The Universal Sigh, Super Collider, Etc....

You have probably already heard about Radiohead's new, limited edition "newspaper", The Universal Sigh. Haven't seen it and don't know if I ever will. In more Radiohead news, they are said to have just issued a limited edition vinyl recording of a couple of tracks, one new plus Super Collider, something heard only in live shows, such as this raw and rugged example from 2008:



This one's not a heckuva lot better ...

Neil Inducts Tom

A few years back, musing about what I would take with me to the "desert island", Tom Waits immediately was on the short list ... and still is. I have long wanted to post something worthy of the man and his beautiful work, and try occasionally (just do a search in this blog's archives) but there is SO much to choose from. Here is something very special -- again I must credit friend John for finding this clip from the March 14, 2011 ceremonies -- which gets another of my favorites, Neil Young, in on the proceedings. If you don't know Tom Waits by now, this is a wonderful introduction.



Visit the Tom Waits site anytime. Buy his music; he's been making records since the 70s. Tom Waits feels like an old friend.

A Bit Of Allen Toussaint

My turn now to share one with Ivi and Jordan ...

Pass The Peas

Ivi, her horn playing boyfriend Jordan, and I are mostly exploring the FLAC library for jazz gems tonight. And all the relatives of jazz -- funk, gospel and on and on. Ivi introduces us to Maceo Parker and one of her favorites, right here:

Nachtwey in Japan

James Nachtwey's work, last visited here over two years ago, registers again as he travels to Japan to document the earthquake/tsunami aftermath. See this Time slideshow.

Tezeta Band

Here is one brought to my attention by Mom-In-Law, Janet. This band is self-described as "sound of memory, of nostalgia, of sweaty soulful dance music, part jazz, part motown, part Ethiopian folk music, inspired by and arranged from the Golden Age of Ethiopian music, the late 1960’s and early 1970’s." One of its horn players, Curt Bieker, is related to one of Janet's neighbors. Give them a listen at their MySpace site or at http://tezetaband.com/.