💿GILBERTO GIL🎸QUANTA (1997)
A legendary Brazilian artist whose decades of acclaimed lps I still hope to dig further into. I bought this one when first released & recently returned to it, and it's still as awe-inspiring as before!
💿GILBERTO GIL🎸QUANTA (1997)
A legendary Brazilian artist whose decades of acclaimed lps I still hope to dig further into. I bought this one when first released & recently returned to it, and it's still as awe-inspiring as before!
💿PRINCE🎸PIANO & A MICROPHONE 1983 (2018)
The first posthumous vault issue by the Prince estate, posted here on his 68th bday. The title aptly describes the lp: a 35 minute continuous tape presenting Prince's genius: unplugged & alone!
💿PRINCE🎸PIANO & A MICROPHONE 1983 (2018)
The first posthumous vault issue by the Prince estate, posted here on his 68th bday. The title aptly describes the lp: a 35 minute continuous tape presenting Prince's genius: unplugged & alone!
💿PRINCE🎸EMANCIPATION (1996)
Marking the 68th anniv. of his birth (1958/06/07 - 2016/04/21) & the 30th anniv. of this superb set. Not as well-known as his top-sellers, but the quality of his best lps is maintained in bulk: 3 hrs long!
💿PRINCE🎸EMANCIPATION (1996)
Marking the 68th anniv. of his birth (1958/06/07 - 2016/04/21) & the 30th anniv. of this superb set. Not as well-known as his top-sellers, but the quality of his best lps is maintained in bulk: 3 hrs long!
💿ANGELIQUE KIDJO🎸LOGOZO (1991)
Although she had cut several prior lps, this album for Island Records was Angelique's breakthrough worldwide, & also my first intro to her music (that continues to this day). A classic #Worldbeat gem!
💿ANGELIQUE KIDJO🎸LOGOZO (1991)
Although she had cut several prior lps, this album for Island Records was Angelique's breakthrough worldwide, & also my first intro to her music (that continues to this day). A classic #Worldbeat gem!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸BIG FUN (1974)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 10/10 my last of 10 Miles lps that sometimes gets lost in the abundance of riches that is Davis' career. 4 cuts from 1969-72 comprise the lp (+4 on reissues), all unique & fascinating!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸BIG FUN (1974)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 10/10 my last of 10 Miles lps that sometimes gets lost in the abundance of riches that is Davis' career. 4 cuts from 1969-72 comprise the lp (+4 on reissues), all unique & fascinating!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME (1961)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 09/10 Arguably less of a musical leap forward compared to lps before & later, but still a superb album, with Miles' trumpet in top form, first-rate sidemen & classic tunes!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME (1961)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 09/10 Arguably less of a musical leap forward compared to lps before & later, but still a superb album, with Miles' trumpet in top form, first-rate sidemen & classic tunes!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸ASCENSEUR POUR LÉCHAFAUD (1957)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 08/10 A unique soundtrack by Miles Davis to a classic French movie in which he & four sidemen improvised the music while viewing projected scenes from the film.
💿MILES DAVIS🎸ASCENSEUR POUR LÉCHAFAUD (1957)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 08/10 A unique soundtrack by Miles Davis to a classic French movie in which he & four sidemen improvised the music while viewing projected scenes from the film.
💿MILES DAVIS🎸AT THE FILLMORE (2014)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 07/10 This 2014 4CD set collects the four complete sets by Miles & his group taped in June 1970 & released in edited form that year on the lp "At Fillmore." Now complete!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸AT THE FILLMORE (2014)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 07/10 This 2014 4CD set collects the four complete sets by Miles & his group taped in June 1970 & released in edited form that year on the lp "At Fillmore." Now complete!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸RUBBERBAND (2019)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 06/10 When MD switched to WB in '85 he began recording, but the 1st set of cuts were shelved for 34 yrs in favor of those issued on '86's "Tutu." Much later the '85 cuts were finished and issued here:
💿MILES DAVIS🎸RUBBERBAND (2019)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 06/10 When MD switched to WB in '85 he began recording, but the 1st set of cuts were shelved for 34 yrs in favor of those issued on '86's "Tutu." Much later the '85 cuts were finished and issued here:
💿MILES DAVIS🎸WHAT IT IS- MONTREAL 7/7/83 (2022)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 05/10 revealing Miles lps. By '83 Miles' playing was in top form & he was touring regularly. Many concert recordings were released posthumously, including this gem!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸WHAT IT IS- MONTREAL 7/7/83 (2022)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 05/10 revealing Miles lps. By '83 Miles' playing was in top form & he was touring regularly. Many concert recordings were released posthumously, including this gem!
💿MILES DAVIS & MARCUS MILLER🎸MUSIC FROM 'SIESTA' (1987)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 04/10 Over a quarter-century post-"Sketches Of Spain." Miles reboots that lp's vibe with era-appropriate, exquisite acoustic/electric backing by Marcus Miller.
💿MILES DAVIS & MARCUS MILLER🎸MUSIC FROM 'SIESTA' (1987)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 04/10 Over a quarter-century post-"Sketches Of Spain." Miles reboots that lp's vibe with era-appropriate, exquisite acoustic/electric backing by Marcus Miller.
💿MILES DAVIS🎸AT CARNEGIE HALL (1961)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 03/10 The original lp had roughly half of the concert. I prefer the 2CD reissue w/the entire gig, incl. selections w/the Gil Evans Orchestra. Miles plays brilliantly throughout!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸AT CARNEGIE HALL (1961)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 03/10 The original lp had roughly half of the concert. I prefer the 2CD reissue w/the entire gig, incl. selections w/the Gil Evans Orchestra. Miles plays brilliantly throughout!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸PANTHALASSA (1998)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 02/10 Here the famed music multitasker Bill Laswell reconstructs several key '69-'74 sessions, creating remixes while using only the original studio multitracks. Excellent intro to '70s Miles!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸PANTHALASSA (1998)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 02/10 Here the famed music multitasker Bill Laswell reconstructs several key '69-'74 sessions, creating remixes while using only the original studio multitracks. Excellent intro to '70s Miles!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸MILES '54 (2024)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 01/10 Rebooting my stellar'26 hashtag with 10 Miles lps that may not be his most famous, but they add to understanding his artistry. This new reissue is full of great lineups & cuts!
💿MILES DAVIS🎸MILES '54 (2024)
#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 01/10 Rebooting my stellar'26 hashtag with 10 Miles lps that may not be his most famous, but they add to understanding his artistry. This new reissue is full of great lineups & cuts!
💿LOVEBITES🎸OUTSTANDING POWER (2026)
Selected cut:
'The Castaway'
(the first music videoclip from their new album)
youtu.be/vOwJCPGqlz0?...
💿LOVEBITES🎸OUTSTANDING POWER (2026)
Selected cut:
'The Castaway'
(the first music videoclip from their new album)
youtu.be/vOwJCPGqlz0?...
💿LOVEBITES🎸OUTSTANDING POWER (2026)
This superb #J-Metal set is certain to place among my fave '26 CDs! Most of the tracks are fast-paced & powerful, yet offer distinctive twists from cut to cut! Deluxe edition adds a concert video!
💿LOVEBITES🎸OUTSTANDING POWER (2026)
This superb #J-Metal set is certain to place among my fave '26 CDs! Most of the tracks are fast-paced & powerful, yet offer distinctive twists from cut to cut! Deluxe edition adds a concert video!
💿PRINCE🎸HITnRUN Phase Two (2016)
Selected cut:
'Groovy Potential'
youtu.be/jWPuMe7l7F0?...
💿PRINCE🎸HITnRUN Phase Two (2016)
Selected cut:
'Groovy Potential'
youtu.be/jWPuMe7l7F0?...
💿PRINCE🎸HITnRUN Phase Two (2016)
H&Rp1 was very good, but this album -- the last released during Prince's lifetime -- is a great one, imho worthy of placement in his top-tier of gems. The classic vibe is there, but w/fresh touches!
💿PRINCE🎸HITnRUN Phase Two (2016)
H&Rp1 was very good, but this album -- the last released during Prince's lifetime -- is a great one, imho worthy of placement in his top-tier of gems. The classic vibe is there, but w/fresh touches!
💿SLY STONE🎸HIGH ON YOU (1975)
Selected cut:
'Crossword Puzzle'
A highlight of an overall strong lp with hard funk jams, clever lyrics, several ballads, etc. Seemingly an updated version of his pre-'Riot' music!
youtu.be/D88lekGs2Ms?...
💿SLY STONE🎸HIGH ON YOU (1975)
Selected cut:
'Crossword Puzzle'
A highlight of an overall strong lp with hard funk jams, clever lyrics, several ballads, etc. Seemingly an updated version of his pre-'Riot' music!
youtu.be/D88lekGs2Ms?...
💿SLY STONE🎸HIGH ON YOU (1975)
Sylvester Stewart (1943/03/15-2025/06/09) is sadly not around for the first time to celebrate what would have been b-day 83. Though only a moderate sales success, HOY is imho a elite-level Sly funk classic!
💿SLY STONE🎸HIGH ON YOU (1975)
Sylvester Stewart (1943/03/15-2025/06/09) is sadly not around for the first time to celebrate what would have been b-day 83. Though only a moderate sales success, HOY is imho a elite-level Sly funk classic!
💿TALKING HEADS🎸TENTATIVE DECISIONS: DEMOS & LIVE (1974-1977)
Selected cut:
'Take Me To The River' (live 1977)
Early version of the Al Green classic, sounding closer to Al's track than what it evolved to later.
youtu.be/qdT8QxXaMZY?...
💿TALKING HEADS🎸TENTATIVE DECISIONS: DEMOS & LIVE (1974-1977)
Selected cut:
'Take Me To The River' (live 1977)
Early version of the Al Green classic, sounding closer to Al's track than what it evolved to later.
youtu.be/qdT8QxXaMZY?...
💿AL JARREAU🎸HIGH CRIME (1984)
Selected cut:
'After All'
Memorable ballad! Although the lp as a whole has a slick '80's vibe, imho it's done particularly well by Jarreau, producer Jay Graydon & the musicians!
youtu.be/2xt9qTgtKDI?...
💿AL JARREAU🎸HIGH CRIME (1984)
Selected cut:
'After All'
Memorable ballad! Although the lp as a whole has a slick '80's vibe, imho it's done particularly well by Jarreau, producer Jay Graydon & the musicians!
youtu.be/2xt9qTgtKDI?...
💿KHRUANGBIN🎸MORDECHAI (2020)
Selected cut:
'Time (You and I)' (2020)
A potent, distinctively Khruangbingy chill funk cut and one of my fave music videos. Love repeat-watching the two stars in the clip!
youtu.be/oc50wHexbwg?...
💿KHRUANGBIN🎸MORDECHAI (2020)
Selected cut:
'Time (You and I)' (2020)
A potent, distinctively Khruangbingy chill funk cut and one of my fave music videos. Love repeat-watching the two stars in the clip!
youtu.be/oc50wHexbwg?...
💿TALKING HEADS🎸TENTATIVE DECISIONS: DEMOS & LIVE (1974-1977)
Just-released, revealing 3CD deep dive into the origins of Talking Heads, w/historical artifacts including '74 proto-TH, the complete CBS demos, & some early live cuts!
💿TALKING HEADS🎸TENTATIVE DECISIONS: DEMOS & LIVE (1974-1977)
Just-released, revealing 3CD deep dive into the origins of Talking Heads, w/historical artifacts including '74 proto-TH, the complete CBS demos, & some early live cuts!
💿AL JARREAU🎸HIGH CRIME (1984)
Praising the distinctive vocals of AJ on the 86th anniv. of his birth (1940/03/12 -2017/02/17)! From unique vocal jazz in the 70s to sophisticated r&b/soul in the '80s, his appeal stretched far & wide!
💿AL JARREAU🎸HIGH CRIME (1984)
Praising the distinctive vocals of AJ on the 86th anniv. of his birth (1940/03/12 -2017/02/17)! From unique vocal jazz in the 70s to sophisticated r&b/soul in the '80s, his appeal stretched far & wide!