Frank Zappa - Hot Rats

Hot Rats is the second solo album by Frank Zappa. It was released in October 1969. The album consists of six songs, five of which are instrumental. It was Zappa's first recording project after the dissolution of the original Mothers of Invention. Because it focuses on long instrumental jazz-like compositions with extensive soloing, the music sounds very different than earlier Zappa albums which featured short songs with satirical vocal performances. It features none of the Mothers, save Ian Underwood, who was also the primary collaborator and sideman. In his original sleeve notes Zappa described the album as "a movie for your ears." This is one of my favorie Zappa albums that I own.

Frank Zappa - Hot Rats

1. Peaches En Regalia - 3:38
2. Willie the Pimp - 9:16
3. Son of Mr. Green Genes - 9:00
4. Little Umbrellas - 3:04
5. The Gumbo Variations - 16:56
6. It Must be a Camel - 5:15



My hero (literally).
This guy did so much for the recording industry (in terms of fighting censorship) on top of being a musical genius and way ahead of his time. Let's face it, the man is hilarious as well. He will be missed :(

Theolnious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane live at Carnegie Hall

Two of the most amazing jazz musicians of all time sharing the stage in New York. The recording was accidentally discovered in an unmarked box by a Library of Congress engineer early in 2005. If you like jazz, Thelonious Monk, or John Coltrane, this is a must have. If you don't know anything about jazz, get your feet wet peoples.

Thelonious Monk Quartet and John Coltrane - Carnegie Hall November, 29 1957

1. "Monk's Mood" – 7:52
2. "Evidence" – 4:41
3. "Crepuscule With Nellie" – 4:26
4. "Nutty" – 5:03
5. "Epistrophy" – 4:29
6. "Bye-Ya" – 6:31
7. "Sweet & Lovely" – 9:34
8. "Blue Monk" – 6:31
9. "Epistrophy" (incomplete) – 2:24

The Cinematic Orchestra - Ma Fleur

Ma Fleur is another standout release from the Ninjatune label, which is consistently showcasing some of the best NuJazz bands around. This is the fourth release from the U.K. based band The Cinematic Orchestra and it strays somewhat from albums past. To a degree this album avoids most of the electronic aspects of NuJazz and takes somewhat of a more downtempo, soulful approach. Definitely worth a listen.

The Cinematic Orchestra - Ma Fleur

1. To Build A Home feat Patrick Watson

2. Familiar Ground feat Fontella Bass

3. Child Song

4. Music Box feat Patrick Watson/Lou Rhodes

5. Prelude

6. As The Stars Fall

7. Into You

8. Ma Fleur

9. Breathe feat Fontella Bass

10. That Home feat Patrick Watson

11. Time And Space feat Lou Rhodes