Saturday, May 24, 2008

never enough rhodes - compilation #4





'Everybody Loves The Sunshine' - D'Angelo


'Superstition' - Ahmad Jamal


'Twenty Four' - Frank McComb

Continuing the series of Fender Rhodes jazz from the 70s, this time adding a few classics to the perhaps lesser known. Joe Zawinul's version of his composition "In a Silent Way" doesn't get enough play, and with the response to the live Herbie Hancock post, I thought I'd add his fantastic "Death Wish" theme.

Also two "special contemporary guests" this time - D'Angelo with his gorgeous downtempo take on Roy Ayers' "Everybody Loves The Sunshine", and Frank McComb with his almost-spooky channelling of Donny Hathaway in "Twenty Four".

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42 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 24, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Excellent, have enjoyed all 3 of your comps so far, please keep them up!!!!!

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  2. ishMay 24, 2008 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks Simon. I don't know that D'Angelo version!

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  3. Simon666May 25, 2008 at 12:11 AM

    Thanks Mike - more to come :)

    hi Ish - yes it's a great one isn't it, really held back ...

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  4. MFS Equipe ♪May 25, 2008 at 12:29 AM

    Thank U Simon for this greateful post!
    Amazing!
    Pier

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  5. AnonymousMay 25, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely compilation. I´m positive I will enjoy this one. Thanks a lot!

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  6. Simon666May 25, 2008 at 11:09 AM

    Thanks Jazzypier and kung.

    Jazzypier - great that you guys are keeping the amazing My Favourite Sound open, sorry that you had those troubles there.
    simon

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  7. E-mileMay 25, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    hi Simon 3x6,
    congrats on the comp part 4!
    really good choices, and what's more, excellent artwork (again:-)
    That is a really funky keyboard there! I once bought the OST Death Wish CD for little money on a sale, but I wasn't too happy with it, I'll give it a spin once again, long time no hear. By the looks of this vol.4 that 70-75 jazzrockish thing is on it's way:-)
    thanks mate!

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  8. Simon666May 25, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    Thanks e-mile - yeah I bought a "Death Wish" CD just for the title track that I've included here - some great orchestration from Mr Hancock, but the theme is the only killer track there :)

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  9. Simon666May 25, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    oh and here's a tracklist, in case anyone wants it in text :

    01 d'angelo – everybody loves the sunshine (live)
    02 astral traveling - lonnie liston smith
    03 mystique - yusef lateef
    04 sweet bite - george duke
    05 wayne shorter's bossa nova - joe chambers
    06 ocean of his might - michael longo
    07 superstition - ahmad jamal
    08 after the rain - frank strazzeri
    09 leaves - pete jolly
    10 naima - pucho&thelatinsoulbrothers
    11 in a silent way - joe zawinul
    12 death wish (main title) - herbie hancock
    13 children of the night -hysear don walker
    14 summer breeze - ramsey lewis
    15 bananas - weldon irvine
    16 universe - hampton hawes
    17 twenty four - frank mccomb
    18 harold vick - prayer

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  10. jaguarMay 25, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Hi Simon.

    Great bog.

    Love the Rhodes compilations & the Renee Geyer.

    Thanks for educating me.

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  11. Sly HoaxMay 25, 2008 at 11:47 PM

    The previews really sold me on this one. Sounds cool and sweet as a popsicle on a hot summer day.

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  12. AMMMay 27, 2008 at 12:46 AM

    many thanks again simon.
    really appreciated man!

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  13. Franklin MintMay 28, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    I just stumbled upon your site. I'm also a fan of the Fender Rhodes and posted a similar compilation on my blog a while back.

    Check it...

    http://franklinmintblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/dont-shoot-electric-piano-player.html

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  14. Simon666May 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Thanks for the comments guys.
    Nice comp Franklin !
    I actually already had "Muffin Man" lined up for the next rhodes comp, do you have any idea where that album may be found online? I've already got "The Kid" ..

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  15. slsmithsrMay 29, 2008 at 1:46 AM

    First time I've been here. Excellent site. Excellent post with a pedigree musicians.

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  16. Gianni aka Cesare BarbettaMay 30, 2008 at 4:35 AM

    thanks simon!

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  17. MaroMay 30, 2008 at 11:46 PM

    Hey bro !

    Another good comp', thanks..

    Do you have the George Duke's inner source ? I'm searchin it for a while...

    If yes, post it please !!!

    thx

    maro

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  18. Simon666May 31, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    Hi Maro, yes I do and i will, soon. Give me a few days ...

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  19. Simon666May 31, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Hi again Maro -
    George Duke's "Inner Source" is up now :)

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  20. UnknownJuly 9, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    I came across your blog while looking for some Donny Hathaway. Got one and posted a comment about what a great Fender Rhodes player he was - as well as being an unbelievable vocalist (I think I've been under a rock since the 70's) - how did he get under my radar?
    A whole blog dedicated to the FR! I doff my cap to you - great site.
    Many thanks.
    Shuggiemac

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  21. JusticeJuly 13, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    thank u!!!!!!!

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  22. SatchelmouthJuly 16, 2008 at 1:26 PM

    Been looking for the Mike Longo track for a while, thank you so much. Superb taste!

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  23. Simon666July 16, 2008 at 1:44 PM

    Glad you enjoyed it djangophile, I'll be posting that Longo album soon, so keep a watch out :)

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  24. Mr. OK Jazz TOKYOAugust 3, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Your site is a treasure, I see I'll be here for hours and hours and hours in the coming weeks! THANK YOU!!!!!

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  25. hulaboyAugust 26, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    I thank you!

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  26. SamuelSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    thanks again dude :)

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  27. don_ciccioDecember 19, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    I have a 30+ hour drive starting tonight and I know your comps will get me through it! Thanks so much for compiling and sharing.

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  28. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Please ekeep doing what you it do..you spread musical love!!!!

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  29. AmalgamahDecember 28, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    Smooooooooth man! i´m loving it!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Fantastic! Thanks.

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  31. Absolutely MeMarch 20, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Ah YES! Today was a perfect Spring Day in the ATL, and I heard somebody playing "Everybody Loves The Sunshine," but a cover version... I asked the guy who it was and he said D'Angelo. So I went out to buy it from Amazon or iTunes or anywhere but it's not available. Yours is the first site I found it on. Thanks so much - keep groovin'!!

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  32. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Thanks a lot!Very nice compilations

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Great Music that I'd never have gotten to know without you. Thanks for your effort and passion!

    Best Regards
    Cal

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    The Rapidshare links say "file not found". Of course, the megaupload links are dead.

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  35. Simon666September 12, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    New link at the base of the post.

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  36. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Hi Simon,

    Thanks for the new link - great blog, great compilations.

    Appreciate the effort.

    Best regards,
    Dave Aqua.


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  37. Simon666November 5, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Thanks for the comment Dave, glad you're enjoying it :)

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  38. speedy_steelFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Hi Simon 666,
    thanks so much for the blog - I have been going crazy with so much wonderful music! Truly appreciate all the info and links, the compilations and above all your sure-fire taste.

    Cookin'

    Ian Russell

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  39. Simon666February 9, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Glad you're enjoying it Ian :)

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  40. soulboyMarch 28, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    I just downloaded a few of your comps. I'm shocked all killer killer cuts,wow,thank you very much.

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  41. Simon666March 30, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    No problems Soulboy :)

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  42. AnonymousMay 8, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Wow! Thank you for your beautiful site, so much great music. I will have to take some time to explore all you've got here. Thanks again, very much!

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