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Ike Quebec album is a particular favourite, heard title track on compilation years ago then bought cd and loved it. This Music Matters Vinyl version sounds sublime with Grant Greens guitar playing a particular highlight.

Seán wrote:A month or two before he died Charles Mingus recorded an album with Joni Mitchell.


Here is a live performance of one of the tracks, The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines. What a band!
Jaco Pastorius - bass
Don Alias - drums
Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone
Joni Mitchell


Speaking of Jaco and Michael they sure did serve up some tasty chicken:


That reminds me of Charles Mingus and his taste for chicken, the plunger mute trombone soloist is Jimmy Knepper and the saxophone soloist is Booker Ervin:
Charles Mingus -- piano and vocals
Rahsaan Roland Kirk -- flute, siren, tenor saxophone, manzello, and strich
Booker Ervin -- tenor saxophone
Jimmy Knepper -- trombone
Doug Watkins -- bass
Dannie Richmond -- drums

Finally seeing that I am not the solo poster of Joni Mitchell, I dare to offer these two gems! :)

dhyantyke wrote:
Finally seeing that I am not the solo poster of Joni Mitchell, I dare to offer these two gems! :)

Oh dear, I turn down the sound when she sings and turn it back up when Pastorious, Brecker et al play. I Merely included her here because of the Mingus LP. LOL

I LOVE Bobo Stenson and Jarrett, lovely musicians.

Seán wrote:

dhyantyke wrote:
Finally seeing that I am not the solo poster of Joni Mitchell, I dare to offer these two gems! :)

Oh dear, I turn down the sound when she sings and turn it back up when Pastorious, Brecker et al play. I Merely included her here because of the Mingus LP. LOL

Oh Dear is right!!!!.........back in my box!! :)

dhyantyke wrote:

Seán wrote:

dhyantyke wrote:
Finally seeing that I am not the solo poster of Joni Mitchell, I dare to offer these two gems! :)

Oh dear, I turn down the sound when she sings and turn it back up when Pastorious, Brecker et al play. I Merely included her here because of the Mingus LP. LOL

Oh Dear is right!!!!.........back in my box!! :)

Notatall, don't mind me! I'm Tír Na HiFi's leading contrarian. Out of that box now, Schrödinger's cat might or then again might not be alive in there. LOL

Seán wrote:I LOVE Bobo Stenson and Jarrett, lovely musicians.

Phew!! been hammered here a few times for my selections !! :)


Keith Jarrett has been a staple since my first encounter with the Koln concert (of course!) many years ago. though I must say, some days are 'just right' Goldilocks days for his solo pieces, hitting the right spot exquisitely, while many days are not!
Bobo Stenson is a new venture for me as I find my way back to the listening chair after a long absence........it must be the shortening of the daylight...

dhyantyke wrote:

Seán wrote:I LOVE Bobo Stenson and Jarrett, lovely musicians.

Phew!! been hammered here a few times for my selections !! :)

Oh dear! I hope I wasn't the culprit.

Keith Jarrett has been a staple since my first encounter with the Koln concert (of course!) many years ago. though I must say, some days are 'just right' Goldilocks days for his solo pieces, hitting the right spot exquisitely, while many days are not!

The Köln Concert is a lovely, totally self indulgent performance, it's a real treat.

Bobo Stenson is a new venture for me as I find my way back to the listening chair after a long absence........it must be the shortening of the daylight...

Enjoy your journey.

Seán wrote: Oh dear, I turn down the sound when she sings and turn it back up when Pastorious, Brecker et al play. I Merely included her here because of the Mingus LP. LOL

If I remember correctly Seán you're not a fan of the human voice? If I'm wrong on that I apologise! I have to say the human voice is my favourite instrument and Joni Mitchell's would be a particular favourite. Back in the days when one LP had to do me a month or more I got to know here albums inside out and while i accept she's an acquired taste she has a range and a style that impresses me! Each to their own of course...