Ben Thompson

Richard Thompson - Live At The BBC (2011) [3CD + DVD5 NTSC] {Universal Music}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 1.38 Gb | MP3 @320 -> 553 Mb
DVD5 -> 3.41 Gb | All Regions | NTSC 4:3 | Dolby AC3, 2 ch | ~ 80 min | ISO Image
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© 2011 Universal Music / BBC | 533 290-9
Rock / Folk Rock / Contemporary Folk / Singer Songwriter

This beautifully packaged 4 disc (3CD + DVD) box set comprises of the very best radio and TV performances by Richard and Linda Thompson and Richard Thompson solo recorded for the BBC between January 1974 and 2009. These are the first ever collection of BBC recordings sanctioned by Richard Thompson, the first career retrospective DVD ever released by Richard Thompson and the first ever to feature Linda.

Lucky Thompson was very active in the recording studios during his 1956 visit to France; this CD in Verve's attractive Jazz in Paris reissue series features the big toned tenor saxophonist with both a quartet and a tentet. Thompson's lush sound in sensitive interpretations of "The Man I Love" and the less familiar ballad "There's No You" brings Ben Webster to mind. Thompson's original "Tight Squeeze" is an up-tempo jump blues which showcases his harder blowing, more boppish side; while the venerable standard "Gone With the Wind" is a brisk swinger. Pianist Henri Renaud leads the potent rhythm section. The tentet session is less memorable. All of the songs were written by Renaud, and while they are comparable to much of the output of so-called "cool school" of the period, they tend to be a little too conservative. Still, Thompson's playing is at a high label throughout both dates, so bop fans should invest in this enjoyable CD.