Jeff Parker & the New Breed

Jeff Parker & the New Breed - 'Suite for Max Brown'

Saw a Twitter friend that I follow (who happens to be from Portland), post a photo of the cover while tweeting what she's listening to. (Thanks Jen!!) Was intrigued, checked it out, listened to a few moments, ordered it and it arrived the next day. If you can't go to the record store because of a little old pandemic or there's simply no stores remaining in your hometown, then this is the way to get your music .... next day, at your front door, when you return home from work!!!

The other directions in Jazz that I've been searching for. On vinyl!!!

Oxford American

A compilation from 2001 and Oxford American magazine. I think they would put out an annual collection of Southern music. I found two or three of these compilations a few years ago for $1. A check today shows they have become quite pricey.

A variety of sounds on each, Americana, Blues, Roots, Appalacha, Country, Zydeco, Singer/Songwriter and more .....  A little of a lot of styles. Older and contemporary sounds. Always filled with gems. 

Compilations done right!!!

Favorites here are ..... 'You R Loved' by Victoria Williams (I love the trumpets), 'The Lonesome River' by Ralph Stanley and Bob Dylan (Old-timey, front porch feel) and 'Down to the Well' by Kevin Gordon (A new name to check out). The song is a duet with Lucinda Williams.

An Evening With Bruce Cockburn

From 1971, Bruce Cockburn - 'High Winds White Sky'

Original vinyl record from my early collecting days that was a tough find back then because it was an import recording. It's been with me for a few years now. Had to travel to Portland as I recall. 

Singer/Songwriter and great guitarist as well, often including a solo guitar instrumental tune on his albums. Favorite songs on here are back to back on side one .....  'Love Song' and 'One Day I Walk'. Both incredibly beautiful!!

Beautiful snow and trees photography on the front and back cover and inside the gatefold sleeve.