Author: Daniel

A double seshjawn notes, cause I have been too busy to keep up properly but 2 shorties make a proper playlist.  Playlist Dan - Minnie Ripperton - “Completeness” - This album, Minnie’s first solo album, floored me. Adventurous, experimental, incredibly performed, perfect arrangements. I hear things on this song that suggest Kate Bush was familiar… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 10/8 & 22/23

Playlist Travis - McDonald & Giles - “Birdman - The Workshop” - King Crimson alum duo project from around the same time as the band began, proving they are bringing some weird in their own right. It sounds a little thin, production wise. Though throwing out a lot of intriguing ideas, it lacks a little… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 9/24/23

Playlist Travis - Stevie Wonder - “Stranger on the Shore of Love” - A later Stevie that I don’t have, many of the 80/90’s albums I ignored, but even lesser Stevie is still Stevie! I am not a fan of the canned synth sound he’s getting, mainly because he is the pioneer of incredible synth… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 9/10/23

Playlist Travis - It’s got the insane musicianship, but layered against a total beauteous little tune - frequently those cancel each other out. And it goes a lot of different places in style. The bassist is prominent and pretty herky jerky. Elephant Gym - “Witches” This will deserve further exploration. Bart - Boney M -… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 8/28/23

Playlist Dan - Art Farmer-Benny Golson Jazztet - “A November Afternoon” - A live gem from the Jazztet Mosaic collection. The tune is impeccable with both some beautiful Gil Evans-esque harmonies and interesting bass melodies, yet achieved in a small group. Art’s solo is a thing of beauty and that is why I played it,… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 8/14/23