CD's of the week

Im going to try to put up the CD's I am listening to for the week as a part of my blog. Here's for the week of August 22-28

1. Dave Douglas, Mountain Passages - I love the orchestration and story behind this record. Dave's dad was a mountain runner and as a tribute to this man's passion, he wrote this music. The festival took place at somewhere between 9 and 12 thousand feet and thus the record was born. I can only hope to have such a great vibe for a record of mine someday

2. Pat Metheny Group, Off Ramp - I like the sound of this record, very definitive of PM at the time. I am always amazed at how pat evolved over the years and records like this one really help me to see the big picture in the tale of a great guitarist.

3. Kenny Wheeler, What Now? This record has such a great sound, and the chemistry between all the players is scary! Chris Potter tears it up and so does Dave Holland. John Taylor has some great moments, but Kenny Wheeler's flugel is so lush, it makes me want to keep this in the player forever!

4. John Adams, Naive and Sentimental Music - I haven't gotten into this record as much as the others yet, but as it is with all large orchestral works, it takes time to absorb. John Adams is a master at his craft, so awesome. Where does he come up with these ideas?