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Put away the tools for a while to listen. I have enough albums that I can play two a day for years and never hear the same song twice so it's time to remmember why we do this hobby. Tried the new Charlie Haden album,"Land of The Sun. An example of cultural diffusion in very nice jazz renditions of Mexico's folk tunes. Extremely good recording and players. The sound is one of the most lifelike and sensual I've heard lately, very mellow and sweet jazz. Started playing some old rock from the vaults. Two that stand out; John Mayall, "U.S.A Union". And one of the all time best, "Turning Point". Try California, it is seven minutes long and live with realistic presentation. If you are not familiar, Mayall shucked the drums for these two recordings and sings some nice smooth bluesey riffs. Harvey Mandel on Guitar and Stefon Harris on Violin. Next up, Chicago and "Color My World"/'Twenty Five or 6/24". Or maybe The James Gang, I don't know yet. Or Spooky Tooth.
Chicago is always nice to bring back memories. I'll have to check out that Charlie Haden album, sounds interesting.
"The Turning Point" makes my Top Five. "Roxanne" is my favorite cut. 'John Mayall and the Blues Breakers were my first intro to British R&B. Never cared much for "Chicago". Fox and I grew up together so the James Gang is dear to me. He's in Painesville east of Cleveland and has the largest license plate collection in the whole world. And a split window Corvette been in the garage since 1971. And we can't be done because "Dunn's still in California". Alan Dunn, that is. How about Carol King "Tapestry" on vinyl? Great arrangements. And the number one "pop" album on the platter right now is the "Blues Brothers" Soundtrack. Awesome sonics. Great music. Cab Calloway was a god.
Chicago C.T.A. is their best and it's good with "I'm A man" but the 2nd album is not so good except for 25or 6/24. James Gang only with Joe Walsh; "Take A look Around/Funk 49." Took out the Bloodrock "D.O.A." for a spin last night. I'm gonna do all the oldies for a while.