Listening: Matthew Halsall's Salute To The Sun

I've been enjoying the live recording of "Salute To The Sun (Live at Halle St. Peter's Mcn)" from jazz trumpeter and record company owner, Matthew Halsall. A laid back and mellow jazz album free from the bebop and free jazz style. Perfect for anytime but I find it a beautiful sounding late night or early morning listen.

His music is available through streaming channels but as with most musical artists, the desired way to support his music is buy purchasing his physical offerings on CD and vinyl. He also has is albums on Bandcamp for download and limited edition releases at https://matthewhalsall.bandcamp.com/

Matthew's music is released on his own label, Gowanda Records. https://gondwanarecords.com/

Learn more about Matthew, his muse and music here https://www.matthewhalsall.com/

Enjoy and thank you for reading.

Reading & Listening: Sinatra Discography and Music History

Attention to all jazz, pop and big band music fans! The new Sinatra Discography and Music History website has just been announced on the Steve Hoffman Music Forum. https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/sinatra-discography-website-returns.1210429/#post-35306960

To quote Bob F's announcement, "Andrew Trager (ex-discographer from the old Sinatra Family Forum) passed along the following news, which he asked me to announce here: “I thought you'd be interested in knowing that the Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Jr. discographies and filmographies have a new home. Robert has constructed the website, https://sinatradiscography.com/ , I have brought all aspects up-to-date with the most important releases of the past three years and coming months.”

Now updated and all in one place are the complete discographies of Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra, Jr including:

Song lists, album discographies, album covers, EPs and singles, radio transcriptions and V-Disc releases. Also included are the complete sessionographies and film and TV information.

This is a wonderful reference to help fans learn more about these three wonderful music artists. Enjoy!

Thanks for visiting and reading Hear More Music!

Doug

Reading: Paste Magazine's Top 300 All-time Albums

From the June issue of Paste Magazine comes the "Top 300 All-time Best Albums", not to be confused with best sound quality nor best album covers. One must come to the conclusion that Paste means 'best' as in best music albums. How many of these albums do you own? More importantly, how many do you own and actually listen to during your own listening sessions? #278 and #280 look interesting to me...

Have a go here https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/greatest-albums/the-300-greatest-albums-of-all-time-2

Thanks for reading Hear More Music!

Doug


Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA in Noge, Yokohama Japan

Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA is located in Noge, Yokohama. Founded in 1933, it is the oldest existing Jazz Kissa in Japan. The current location which has been in operation since 2012 are to be closed on April 10, 2022. It will reopen as "Jazz Museum CHIGUSA" in 2023 celebrating its 90th anniversary. The current building which is over 60 years old is to be demolished and replaced with a new one. This movie is filmed to record the beloved "Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA" in Noge, Yokohama before its rebuilding. The music played in the cafe is as remarked below. Yuki Nakane (Grand Prix winner of the 8th Chigusa Award) - "Fungii Mama" (from Album "NEW-COMER A Letter to Someone") Jazz Cafe CHIGUSA https://www.noge-chigusa.com/

Listening: Sam Fribush Trio

Keyboardist Sam Fribush is on the frontlines of the Hammond organ revival. His debut release, the SF Organ Trio, was produced by Charlie Hunter and recorded over quarantine in North Carolina. Fribush became a member of Hiss Golden Messenger in 2021. Currently based in Greensboro, NC, Fribush has brought his fonky, soulful vibe home to the town where he was born and raised.

My initial listening notes- Wide stereo image Natural bass drum with a kick! Keyboards nice further back in soundstage mix. Natural guitar work not strident. Big soundstage and imaging!! Not overly compressed. 5 stars. Those keyboards gradually sneak up in the mix. Fun! Toe tapping! Pleasent, solid bass guitar. Wish this EP was a full album! Mix of depth, large soundstage & center image is very balanced. Is that a Hammond B3? Yes it is! Percussion on “Fat Nap” clean and snappy!

The Music 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 The Sound 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

Hear More Music: Sam Fribush Organ Trio Vol. 1: Riverboat

Listening: Wynton Marsalis Plays Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives and Hot Sevens

In the 1920's Louis Armstrong recorded with two groups of jazz musicians. Enter the Hot Fives and, the Hot Sevens. in 2006 Wynton Marsalis recorded many of both jazz groups songs in this live session at the Jazz At Lincoln Center in New York. If you love jazz this is a must listen. Upbeat and slow selections abound with very good sound quality, tone and pace. Aside from streaming on the usual services such as Deezer, Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Qobuz, you can download in either (MP3 or WAV formats) from the Jazz At Lincoln Center online store at https://store.jazz.org/collections/music/products/louis-armstrong-s-hot-fives-and-hot-sevens?variant=40659316572245

I've contacted Jazz At Lincoln Center to inquire if these recordings are available on CD or vinyl LP but have not heard back from them as of posting of this review.

Whether you stream or download this music needs listening to. Jazz enthusiasts will surely embrace them and those who are just now exploring jazz as a music medium will be introduced to great music and audiophile-level sound quality (except for the MP3 lossy format).

Edit: The folks at Jazz At Lincoln Center were kind enough to respond to my question about availability of this recording on CD and vinyl LP. Unfortunately they have no other plans to release this on physical media at this time. So, streaming or via download from their website is the only way to enjoy this great recording.

Thank you very much for visiting Hear More Music!

Doug