Wax Treasure (Vinyl)
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@GraemeE it’s funny you mention that. Haha. Today I came back to my classroom and there were about 6 boys up to no good kinda goofing off and acting way too odd. I came out of my room about ten minutes later and they were gone but it reeked like weed. Pretty disturbing really.
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@Mizmazzle damnit - my whimsical abstract is much less fun when the reality of devoping brains on drugs is a real life scenario
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@Mizmazzle I feel and I appreciate you sharing that. Seeds tend take time to grow and bear fruit. Good teachers like you are a cornerstone of our community.
That haul would keep me busy for a couple of months if I was your student. Thin Lizzy at his age would blow my mind
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@GraemeE haha. Naw man. The kid I brought the records to would have the good sense to wait until he was in high school at least and further not smoke refer in the fucking hallway of a middle school. Jesus.
Lord knows I didn’t make the best choices with my early experimentation in the school setting.
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@Mizmazzle love this (the backstory and the present action)! Just wondering if your teacher ever got to hear how his seed grew.
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@Mizmazzle that’s such a great story and a testament to how great teachers can influence the trajectory of their students. I had an English teacher my sophomore year of high school who used to write rock lyrics on the blackboard every day before class. First day of class the lyrics were from Bowie’s “Changes”. I can’t name many of my teachers but I sure remember him and his influence on me. I have no doubt that you’re leaving that same kind of impression on your lucky students.
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Considering this is one of my favorite albums OF ALL TIME I don't reach for it as much as I probably should.
It's a breath of fresh air
https://open.spotify.com/album/2CNEkSE8TADXRT2AzcEt1b?si=0rh2o5-OQWigLAFVeEoe9w
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@SKT 100%
This is on my primary notebook for non-work related use
Obviousely I'm a massive beatles fan but couldn't resist
Through a series of fortunate events i was able to meet and have lunch with the man himself for my birthday one year - easily in my top 5 life experiences
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@SKT said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):
Sgt. Pepper’s wouldn’t exist if it hadn’t been for Pet Sounds.
It was the best kind of arms race (one where everyone wins)
BW has said pet sounds wouldn't exist without rubber soul
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@GraemeE what a time for creatives to be exploring what’s possible. I could be convinced that the technological limitations of that era were key to that. I’m sure today’s artists could argue that the expanded “technological palette” just give creators more tools to explore but for me personally it is actually kind of overwhelming
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@SKT thanks for the kind words brother man. I really wish I remembered that teachers name. I remember how it felt to have this person go out of their way to try and connect with me and that feeling has left a life long impression on me. But I moved a lot as a kid and was only at that school a short time. Wish I remembered his name…
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@Tago-Mago imho :
MONK - Monk/Rollins, Thelonius Himself and MisteriosoPeterson- Affinty , Night Train
Tatum I don't have as definitive of an answer but I bet money @j-iv does
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@Tago-Mago
Going to try to restrain myself here as it’s difficult to recommend a handful of records from masters like Monk, Tatum, and Peterson. Also dependent on what you’re feeling. @GraemeE has some good reccs, here are my additions:Tatum:
- The Genius of Art Tatum (great overview of his playing and virtuosity).
- Art Tatum & Roy Eldridge Quartet (great example of him playing with other bandmates. Sounds like everyone is trying to keep up with him).
- Art Tatum and Ben Webster (two masters locked in their craft).
Peterson:
- Tenderly (kind of his trademark late-night, wine sipping, wandering thoughts type of piano playing).
- Oscar Peterson+One Clark Terry (you add a trumpet in the mix and it’s pretty much a party. This album oozes the blues).
- Romance (most folks don’t know Peterson had some vocals too which may sound similar to another famous crooner/pianist)
Monk:
- Thelonius in Action Recorded at the Five Spot (taste of Monks unique sound and phrasing, live in all its glory)
- Thelonius Monk Orchestra at Town Hall ( a bit more digestible. You see Monks range here with a bigger band and again, all live)
- Thelonius Alone in San Francisco ( my personal favorite solo Monk record)
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