Mstislav Rostropovich (L) – Gennady Roszhdestvensky (R) – Legendary Collaborations Something historic this week – a concert from the 14th Edinburgh Festival in 1960 featuring the Leningrad Philharmonic, conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky with Mstislav Rostropovich, cello in the UK Premier of the Cello Concerto of Dmitri Shostakovich, which was dedicated
Siouxsie Sioux. – And where would the 80s be without her? Siouxsie And The Banshees this afternoon – recorded at Sartory Säle in Cologne on July 19, 1981 by West German Radio. Finding good sounding (i.e. soundboard) recordings of almost any period of Siouxsie and The Banshees concerts is difficult
Abdullah Ibrahim – in concert at Udine Jazz Festival, Udine Italy – recorded at Teatro Palamostre on June 26, 2005. Referred to by Nelson Mandela as “Our Mozart”, Abdullah Ibrahim (formerly known as Dollar Brand) has been one of the most prominent figures in the South African Jazz scene; cultivating
Gil Evans Orchestra for this Daylight Savings Sunday – recorded during their European Tour of 1978 (no exact date and no exact venue, sorry). Gil Evans with his orchestra consisting of the usual suspects; Lew Soloff, trumpet-flugel horn, Earl McIntyre, trombone-tuba, Steve Lacy, soprano sax, Arthur Blythe, alto sax, Pete
– Bill Evans and Lee Konitz – Live at Philharmonie Hall, Berlin – October 29, 1965 A rather short one this week, but essential. Jazz legends Bill Evans and Lee Konitz, trading views on stage at Philharmonie Hall in Berlin on October 29, 1965. With drummer Alan Dawson and
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers for this Downbeat session – recorded in Zurich on December 4, 1958 by RTS, Switzerland. Featuring – Lee Morgan -trumpet; Benny Golson -tenor sax; Bobby Timmons -piano and Jymie Merritt -bass. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, I would urge
The legendary Gerry Mulligan for Downbeat this Sunday – recorded live in Stockholm at Sveriges Radio’s Konserthuset on May 19, 1959. Joining Gerry Mulligan on this set is Dave Bailey on drums, Bill Crow on bass and Art Farmer on trumpet, part of the Jazz At The Philharmonic series 1959
– WCBS-CBS News – Report on Death of Johnny Carson – January 23, 2005 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection On this day 10 years ago, if you were around before 1992, Johnny Carson was part of your life. For 30 years he was casually known as The King Of Late
Lunch with Sonic Youth today – recorded in Dusseldorf on April 4, 1996 by WDR in Germany. Sonic Youth’s influence is widespread across the spectrum of alternative and underground music. The staff of Spin wrote, “It’s hard to imagine where we would be without Sonic Youth. It’s unlikely another smart post-punk band
– Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Live At Fillmore East – June 4, 1970 A classic concert this weekend via the legendary Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Recorded live at The Fillmore East, during a multi-day stint on their 1970 tour. This one is from June 4th.If you’re like
