We're having a period of rainy days starting today, my Sunday Music Muse Day, and continuing for most of the week. I won't complain too much as my selections are perfect for this weather. First up, Jim Hall Leader & Sideman - Three Classic Albums Plus. It's a two CD set featuring re-issue of three Jim Hall Trio albums and a Paul Desmond album with Hall as a sideman. These are a nice 50's era recording featuring guitarist, Hall, playing some tasty licks, leading solid groups. Hall's playing with legendary alto-saxophone player Paul Desmond of the Dave Brubeck Quartet fame, before heading out on his own, is an added plus.
My second selection, keeps the mellow mood going, the duet of Gary Peacock and Ralph Towner Oracle CD. This ECM recording is as excellent as you've come to expect from the label. Towner switches between classical and 12-string guitars. Towner maybe the first to come to my mind, and finest 12-string player alive. There will always room in my collection for another Ralph Towner CD. Gary Peacock is an excellent bassist, who appeared on many ECM recording as leader and sideman.
For my local friends, stay dry, and keep you spirits up with some good music. Enjoy.
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