Wednesday 18 February 2009

"Vanessa Rubin"Soul Eyes"

Released in 1992 on Novus, "Soul Eyes" by Vanessa Rubin is a beautiful set. Comprising of a good selection of standards, vocalist Rubin delivers a great LP which gives a sense of feeling and quality. The stand out track for me is an uplifting version of Coltrane's "Giants Steps". The title track is a good soulful ballad and "I've got the world on a string" and "Dearly beloved" are also highlights on this classy outing. This might be one of those CD's that may have passed you by so catch it this time around, its well worth a listen!
Hi, been away for a while and was just not able to post any stuff. Back now though and i am atempting to post something at least once a week

Monday 7 July 2008

One of my favourite scores, Michel Legrand's "The Thomas Crown Affair" perfectly captures the 60's cool that McQeen and Dunaway portray within the film. The score itself is essentially variations on a theme(apart from" Windmills of your mind"). The stand out track for me is"Playing the field" which is a fast paced work out. Check It!!

Saturday 21 June 2008

Art Pepper - Besame Mucho


Art Pepper quartet recorded Live in Tokyo 1979. Boasting a top line up inclusive of Billy Higgins and George Cables, this is a superb set. The Lp features the classic version of"Mambo De La Pinta" played by the likes of Paul Murphy,Colin Curtis and the like. Post is from the original JVC Jap release.

Friday 20 June 2008

Michael Garrick - Black Marigolds


Well, my first attempt at a post. Decided to post a single track taken from Michael Garrick's Black Marigolds Lp entitled "Ursula". Its an atmosheric track with a modal ish feel, hope you dig it. Check comments for link