sounds of Chicago
Fantastic Violinaires, live (“Old Time Religion,” “Children Are You Ready,” “Dark Thursday Evening”), Chicago (Jubilee Showcase), 1968
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timeless
Hard to predict what others might make of this performance. As for me, I found it, somewhat to my surprise, immensely moving.
Bob Dylan (with Jim Keltner [drums], et al.), “All Along the Watchtower,” live, New York (Darien), 9/17/24
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sounds of Louisville
Louisville Story Program, I’m Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville, 1958-1981 (released last month)
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sounds of Japan
Jim O’Rourke (1969-, electronics), live, Japan (Nagano), 5/11/24
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alone
Giacinto Scelsi (1905-1988), Un Adieu (c. 1978); Marianne Schroeder (1949-, piano), 1992
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MCOTD Hall of Fame
Blind Willie Johnson (1897-1945), “Dark Was the Night—Cold Was the Ground” (1927)
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sounds of Chicago
Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, “Compared to What” (G. McDaniels), 2024
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basement jukebox
Percy Mayfield (1920-1984), “River’s Invitation” (P. Mayfield), 1963
sounds of all over
Ken Vandermark (1964-, reeds [Chicago]), Paal Nilssen-Love (1974-, percussion [Nesodden, Norway]), live, Columbia, South Carolina, 8/31/24
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