interview with stanley on latest music!http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15879188

His new CD is worth getting.

I just got the Toys of Men CD today and have listened to it a few times now. I love it.  My favourite so far is Jerusalem. That is so sweet.
 
The reworking of Toys from the Vertu abum as the introduction track to the CD is magnificent. A very sensitive interpretation if I may say so.
 
I'm sure  you will understand what I mean by this. But this CD sounds like a very mature record in many aspects. His playing,  the recording, arrangements and the compositions, the whole experience is a fantastic package. There is something for old and new fans. Yeah there are many trademark licks on the album but thats cool too.
 
I really love the acoustic and upright bass tracks as well.
I'm going to feature the CD on my next Jazz Radio programme which is a week on Christmas eve.
 
Stan the man is definitely backand on top.
Jazzyvee

Back on top indeed! I got my copy through the post on thursday and so far it hasn't been off the CD player. There's a very broad section of Stanley's skill on it and I can categorically state that there's no filler. I really like the track 'Bad asses' which sounds like the traditional Stanley & Alembic tunes I was introduced to him with.
It's been an agonising wait but well worth it.
 
Graeme
 
(Message edited by jacko on December 15, 2007)

Yep mine has been on repeat all day so far. It reminds me of the days I'd be waiting for the next Bob Marley & The Wailers Album. Then I'd copy it to tape then play it exclusively in the car for weeks on end.  I look forward to doing this with this album.
 
I may consider adding one of the tracks to my set list for my next Clarkee gig on 2008.

New interview with stan!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrfLvMk_CwE&feature=related

Cool Interview Keavin, thanks for the pointer.
Jazzyvee