New ECM Records - Page 19

jkelman · October 31st, 2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JETman

A successful scribe like yourself should not need us New Yorkers to pay your way!

Um, in case you didn't know, AAJ is a volunteer-driven site. I don't make a bean from my work for this site, so I may be (somewhat) successful as a writer, but I'm not making a living here....

JETman · October 31st, 2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jkelman

Um, in case you didn't know, AAJ is a volunteer-driven site. I don't make a bean from my work for this site, so I may be (somewhat) successful as a writer, but I'm not making a living here....

I knew. Just razzin' ya, John!

jkelman · October 31st, 2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JETman

I knew. Just razzin' ya, John!

'natch. but where's that emoticon with the guy turning out his empty pockets?

justHerb · November 3rd, 2009, 08:02 AM

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear Manfred Eicher (Producer and Founder of ECM Records)

in conversation with Gary Giddins (critic /author)

November 19th, Thursday, 6:30pm
Proshansky Auditorium
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Ave (at 34th St)
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO RESERVATIONS.
Information: 212/817.2005

cgray · November 6th, 2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JETman

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colours-Eber...5890950&sr=1-2

Buy at will!!!

Hi there -- I'm currently in love with Weber and just discovering the extent and brilliance of his sound. Is this three album collection likely to get a release stateside? Thanks for any more info anyone can provide or speculate.

JETman · November 6th, 2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cgray

Hi there -- I'm currently in love with Weber and just discovering the extent and brilliance of his sound. Is this three album collection likely to get a release stateside? Thanks for any more info anyone can provide or speculate.

I believe that our resident ECM expert would know better than I.

Mr. Kelman? Mr. Kelman?

jkelman · November 6th, 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JETman

I believe that our resident ECM expert would know better than I.

Mr. Kelman? Mr. Kelman?

Alas, can't tell you for sure. US distribution's scheduled for 2009 is over, so for example, the new Towner, Stanko, etc will not be released stateside til Q1 /2010.

Based on the other boxes, it's likely that the Weber will see US release, but I can't guarantee that, it's only my feeling, so if you're jonesing for it, I'd go ahead and grab it now.

Sorry I can't be more definitive.
John

chickyraptor · November 6th, 2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cgray

Hi there -- I'm currently in love with Weber and just discovering the extent and brilliance of his sound. Is this three album collection likely to get a release stateside? Thanks for any more info anyone can provide or speculate.

It looks like you can get it sent to the states from Amazon.co.uk for around $33, including shipping.

cgray · November 8th, 2009, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the info, guys.

DanielVolovets · November 11th, 2009, 10:06 PM

Is anybody else listening to the new Bollani? What a fantastic album... probably my album of the year (listened to it at least 10 times). In fact, I'm going to make a crazy statement here and say that this trio performance is one of the best since Bill Evans' trios.

xybert · November 12th, 2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielVolovets

Is anybody else listening to the new Bollani? What a fantastic album... probably my album of the year (listened to it at least 10 times). In fact, I'm going to make a crazy statement here and say that this trio performance is one of the best since Bill Evans' trios.

Haven't heard it yet but the amazon samples have got me keen. Bill Evans' trios were great, but if there is one thing this world is not short of it's A+++ piano trio albums. Spoiled for choice, we are.

jkelman · November 12th, 2009, 05:20 AM

Ralph Towner's new cd with trumpeter Paolo Fresu won't be out in the US til March, 2010, but since it's out now in Europe, here's a review.

jkelman · November 12th, 2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xybert

Haven't heard it yet but the amazon samples have got me keen. Bill Evans' trios were great, but if there is one thing this world is not short of it's A+++ piano trio albums. Spoiled for choice, we are.

Here's my review, published late last month. A wonderful record!

jkelman · November 12th, 2009, 05:26 AM

Here's a review of Tomasz Stanko's lovely new disc, Dark Eyesby a new (and young!) AAJ contributor who, imo, has a lot to say, David McLean. You'll not see a review from yours truly because, with one of my photos used in the liners, AAJ's policy doesn't permit me to review it (if a writer is involved with a release in any professional way, we consider him/her reviewing it as a conflict of interest.

I did, however, see the group at Molde this past summer, so here's a review of that show as a dovetail/adjunct to David's CD review. The CD is out in Europe now, will be out in North American in early 2010.
Best!
John

Stanko · November 12th, 2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielVolovets

Is anybody else listening to the new Bollani? What a fantastic album... probably my album of the year (listened to it at least 10 times). In fact, I'm going to make a crazy statement here and say that this trio performance is one of the best since Bill Evans' trios.

Wow! A really daring statement...

I saw the trio last monday in Milan... and, actually, I must admit I prefer them live than on CD...

The reasons are the same I expressed some pages before: while on CD they resemble (in my opinion) several other ECM trios, on stage they sound (and are, still imho) more personal, spectacular and aggressive.
Bollani is simply astounding: he is able to mix, in the same piece, classical and pop quotations, whistling, scorching blues improvisations, and a magical interplay with his mates.
Almost all the pieces played in the concert came from "Stone in the water", but sometimes it was very hard to recognize them...
The two Danes are excellent musicians, and the trio is really tight (they've been playing together for 6 years).
Enrico Rava took part as a special guest for two tunes, plus the triumphal encore...

November 12th, 2009, 05:20 AM	#282
jkelman AAJ's Big Nose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,930	Ralph Towner/Paolo Fresu, Chiaroscuro Ralph Towner's new cd with trumpeter Paolo Fresu won't be out in the US til March, 2010, but since it's out now in Europe, here's a review.

November 12th, 2009, 05:26 AM	#284
jkelman AAJ's Big Nose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,930	Tomasz Stanko Quintet: Dark Eyes Here's a review of Tomasz Stanko's lovely new disc, Dark Eyesby a new (and young!) AAJ contributor who, imo, has a lot to say, David McLean. You'll not see a review from yours truly because, with one of my photos used in the liners, AAJ's policy doesn't permit me to review it (if a writer is involved with a release in any professional way, we consider him/her reviewing it as a conflict of interest. I did, however, see the group at Molde this past summer, so here's a review of that show as a dovetail/adjunct to David's CD review. The CD is out in Europe now, will be out in North American in early 2010. Best! John

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November 3rd, 2009, 08:02 AM	#274
justHerb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 860	Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear Manfred Eicher (Producer and Founder of ECM Records) in conversation with Gary Giddins (critic /author) November 19th, Thursday, 6:30pm Proshansky Auditorium The Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Ave (at 34th St) FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NO RESERVATIONS. Information: 212/817.2005

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cgray Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15	Thanks for the info, guys.

November 11th, 2009, 10:06 PM	#280
DanielVolovets Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 9	Is anybody else listening to the new Bollani? What a fantastic album... probably my album of the year (listened to it at least 10 times). In fact, I'm going to make a crazy statement here and say that this trio performance is one of the best since Bill Evans' trios.