Author Archives: pabenn

Charles Earland – Penn Relays

Posted on December 3, 2013 by pabenn

Hey, it’s been a while, but why let that stop me.  I’m back into music again and I’m listening to some great new and old material.  I have Spotify to thank for this, allowing me to hear a much greater … Continue reading →

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Bill Evans – Minority

Posted on February 6, 2012 by pabenn

It was strange to log on today and find that it’s over a year since I posted here.  Last year went very quickly, and with challenges in my business life and a hectic time at home, time passed at a … Continue reading →

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Incognito – Summer’s Ended

Posted on December 20, 2010 by pabenn

Well it’s been some time since I posted here.  Life has been particularly busy, which has left me with little time to keep this blog updated.  Throughout this period I’ve still found time to listen to lots of great Jazz, … Continue reading →

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Charles Mingus – II B.S. (Haitian Fight Song)

Posted on August 19, 2010 by pabenn

Listen here:  http://bit.ly/bQ72HC Today’s track is from the renowned bass player Charles Mingus.  Typical of the era in which it was written, it’s a fast swing number with lots of brass, 8 musicians performing various trumpet, trombone, sax and tuba … Continue reading →

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Joe Henderson – Black Narcissus

Posted on August 16, 2010 by pabenn

Listen here: http://bit.ly/b4JvCl Today’s pick is from Joe Henderson; a track named Black Narcissus from the 1969 album Power To The People.  It was recorded with a stunning line-up; Henderson on tenor sax, Ron Carter on bass, Jack DeJohnette on … Continue reading →

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Jazz in Boston, USA.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by pabenn

So, I’m back from travelling around New England USA.  There hasn’t been much time to post here but I have tried to hunt down some good live Jazz whilst staying in the various towns and cities of Massachusets and Maine. … Continue reading →

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Joe Locke Geoffrey Keezer Group – The King (for T.M.)

Posted on June 24, 2010 by pabenn

Today’s Jazz Pick:  Joe Locke Geoffrey Keezer Group – The King (for T.M.) http://amzn.to/cdjSYk Update: Another performance from Germany here:  http://bit.ly/a3dGbP Today’s selection is from the celebrated vibraphonist Joe Locke, performing as the Joe Locke Geoffrey Keezer Group at the 2005 … Continue reading →

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The Horace Silver Quintet – Jungle Juice.

Posted on June 23, 2010 by pabenn

My Jazz pick for tonight: Horace Silver Quintet – Jungle Juice. Classic Hard Bop from 1968. Listen here:  http://bit.ly/9nslem Buy here:  http://amzn.to/cP3H2u You can clearly hear the influence of Latin rhythms and Silver’s Cape Verdean roots on this recording.  The … Continue reading →

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First Post on the Quartal Harmony Jazz Blog

Posted on June 22, 2010 by pabenn

So…here it is.  Finally, I have a WordPress account.  I’ve decided to consolidate all my various Jazz Music related postings, ramblings, twitters and other epithets onto a single source. So why ‘Quartal Harmony’?  Well it’s a term that defines a … Continue reading →

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