live CD. Mad funky beats and hardcore marxist lyrics. What's not to love?

The second track 'Me and Jesus the Pimp in a '79 Granada Last Night' is a true hip hop masterpiece, and Boots Riley is an amazing storyteller.

(this is one of the CDs I picked up at Other Music during the safari, btw)