John Zorn & Masada - Alef (1994) {DIW Records Japan DIW-888} (Volume 1of10)
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© 1994 DIW Records Japan | DIW-888
Jazz / Avant-Garde Jazz / Klezmer / Post Bop / Ethnic Jazz

Apparently his early Spy Vs. Spy homage with Tim Berne wasn't enough to satiate John Zorn's Ornette Coleman jones. Masada, Vol. 1: Alef is the jumping-off point for his prolific quartet, clearly modeled on Coleman's groundbreaking acoustic unit, and it's the first sighting of trumpeter Dave Douglas, too. The rhythm section is equally crucial, with Greg Cohen ably tackling the thankless task of bass anchor and Joey Baron the unsung hero for maintaining the fierce, high-energy pulse dictated by Zorn's punk sensibilities. The frenetic "Jair" sets a very Coleman-ish tone before the more measured "Bith Aneth" finds Douglas showing his range with muted squawks, growls, and broad lower-register tones that almost sound like a trombone.

Jordi Savall - Francois Couperin - Pieces de violes - 1728 (2012) {Alia Vox AVSA9893}
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© 1975, 2012 Alia Vox | AVSA9893
Classical / Baroque / Chamber Music / Bass Viola da gamba / Harpsichord

This beautiful recording, once long out-of-print, is now remastered in high definition multi-channel hybrid SACD, and is the first album made by Jordi Savall for the Astrée label, now reissued on Alia Vox. With this rare 1975 disc, Savall confirmed François Couperin as a master composer for viola da gamba with affinities to the previous masters of French music. On the recording Mr. Savall plays an authentic 7-string bass viol, anonymously constructed in 17th century France. He is joined by musicians Ton Koopman playing a Gilbert des Ruisseaux harpsichord built in the late 17th century and Ariane Maurette playing a Barak Norman bass viol constructed in London in 1697. Couperin’s music for these colorful instruments is marvelous, contemplative and beguiling. The highly collectible album, a must-have of the Savall oeuvre, is now available again and features a very informative booklet.

Four CD boxed set that gathers together all four albums released by Irish progressive rock legends Fruupp. Formed in Belfast in 1971, the band featured Pete Farrelly (bass guitar, flute, lead vocals), Vincent McCusker (lead guitar, vocals), Stephen Houston (keyboards, oboe, vocals) and Martin Foye (drums, percussion)…

Excellent debut studio disc by this killer power trio from the UK featuring Pete Orr on guitar & vocals; an impressive, legit, old school axeslinger who digs in deep and rocks the blues with pure style & class. "Tension City Blues" includes 12 tracks of awesome, way-kool, retro-sonic, blues-based, heavy guitar rock mojo that shines a bright light on authentic 70s musical excellence. Complete with strong dynamic songs, world-class musicianship, soul-powered vocals combined with world-class sonic delivery all add up to an outstanding, essential Grooveyard Records musical experience. Pete Orr & Voodoo Room which also features the first-rate musical talents of John Tonks on drums & Andy Tolman on bass capture the true essence of classic, blues-based, retro-70s inspired heavy guitar power trio rock mojo ala Cream meets Jimi Hendrix meets Robin Trower. Welcome to the authentic musical world of Voodoo Room.

The Helpful Soul - The Helpful Soul First Album (1969) {P-Vine Records Japan PCD-1532 rel 1996}
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© 1969, 1996 Victor / P-Vine Records Japan | PCD-1532
Rock / Psychedelic Rock / Blues Rock

Post here the group's second album, curiously titled First Album. 7 tracks bring great heavy psychedelic blues, acid and very stoned, getting clear influences of bands like Cream and Hendrix, some covers are present, as You Got Me Floatin' and Spoonful . Some good and long jams can be heard, highlight for noisy guitar and "nervous" drums, tracks as "Peace for Fools" , "Spoonful" and also "Crossroads" deserve to be heard with more attention, all the lyrics are in English .
Pearl of high quality, highly recommended for those who enjoy heavy acid blues.

Columbia Records release eagerly anticipated second record from 21 year old singer / songwriter. This 10 song follow up to 2017's What Do You Think About The Car? includes the hit singles Beautiful Faces, The Key To Life On Earth, Daniel, You're Still A Child and latest single Be An Astronaut.

Elvis' Christmas Album (also reissued as It's Christmas Time) is the third studio album and first Christmas album by American singer and musician Elvis Presley on RCA Victor, LOC -1035, a deluxe limited edition, released in October 1957, and recorded at Radio Recorders in Hollywood…

Sabu Martinez - Afro Temple (1973) {Grammofonverket–Vintage Classic VCS 008 rel 2002}
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© 1973, 2002 Grammofonverket / Vintage Classic Series | VCS 008
Jazz / Afro-Cuban Jazz / Jazz Funk / Congas / Percussion

The final release of conga master Sabu Martinez is an out-in-the-psychedelic-ozone masterpiece. Featuring a politicized Martinez reciting poetry, his own manically exotic percussion ensemble, and a slew of reeds, woodwinds, and brass, this is a heady brew of poetry expressing Latino and indigenous pride, political indictments against the white man, and killer Afro-Cuban jazz. Think of Archie Shepp's Attica Blues or Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach's Freedom Now Suite done by Chano Pozo and you are getting the idea. The layers and layers of congas and djembe drums, the wailing saxophones à la Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, and swirling flutes played as if they were Eric Dolphy or Prince Lasha, hypnotically elocuting Martinez's poetic recitations – after he's finished speaking.

For many, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the sound of carols sung from King’s College Chapel, and each year over the festive period millions around the world enjoy the Choir’s A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. This two-part collection celebrates 100 years of the iconic service with a mix of brand-new performances and historical recordings not heard since the original BBC broadcasts.

Cannonball Adderley - Cannonball In Japan (1966) {Capitol Jazz Japan CDP 7 93560 2 rel 1990}
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© 1966, 1990 Capitol Jazz / Toshiba-EMI | CDP 7 93560
Jazz / Hard Bop / Soul Jazz / Saxophone

A rare live set by Cannonball Adderley – unreleased in America at the time, and performed with the style of Cannon's best work for Riverside! The album's very similar to some of the group's best live sets for Riverside – like the San Francisco or other Tokyo recording – done with tracks that are long and a bit stretched out, performed with Nat Adderley on cornet, Joe Zawinul on piano, Vic Gaskin on bass, and Roy McCurdy on drums.