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Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt - God Bless Jug and Sonny (2001)

2011-11-26T08:54:00.000-08:00

Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt - God Bless Jug and Sonny (2001)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Saxophone | Label ~ Prestige

The focus of this exciting, if imperfect, CD is a 1973 reunion of Gene "Jug" Ammons and Sonny Stitt, who were responsible for some of the most famous tenor saxophone battles of the 1940s and early '50s. When the two locked horns, it was musical sportsmanship at its finest. Jug and Stitt had a mutual respect for one another, and their battles were the essence of friendly competition. Some die-hard beboppers might be disappointed to learn that God Bless Jug and Sonny (which was recorded live in Baltimore in 1973 but went unreleased until 2001) isn't all that competitive -- the saxmen don't try to relive their legendary cutting contests of the 1940s and early '50s. Nonetheless, there are many inspired moments, and they enjoy a strong rapport on exuberant performances of "Blue 'n' Boogie," "Stringin' the Jug," and "Bye Bye Blackbird" (all of which employ Cedar Walton on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums). Ammons and Stitt don't play together on all of the tunes; Stitt lays out on Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child," and Stitt is the only saxophonist on Vernon Duke's "Autumn in New York" (the only performance that finds Stitt on alto instead of tenor). And neither saxman is heard on Walton's "Ugetsu," a gem that lets the rhythm section shine by itself. When Ammons and Stitt play together, it's never hard to tell them apart. In contrast to the Charlie Parker-minded Stitt, Ammons had the sort of big, breathy, Coleman Hawkins-influenced tone you expected from a swing tenor (even though he was very much a bebopper/hard bopper). Unlike some of their 1940s/early '50s encounters, God Bless Jug and Sonny falls short of essential. But this 1973 reunion is still enjoyable and will interest the saxophonists' hardcore fans. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Blue 'n' Boogie (16:36)
02. Stringin' the Jug (14:59)
03. God Bless the Child (5:48)
04. Autumn in New York (5:05)
05. Ugetsu (7:45)
06. Bye Bye Blackbird (17:52)

Personnel:
Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone (on #1, 2, 3, 6)
Sonny Stitt - tenor saxohone (on #1, 2, 6); alto saxophone (on #4 only)
Cedar Walton - piano
Sam Jones - bass
Billy Higgins - drums

Recorded at the Famous Ballroom, Baltimore, MD on June 24, 1973; for "The Left Bank Society"
Recording Engineer: Vernon Welsh
CD Production: Eric Miller
Digital Editing and Transfers: Dave Luke (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Mastering: Kirk Felton (Fantasy), 2001
Art Direction: Jamie Putnam
Photography: Tony Lane
Liner notes by Zan Stewart, April 2001

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Coleman Hawkins Quartet - Today And Now (1963) [Analogue Productions Remastered 2011]

2011-11-25T07:54:00.000-08:00

Coleman Hawkins Quartet - Today And Now (1963) [Analogue Productions Remastered 2011]
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Genre ~ Mainstream Jazz, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Impulse!/Analogue Productions CIPJ 34 SA

A very nice digital reissue of a very congenial and nicely played Coleman Hawkins Quartet release. Not always the most compelling title from the Hawkins catalog, the record at least has the virtue of both being listenable and worthy of somewhat deeper inspection. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Go Lil Liza
2. Quintessence
3. Don't Love Me
4. Love Song From "Apache"
5. Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet
6. Swingin' Scotch
7. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree

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Sonny Stitt and Richie Cole - Battle Of The Saxes (1981) [Remastered 1998]

2011-11-25T07:53:00.000-08:00

Sonny Stitt and Richie Cole - Battle Of The Saxes (1981) [Remastered 1998]
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Genre ~ Bop, Saxophone Jazz, Mainstream Jazz | Label ~ AIM Records

This session is a real rarity for it teams together Sonny Stitt (mostly playing tenor) and altoist Richie Cole (along with pianist Jack Wilson, bassist Ed Gaston and drummer Allan Turnbull) for the first and only time. Stitt and Cole inspire each other on the seven boppish selections and, even if little surprising occurs, the heated exchanges make this CD worth searching for. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01 - Laura (4:27)
02 - Seranada Espana (5:34)
03 - I Hear a Rhapsody (4:51)
04 - Lovers Concerto (5:09)
05 - Cherokee (7:20)
06 - Sonny's Blues (3:26)
07 - The Night Has a Thousand Eyes (8:48)

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Teddy Wilson - Gentleman Of Keyboard 1934-1957 (1990)

2011-11-25T07:49:00.000-08:00

Teddy Wilson - Gentleman Of Keyboard 1934-1957 (1990)
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Genre ~ Swing, Big Band, Mainstream Jazz | Label ~ Giants Of Jazz Records

Gentleman of Keyboard, a Giants of Jazz compilation released in 1998, is a jumbled assemblage of great jazz recordings made between May 1934 and July 1957 by pianist and bandleader Teddy Wilson (1912-1986). The list of collective personnel on this one disc is staggering, as Wilson consistently worked with innovators and individualists who decisively shaped the evolution of jazz over the years. Among literally dozens of noteworthy participants are vocalists Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald as well as tenor saxophonists Ben Webster and Lester Young. Wilson is also heard in his famous role as a member of the Benny Goodman Quartet and Sextet. Though it would take quite a number of Wilson collections to accurately demonstrate the magnitude of his contribution to the history of jazz, Gentleman of Keyboard is a good place to begin. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Somebody Loves Me (2:54)
02. I'm Painting The Town Red (2:57)
03. All My Life (3:11)
04. Why Do I Lie To Myself About You? (3:03)
05. The Way You Look Tonight (3:05)
06. Sailin' (2:51)
07. I'Ve Found A New Baby (2:40)
08. Just A Mood (6:48)
09. If Dreams Come True (3:08)
10. I Got Rhythm (5:09)
11. Jumpin' For Joy (3:06)
12. Wham (Re-Bop-Boom-Bam) (2:54)
13. Liza (2:25)
14. 71 (3:02)
15. China Boy (2:39)
16. Indiana (3:02)
17. I Want To Be Happy (3:16)
18. Rose Room (2:20)
19. Just Like A Butterfly (2:50)
20. Fine And Dandy (1:41)
21. Under A Blanket Of Blue (2:57)
22. Sweet Lorraine (3:20)
23. Airmail Special (3:47)

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Paul Desmond - Desmond Blue (1962) [Remastered 2002]

2011-11-25T07:45:00.000-08:00

Paul Desmond - Desmond Blue (1962) [Remastered 2002]
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Genre ~ Cool, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Bluebird Records

Paul Desmond's sessions away from the Dave Brubeck Quartet were always something special, and this greatly expanded reissue edition of Desmond Blue is no exception. By far the most interesting album that the alto saxophonist ever did with an orchestra, no doubt due to the choice of first-rate standards (such as "My Funny Valentine," "Body and Soul," "Ill Wind," and "Like Someone in Love") as well as conductor Bob Prince's thoughtful and never burdensome arrangements, the dependably melodious and inventive Desmond works magic in each of the seven standards and two originals heard here. This CD adds the three unreleased tracks featured in the complete box set of Desmond's RCA recordings, but also includes four more alternate takes that appear for the first time. Accompanied by the equally lyrical guitarist Jim Hall and a rhythm section that alternates between bassists Milt Hinton, George Duvivier, and Gene Cherico and drummers Connie Kay, Bobby Thomas, and Osie Johnson, this is an ideal CD to introduce newcomers to jazz without overwhelming them. Doug Ramsey's new liner notes add a very personal touch to this reissue, which should be considered an essential acquisition. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers-Lorenz Hart) 3:49
2. Desmond Blue (Paul Desmond) 3:38
3. Then I'll Be Tired Of You (e.y. Harburg-Arthur Schwartz) 4:03
4. I've Got You Under My Skin (Cote Porter) 4:31
5. Late Lament (Paul Desmond) 4:07
6. I Should Care (Axel Stordahl-Paul Weston-Samtny Cohn) 3:49
7. Like Someone In Love (Johnny Burke-Jiтту Van Неusеп) 4:10
8. Ill Wind (You're Blowin' Me No Good) (Harold Arlen-Ted Koehler) 3:48
9. Body and Soul (Johnny Green-Edward Heyman-Frank Eyton-Robert B. Sour) 4:51

BONUS TRACKS
10. Autumn Leaves (Johnny Mercer-Jacques Prevert-Joseph Kozma) 5:42
11. Imagination (Johnny Виrkе-Jimmy Van Heusen) 4:02
12 Advise and Consent (Jerry Fielding) 2:00

PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED ALTERNATE TAKES
13. Autumn Leaves 5:37
14. Autumn Leaves 3:38
15. Imagination 4:51
16. Advise and Consent 2:01

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Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis & Johnny Griffin - Battle Stations (2003)

2011-11-25T05:39:00.000-08:00

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis & Johnny Griffin - Battle Stations (2003)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Saxophone | Label ~ Prestige/OJC

When Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin joined forces and formed a two-tenor front line, bop enthusiasts could safely assume that the sparks were going to fly. Davis and Griffin, after all, were one of hard bop's exciting tenor teams -- their saxophone battles were as legendary as the encounters of Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray, or Phil Woods and Gene Quill (who, unlike the other teams mentioned here, were a two-alto pair). Battle Stations, like other Davis/Griffin encounters, points to the fact that the two tenormen never had a problem finding common ground. Both had big tones; both were very extroverted, aggressive players; and both swung unapologetically hard -- no one ever mistook either of them for members of jazz's cool school, which favored subtlety, restraint, and understatement over intensity and aggression. A sense of friendly competition is evident on Battle Stations; when Davis and Griffin lock horns, the result is musical sportsmanship at its finest. And "friendly" is the operative word on this 1960 date -- as competitive as Davis and Griffin could be, they had a great deal of respect for one another. Battle Stations (which employs Norman Simmons on piano, Victor Sproles on bass, and Ben Riley on drums) demonstrates that the saxmen were not only sparring partners, they were also a mutual admiration society, and the improvisers enjoy an incredibly strong rapport on hard-swinging numbers like "Pull My Coat," "Hey Jim!," and "What's Happening." Battle Stations is an album that fans of heated two-tenor exchanges shouldn't overlook. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. What's Happening (6:51)
02. Abundance (6:54)
03. If I Had You (6:46)
04. 63rd Street Theme (7:12)
05. Pull My Coat (6:41)
06. Hey Jim! (8:01)
07. Billie's Bounce (11:18)
08. Theme (1:06)

Personnel:
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - tenor saxophone
Johnny Griffin - tenor saxophone
Norman Simmons - piano (on #1-6)
Junior Mance - piano (on #7, 8)
Victor Sproles - bass (on #1-6)
Larry Gales - bass (on #7, 8)
Ben Riley - drums

Produced by Esmon Edwards
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Recorded on September 2, 1960 (#1-6);
and in performance at Minton's Playhouse, NYC; January 6, 1961 (#7, 8)

#7 originally released on "The Late Show (Prestige 7357)";
#8 on "The Midnight Show (Prestige 7330)"

Remastering, 2002 - Joe Tarantino (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Cover design and photo by Don Schlitten
Liner notes by Dan Morgenstern (August, 1963)

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Cal Tjader - Amazonas (1995)

2011-11-25T05:22:00.000-08:00

Cal Tjader - Amazonas (1995)
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Genre ~ Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban | Label ~ Fantasy/OJC

Cal Tjader's Brazilian explorations continue and actually deepen with this release, as he joins forces with a host of progressive young Brazilian musicians, all overseen by producer Airto Moreira. By now, Tjader had figured out how to fit into the blend, doing so by losing himself in the complex mix of Afro-Brazilian rhythms, American funk and 1970s-era electronics, integrating his own identity for the sake of the ensemble. Indeed, Tjader actually appears on marimba on tracks like Joao Donato's "Amazonas" and his collaboration with Hermeto Pascoal, "Mindoro," his playing taking on a more brittle edge as a result. Tjader's Southern Hemisphere cohorts include such emerging luminaries as keyboardist Egberto Gismonti, percussionist Robertinho Silva, the sometimes wild flutist Hermeto Pascoal and on one track, the superb trombonist Raul de Souza. The intricate arrangements are in the hands of George Duke, and so are the funky, occasionally spaced-out keyboard sounds (albeit under the contractually dictated pseudonym "Dawilli Gonga"). CD buyers get a welcome bonus, an extended, impassioned outtake of "Cahuenga." ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Amazonas (4:29)
02. Xibaba (5:55)
03. Mindoro (4:30)
04. Flying (4:11)
05. Corine (5:16)
06. Noa Noa (4:14)
07. Tamanco No Samba (5:33)
08. Cahuenga (4:46)
09. Cahuenga (long version) (9:29)

Personnel:
Cal Tjader - vibes, marimba
David Amaro - electric and acoustic guitars
Dawilli Gonga - electric keyboards
Egberto Gismnti - acoustic piano, syntehesizer
Luiz Alves - bass
Robertinho Silva - drums, percussions
Raul De Souza - trombone (on #6)
Hermeto Pascoal - flute (on #2, 3, 8, 9)
Aloiso Milanez - acoustic piano (on #7)

Produced by Airto (Moreira)
Executive Producer: Orrin Keepnews
Arrangements by George Duke
Recorded at Wally Heider's Recording Studio, Los Angeles; June 1975
Recording and Remix Engineer: Ken Caillat, assisted by Bill Broms
Additional Recording: Eddie Bill Harris, Don Cody (Fantasy Studios)
#9 remixed to digital by David Luke (Fantasy Studios)
Digital remastering, 1994 - Phil De Lancie (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Art Direction & Cover Art: Phil Carroll
Booklet Photo: Bruce Talamon

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Ron Carter - Jazz, My Romance (1994)

2011-11-24T10:57:00.000-08:00

Ron Carter - Jazz, My Romance (1994)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Post-Bop | Label ~ Blue Note

As with virtually all of Ron Carter's recordings as a leader, this CD is primarily a showcase for his bass solos. The unusual combination of musicians (a trio with guitarist Herb Ellis and pianist Kenny Barron) really does not live up to its potential. There are some short spots for Ellis and Barron but their roles are mostly in support of the bassist. Some of the selections (particularly "Sweet Lorraine" and the bassist's original "For Toddlers Only") do have their memorable moments but none of the songs are taken at faster than a medium tempo. Since bass solos (as with most drum showcases) often lose a lot when transferred to record (as opposed to being seen live), this CD is recommended mostly to Ron Carter completists. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Blues for D.P. (10:02)
02. My Romance (7:21)
03. Airegin (6:41)
04. Quiet Times (4:58)
05. Summertime (8:26)
06. I Fall in Love Too Easily (6:23)
07. For Toddlers Only (4:39)
08. Sweet Lorraine (5:43)

Personnel:
Ron Carter - bass
Herb Ellis - guitar
Kenny Barron - piano

Produced by Ron Carter for Retrac Productions, Inc.
Executive Producer: Hitoshi Namekata
Production Associate: Yoshiko Tsuge
Musical Assistant: Ray Gallon
Recording and Mixing Engineer: James Anderson
Assistant Engineer: Jonathan Mooney
Recorded at Clinton Studios, NYC; on January 4 & 5, 1994
Mastering Engineer: Yoshio Okazaki
Cover Photography: Kunihiro Takuma
Innersleeve Photography: William Claxton
Art direction by Kaoru Taku

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Webster Young – For Lady (1992)

2011-11-24T10:37:00.000-08:00

Webster Young – For Lady (1992)
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Genre ~ Cool, Bop | Label ~ Prestige/OJC

While trumpeter Webster Young pays tribute to Billie Holiday on this, his only studio date as a leader, the set is equally a tribute to Young’s musical role model, Miles Davis. Young has Miles’ soft-focus tone from the early to mid-’50s and, according to Ira Gitler’s liner notes, he is actually playing Miles’ cornet on the date. The similarities between the two players make this 1957 session a satisfying companion to Miles’ work circa 1951-1953. Young is nicely matched here with tenor saxophonist Paul Quinichette, with the two of them using a pleasantly blowsy approach to weave loose, discursive counterpoint around each other. Guitarist Joe Puma distinguishes the set with thoughtful, understated playing that calls to mind Kenny Burrell’s own Prestige dates from this period. Pianist Mal Waldron, drummer Ed Thigpen, and bassist Earl May infuse the performances with a cohesive, relaxed swing. They give each other lots of space, and Waldron makes astute choices in his chord selection, phrasing, and comping strategies. The tracks comprise five pieces associated with Holiday and one Young original, written in homage to Lady Day. True to Holiday’s approach, the mood is world-weary, bordering on bleak, but with breaches of light like those that would briefly suffuse Holiday’s songs. “Strange Fruit” is the one track that misses the mark. Where Holiday allowed the stark irony of the lyrics to carry the song, Young’s instrumental version labors the point by including an execution squad drum roll. This could have been effective had it been limited to the intro and ending, but when Thigpen’s martial snare also crops up midsong it breaks the subtle, macabre atmosphere of the piece. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Lady (7:03)
02. God Bless the Child (7:09)
03. Moanin’ Low (7:48)
04. Good Morning Heartache (8:59)
05. Don’t Explain (7:16)
06. Strange Fruit (4:19)

Personnel:
Webster Young – cornet
Paul Quinichette – tenor saxophone
Mal Waldron – piano
Joe Puma – guitar
Earl May – bass
Ed Thigpen – drums

Supervision by Bob Weinstock
Recorded in Hackensack, NJ; June 14, 1957
Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Digital remastering, 1992 - Phil De Lancie (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Liner notes by Ira Gitler

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Herbie Hancock - This is Jazz (1998)

2011-11-24T10:12:00.000-08:00

Herbie Hancock - This is Jazz (1998)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop, Fusion | Label ~ Columbia/Legacy

Herbie Hancock's edition in the Columbia This Is Jazz series draws six tracks from the approximately 12-year period between 1974 and 1986. An electric band is featured on half of the selections, including "Gentle Thoughts" from Secrets, "Actual Proof" from Thrust, and "Calypso" from Mr. Hands. These aren't exactly the best tracks from Hancock's electric period, and the acoustic portion -- covering "The Sorcerer" from a 1981 V.S.O.P. performance in Tokyo, the live duet "Maiden Voyage" by Hancock and Chick Corea, and "The Peacocks" from the 1986 film 'Round Midnight -- are similarly erratic. All of the selections on This Is Jazz are good, but it doesn't make much sense to feature such a scattered set of tracks. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Sorcerer (7:22)
02. Gentle Thoughts (7:07)
03. Actual Proof (9:45)
04. The Peacocks (7:20)
05. Calypso (6:45)
06. Maiden Voyage (13:51)

Personnel:
Herbie Hancock - piano, fender rhodes, keyboards
Chick Corea - piano (duet with H. Hancock on #6)
Bennie Maupin - soprano saxophone, bass clarinet
Wah Wah Watson, Ray Parker Jr. - guitars
Wynton Marsalis - trumpet
Ron Carter, Pierre Michelot - bass
Paul Jackson - electric bass
Tony Williams, James Levi - drums
Mike Clark, Billy Higgins - drums
Kenneth Nash, Sheila Escovedo - percussions

Recorded between 1974 - 1986
Selected, sequenced & annotated by James Isaacs
Project Director: Seth Rothstein
Mastering Supervisor: Nedra Olds-Neal
Mastered by Vic Anesini, Sony Music Studios, New York
A&R Coordinator: Patti Matheny
Art Direction: Howard Fritzson
Cover Design: Alice Butts
Graphic Artist: Ken Fredette
Photography: Don Hunstein / Sony Music Archives
Production Assistance: Rene Arsenault
Legacy A&R: Steve Berkowith
Liner notes by James Isaacs, April 1997

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Russell Malone - Heartstrings (2001)

2011-11-23T12:37:00.000-08:00

Russell Malone - Heartstrings (2001)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Guitar | Label ~ Verve

The example of Wes Montgomery is so ingrained into the jazz-guitar culture that sooner or later, everyone wants a crack at playing with a string section. Not everyone gets that opportunity, but when you're signed to a major label with an aficionado of plush settings like Tommy LiPuma in charge, your chances of making a string album are going to be pretty good. Thus the Russell Malone string album, a relaxed, easygoing, midnight-hour set of ten tracks polished to a fare-thee-well by a coterie of pros who seem bent upon adding another album by a surrogate Montgomery to the Verve catalog. How do you know that Malone had Montgomery on the brain? Just listen to the first notes of the Milt Jackson title track that opens the album; it's exactly the same riff that led off Montgomery's Bumpin' album. Stylistically, though, Malone is his own man, playing with one basic mellow, somewhat slender tone, resisting the temptation to indulge in the great one's patented octaves. The string charts, whether penned by Johnny Mandel, Alan Broadbent, or Dori Caymmi -- expert stringmen all -- tend to sound the same, laying on a glossy, sophisticated, muted carpet while thankfully not trying to fill every space and corner of the sound stage. It would be hard to assemble a more distinguished rhythm section in 2001 -- pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts -- than this one, but they're just around to keep things rolling steadily. Malone does an especially beautiful job with "Why Try to Change Me Now" -- and there is one tune of his own, "Loved Ones," that fits seamlessly into the pattern. Yet for all of his gifts, Malone doesn't deliver the heartstopping flashes of inspired improvised melody that made the Montgomery orchestral albums so ceaselessly listenable over the decades. That's the crucial ingredient that Montgomery took with him to the grave. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Heartstrings (6:36)
02. How About Me (5:13)
03. Loved Ones (3:28)
04. You Needed Me (3:47)
05. Handful of Stars (4:35)
06. Wind in the Willow (5:30)
07. Why Try to Change Me Now (5:05)
08. The Bad and the Beautiful (2:50)
09. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry (5:45)
10. What a Friend We Have in Jesus (3:13)

Personnel:
Russell Malone - guitar
Kenny Barron - piano
Christian McBride - bass
Jeff "Tain" Watts - drums

Produced by Tommy LiPuma
Recorded and mixed by Joe Feria
String sections recorded by Al Schmitt
String arrangements by Johnny Mandel, Dori Caymmi and Alan Broadbent
Mixed on April 9-11, 2001 at Riversound, NYC
Mastered on April 23, 2001 by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, NYC
Production Coordinator: Stephanie Faraci
Art Direction: Hollis King
Design: Ana Teixeira
Photography by Jeffrey Henson Scales
Release Coordination: Stuart Pressman and Erin Whelan

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Major Holley - Mule (1995)

2011-11-23T12:18:00.000-08:00

Major Holley - Mule (1995)
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Genre ~ Bop | Label ~ Black&Blue Records

Major Holley was best known for using the Slam Stewart trademark of singing along with his bowed bass solos, although he sang in unison while Stewart vocalized an octave above his bass. Otherwise, Major Holley (known as "Mule") was a fine supportive bassist. He originally played violin and tuba, but switched to bass while playing in Navy bands. He played with Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, and Ella Fitzgerald in the mid- to late '40s, and in 1950 did a series of duet recordings (never reissued) with Oscar Peterson. After a period working for the BBC in England, he toured with Woody Herman (1958), played with the Al Cohn-Zoot Sims quintet (1959-1960), and worked in the studios, in addition to appearing on some jazz recordings and having a stint with Duke Ellington (1964). Major Holley taught at Berklee (1967-1970), freelanced in New York, and recorded with everyone from Roy Eldridge and the Lee Konitz Nonet, to Quincy Jones; he even met up on two records with Slam Stewart. ~Allmusic

As Scott Yanow said above, Major Holley uses his voice to combine an unison (exactly the same music nota's played at the same time) with his bass, both on main melodies and on his improvisations. If you didn't listen Major Holley before; try this album, I believe you'll enjoy his unusual style. ~Cal Mayber

Tracklist:
01. Mack the Knife 4:04
02. There Will Never Be Another You 4:37
03. Realm of Love 6:18
04. Wig, Thig, Bad, and Major Too 4:56
05. Miss Mule 3:45
06. Angel Eyes 5:36
07. Recado Bossa Nova 5:53
08. Elum 3:22
09. No Place Like Home 4:42
10. Just a Closer Walk With Thee 2:49
11. There Will Never Be Another You (alternate) 4:34
12. Elum (alternate) 2:56

Personnel:
Major Holley - bass, vocals (unison with his bass)
Gerry Wiggins - piano
Ed Thigpen - drums
Gerard Badini - tenor saxophone

Recorded in Paris, France; on March 21, 1974
(*) Scans: front cover + tray + CD

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Elmo Hope - Trio and Quintet (2005)

2011-11-23T11:53:00.000-08:00

Elmo Hope - Trio and Quintet (2005)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Piano | Label ~ Blue Note

Of the collections of Elmo Hope's '50s recordings, Trio and Quintet is the one to get. It includes his prime Blue Note sessions and features a stellar cast of hard bop musicians including Art Blakey, Frank Foster, Philly Joe Jones, and Harold Land. The majority of the tunes are Hope originals which, in their angular introspection, bear the influence of both Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Things begin with ten mostly hard bop swingers from a trio date in 1953. Prominently featured is Hope's Powell like, single line attack. Solos stay brisk and straightforward on uptempo numbers like "Hot Sauce," but turn a bit mercurial on slower pieces like "Happy Hour." Standout tracks include Hope's "Mo Is On" with its "off to the races" opening statement and "Carvin' the Rock," which falls somewhere between Powell's "Parisian Thoroughfare" and "So Sorry Please." Percy Heath and Philly Joe Jones provide sympathetic support throughout. The Quintet tracks start with an East Coast session featuring Foster and Blakey. The opening number is the convoluted, yet hard swinging original "Crazy"; it causes some problems for trumpeter Freeman Lee, but finds Foster in command with a vigorous solo statement. The remainder of the session impresses with a series of rhythmically rich Hope compositions which, like the majority of Monk's tunes, stay memorable in spite of their complexity. Three more Hope tunes from a West Coast date round out the quintet tracks and close the CD. Land contributes strong tenor work while bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Frank Butler do a fine job keeping things anchored. This Blue Note release is great not only for its cross-section of Hope compositions, but also for the many fertile ideas they've inspired in top-drawer soloists. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. It's a Lovely Day Today (2:48)
02. Mo is On (2:51)
03. Sweet and Lovely (2:59)
04. Happy Hour (2:52)
05. Hot Sauce (3:53)
06. Stars Over Marrakech (3:06)
07. Freffie (3:06)
08. Carvin' the Rock (2:56)
09. I Remember You (2:46)
10. Mo is On (alternate) (2:52)
11. Crazy (4:17)
12. Abdullah (3:48)
13. Chips (3:36)
14. Later for You (4:02)
15. Low Tide (4:12)
16. Maybe So (4:25)
17. Crazy (alternate) (4:24)
18. So Nice (6:09)
19. St. Elmo's Fire (5:56)
20. Vaun Ex (4:45)

Personnel:
Elmo Hope - piano
Percy Heath, Leroy Vinnegar - bass
Freeman Lee, Stu Williamson - trumpets
Frank Foster, Harold Land - tenor saxophone
Art Blakey, Frank Butler, Philly Joe Jones - drums

Original sessions produced by Alfred Lion (#1-17) and Richard Bock (#18-20)
Recorded on June 18, 1953 (#1-10) and May 9, 1954 (#11-17)
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
Tracks #18-20 recorded in Los Angeles, CA; on October 31, 1957
Recording engineer on tracks #1-17: Rudy Van Gelder
Reissue produced by Michael Cuscuna
Mastered in 24-Bit by Ron McMaster
Reissue design by Patrick Roques
Creative Direction: Gordon H. Jee
Liner notes by Ira Gitler

Note: The dropout on #2 and phasing/dropout in #11 are on the existing tape sources.

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Cal Tjader – Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof (2002)

2011-11-23T11:42:00.000-08:00

Cal Tjader – Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof (2002)
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Genre ~ Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban | Label ~ Verve

In the ’60s, R&B was a much larger market than jazz. While John Coltrane or Art Blakey could fill a small club like The Village Vanguard, James Brown and the Temptations were selling out large auditoriums — gone were the days when jazz was very much a part of popular culture and Benny Goodman’s name was all over the pop charts. Soul’s popularity wasn’t lost on Verve, which is why some of Cal Tjader’s ’60s LPs had titles like Soul Sauce and El Sonido Nuevo: The New Soul Sound — Verve wanted the baby boomers who were buying Stax and Motown releases to notice Tjader as well. However, Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof isn’t the R&B-drenched project that some might expect it to be. Tjader’s vibes solos are soulful in that he plays with a lot of feeling, but he isn’t trying to be Marvin Gaye. Produced by Creed Taylor in 1965, Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof is primarily an album of laid-back cool jazz that has strong Latin leanings — Latin as in Afro-Cuban (“Tin Tin Deo”), Latin as in Brazilian (“Samba de Orfeu”). Taylor has always believed that post-swing jazz doesn’t have to be devoid of commercial appeal, and he sees to it that Tjader has a groove-oriented outlook whether he is embracing the standard “How High the Moon” or giving Frank Foster’s “Shiny Stockings” a bossa nova makeover. The funkiest thing on the album is Tjader’s version of Sonny Rollins’ “Doxy,” which he approaches as a boogaloo. But overall, these performances are more cool jazz than soul-jazz. Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof (which Verve reissued on CD in 2002) isn’t among Tjader’s essential albums, but it’s an enjoyable demonstration of the vibist’s ability to be a bit more commercial than usual and still maintain his bop-based integrity. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Whiffenpoof Song (2:05)
02. Soul Bird (Tin Tin Deo) (2:41)
03. How High the Moon (4:09)
04. That’s All (2:04)
05. Soul Motion (3:10)
06. Reza (4:10)
07. The Prophet (3:01)
08. Sonny Boy (3:32)
09. Doxy (4:22)
10. Samba de Orfeu (2:02)
11. Shiny Silk Stockings (2:33)
12. Daddy Wong Legs (3:42)

Personnel:
Cal Tjader – vibes
Richard Davis, Terry Hilliard – bass
Paul Griffin, Lonnie Hewitt – piano
Sol Gubin, John Rae, Grady Tate – drums
Armando Pereza – percussion

Original recordings; recorded at A&R Recording, New York City, June 1 and 2, 1965;
and Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, July 21 and 22, 1965
Director of Engineering: Val Valentin
Cover Design: Winfield Bruder
Cover Photo: Courtesy of the American Museum of Natural History
Liner notes by E. Rodney Jones
Produced by Creed Taylor

Reissue; produced by Bryan Koniarz
Mastered by Kevin Reeves at Universal Mastering Studios - East
Production assisted by Austin Brentley and Mark Smith
Art directed by Hollis King
Designed by Isabelle Wong/Isthetic
Art production managed by Sherniece Smith
Executive Producer: Ken Druker

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Bill Evans – You Must Believe in Spring (2004)

2011-11-23T11:29:00.000-08:00

Bill Evans – You Must Believe in Spring (2004)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop, Piano Trio | Label ~ Rhino/Warner Bros.

This well-rounded set (released posthumously) features the highly influential pianist Bill Evans in a set of typically sensitive trio performances. With his longtime bassist Eddie Gomez and his drummer of the period, Eliot Zigmund, Evans explores such songs as “We Will Meet Again,” Jimmy Rowles’s classic “The Peacocks” and the “Theme from M*A*S*H.” It’s a solid example of the great pianist’s artistry. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. B Minor Waltz (for Ellaine) 3:18
02. You Must Believe in Spring 5:46
03. Gary’s Theme 4:23
04. We Will Meet Again (for Harry) 4:05
05. The Peacocks 6:04
06. Sometime Ago 4:40
07. Theme from MASH (aka “Suicide is Painless”) 6:03
08. Without a Song (bonus track) 8:10
09. Freddie Freeloader (bonus track) 7:38
10. All of You (bonus track) 8:10

Personnel:
Bill Evans – piano
Eddie Gomez – bass
Eliot Zigmund – drums

Produced by Helen Keane and Tommy LiPuma
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; August 23-25, 1977.
Recording and Remix Engineer: Al Schmitt, Hollywood
Art Direction and Design: Brad Kanawyer
Painting: "Yearning" by Charles Burchfield, courtesy of Kennedy Galleries, Inc., NYC
Back Cover Photos: Scott Lyons
Reissue supervised by Richard Seidel
Remastering: David Donnelly at DNA Mastering, Studio City, CA
Reissue Art Direction and Design: Gren Allen

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The Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Why Am I Treated So Bad! (2006)

2011-11-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

The Cannonball Adderley Quintet - Why Am I Treated So Bad! (2006)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Soul | Label ~ Capitol Records

Why Am I Treated So Bad! is a live album by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, recorded at the Capitol studios in Los Angeles in 1967. The song "I'm on My Way", was written by his nephew Nat Adderley, Jr., who at the time was an 11-year-old living in Teaneck, New Jersey. ~Wikipedia

By any stretch of the imagination, it would have been hard for Cannonball Adderley to follow up the stunning Mercy, Mercy, Mercy! with anything quite as strong or inspired. This set follows the exact same m.o. Producer David Axelrod invited a group of friends into the Capitol studios, supplied them with free booze, warmed them up, and brought out the band (the same lineup: bassist Victor Gaskin, drummer Ron McCurdy, pianist Joe Zawinul, cornetist Nat Adderley, and Cannonball on alto) to tear into a group of covers and originals. The better moments here include the Latin-tinged "I'm on My Way" (written by Nat and featuring a beautifully lyrical solo by him) and a cool little read of the Pops Staples tune the album is titled for (featuring a killer little Rhodes piano part by Zawinul with a mournful dual head by Cannonball and Nat). The other hard groover is Nat's "The Other Side," which takes the outside track in Cannonball's solo. Zawinul's tunes are starkly more original in contrast -- particularly "One for Newk" -- but sound less inspired somehow. The CD version issued by Capitol in 2006 contains two bonus tracks with workmanlike versions of Jimmy Heath's fine "Heads Up! Feet Down!" and an overly long take on the Blane-Martin standard "The Girl Next Door." The album doesn't quite live up to its predecessor, but it is a burner and Adderley fans are likely to want to own it. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Introduction (0:13)
02. Mini Mama (6:42)
03. I'm On My Way (7:49)
04. Why Am I Treated So Bad (7:47)
05. One for Newk (5:16)
06. Yvette (2:22)
07. The Other Side (9:04)
08. The Scene (2:40)
09. Heads Up! Feet Down! (7:00)
10. The Girl Next Door (12:08)

Personnel:
Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone
Nat Adderley - cornet
Joe Zawinul - piano & electric piano
Victor Gaskin - bass
Roy McCurdy - drums

Produced by David Axelrod
Recording Engineer: Joe Polito
Recorded live on March 6 (#1-4), March 23 (#5-8), and July 24 (#9 & 10); 1967
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Reissue produced by Michael Cuscuna
Remixed from the original three-track tapes using 24-Bit technology by Ron McMaster
Tracks #1-8 originally issued as Capitol ST-2617
Tracks #9 & 10, previously unissued

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Susannah McCorkle - From Bessie to Brazil (1993) Remastered 2003 [SACD rip via Playstation 3]

2011-11-22T03:21:00.000-08:00

Susannah McCorkle - From Bessie to Brazil (1993) Remastered 2003 [SACD rip via Playstation 3]
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Genre ~ Traditional Pop, Standards, Vocal | Label ~ Concord Jazz Records

For this Concord release, singer Susannah McCorkle alternates vintage standards and obscurities with some more recent songs such as "The Waters Of March," and Dave Frishberg's "Quality Time," and Paul Simon's "Still Crazy After All These Years." The bread and butter is still the older tunes and among the highlights are "The Lady Is A Tramp," "My Sweetie Went Away," "Hit The Road To Dreamland" and a remake of "The People That You Never Get To Love." McCorkle is joined by four horns (including trumpeter Randy Sandke and Ken Peplowski on tenor and clarinet) plus a rhythm section led by her pianist Allen Farnham who also serves as her musical director. A fine all-round showcase for the talented singer. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01 Love (3:28)
02 The People That You Never Get To Love (4:25)
03 Thief In The Night (3:38)
04 The Waters Of March (3:46)
05 Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive (3:56)
06 How Deep Is The Ocean? (3:44)
07 The Lady Is A Tramp (4:49)
08 Quality Time (4:09)
09 My Sweetie Went Away (3:15)
10 Still Crazy After All These Years (3:59)
11 Adeus America (5:55)
12 That Ole Devil Called Love (2:18)
13 Hit The Road To Dreamland (5:06)
14 You Go To My Head (3:53)

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Elvin Jones and McCoy Tyner Quintet‎ - Reunited (1982)

2011-11-22T03:19:00.000-08:00

Elvin Jones and McCoy Tyner Quintet‎ - Reunited (1982)
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Post-Bop | Label ~ Black Hawk Records

McCoy Tyner (p) and Elvin together again; Pharoah Sanders (sax) plus intriguing guitar from Jean-Paul Bourelly. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1 Little Rock's Blues 4:37
2 Hip Jones 7:28
3 Korina 5:34
4 For Tomorrow 7:09
5 Sweet and Lovely 6:53
6 Origin 5:08

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Barney Kessel - Autumn Leaves (1968) [Remastered 1989]

2011-11-22T03:17:00.000-08:00

Barney Kessel - Autumn Leaves (1968) [Remastered 1989]
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Genre ~ Cool, Bop, Guitar Jazz | Label ~ Black Lion Records

Barney Kessel was for years considered the finest jazz guitarist since the great Charlie Christian. Like Stitt, Kessel was born in 1924, but he was an Okie from Muskogee with a feel for the blues and a lyrical way with a melody line. Kessel paid his early dues in the bands of Ben Pollack, Charlie Barnett and Artie Shaw. By the 1950s the gifted young guitarist had hit full stride and was putting out annual hits—The Poll Winners—with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne. Kessel was also a founding member of the Oscar Peterson trio. Autumn Leaves presents the artist in the full flower of maturity. The CD brings together four recording sessions made in London and Los Angeles in 1968 and 1969, and it’s a tour de force for Kessel.

Tracklist

1. Autumn Leaves
2. Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
3. On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
4. Aquarius
5. You're the One for Me
6. The Look of Love
7. I Will Wait for You 3:21
8. Watch What Happens
9. Blue Soul
10. Comin' Home
11. Shufflin'
12. Quail Bait
13. Watch the Birds Go By

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Shelly Manne - Mannekind (1972)

2011-11-22T03:15:00.000-08:00

Shelly Manne - Mannekind (1972)
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Genre ~ Cool, Hard Bop | Label ~ Mainstream Records/ Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFCD 853

One of the least interesting groups that drummer Shelly Manne led can be heard on this long out-of-print Mainstream LP. Manne tried hard to keep his mind open to the avant-garde and free jazz during this era but his septet (comprised of trumpeter Gary Barone, John Gross on tenor, pianist Mike Wofford, guitarist John Morell, bassist Jeffry Castleman and percussionist Brian Moffatt) only had one distinctive soloist (Wofford) and the group originals (by Wofford and Morell) are uncomfortable and immediately forgettable. Despite a few good solos, this is one of the weaker Shelly Manne albums. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. birth
2. scavenger
3. seance
4. witches
5. fertility
6. maturity
7. tomorrow
8. pink pearl
9. mask
10. infinity

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Jim Hall - Dedications And Inspirations (1994)

2011-11-22T03:13:00.000-08:00

Jim Hall - Dedications And Inspirations (1994)
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Genre ~ Cool, Post-Bop, Guitar Jazz | Label ~ Telarc Records

Guitarist Jim Hall accompanies himself on this collection of original compositions. Written and performed with various people in mind, including Coleman Hawkins, João Gilberto, and others, the music flows from straight-ahead jazz to Latin styles. Dedications & Inspirations is a virtuoso performance that every jazz guitar aficionado should check out. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Whistle Stop (Hall) 4:11
02. Hawk (Hall) 5:50
03. Canto Nostalgico (Hall) 6:36
04. Why Not Dance? (Hall) 2:30
05. Joao (Hall) 6:08
06. Seseragi (Hall) 4:32
07. All the Things You Are (Hammerstein, Kern) 4:21
08. Miro (Hall) 2:41
09. Monet (Hall) 3:07
10. Bluesography (Hall) 12:51
11. In a Sentimental Mood (Ellington, Kurtz, Mills) 4:43
12. Matisse (Hall) 1:42
13. Street Dance (Hall) 4:45

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Lee Morgan – Tom Cat (2010)

2011-11-21T11:29:00.000-08:00

Lee Morgan – Tom Cat (2010)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Trumpet | Label ~ Blue Note/JVC(xrcd)

It seems strange that the music on this CD was not released initially until 1980. Trumpeter Lee Morgan had had an unexpected hit with “The Sidewinder,” so his more challenging recordings were temporarily put aside. As it turns out, this was one of Morgan’s better sets from the 1960s and he had gathered together quite an all-star cast: altoist Jackie McLean, trombonist Curtis Fuller, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Art Blakey. They perform “Rigormortis,” McCoy Tyner’s “Twilight Mist,” and three of the trumpeter’s originals, including the title cut. The advanced hard bop music still sounds fresh decades later despite its initial neglect. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Tom Cat (9:45)
02. Exotique (9:34)
03. Twice Around (7:39)
04. Twilight Mist (6:58)
05. Riggarmortes (7:27)

Personnel:
Lee Morgan – trumpet
Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
Curtis Fuller – trombone
McCoy Tyner – piano
Bob Cranshaw – bass
Art Blakey – drums

Recorded August 11, 1964, at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Originally released in 1980 on Blue Note records as LT-1058.
xrcd24 produced by Joe Harley
Mastered by Alan Yoshida at Ocean Way Mastering, Hollywood, CA
Executive Producer: Robert Bantz
Production Coordinator: Kevin Berg
Art Direction & Design: Scott Warpool
Photography: Francis Wolff / Mosaic Images
Additional design - 2010, Audio Wave Music
Original album liner notes by Michael Cuscuna
Liner notes fro xrcd edition by Robert Bantz

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Ahmad Jamal – The Essence: Part.1 (1995)

2011-11-21T11:02:00.000-08:00

Ahmad Jamal – The Essence: Part.1 (1995)
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Genre ~ Cool, Post-Bop, Piano | Label ~ Birdology/PolyGram France

This album is brilliant on two levels. The songs are each fine compositions for piano, using varied spacing, tempo changes, and melodies to create fine pieces of music. On a more accessible level, each song is rich and beautiful to hear time and again. Particulary “Toulouse”, which gives me chills every time I hear the opening melody. ~Ama_zon

Tracklist:
01. Flight (6:33)
02. Toulouse (6:56)
03. The Essence (10:14)
04. Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be) (5:49)
05. Catalina (6:44)
06. Autumn Leaves (6:58)
07. Street of Dreams (5:33)
08. Bahia (6:35)

Personnel:
Ahmad Jamal – piano
George Coleman – tenor saxophone (on #3 & #6)
James Cammack, Jamil Nasser – bass
Idris Muhammad – drums
Manolo Badrena – percussion

Recorded on October 30-31, 1994 at Studio Marcadet, Paris, La Plaine St Denis, France;
and on February 6-7, 1995 at Clinton Studio, New York City.

Recording Engineer (#1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8): Alain Français / Assisted by Jean-Yves Legrand
Recording and Mixing Engineer (#3, 6): Jim Anderson / Assisted by Mark Agostino
Tracks 1, 2, 7; mixing engineer: Jim Anderson / Assisted by Brian Kingman
Additional percussion recorded on February 6 and 7, 1995; at Clinton Studio
Edited and digitally mastered on July 20-22, 1995; at Studio De Preference, Wissous, France
Editing and Mastering Engineer: Alain Français
Paris session and cover photography by Jacques Beneich
New York session photography by Cheung Ching Ming
Art Direction: Patrice Beausejour
Design: CB Graphic
Prepared for release by Patrick Votan
Produced by Jean-François Deiber for Birdology Records
Production Coordination: François Zalacain
Liner notes by Ahmad Jamal

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Bud Powell Trio – Bouncing with Bud

2011-11-21T04:39:00.000-08:00

Bud Powell Trio – Bouncing with Bud
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Genre ~ Bop, Piano Trio | Label ~ StoryVille/MFSL

This Delmark recording is an excellent set by the great pianist Bud Powell in a trio with the teenage bassist Niels Pederson and drummer William Shiopffe. Recored in Copenhagen, the session features Powell exploring seven bop standards (including his own “Bouncing with Bud”) and “The Best Thing for You.” All eight selections (which put the emphasis on faster material other than “I Remember Clifford”) showcase Bud Powell during his European renaissance period, giving pianists a definitive lesson in playing bop. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Rifftide (4:16)
02. Bouncing with Bud (6:01)
03. Move (5:00)
04. The Best Thing for You (6:01)
05. Straight, No Chaser (6:46)
06. I Remember Clifford (6:15)
07. Hot House (5:50)
08. 52nd Street Theme (2:24)

Personnel:
Bud Powell – piano
Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen – bass
William Schiopffe – drums

Recorded in Copenhagen, on April 26, 1962
Black & white photography courtesy of Max Jones Files
Liner notes by Erik Wiedemann, 1962
A monaural recording

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Frank Morgan All Stars - Reflections (1992)

2011-11-21T04:03:00.000-08:00

Frank Morgan All Stars - Reflections (1992)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Saxophone | Label ~ Contemporary Records

Altoist Frank Morgan leads an all-star group on this excellent hard bop set. With tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Al Foster also in the sextet, it is not surprising that Morgan sounds a bit inspired. The musicians all play up to their usual level, performing "Caravan" (which was added to the CD version) and Sonny Rollins' "Sonnymoon for Two," plus a song apiece by Thelonious Monk ("Reflections"), Miller, Hutcherson, Henderson and Carter. Recommended. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Old Bowl, New Grits (7:38)
02. Reflections (7:16)
03. Starting Over (6:13)
04. Black Narcissus (6:52)
05. Sonnymoon for Two (9:10)
06. O.K. (6:15)
07. Caravan (9:12)

Personnel:
Frank Morgan - alto saxophone
Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone
Bobby Hutcherson - vibes
Mulgrew Miller - piano
Ron Carter - bass
Al Foster - drums

Produced by Orrin Keepnews
Recorded (January 11-12, 1988), mixed, and mastered at Fantasy Studios
Mixed to two track digital using the Mitsubishi X-80 tape recorder
Recording and Remix Engineer: Danny Kopelson
Mastering: George Horn (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Art Direction: Phil Carroll
Cover Design: Jamie Putnam
Photography: Phil Bray
Liner notes by Orrin Keepnews

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Ray Brown and his West Coast All-Star Giants - I'm Walking (1990)

2011-11-21T03:53:00.000-08:00

Ray Brown and his West Coast All-Star Giants - I'm Walking (1990)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Bop | Label ~ GML/JVC(xrcd)

Arriving in New York in 1945, on his first day in town Ray Brown met and played with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Bud Powell. He was hired by Gillespie for his small groups and his big band; "One Bass Hit" and "Two Bass Hit" were early features, and he can be seen with Dizzy Gillespie in the 1947 film Jiving in Bebop. Although not a soloist on the level of an Oscar Pettiford, Brown's quick reflexes and ability to accompany soloists in a swinging fashion put him near the top of his field. After playing with Jazz at the Philharmonic, he married Ella Fitzgerald (their marriage only lasted during 1948-1952), and for a time led his own trio to back the singer. Brown recorded with an early version of the Modern Jazz Quartet (under Milt Jackson's leadership), and then became a permanent member of the Oscar Peterson Trio (1951-1966) ~Elusivedisc

Tracklist:
01. I'm Walking (5:16)
02. Couch Rotate Blues (2:45)
03. Time after Time (6:31)
04. Drum Feature (4:09)
05. Brown Ballad (3:52)
06. A Portrait of Jenny (5:36)
07. Here to Stay (5:07)
08. Lined with a Groove (5:11)
09. Freddie (6:55)
10. F.S.R. (4:50)

Personnel:
Ray Brown - leader, bass
Ichiro Masuda - vibra-harp
Contecandoli - trumpet
Jeff Clayton - alto & soprano saxophone, alto flute
Pete Christlieb - tenor saxophone
Cedar Walton - piano & fender rhodes
Billy Higgins, John Guerin - drums

Co-Produced by Ray Brown & Ichiro Masuda
Arrangements by Ray Brown (#3, 5) and John Clayton (all others)
Recorded at Evergreen Recording, Burbank, CA
Recording Date: September 15-16, 1990
Recording Engineer: Gary Lux
Mastering Engineer: Tohru Kotetsu (JVC)
Art Direction: Masakazu Hirao
Cover Design: Shin Ozaki
Liner Notes: Hiroshi Moriyama

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Ben Webster Quintet - Soulville (2003)

2011-11-20T08:21:00.000-08:00

Ben Webster Quintet - Soulville (2003)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Saxophone | Label ~ Verve (Master Edt)

The by turns grizzled and vaporous-toned Webster really hit his stride on the Verve label. During a stretch from roughly 1953-1959, the Ellington alumnus showcased his supreme playing with both combos and string sections, swingers and ballads -- and lurking beneath his blustery and hulking sound were solo lines brimming with sophistication and wit. This 1957 date with the Oscar Peterson Trio is one of the highlights of that golden '50s run. After starting off with two bluesy originals -- the slow burning title track and gutsy "Late Date" -- Webster gets to the heart of things on five wistful ballads: Here, his exquisitely sly "Makin' Whoopee" is only outdone by an incredibly nuanced "Where Are You." Providing sympathetic counterpoint, Peterson forgoes his usual pyrotechnics for some leisurely compact solos; his cohorts -- guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Stan Levey -- are equally assured and splendid. And ending the set with flair, Webster takes over the piano for three somewhat middling yet still impressive stride and boogie-woogie-styled numbers (these are his only piano recordings). Newcomers shouldn't hesitate to start here. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Soulville (8:04)
02. Late Date (7:16)
03. Time on My Hands (4:20)
04. Lover, Come Back to Me (8:30)
05. Where Are You? (4:44)
06. Makin' Whoopee (4:33)
07. Ill Wind (3:39)
08. Who (2:59)
09. Boogie Woogie (3:10)
10. Roses of Picardy (2:08)

Personnel:
Ben Webster - tenor saxophone, piano (#8-10)
Oscar Peterson - piano (#1-7)
Herb Ellis - guitar
Ray Brown - bass
Stan Levey - drums

Recorded October 1957, in Hollywood
Original recordings produced by Norman Granz
Original LP-cover photograph by Phil Stern
Reissue produced by Bryan Koniarz
Mastered by Suhar Gur at Universal Mastering Studio-East
Art directed by Hollin King
Designed by Edward O'Dowd
Art production managed by Sherniece Smith
Production assistance by Mark Smith
Notes edited by Stephanie Stein Crease
Reissue photography by Burt Goldblatt and Katherine Holzman Goldblatt
Executive Producer: Ken Druker

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Linn Records - The Super Audio Surround Collection Volume 2 (2006) [SACD rip via Playstation 3]

2011-11-20T08:18:00.000-08:00

Linn Records - The Super Audio Surround Collection Volume 2 (2006) [SACD rip via Playstation 3]
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Genre ~ Jazz, Classical | Label ~ Linn Records

Following numerous requests from the audiophile community, Linn Records has produced a stunning new collection of demonstration quality tracks that showcase our artists at their very best. Encompassing classical, jazz and Celtic music, the Linn Super Audio Surround Collection Vol. 2 exemplifies Linn Records' commitment to quality, originality and diversity. Many of the artists featured have never before appeared on a Linn Records compilation CD.

Making their debut are La Scala and Covent Garden favourite Emma Bell, whose soaring soprano voice garnered her numerous five star reviews for her 2005 album "Handel Operatic Arias", the inimitable Girl Talk, a trio of divas whose witty and politically incorrect showstoppers have delighted UK audiences for seven sell-out years, Ian Shaw, recently nominated for ‘Best Vocalist' at this year's BBC Jazz Awards and named Britain's leading male jazz singer by The Guardian and Baroque specialist Alison McGillivray whose debut album "Geminiani Cello Sonatas" was awarded Best Classical CD of 2005 by the Financial Times. Tracks by William Carter and Ian Bruce, not originally released on the SACD format, have been specially mastered for inclusion on this compilation.

Particularly exciting is the inclusion of a new track by Barb Jungr, from her new album "Walking in the Sun" due for release in October 2006. This is the first time a new track has ever been previewed on a Linn compilation.

The speaker featured on the front cover is the new ARTIKULAT loudspeaker system from Linn Products. The ARTIKULAT delivers stunning audio performance from a gorgeous cabinet design. Leading edge technologies encased in an exceptionally sophisticated and elegant cabinet make ARTIKULAT Linn's highest performing multi-channel loudspeaker system. The Linn Super Audio Surround Collection Vol. 2 is the perfect demonstration partner for the ARTIKULAT, beautifully complementing its amazing surround sound capabilities.

Tracklist

1. Barangrill (Ian Shaw)
2. Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home (Richard Rodney Bennett)
3. Minor Swing (Martin Taylor)
4. That Old Black Magic (Sarah Moule)
5. I Enjoy Being A Girl (Girl Talk)
6. Who Do You Love? (Barb Jungr)
7. The Meaning Of The Blues (Claire Martin)
8. Little Auk (Haftor Medboe Group)
9. Variations On a Theme of Frank Bridge - Aria Italiana (Scottish Ensemble)
10. Czech Suite - Polka (Scottish Chamber Orchestra)
11. Flute Concerto in G K.313 - Rondo: Tempo di menuetto (Scottish Chamber Orchestra)
12. Fantaisie Impromptu in C# minor, Op.66 (Artur Pizarro)
13. Orrida agli occhi miei (Emma Bell)
14. Overture in C op.1 no.2 Allegro (Concerto Caledonia)
15. Sonata op.5 no.4 in B flat - Allegro (Allison McGillivray)
16. Pieces in D Gigue a la maniere Anglois (William Carter)
17. Lassie wi'the lintwhite locks (Ian Bruce)

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Hank Mobley - The Best Of Hank Mobley: The Blue Note Years (1996)

2011-11-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

Hank Mobley - The Best Of Hank Mobley: The Blue Note Years (1996)
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Piano Jazz | Label ~ Blue Note Records

Part of Blue Note's quality series of artist samplers, The Best of Hank Mobley surveys the great tenor saxophonist's prime stretch from 1955-1965. Originally overshadowed by the likes of Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, and, of course, Coltrane, Mobley nevertheless gained the respect of his peers, thanks to his richly fluid phrasing and smooth, caramel tone -- in lieu of trying to impress you, he seduced you slowly from afar. And while one is advised to dive in directly with any one of his Blue Note discs -- especially Soul Station, No Room for Squares, and A Slice of the Top -- this ten-track overview still works well as a launching pad. Backed by a stellar array of "Blue Note" regulars like Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Billy Higgins, Freddie Hubbard, and Horace Silver, Mobley ranges effortlessly from early hard bop favorites ("Funk in a Deep Freeze") to mature, solo-rich material from the mid-'60s ("The Turnaround"). In between, there are two stunning originals from his banner year of 1960 ("This I Dig of You," "Take Your Pick") and one of the best of his several bossa nova numbers ("Recado Bossa Nova"). For listeners who just want a taste, this best-of collection will do the trick just fine. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Avila And Tequila (4:31)
02. Funk In Deep Freeze (6:48)
03. Fin De L'Affaire (6:39)
04. Take Your Pick (5:28)
05. This I Dig Of You (6:26)
06. Smokin' (7:32)
07. Recado Bossa Nova (8:13)
08. No Room For Squares (6:59)
09. The Turnaround (8:17)
10. 3rd Time Around (6:14)

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Dave Brubeck - Brubeck A La Mode (1960) [Remastered 1990]

2011-11-20T08:14:00.000-08:00

Dave Brubeck - Brubeck A La Mode (1960) [Remastered 1990]
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Genre ~ Cool, West Coast Jazz, Piano Jazz | Label ~ Fantasy Records

It's easy to forget that Dave Brubeck ever recorded any fascinating music with a horn player other than Paul Desmond. But in clarinetist William O. Smith, Brubeck had another foil, another thorough, highly developed (and well-regarded) composer with aerated tone and brilliance of ideas. This 1960 set, like Near Myth, features only Smith's compositions, all of them modal, and all of them showing melted edges and gentle bursts of creative improvising. Brubeck is his usual stalwart player, with his stark chords played so that they sound charming. Drummer Joe Morello and bassist Eugene Wright, Brubeck's best rhythm section, step up to Smith's demanding works, playing latticed harmony so that it rumbles a bit beneath the wood-toned clarinet--whose range sounds ever so Desmond-like. This is a sleeper in the Brubeck catalog, but don't let that imply anything negative. It's astounding. ~ Amazon

Tracklist

1. Dorian Dance
2. Peace Brother
3. Invention
4. Lydian Line
5. Catch-Me-If-You-Can
6. Frisco Fog
7. The Piper
8. Soliloquy
9. One For The Kids
10. Ballade

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Horace Silver - The Baghdad Blues (1959) [Remastered 1996]

2011-11-20T08:12:00.000-08:00

Horace Silver - The Baghdad Blues (1959) [Remastered 1996]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Piano Jazz | Label ~ Giants Of Jazz Records

This CD takes music from a highly productive time in Horace Silver's brilliant career. It reflects his best, time honored tunes. Great if you have never heard of the man, or want a single source of solid Silver magic. Horace had co-founded and spent time with the Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and gone out on his own. I consider Horace Silver my "main man" and own over twenty of his albums. All tunes on this CD, with the exception of "The Baghdad Blues" and "How Did It Happen" are found on two previously issued Blue Note LPs, "Finger Poppin'" and "Blowin' The Blues Away." This music was created at the time Horace was making waves around the world. Within a few years, he would also become a big hit in Japan, Europe and on television. This CD is well worth the price! Enjoy! ~ Amazon Customer's Review

Tracklist

01. Juicy Lucy (5:47)
02. Swingin' The Samba (5:19)
03. Mellow D (5:37)
04. You Happened My Way (5:30)
05. Sister Sadie (6:21)
06. Sweet Stuff (5:34)
07. Break City (4:56)
08. The Baghdad Blues (4:52)
09. Blowin' The Blues Away (4:43)
10. Melancholy Mood (7:09)
11. The St. Vitus Dance (4:10)
12. Peace (6:03)
13. How Did It Happen (4:43)

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Wynton Kelly Trio – It’s All Right! (2006)

2011-11-20T07:40:00.000-08:00

Wynton Kelly Trio – It’s All Right! (2006)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Piano | Label ~ Verve (Japan)

Wynton Kelly has reached an important milestone in his career as a musician. In the past he has worked with some of the most influential artists in jazz (i.e. Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, etc.) and has also paid his dues in the rhythm and blues field as did John Coltrane and Clifford Brown before him. Howeveri, this swinging pianist, who constantly delights jazz musicians and audiences alike with his infectious playing is, in this album, consciously reaching for the ears of an even broader segment of the total audience. ~Album liner notes

Tracklist:
01. It’s All Right (2:52)
02. South Seas (5:30)
03. Not a Tear (6:00)
04. Portrait of Jennie (4:38)
05. Kelly Roll (3:53)
06. The Fall of Love (from “The Fall of The Roman Empire”) (2:07)
07. Moving Up (3:54)
08. On the Trail (from “The Grand Canyon Suite”) (4:31)
09. Escapade (2:58)
10. One for Joan (bonus track) (3:11)

Personnel:
Wynton Kelly – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Jimmy Cobb – drums
Kenny Burrell – guitar
Candido – conga drums

Recorded March 10, 11 & 19, 1964 at Webster Hall, New York City
Engineer: Bob Simpson
Produced by Creed Taylor
Cover illustration by Michael J. Matatak
Director of Engineering: Val Valentin
Liner notes by Billy Taylor

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Cannonball Adderley - With Strings & Jump for Joy (1995)

2011-11-20T07:05:00.000-08:00

Cannonball Adderley - With Strings & Jump for Joy (1995)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Soul | Label ~ EmArcy/Verve

This CD reissues two complete LPs from near the beginning of altoist Cannonball Adderley's career. The first session is quite unusual for Adderley (who was completely unknown just a few months earlier) was given a very early opportunity to record with strings. He sounds fine on 11 standards and Terry Gibbs' "Lonely Dreams" but mostly sticks near the melody while Richard Hayman's Orchestra sounds rather anonymous. The 1958 sessions finds him performing ten songs from the early-'40s Duke Ellington show "Jump for Joy" (including "Just Squeeze Me," "I Got It Bad," and "Jump for Joy") while accompanied by a string quartet, a rhythm section, and trumpeter Emmett Berry; Bill Russo provided the generally stimulating arrangements. The formerly rare music on this CD is enjoyable but not as essential as Adderley's slightly later Riverside albums. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. I Cover the Waterfront (2:29)
02. A Foggy Day (2:44)
03. The Surrey with the Fringe on Top (2:34)
04. Two Sleepy People (3:04)
05. I'll Never Stop Loving You (2:44)
06. (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade is Over (3:14)
07. I've Never Been in Love Before (2:22)
08. Lonely Dreams (2:32)
09. Falling in Love with Love (2:35)
10. Street of Dreams (2:16)
11. Polka Dots and Moonbeams (Around a Pug-nosed Dream) (3:07)
12. You are Too Beautiful (2:59)
13. Two Left Feet (3:15)
14. Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) (3:19)
15. I Got it Bad (And That Ain't Good) (2:39)
16. Nothin' (4:36)
17. Jump for Joy (3:23)
18. Bli-Blip (3:51)
19. Chocolate Shake (2:43)
20. If Life Were All Peaches and Cream (5:17)
21. Brown-skin Gal (In the Calico Gown) (2:52)
22. The Tune of the Hickory Stick (3:24)

Personnel:
Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone on all tracks, accompanied by:

Tracks #1-12
Richard Hayman's Orchestra, personnel unknown
Richard Hayman - arranger & conductor

Tracks #13-22
Emmett Berry - trumpet
Leo Kruczek, Gene Orloff - violins
Dave Schwartz - viola
George Ricci - cello
Bill Evans - piano
Barry Galbraith - guitar
Milt Hinton - bass
Jimm Cobb - drums
Bill Russo - arranger & conductor

Tracks #1-12 recorded October 27 and 28, 1955; at Fine Sound, New York City
Tracks #15-17, 20, and 21 recorded August 20, 1958 in New York City
Tracks #13, 14, 18, 19 and 22 recorded August 21, 1958 in New York City
Original LP issue for tracks #1-12: "Julian Cannonball Adderley and Strings" {EmArcy-MG36063}
Original LP issue for tracks #13-22: "Jump for Joy" {EmArcy-MG36146}
Original recordings for #1-12, produced by Bob Shad; cover photograph by Herman Leonard
Original recordings for #13-22, produced by Jack Tracy; cover photograph by Don Bronstein

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David Benoit - Every Step of the Way (1988)

2011-11-20T06:56:00.000-08:00

David Benoit - Every Step of the Way (1988)
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Genre ~ Pop-Jazz, Smooth | Label ~ GRP Records

Since launching his recording career in 1977, David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist has included over 25 solo recordings. His ‘80s releases This Side Up, Freedom at Midnight and the GRAMMY nominated Every Step of the Way are considered influential genre classics. Among his other Grammy nominations are those for Best Instrumental Composition (for “Dad’s Room,” from 1999’s Professional Dreamer) and Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance (for the GRP All-Star Big Band). His prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown related projects (including Here's To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas) that reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit’s role as his musical heir. Benoit has also released the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charting albums Fuzzy Logic, Right Here, Right Now, Full Circle and Heroes, which paid homage to the pianist’s top jazz and pop influences. ~ama_zon

Tracklist:
01. Every Step of the Way (4:05)
02. Shibuya Station (3:33)
03. The Key to You (5:02)
04. Remembering What You Said (4:33)
05. Once Running Free (2:46)
06. ReBach (4:40)
07. Sao Paulo (5:17)
08. No Worries (5:33)
09. I Just Can' t Stop Loving You (4:53)
10. Painted Desert (4:27)
11. Saturdays (4:16)

Personnel:
David Benoit - arranger, conductor, keyboards, piano, synthesizer
Sam Riney - saxophone
Eric Marienthal - alto saxophone
Gary Grant - flugelhorn, trumpet
Jerry Hey - flugelhorn, horn arrangements, trumpet
Bill Reichenbach Jr. - trombone
Dave Valentin - flute
Chris Hammer Smith - harmonica
Russ Freeman - arranger, guitar
Michael Landau, Grant Geissman - guitars
Randy Waldman, Tom Ranier - keyboards
Stanley Clarke - acoustic bass
Nathan East - bass, vocals
Bob Feldman, Neil Stubenhaus - bass
John "J.R." Robinson - drums, drum programming
Harvey Mason Sr., Tony Morales - drums
Luis Conte, Brad Dutz, Michael Fisher - percussion
David Pack - vocals, vocal arrangements
Jeff Pescetto, Chuck Sabatino, Phillip Ingram - background vocals
"The Warfield Avenue Symphony Orchestra"
Bruce Dukov - concert master

Produced by Jeffrey Weber and David Benoit
Executive Producers: Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen
Digitally recorded by Allen Sides with Bob Loftus
Recorded at Oceanway Studios, Hollywood, CA; on December, 1987
Assisted by Bruce Wildstein
Additional recording by Josiah Gluck at The Record Plant, NYC;
and by Steve Hallmark at Hallmark Studios, Westlake Village, CA
Digitally mixed by Allen Sides at Oceanway Studios, Hollywood, CA; on the JVC DAS-900 Digital Audio System
Assisted by Bob Luftus as Bruce Wildstewin
Digital editing by Bill Giolando at CMS Digital
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Music preparation by Ken Gruberman
Music Coordinator: Tim Olsen
Album designed by Leslie Wintner
Cover photography by Kamron Hinatsu
Liner notes by David Benoit

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Joe Henderson – Page One (2009)

2011-11-19T09:09:00.000-08:00

Joe Henderson – Page One (2009)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Saxophone | Label ~ Blue Note/Analogue Productions

Tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson’s debut as a leader is a particularly strong and historic effort. With major contributions made by trumpeter Kenny Dorham, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Butch Warren, and drummer Pete La Roca, Henderson (who already had a strikingly original sound and a viable inside/outside style) performs six generally memorable compositions on this CD reissue. Highlights include the original versions of Dorham’s “Blue Bossa” and Henderson’s “Recorda Me.” It’s highly recommended. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Blue Bossa (8:03)
02. La Mesha (9:09)
03. Homestretch (4:14)
04. Recorda-Me (6:02)
05. Jinrikisha (7:23)
06. Out of the Night (7:27)

Personnel:
Joe Henderson – tenor sax
Kenny Dorham – trumpet
McCoy Tyner – piano
Butch Warren – bass
Pete La Roca – drums

Recorded 1963, by Rudy Van Gelder
Originally released in 1963 on Blue Note as BST-84140
Mastered for SACD by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman, at AcousTech Mastering
Authored for SACD by Gus Skinas on the Sonoma System at the Super Audio Center
Cover photo by Francis Wolff
Cover design by Reid Miles
Liner notes by Kenny Dorham

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Concord Jazz - Super Audio CD Sampler (2003) [SACD rip via Playstation 3]

2011-11-19T09:04:00.000-08:00

Concord Jazz - Super Audio CD Sampler (2003) [SACD rip via Playstation 3]
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Genre ~ Jazz, Vocal | Label ~ Concord Jazz Records

Fantastic disk with which to demo your SACD audio system. Start with Clooney, which has the original mono sound through the center channel and watch the reactions when it broadens to a modern 5.1 version. Then play 'Watermelon Man'. Jaws will drop. ~ Amazon Customer's Review

Tracklist

01. Beija-Flor - Jim Hall Quartet
02. Come With Me - Tania Maria
03. Straighten Up and Fly Right - Rosemary Clooney
04. Watermelon Man - Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez
05. Listen Here - Gene Harris Quartet
06. My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More - Carmen McRae
07. Airegin - Tito Puente
08. Blood Count - Stan Getz
09. Love Walked In - Mel Torme, Rob McConnell, The Boss Brass
10. Serengeti - Cal Tjader
11. In Walked Bud - Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
12. O Nosso Amor - Charlie Byrd Trio, Ken Peplowski
13. Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Feinstein

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Hank Mobley - A Slice Of The Top (1966) [Remastered 1995]

2011-11-19T08:57:00.001-08:00

Hank Mobley - A Slice Of The Top (1966) [Remastered 1995]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Capitol Records

This is one of tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley's more intriguing sessions, for the talented composer had an opportunity to have four of his originals, plus the standard "There's a Lull in My Life," performed by an octet in the cool-toned style of Miles Davis's "Birth of the Cool" nonet, arranged by Duke Pearson. Although recorded in 1966, this date was not released until 1979 (and reissued on CD in 1995). Mobley, who continued to evolve into a more advanced player throughout the 1960s, fits right in with such adventurous players as altoist James Spaulding, trumpeter Lee Morgan (with whom Mobley recorded frequently), pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Billy Higgins. The inclusion of Kiane Zawadi on euphonium and Howard Johnson on tuba adds a lot of color to this memorable outing. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1 Hank's Other Bag
2 There's a Lull in My Life
3 Cute 'N Pretty
4 Touch of Blue
5 Slice of the Top

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Lee Konitz - Another Shade Of Blue (1999)

2011-11-19T08:57:00.000-08:00

Lee Konitz - Another Shade Of Blue (1999)
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Genre ~ Cool, Post-Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Blue Note Records

This follow up to an earlier CD (Alone Together) with Brad Mehldau and Charlie Haden took place exactly one year later at the same venue, L.A.'s Jazz Bakery. Like the first release, the trio takes their time exploring each tune, whether it's the leader's opening blues or a favorite ballad like "What's New" or "Body and Soul." This stimulating set is highly recommended! ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Another Shade Of Blue (10:50)
02. Everything Happens To Me (12:17)
03. What's New (15:50)
04. Body and Soul (17:30)
05. All Of Us (11:25)

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Nancy Wilson - Live from Las Vegas (2005)

2011-11-19T08:46:00.001-08:00

Nancy Wilson - Live from Las Vegas (2005)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Big Band | Label ~ Capitol

Nancy Wilson's unimpeachable combination of high sophistication and artistic substance was tailor-made for entertaining both the high-rollers and rubber-neckers assembled at the Sands Hotel & Casino's Copa Room for this August 1968 performance. She began with a delightful tweak of any star-gazers in the room, dedicating the opener to a "specific" (but unspecified) group in attendance at the show, then launching into a bustling version of "Hello, Young Lovers." Although Wilson had been sneaking contemporary pop songs on to her LPs for several years ("Sunny," "Ode to Billie Joe," "Goin' out of My Head"), she was undoubtedly mindful of the preferences of a nightclub audience, and avoided most of the crossover feel. She builds the first half of her set using traditional standards, most of them torch songs ("I Can't Get Started," "The Folks Who Live on the Hill," "The Man That Got Away") and a few obscure songs from the great-vocal-songbook repertoire. There are a few nods to her popular audience, however, including her brassy performance of "Face It Girl, It's Over" (a Top 40 hit for her that year) and an ambitious, theatrical three-part suite, "K.C. Medley," that salutes not the Missouri cradle of swing but a small boy. Overall, a subtle performance in the kind of city (and the kind of room) where subtlety is ignored, if it's even recognized. [Initially recorded by Capitol with an eye to a 1969 release, Live From Las Vegas was only first available in 2002 on Wilson's box set, The Essence of Nancy Wilson: Four Decades of Music. Three years later, it was issued separately as part of the Capitol series Las Vegas Centennial Collection.] ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Into / Hello, Young Lovers (2:49)
02. Small World, Isn't It (3:14)
03. Gypsies, the Jugglers and the Clowns (2:02)
04. I Can't Get Started (4:51)
05. If We Only Have Love (3:51)
06. The Man That Got Away (2:25)
07. The Folks Who Live on the Hill (4:57)
08. Crazy Butterfly (1:56)
09. Peace of Mind (3:06)
10. Face it Girl, It's Over (3:32)
11. Just Go (2:33)
12. Band Introductions (2:45)
13. We Would Have Been Fine (6:27)
14. K.C. Medley: That Face/K.C./Black is Beautiful (8:13)

Personnel:
Nancy Wilson - vocals
Orchestra - unknown personnel / don't writes in album's booklet

Produced by Frank Collura
Mastering: Bob Norberg / Capitol Mastering, Hollywood
Art Direction: Susan Lavoie for Den 45
Design: Clifford Stoltze and Roy Burns III; Stoltze Design, Boston
Photography: Capitol Photo Archive, UNLV Special Collections, Richard Cummins, Ken Veeder
All tracks digitally remastered - 2002, Capitol Records, Inc.
Liner notes by James Ritz

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Stan Getz - Lullaby Of Birdland (2003)

2011-11-19T08:46:00.000-08:00

Stan Getz - Lullaby Of Birdland (2003)
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Dreyfus Records

One of the all-time great tenor saxophonists, Stan Getz was known as "The Sound" because he had one of the most beautiful tones ever heard. Getz, whose main early influence was Lester Young, grew to be a major influence himself and to his credit he never stopped evolving.
This compilation, Lullaby Of Birdland, was mastered by Dreyfus Records in 2003.

Tracklist

1. Lover Come Back To Me - 02:56 (ROMBERG SIGMUND/HAMMERSTEIN II OSCAR)
Stan Getz Quintet : Stan Getz (sax tenor), Duke Jordan (piano), Jimmy Raney (guitar), Bill Crow (bass), Frank Isola (drums) - New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

2. Body And Soul - 03:14 (EYTON FRANCK - SOUR ROBERT/HEYMAN EDWARD/GREEN JOHN)
same as 1 - New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

3. Split Kick - 02:57 (SILVER HORACE)
Stan Getz Quartet : Stan Getz (ts), Horace Silver (p), Joe Gallaway (b), Walter Bolden (d) - New York, 1 March 1951.

4. It Might As Well Be Spring - 02:51 (HAMMERSTEIN II OSCAR - RODGERS RICHARD)
same as 1- New York, 1 March 1951.

5. These Foolish Things - 03:20 (STRACHEY JACK/LINK HARRY/MARVELL HOLT)
same as 1- New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

6. Lullaby of Birdland - 02:23 (SHEARING GEORGE/WEISS GEORGE DAVID)
same as 1 - New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

8. Slow - 02:52 (COHN ALVIN)
Stan Getz New Sound Stars : Stan Getz, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn (ts), Earl Swope (tb), Duke Jordan (p), Jimmy Raney (g), Mert Oliver (b), Charlie Perry (d) - New York, 5 May 1949.

9. Stan's Mood - 02:42 (COHN ALVIN)
Same as 8 - New York, 5 May 1949.

10. The Best Thing For You - 02:41 (BERLIN IRVING)
same as 3 - New York, 1 March 1951.

11. Thanks For The Memory - 03:17 (ROBIN L./RAINGER RALPH)
same as 1 - New York, 29 Dec. 1952.

12. Dear Old Stockholm - 02:46 (TRADITIONNEL)
Stan Getz and His Swedish All Stars : Stan Getz (ts), Bengt Hallberg (p), Gunnar Johnson (b), Jack Nören (d) - Stockholm, 23 March 1951.

13. You Turned the Tables on Me - 02:55 (ALTER LOUIS/MITCHELL SYDNEY D.)
same as 1 - New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

14. Time on My Hands - 02:55 (YOUMAN VINCENT/GORDON MACK/ADAMSON HAROLD)
same as 1 - New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

15. Moonlight in Vermont - 03:12 (SUESSDORF KARL/BLACKBURN JOHN)
Johnny Smith Quintet : Stan Getz (ts), Johnny Smith (g), Sanford Gold (p), Eddie Safranski (b), Don Lamond (d) - New York, 11 March 1952 .

16. Thou Swell - 04:26 (HART LORENZ)
Stan Getz Quintet : Stan Getz (ts), Al Haig (p), Jimmy Raney (g), Teddy Kotick (b), Tiny Kahn (d) - Boston, 21 Oct. 1951.

17. Hymn of the Orient - 02:53 (GRYCE GIGI)
same as 1 - New York, 29 Dec. 1952.

18. Stars Fell on Alabama - 03:21 (PERKINS FRANCK/PARISH MITCHELL)
same as 1 - New York, 29 Dec. 1952.

19. Wildwood - 03:03 (GRYCE GIGI)
Stan Getz Quintet : Stan Getz (ts), Horace Silver (p), Jimmy Raney (g), Leonard Gaskin (b), Roy Haynes (d) - New York, 15 Aug. 1951.

20. 'Tis Autumn - 03:12 (NEMO HENRY)
same as 1 - New York, 12 Dec. 1952.

21. There will never be another you - 06:35 (WARREN HARRY/GORDON MACK)
same as 1 - Carnegie Hall, New York, 14 or 15 Nov. 1952.

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Donald Harrison & Terence Blanchard - Nascence (1986)

2011-11-19T08:36:00.000-08:00

Donald Harrison & Terence Blanchard - Nascence (1986)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop | Label ~ CBS/SONY

When most people think of music from New Orleans, they think of Dixieland (traditional jazz), played in clubs on Bourbon Street by musicians wearing white straw kaddies (hats). But for both Blanchard and Harrison, this is not enough.

...for now, we have "Nascence"; a remarkable record from two remarkable young musicians who, though they probably wouldn't admit it, are a large part of the future of jazz music, and right now. ~Original album liner notes

Tracklist:
01. Guardians of the Flame (4:50)
02. Albama (5:58)
03. Chong Chong (5:01)
04. Tacit Approval (of Desmond's Plight) (6:49)
05. Heritage Call (9:45)
06. She's Out of My Life (5:19)
07. Let's Go Off (6:43)

Personnel:
Donald Harrison - alto saxophone
Terence Blanchard -trumpet
Mulgrew Miller - piano
Phil Bowler - bass
Ralph Peterson - drums
Jeff Haynes - percussions (on #3)

Produced by Donald Harrison and Terence Blanchard
Recorded at RCA Studio A, January 28-31, 1986
Executive Producer: George Butler
Engineer: Tim Geelan
Assistant Engineer: Rick Rowe
Liner notes by Quincy Troupe

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… the Trumpet Players (2000)

2011-11-18T10:16:00.000-08:00

Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… the Trumpet Players (2000)
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Genre ~ Bop, Hard-Bop, Trumpet | Label ~ TELARC

Ray Brown did it again with the fourth installment in his Some of My Best Friends Are… series, spotlighting some of the hottest trumpet players around and producing one of the finest trumpet-fronted small group recordings to come down the jazz pike in a while. Featuring a six-pack of hornmen ranging from octogenarian Clark Terry to youngsters Roy Hargrove and Nicholas Payton, this CD alternately cooks and simmers, with the ballads especially standing out in their spaciousness and beauty. The blend of Brown’s bass and Jon Faddis’ trumpet on a slowed-down “Bag’s Groove” is particularly appealing in its sparseness. The intro and outro duets between Brown’s bass and James Morrison’s dry trumpet tone on “I Thought About You” are also entrancing in their openness. Terrence Blanchard lays out a smoky lead line over Geoff Keezer’s bluesy late-night piano on Benny Goodman’s old sign-off theme, “Goodbye,” bringing a new poignancy to the tune. On the most noteworthy upbeat number, Payton really smokes on Joe Henderson’s composition, “The Kicker,” though the track mysteriously fades out too early. Brown himself is fantastic throughout this disc, and he and his trio mates Keezer and drummer Karriem Riggins anchor the proceedings masterfully. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Our Delight (with Roy Hargrove) (5:04)
02. Bag’s Groove (with Jon Faddis) (6:31)
03. I Thought About You (with James Morrison) (5:47)
04. I’m Getting Sentimental Over You (with Terence Blanchard) (4:06)
05. Violets for Your Furs (with Nicholas Payton) (5:51)
06. Itty Bitty Blues (with Clark Terry) (2:59)
07. Stairway to the Stars (with Roy Hargrove) (4:31)
08. Original Jones (with Jon Faddis) (5:05)
09. When You Go (with James Morrison) (4:52)
10. The Kicker (with Nicholas Payton) (4:22)
11. Clark’s Tune (Legacy) (with Clark Terry) (4:58)
12. Goodbye (with Terence Blanchard) (7:56)

Personnel:
Ray Brown – bass
Geoff Keezer – piano
Karriem Riggins – drums

--with trumpetists--

Terence Blanchard
John Faddis
Roy Hargrove
James Morrison
Nicholas Payton
Clark Terry

Recorded at Avatar Studios, Studio A; New York City, January 10-14, 2000;
except tracks 3 and 9 recorded at O’Henry Studios, Studio A;
Burbank, California, February 21, 2000

Recording Producers: Ray Brown, Elaine Martone
Recording Engineer: Michael Bishop
Editor: Robert Friedrich
2nd Engineers: Rory Romano and Patrick Shannon
Executive Producer: Robert Woods
Cover Photo: Yuri Dojc
Cover Design: Deborah Kane, Imagine Studios
Art Direction: Anilda Carrasquillo
Liner notes by Bob Blumenthal

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… the Piano Players (1995)

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… the Piano Players (1995)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Piano Trio | Label ~ TELARC

On his Telarc disc, Ray Brown teams up with five different piano players but, rather than this being a tribute to the veteran bassist (who has solo space on every selection), the CD ends up being a celebration of the great Oscar Peterson because Benny Green, Dado Moroni, and Geoff Keezer have, to various degrees, based their styles on Peterson’s, but the indivual standout is actually Ahmad Jamal, who had never previously recorded with Brown. Together with Lewis Nash they perform two blues and “Love Walked In,” all renditions that make a liberal use of space and pay close attention to dynamics. Benny Green, who plays his “Ray of Light” along with two standards, had performed regularly with Brown in recent years and his selections offer few surprises. Dodo Moroni is fine on “My Romance” and inserts a bit of Erroll Garner on “Giant Steps,” while Geoff Keezer (who had also never played with Brown) swings well on “Close Your Eyes.” The CD concludes with a reunion between Oscar Peterson (who had recently recovered from a stroke) and Brown on “St. Tropez” and the upbeat “How Come You Do Me like You Do?” The results overall are pleasing and swinging (serving as a sampler of the pianists’ styles), but not all that innovative. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Bags’ Groove (with Ahmad Jamal) (4:20)
02. Love Walked In (with Ahmad Jamal) (4:36)
03. St. Louis Blues (with Ahmad Jamal) (7:16)
04. Lover (with Benny Green) (3:39)
05. Just a Gigolo (with Benny Green) (5:30)
06. Ray of Light (with Benny Green) (3:52)
07. Giant Steps (with Dado Moroni) (6:07)
08. My Romance (with Dado Moroni) (4:51)
09. Close Your Eyes (with Geoff Keezer) (4:41)
10. St. Tropez (with Oscar Peterson) (5:10)
11. How Come You Do Me? (with Oscar Peterson) (6:27)

Personnel:
Ray Brown – bass
Lewis Nash – drums

--featuring pianists--

Benny Green
Ahmad Jamal
Geoff Keezer
Dado Moroni
Oscar Peterson

Recorded in Clinton Recording Studio "A", NYC; November 21, 1994
and in Glenn Gould Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; November 18, 1994

Recording Producers: Ray Brown, Elaine Martone
Recording Engineer: Jack Renner
Executive Producer: Robert Woods
Technical Assistance: Doug Doctor, Robert Friedrich
Editor: Scott Burgess
Art Director and Cover Design: Anilda Carrasquillo
Liner notes by Donald Elfman

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… the Sax Players (1996)

2011-11-18T09:26:00.000-08:00

Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… the Sax Players (1996)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Saxophone | Label ~ TELARC

As a follow-up to bassist Ray Brown’s previous record in which he collaborated with several of his favorite pianists, Some of My Best Friends Are…The Sax Players features six major saxophonists (tenors Joe Lovano, Ralph Moore, Joshua Redman and Stanley Turrentine plus altoists Benny Carter and Jesse Davis) on two songs apiece with his regular trio. Although more than 60 years separate the ageless Carter from Redman, each of the saxes originally developed their own voice in the straight-ahead jazz tradition. Highlights of the colorful set include Benny Carter’s playful rendition of “Love Walked In,” Moore’s cooking solo on “Crazeology” (a Benny Harris bop classic which the record mistakenly lists as written by Bud Freeman), Davis ripping through “Moose the Mooche” and Turrentine’s romp on the blues “Port of Rico.” Pianist Benny Green and drummer Gregory Hutchinson provide suitable accompaniment (Green’s solos are consistently excellent) and all dozen of the songs are successful and swinging. As an extra bonus, on the latter part of the CD each of the saxophonists has a brief chat (between 26 seconds and a minute apiece) with Brown about their early influences. There is so much good feeling and obvious mutual respect shown that one wishes these talks were at least twice as long; the Benny Carter segment is most memorable. This well-conceived project is easily recommended. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. How High the Moon (with Joe Lovano) (5:28)
02. Love Walked In (with Benny Carter) (4:43)
03. Polka Dots and Moonbeams (with Joshua Redman) (6:36)
04. Crazeology (with Ralph Moore) (3:48)
05. Port of Rico (with Stanley Turrentine) (6:18)
06. Moose the Mooche (with Jesse Davis) (5:24)
07. Easy Living (with Joe Lovano) (6:14)
08. Just You, Just Me (with Joshua Redman) (4:09)
09. Fly Me to the Moon (with Benny Carter) (5:31)
10. (When It”s) Sleepy Time Down South (with Ralph Moore) (7:08)
11. These Foolish Things (with Jesse Davis) (5:59)
12. God Bless the Child (with Stanley Turrentine) (6:59)
13. Ray Brown in Conversation with Joe Lovano (0:55)
14. Ray Brown in Conversation with Benny Carter (1:05)
15. Ray Brown in Conversation with Stanley Turrentine (0:31)
16. Ray Brown in Conversation with Jesse Davis (0:27)
17. Ray Brown in Conversation with Joshua Redman (0:28)
18. Ray Brown in Conversation with Ralph Moore (0:43)

Personnel:
Ray Brown – bass
Benny Green – piano
Gregory Hutchinson – drums

--with saxophonists--

Benny Carter (alto)
Jesse Davis (alto)
Joe Lovano (tenor)
Ralph Moore (tenor)
Joshua Redman (tenor)
Stanley Turrentine (tenor)

Recorded at Power Station, Studio A, New York City; November 20-22, 1995,
and at Conway Studios, Studio A, Los Angeles; February 13, 1996

Recording Producers: Ray Brown, Elaine Martone
Recording Engineer: Jack Renner
Executive Producer: Robert Woods
Assistant Engineers: Robert Smith, William Kinsley
Editor: James Bonney
Cover Painting: Alto Composite, 1974. From the "Of The Blues" series
Cover Design: Susan Cybulski
Art Director: Anilda Carrasquillo
Liner notes by Alyn Shipton and Elaine Martone

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… Singers (1998)

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… Singers (1998)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Standards | Label ~ TELARC

What does a bass player do when he’s recording an album as a leader? Surely not an hour’s worth of bass solos! Ray Brown solved the bass player’s dilemma with a series of recordings under the Some of My Best Friends Are… heading. This 1998 release is the third in the series, following the earlier Some of My Best Friends Are…Piano Players and Some of My Best Friends Are…Sax Players, and it’s a gem. Featuring a sextet of fine vocalists, ranging from the well-established to the unknown, this CD is a class act from beginning to end. The rising jazz vocal superstar of the late ’90s, Diana Krall, is showcased to great effect on “I Thought About You” and “Little Boy.” Well-established female vocal veterans Etta Jones, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Marlena Shaw deliver superb performances, soulfully giving master lessons in the art of singing. The lone male singer spotlighted here, Kevin Mahogany, wraps his smooth baritone around the ballad “Skylark,” and swings gently on “The Party’s Over.”

The one unknown in this collection is Oregonian Nancy King. This veteran of the San Francisco and Pacific Northwest scenes shows she has a fine way with a ballad on “But Beautiful,” and scats her way across the upbeat Brown original “The Perfect Blues,” that closes this set. Both of these songs also feature Antonio Hart’s alto saxophone. In addition to Brown’s trio mates Geoff Keezer and Gregory Hutchinson, musical support includes guitarist Russell Malone on two tracks and tenor saxman Ralph Moore cooking alongside Bridgewater on “Cherokee.” ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. I Thought About You (with Diana Krall) (5:23)
02. Poor Butterfly (with Etta Jones) (3:29)
03. More Than You Know (with Dee Dee Bridgewater) (5:35)
04. Little Boy (with Diana Krall) (2:27)
05. But Beautiful (with Nancy King) (5:41)
06. At Long Last Love (with Marlena Shaw) (3:24)
07. Skylark (with Kevin Mahogany) (6:01)
08. Cherokee (with Dee Dee Bridgewater) (6:21)
09. (There Is) No Greater Love (with Etta Jones) (4:21)
10. Imagination (with Marlene Shaw) (7:22)
11. The Party’s Over (with Kevin Mahogany) (3:41)
12. The Perfect Blues (with Nancy King) (5:16)

Personnel:
Geoff Keezer – piano
Ray Brown – bass
Gregory Hutchinson – drums
Antonio Hart – alto saxophone
Russell Malone – guitar
Ralph Moore – tenor saxophone

--with singers--

Dee Dee Bridgewater
Etta Jones
Nancy King
Diana Krall
Kevin Mahogany
Marlena Shaw

Recorded in O’Henry Studios, Studio A, Burbank, California, December 15-17, 1997
and Sony Music Studio D, New York City, April 27-29, 1998

Recording Producers: Ray Brown, Elaine Martone
Recording Engineer: Michael Bishop
Executive Producer: Robert Woods
Assistant Engineers: Robert Friedrich, Ryan Hewitt, Brett Swain
Editor: Mark Tessi
Cover Photo: Tony Stone Images
Art Director and Cover Design: Anilda Carrasquillo
Liner notes by Jon W. Poses

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Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… guitarists (2002)

2011-11-18T08:23:00.000-08:00

Ray Brown – Some of My Best Friends are… guitarists (2002)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Bop, Guitar | Label ~ TELARC

The fifth in Ray Brown’s series of recordings pairing his working trio with several different musicians from the same family of instruments (although one volume was exclusively singers) features a half-dozen guitarists, ranging from fellow Oscar Peterson alumni Herb Ellis (who worked with Brown in the pianist’s most famous trio) and Ulf Wakenius to veteran Kenny Burrell, as well as seasoned players like John Pizzarelli and Bruce Forman and the rising star Russell Malone. Each song sounds as if the group could be a working quartet, due to the great interaction between the trio and each guest. Pizzarelli shines in a bluesy, strutting take of Duke Ellington’s “Just Squeeze Me” (erroneously labeled as Fats Waller’s “Squeeze Me”) which has a nice series of exchanges between the guitarist and the leader. Ellis brings back memories of the Oscar Peterson Trio with a heated performance of “I Want to Be Happy” during which pianist Geoff Keezer is up to the task of carrying on where Ellis left off. Wakenius is the guest on a particularly moody take of “My Funny Valentine.” Burrell, Forman, and Malone also fare nicely on each of their pair of tracks, so it’s very easy to recommend this very enjoyable disc. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Squeeze Me (with John Pizzarelli) (7:28)
02. I Want to Be Happy (with Herb Ellis) (3:37)
03. Heartstrings (with Russell Malone) (5:31)
04. Blues for Ray (with Ulf Wakenius) (3:13)
05. Fly Me to the Moon (with Kenny Burrell) (5:12)
06. The Song is You (with Bruce Forman) (5:01)
07. Little Darlin’ (with Russell Malone) (7:48)
08. Blues for Junior (with Herb Ellis) (6:01)
09. Tangerine (with John Pizzarelli) (4:28)
10. My Funny Valentine (with Ulf Wakenius) (6:05)
11. Blues for Wes (with Bruce Forman) (4:42)
12. Soulfull Spirit (with Kenny Burrell) (6:57)

Personnel:
Ray Brown – bass
Geoff Keezer – piano
Karriem Riggins – drums

--with guitarists--

Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, Bruce Forman
Russell Malone, John Pizzarelli and Ulf Wakenius

Tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, and 10 recorded at Avatar Studios, Studio A, N.Y.C.; January 10-14, 2000
Others recorded at O’Henry Studios, Studio A, Burbank, CA; February 21-22, 2000
Recording Producer: Elaine Martone
Recording Engineer: Michael Bishop
Second Engineers: Rory Romano & Patrick Shannon
Executive Producer: Robert Woods
Editor: Todd Brown
Photography: Michael Halsband
Designer: Peter Blandori
Art Director: Anilda Carrasquillo
Produced by Ray Brown and Elaine Martone

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Art Pepper - Straight Life (1990)

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Art Pepper - Straight Life (1990)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, West Coast | Label ~ Galaxy/OJC

Altoist Art Pepper recorded many albums for the Galaxy label during 1979-1982, all of which have been reissued in a massive 16-CD "complete" box set. This single CD is pretty definitive and serves as a perfect introduction to Pepper's second (and most rewarding) period. Not only is there a superior version of Pepper's famous title cut but very emotional (and explorative) renditions of "September Song" and "Nature Boy." Filling out this quartet set (which also features pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Billy Higgins) are "Surf Ride," "Make a List," and "Long Ago and Far Away." Brilliant music. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Surf Ride (6:58)
02. Nature Boy (9:57)
03. Straight Life (4:11)
04. September Song (11:01)
05. Make a List (Make a Wish) (9:49)
06. Long Ago and Far Away (6:15)

Personnel:
Art Pepper - alto saxophone
Tommy Flanagan - piano
Red Mitchell - bass
Billy Higgins - drums
Kenneth Nash - cowbell, reco-reco (on #5 only)

Produced by Ed Michel
Recorded September 21, 1979 and mixed at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Engineer: Wally Buck
Assistant Engineer: Danny Kopelson
Digital remastering, 1990 - Danny Kopelson (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Art Direction: Phil Carroll
Photography: Phil Bray
Notes reproduced from the original album liner

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Michel Petrucciani - Note'n Notes (1992)

2011-11-18T01:57:00.000-08:00

Michel Petrucciani - Note'n Notes (1992)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop, Piano (Solo) | Label ~ OWL

Showing the influence of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, as well as an expansive understanding of jazz in general, pianist Michel Petrucciani weaves myriad textures, rhythms, and styles at the keyboard, producing work that sounds both complex and seamless. His brevity comes from both incredible technique and an ease with a wide range of musical settings: quintets, quartets, trios, and an assortment of duo settings. Petrucciani further expands the field here with a solo program of two originals and two standards. He kicks things off with the self-penned "The Round Boys Dance," an abstract boogie-woogie number full of mercurial improvisation. Petrucciani maintains the momentum on "Eugenia," evoking the buoyancy of John Lewis' "Afternoon in Paris" while tossing off a wealth of fresh solo ideas. He tones things down with meditations on Duke Ellington's "Prelude to a Kiss" and Rodgers & Hart's "My Funny Valentine," practically transforming both pieces by thoroughly exploring their almost symphonic terrain, especially on the Ellington cut. A great Petrucciani disc and certainly one of the finer solo jazz piano records available. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Round Boy's Dance (8:09)
02. Prelude to a Kiss (15:29)
03. Eugenia (9:20)
04. My Funny Valentine (10:55)

Personnel:
Michel Petrucciani - piano (solo) // "1" & "2" overdubbed pianos

Recorded October 5, 1984 at Village Studio
Recording Engineer: Guy Simon
Digital Editing & Mastering Engineer: Christian Orsini
Cover Concept, Art Direction: Bernard Amiard
Inside Photography: Fredrich Cantor
Produced by Jean-Jacques Pussiau

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Sarah Vaughan – Crazy and Mixed Up (1999)

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Sarah Vaughan – Crazy and Mixed Up (1999)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Standards | Label ~ Pablo (JVC/20Bit-K2)

Sarah Vaughan had complete control over the production of this album, Crazy and Mixed Up (which would be her last small-group recording) and, even if the results are not all that unique, her voice is often in near-miraculous form. With fine backup work from pianist Roland Hanna, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Harold Jones, Sassy sounds in prime form, on such songs as “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was,” “Autumn Leaves,” “The Island” and “You Are Too Beautiful.” It is hard to believe, listening to her still-powerful voice on this CD reissue, that she had already been a recording artist for 48 years. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. I Didn’t Know What Time it Was (4:03)
02. That’s All (4:05)
03. Autumn Leaves (5:36)
04. Love Dance (3:29)
05. The Island (4:30)
06. Seasons (5:20)
07. In Love in Vain (3:10)
08. You are Too Beautiful (3:36)

Personnel:
Sarah Vaughan – vocals
Roland Hanna – piano
Andy Simpkins – bass
Harold Jones – drums
Joe Pass – guitar

Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, CA; March 1 & 2, 1982
Original recordings produced by Sarah Vaughan
Original recordings engineered by Dennis Sands and Greg Orloff (Group IV Studios)
Cover photo by Carol Friedman
Cover designed by Norman Granz and Sheldon Marks
This album is remastered using 20-Bit A/D converter with Digital-K2 interface
Mastering Engineer: Shigeo Miyamoto under supervision of Tamaki Beck for JVC Studios
Liner notes by Norman Granz

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Kenny Drew & Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen – Duo (2008)

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Kenny Drew & Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen – Duo (2008)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Piano Duo | Label ~ SteepleChase

Hugely talented pianist Kenny Drew performed and recorded during the 1950s with Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Johnny Griffin, Art Blakey and Charlie Mingus before moving to Europe in 1961. In 1964 he settled down in Copenhagen as the house pianist of the famous jazz club called Jazzhus Montmartre. Hugely talented bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen was still in his twenties when he recorded this classic album with Drew in 1973, but he was already considered to be the best bassist in Europe. He had become the house bassist at Jazzhus Montmartre in 1964, and had been playing with Drew in that context for almost a decade before the two went into the studio.

The eclectic program consists of Danish traditional melodies ("Once A Saturday Night," "In The Stil Of The Woods"), original compositions by the two, Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Wave" in which Drew plays both acoustic and electric piano. Guitarist Ole Molin joins the duo on "Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans." This is a must-own item for fans of Drew and Pedersen. Recorded in Copenhagen on April 2, 1973. Originally released by SteepleChase Records in 1973 on LP and 1988 on CD . This reissue CD -- special limited paper sleeve edition -- released in Japan by Videoarts Music on March 19, 2008.”

Tracklist:
01. I Skovens Dybe Stille Ro "take 2" (2:55)
02. Come Summer (4:41)
03. Lullaby (0:50)
04. Kristine (5:32)
05. Serenity (3:18)
06. Det Var En Lordag Aften (3:43)
07. Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans (4:15)
08. Wave (5:28)
09. Duo Trip (2:42)
10. Hush-a-Bye (8:05)
11. I Skovens Dybe Stille Ro "take 1" (2:57)

Personnel:
Kenny Drew – piano & electric piano
Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen – bass
Ole Molin - guitar (on #7 only)

Recorded on April 2, 1973 at Wifoss Studios, Copenhagen
Produced by Nils Winther
Liner notes by Ib Skovgaard
Sleeve designed by Vaclav Blazek
Sleeve photos by Jorgen Bo

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Vince Guaraldi Trio - Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus (2002)

2011-11-17T11:04:00.000-08:00

Vince Guaraldi Trio - Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus (2002)
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Genre ~ Cool, Latin | Label ~ Fantasy/Analogue Productions

Here is Vince Guaraldi’s breakthrough album — musically, commercially, in every which way. After numerous records as a leader or sideman, for the first time a recognizable Guaraldi piano style emerges, with whimsical phrasing all his own, a madly swinging right hand and occasional boogie-influenced left hand, and a distinctive, throat-catching, melodic improvisational gift. The first half of the program is taken up by cover versions of tunes from the Antonio Carlos Jobim/Luiz Bonfa score for the film Black Orpheus, recorded just as bossa nova was taking hold in America. These are genuinely jazz-oriented impressions in a mainstream boppish manner, with only a breath of samba from Monty Budwig (bass) and Colin Bailey (drums) in the opening minute of “Samba de Orpheus”; an edited version of this haunting song was issued as a 45 rpm single. But DJs soon began flipping the single over to play the B-side, a wistful, unforgettably catchy Guaraldi tune called “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” that opens the North American half of the album. The tune became a surprise hit; Fantasy redesigned the cover to call attention to it, and Vince was on his way to fame as one of Latin and mainstream jazz’s most irresistible composers. The whole album evokes the ambience of San Francisco’s jazz life in the 1960s as few others do — and such is this record’s appeal that even non-jazz and non-Latin music people have been grooving to this music ever since it came out. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Samba de Orpheus (5:43)
02. Manha de Carnaval (5:51)
03. O Nosso Amor (4:57)
04. Generique (4:48)
05. Cast Your Fate to the Wind (3:10)
06. Moon River (5:22)
07. Alma-Ville (5:01)
08. Since I Fell for You (4:23)

Personnel:
Vince Guaraldi – piano
Monty Budwig – bass
Colin Bailey – drums

Recorded on February, 1962 at Station KQED
(“Since I Fell for You”, recorded on November, 1961)
Recording Engineer: Hank McGill
Mastering Engineer: Doug Sax
Cover photo by Chas Weckler
Cover designed by Balzer/Shopes
Liner notes by Ralph J. Gleason
2002 - Analogue Productions; licenced from Fantasy, Inc., Berkeley, CA

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David Murray Latin Big Band - Now Is Another Time (2003)

2011-11-17T10:57:00.000-08:00

David Murray Latin Big Band - Now Is Another Time (2003)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop, Big Band, Latin | Label ~ Justin Time

Saxophonist David Murray continues his cross genre initiatives on this undeniably exciting, 2003 release Now Is Another Time. With this effort, the artist enlists his longtime running mates, trumpeter Hugh Ragin and baritone saxophonist Hamiet Bluiett to complement a huge cast of Cuban musicians. This large ensemble Latin jazz extravaganza packs a mighty blow, from beginning to end. Here, the band churns out radiant, multi-layered horn arrangements atop the Cuban masters' sweltering percussion grooves and the soloists' blaring exchanges. They integrate punctual choruses into the grand mix, to coincide with the band's bold, brassy sound and thrusting impetus. Furthermore, Murray is in top form, evidenced by his climactically driven soloing endeavors -- where he peaks within the upper registers -- via an unrelenting pace. It's all about perpetual motion topped off with a festive sentiment, marked by oscillating Afro-Cuban grooves and a few poignant interludes here and there. But the musicians also utilize space to their advantage, where they often allow any given soloist, ample breathing room to reconfigure previously explored themes. Folks, this is the real deal. An awe-inspiring effort, indeed! ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Crystal (8:32)
02. Aerol's Change (7:19)
03. Blue Muse (9:12)
04. Break Out (11:16)
05. Mambo Dominica (9:31)
06. Giovanni's Mission (6:35)
07. Sad Kind of Love (20:05)

Personnel:
David Murray - bass clarinet, tenor saxophone
Orlando Sanchez, Irving Michel Acao Sierra - tenor saxophones
Orlando Sanchez Soto - alto & tenor saxophones
German Fermin, Ernesto Varona Rodriguez German - alto saxophones
Cesar Lopez Martinez, Valazco Urdeliz, Velasco Urdeliz - alto saxophones
Hamiet Bluiett, Moises Marquez Loyva - baritone saxophones
Carmelo Andrés, Alexander Brown Cabrera, Elpidio Chapottin - trumpets
Cristobal Ferrer, Hugh Ragin - trumpets
Leonardo Alarcon Henville, Rafael Gavilan, Craig Harris - trombones
Sergio Luna Longchamp, Sergio Ricardo Luna -trombones
Bacillio Bernardo Marquez Richards, Amaury Perez Rodriguez - trombones
Denis Cuni Rodriguez, Boris Sarmiento, Heikel Fabian Triminio - trombones
Jose Luis Cortez, Kahil Ikshr Smith - flutes
Carcasses Colon, Luis Miguel Guerra Crespo - piano
Roberto Julio, Tony Perez, Emilio Morales - piano
Reyes Hernandez, Narciso Jorge, Feliciano Arango Noa - bass
Giraldo Piloto, Olivier Valdes Rey - drums
Tomas Ramos Ortiz, Adel Gonzales Gomez - congas
Jorge Luis Guerra - guiro
Jose Luis Quintana Fuerte - timbales

All compositions by David Murray
Recorded between April 2001 - June 2002
Mixed at Sound on Sound, N.Y.C.; April 2001 / June 2002
Executive Producer: Jim West
Produced by David Murray and Valerie Malot
Mastered by Renee-Marc Aurele at SNB Mastering, Montreal, Canada
Liner notes by Jacques Denis
All songs published by Justin Time Publishing / 3D Family Productions

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Miles Davis – Someday My Prince Will Come (1990)

2011-11-16T11:00:00.000-08:00

Miles Davis – Someday My Prince Will Come (1990)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Cool | Label ~ Columbia/MFSL

After both John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley left Miles Davis’ quintet, he was caught in the web of seeking suitable replacements. It was a period of trial and error for him that nonetheless yielded some legendary recordings (Sketches of Spain, for one). One of those is Someday My Prince Will Come. The lineup is Davis, pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and alternating drummers Jimmy Cobb and Philly Jo Jones. The saxophonist was Hank Mobley on all but two tracks. John Coltrane returns for the title track and “Teo.” The set opens with the title, a lilting waltz that nonetheless gets an original treatment here, despite having been recorded by Dave Brubeck. Kelly is in keen form, playing a bit sprightlier than the tempo would allow, and slips flourishes in the high register inside the melody for an “elfin” feel. Davis waxes light and lyrical with his Harmon mute, playing glissando throughout. Mobley plays a strictly journeyman solo, and then Coltrane blows the pack away with a solo so deep inside the harmony it sounds like it’s coming from somewhere else. Mobley’s real moment on the album is on the next track, “Old Folks,” when he doesn’t have Coltrane breathing down his neck. Mobley’s soul-stationed lyricism is well-suited to his soloing here, and is for the rest of the album except, of course, on “Teo,” where Coltrane takes him out again. The closer on the set, “Blues No. 2,” is a vamp on “All Blues,” from Kind of Blue, and features Kelly and Chambers playing counterpoint around an eight bar figure then transposing it to 12. Jones collapses the beat, strides it out, and then erects it again for the solos of Davis and Mobley. This is relaxed session; there are no burning tracks here, but there is much in the way of precision playing and a fine exposition of Miles’ expansive lyricism. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Someday My Prince Will Come (9:11)
02. Old Folks (5:21)
03. Pfrancing (8:36)
04. Drad-Dog (4:35)
05. Teo (9:39)
06. I Thought About You (4:56)

Personnel:
Miles Davis – trumpet
John Coltrane, Hank Mobley – tenor sax
Wynton Kelly – piano
Paul Chambers – bass
Jimmy Cobb – drums

Recorded March 7 & 21, 1961
Produced by Norman Schwartz & Mark Abramson; 1961 - Buddah Records, Inc.
This edition, produced and distributed by MFSL Inc. under licence from Buddah Records, Inc.
Manufactured by Sanyo - Japan

(*) Scans = cover + inside page + tray + CD

Thanks to the original releaser.

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George Shearing - Swinging in a Latin Mood (2006)

2011-11-16T10:03:00.000-08:00

George Shearing - Swinging in a Latin Mood (2006)
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Genre ~ Latin Jazz | Label ~ MPS

The new Jazz Club series is an attractive addition to the Verve catalogue. With its modern design and popular choice of repertoire, the Jazz Club is not only opened for Jazz fans, but for everyone that loves good music. This collection spotlights the incredible, yet underappreciated, stylings of blind pianist George Shearing. 20 tracks including 'Eleanor Rigby', 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Lullaby Of Birdland', Aquarius' and others. ~Cd_Universe

Tracklist:
01. Lullaby of Birdland (3:13)
02. The Continental (3:15)
03. Do You Know the Way to San Jose (5:53)
04. East of the Sun and West of the Moon (3:^1)
05. Thine Alone (2:57)
06. Aquarius (3:31)
07. We'll Be Together Again (1:58)
08. I'll Be Around (2:40)
09. Alone Again (Naturally) (4:33)
10. The Nearness of You (3:03)
11. The Hands of Time (Brian's Song) (2:32)
12. To a Wild Rose (3:02)
13. Superstar (5:19)
14. Eleanor Rigby (4:06)
15. When Your Lover Has Gone (2:59)
16. Roses of Picardy (3:01)
17. You Are the Sunshine of My Life (4:06)
18. Killing Me Softly with His Song (2:54)
19. Someone to Watch Over Me (2:35)
20. The Way We Were (2:37)

Personnel:
George Shearing - piano
Andy Simpkins - bass
Sigi Schwab - guitar
Heribert Thusek - vibes
Rusty Jones - drums
Chino Valdes - congas & bongos
Carmelo Garcia - timbales

Recorded June & July 1974, Villingen
This compilation; 2006 - Universal Music Classics & Jazz
Digitally remastered

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George Benson - Jazz Moods: Hot (2004)

2011-11-16T09:26:00.000-08:00

George Benson - Jazz Moods: Hot (2004)
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Genre ~ Pop-Jazz, Soul | Label ~ SONY/Columbia

George Benson is a unique figure in jazz, considered by many to be one of the best bebop-influenced guitarists since Wes Montgomery, while, simultaneously, loved by smooth jazz and pop fans for hits such as "On Broadway," and "This Masquerade," two songs that also feature his vocals. This "Jazz Moods" disc concentrates on Benson's instrumental side, though he does sing on the last track, "Hold on I'm Comin'." On this 10-track collection of tunes, mostly taken from his 1970s catalog, Benson funks up standards such as "Take Five" and "Take the 'A' Train," and offers extended jams on Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" and the Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreamin'." Additionally, he turns in smoking hot, swinging versions of Miles Davis's "So What" and Benson's own composition, "Clockwise." Benson's blazing solos on these songs reminds listeners why he is so worshipped by fans and fellow guitarists worldwide. ~Cd_Universe

Tracklist:
01. White Rabbit (6:56)
02. Body Talk (8:20)
03. Take Five (7:06)
04. Old Devil Moon (9:24)
05. Theme from Good King Bad (5:57)
06. California Dreamin' (7:20)
07. Take the "A" Train (4:14)
08. So What (9:19)
09. Clockwise (4:27)
10. Hold On I'm Comin' (5:43)

Personnel:
George Benson - guitars & vocals (on #10) with collective personnel (Compilation CD)

Recorded between 1966-2002
Compilation produced by Richard Seidel
Mastered by Mark Wilder at Sony Music Studios, New York
Legacy A&R: Steve Berkowitz
Project Director: Seth Rothstein
A&R Coordination: Stacey Boyle
Art Direction: Dave Bett
Cover photography by Thomas Hoepker / Magnum Photos
Painting: Michael Gillette

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Duke Pearson - Introducing Duke Pearson's Big Band (1998)

2011-11-16T09:18:00.000-08:00

Duke Pearson - Introducing Duke Pearson's Big Band (1998)
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Genre ~ Big Band, Hard-Bop | Label ~ Blue Note

Duke Pearson had always displayed a flair for arranging, even on small combo albums, so it shouldn't have come as a surprise that he would attempt his own big band record. What is a surprise is how successful Introducing Duke Pearson's Big Band actually is. Pearson leads 13 other musicians through a selection of nine songs, including four originals, two contemporary jazz tunes by Chick Corea and Joe Sample, and three standards. His originals are continually unpredictable and memorable, and his arrangements, especially of the standards, are provocative and intriguing. While it might not appeal to fans of Pearson's wonderful small-group hard bop sessions, it is unquestionably an experiment that works, and one that confirms his remarkable skills and talents. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Ground Hog (3:07)
02. New Girl (6:04)
03. Bedouin (5:28)
04. Straight Up and Down (7:00)
05. Ready When You Are C.B. (2:56)
06. New Time Shuffle (5:36)
07. Mississippi Dip (2:36)
08. A Taste of Honey (5:30)
09. Time after Time (4:12)
10. Disapproachment (5:50)
11. Tones for Joan's Bones (5:33)
12. Minor League (6:37)
13. Here's That Rainy Day (4:26)
14. Make it Good (4:41)
15. The Days of Wine and Roses (6:02)

Personnel:
Duke Pearson - piano
Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins - trumpets (#10-15)
Randy Brecker, Jim Bossey - trumpets (#10-15)
Garnett Brown, Julian Priester - trombones (#1-9)
Jimmy Cleveland - trombone (#10-15)
Kenny Rupp - trombone
Benny Powell - bass trombone
Jerry Dodgion - alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
Al Gibbons - alto saxophone, flue, bass clarinet
Frank Foster, Lew Tabackin - tenor saxophone
Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
Bob Cranshaw - bass
Mickey Roker - drums

All tracks arranged by Duke Pearson, except #10 arranged by Frank Foster
Original sessions produced by Duke Pearson
Produced for release by Bob Belden
Tracks #1-9 were recorded on December 15, 1967
Tracks #10-15 were recorded on December 3, 1968
Recording by Rudy Van Gelder, at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Cover design by Forlenza-Venosa Associates
Cover photos by Joe Brodsky
Liner notes by Alan Grant

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Herbie Hancock – Gershwin’s World (1998)

2011-11-15T09:14:00.000-08:00

Herbie Hancock – Gershwin’s World (1998)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop | Label ~ PolyGram/Verve

Gershwin’s World is a tour de force for Herbie Hancock, transcending genre and label, and ranking among the finest recordings of his lengthy career. Released to coincide with the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s birth, this disc features jazzman Hancock with a classy collection of special guests. The most surprising of Hancock’s guest stars is Joni Mitchell, who delivers a gorgeously sensual vocal on “The Man I Love,” then provides an airy, worldly take on “Summertime.” On these two tracks, she shows she has come a long way from her folksinger beginnings to become a first-class jazz singer in her own right. Stevie Wonder’s unmistakable harmonica complements Mitchell’s singing on “Summertime” and shares lead instrument space with his own voice on the W.C. Handy classic “St. Louis Blues.” Jazzman extraordinaire Wayne Shorter smokes a solo spot on Duke Ellington’s “Cotton Tail” and carves out some space for his soprano saxophone in the midst of “Summertime.” A number of the young lions of jazz are featured on various cuts, and Herbie’s old pal Chick Corea joins the leader for a piano duet of James P. Johnson’s “Blueberry Rhyme.” Gershwin’s wonderful, extended “Lullaby” finds Hancock teamed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, as does an attractive arrangement of a “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” by Maurice Ravel, whose jazz influence can be heard on the piece. In addition, one of the most beautiful tracks on the album places star soprano Kathleen Battle’s voice at the forefront of Gershwin’s own “Prelude in C# Minor.” Yet with all the fine performances by his guests, Gershwin’s World remains Hancock’s show, and he plays magnificently throughout. From beautiful to funky, percussive to melodic, improvisational to tightly arranged, Hancock and cohorts take a wondrous journey through the music and world of Gershwin. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Overture "Fascinating Rhythm" (0:55)
02. It Ain’t Necessarily So (4:47)
03. The Man I Love (5:57)
04. Here Come de Honey Man (3:59)
05. St. Louis Blues (5:50)
06. Lullaby (11:03)
07. Blueberry Rhyme (3:31)
08. It Ain’t Necessarily So "Interlude" (1:25)
09. Cotton Tail (4:44)
10. Summertime (4:41)
11. My Man’s Gone Now (1:56)
12. Prelude in C# Minor (4:46)
13. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G, 2nd Movement (9:12)
14. Embraceable You (4:38)

Personnel:
Herbie Hancock - piano, with special guests:
Kathleen Battle, Chick Corea, Kenny Garrett, Eddie Henderson
Joni Mitchell, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Wayne Shorter, Stevie Wonder,
and others.

Produced by Robert Sadin
Executive Producers: Herbie Hancock and David Passick
Recorded in New York, March and April, 1998; and Los Angeles, June, 1998.
Digital editing at Sony Studios by Darcy Proper, Andreas Meyer, and Rob Rapley
Mastered by Mark Wilder at Sony Music Studios, New York; on July 29, 1998
Illustrations by Istvan Banyai
Cover photography by James Minchin III
Session photographs by Jimmy Katz and Robert Zuckerman
Liner notes by Herbie Hancock and Robert Sadin

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Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul (1995)

2011-11-15T08:53:00.000-08:00

Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul (1995)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Soul | Label ~ Blue Note

Thick-toned tenor Ike Quebec is in excellent form on this CD reissue of a 1961 Blue Note date. His ballad statements are quite warm, and he swings nicely on a variety of medium-tempo material. Unfortunately, organist Freddie Roach has a rather dated sound, which weakens this session a bit; bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood are typically fine in support. Originals alternate with standards, with "Just One More Chance," "The Man I Love," and "Nature Boy" (the latter an emotional tenor-bass duet) being among the highlights. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Acquitted (5:41)
02. Just One More Chance (5:52)
03. Que's Dilemma (4:33)
04. Brother Can You Spare a Dime (5:27)
05. The Man I Love (6:33)
06. Heavy Soul (6:54)
07. I Want a Little Girl (5:22)
08. Nature Boy (2:42)
09. Blues for Ike (5:53)

Personnel:
Ike Quebec - tenor sax
Freddie Roach - organ
Milt Hinton - bass
Al Harewood - drums

Produced by Alfred Lion
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on November 26, 1961.
Originally issued as Blue Note BST-84093
Produced for release by Michael Cuscuna
Photos by Francis Wolff / Mosaic Images
Reissue design by Patrick Roques
Mastering by Larry Walsh

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Dianne Reeves - The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985 (1996)

2011-11-15T08:15:00.000-08:00

Dianne Reeves - The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985 (1996)
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Genre ~ Pop-Jazz, Vocal | Label ~ Blue Note

This disc reissues Dianne Reeves' entire 1982 LP Welcome to My Love, plus three tracks from 1985's For Every Heart and one selection from her days as a vocalist with the band Caldera. It contains the first recorded version of her classic "Better Days" and one of the best renditions of the overworked standard "My Funny Valentine" as you're likely to hear. On Welcome, Reeves was exploring the jazz/R&B territory she would claim as her own a decade later. "For Every Heart" was much more commercial, but the three cuts chosen here are worthwhile, especially a duet with Jon Lucien, "Separate Vacations." ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Ancient Source (4:26)
02. My Funny Valentine (6:31)
03. Better Days (5:28)
04. Mi Vida (4:02)
05. Hesitations (4:14)
06. Welcome to My Love (6:00)
07. Perfect Love (4:25)
08. Lullaby (7:17)
09. Passageway (4:42)
10. Siren Serenade (3:22)
11. Sitting in Limbo (6:34)
12. Be My Husband (4:03)
13. Separate Vacations (5:58)

Personnel:
Dianne Reeves - vocals on all tracks

--with--
Ernie Watts, Don Menza - saxophones
Steve Tavaglione - flutes, saxophones
Charlie Davis, Larry Hall - trumpets
Jon Bonine, Bruce Paulson - trombones
Eduardo Del Barrio - acoustic & electric pianos, synthesizers
Larry Dunn - synthesizers
Billy Childs - piano & synthesizers
Richard Cummings - keyboards
Jorge Strunz, Nick Kirgo, Dan Carillo - guitars
Charles Veal Jr., Jeremy Cohen - violins
Linda Lipsett, Barbara Thomason - violas
Nancy Stein - cello
Billy Carroll - electric bass
Larry Klein - electric & acoustic bass
Angus Nunes - bass
Carlos Vega, Joe Heredia, Harvey Mason, Kenwood Dennard - drums
Hector Andrade - timbales, congas, percussions
Mika "Baiano" Azevedo - congas and percussions
Luis Conte, Neil Clarke - percussion
John Lucien - additional vocals (on #13 only)

Recorded between 1981-1985
Produced for release by Dianne Reeves

Tracks #1-10; recorded and mixed at Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles
Engineered by Bernie Kirsch and Eric Westfall
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at A&M Studios

Tracks #11-13; recorded at Greene Street Recordings, Evergreen Studio, Enactron/Magnolia Studios, Mountain Ears Studio
Engineered by Bob Burnham
Mixed at Colorado Sound and Magnolia Studios; by Bob Burnham and Richard Cummins
Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc Systems, Hollwood

Design: Red Herring Design
Liner Notes: Herb Wong

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Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce - Complete Jazz Lab Studio Sessions #2 (2006)

2011-11-15T08:07:00.000-08:00

Donald Byrd & Gigi Gryce - Complete Jazz Lab Studio Sessions #2 (2006)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop | Label ~ Lone Hill Jazz

Vol. 2 in the Lone Hill Jazz reissue label's Donald Byrd/Gigi Gryce Jazz Lab Project opens with three tracks that resulted from a planned college concert tour by the Jazz Lab and vocalist Jackie Paris, a native of Nutley, NJ, who also worked with Charlie Parker, Lionel Hampton, and Charles Mingus. While planning their tour, the team of Byrd, Gryce, and Paris conceived a didactic overview involving what Nat Hentoff described in the original liner notes as "some of the root channels of jazz with the blues as a primary linking element" but sketched "in broad chronological and stylistic skips." This explains the origin of "Early Morning Blues/Now, Don't You Know," a remarkable medley that begins with Paris strumming a banjo while scatting an old-time blues and shifts in midstream to a snappy cool bop variation based in that same blues tradition. The other two Paris vocals, "Early Bird" and "Elgy" (named for the initials of Donald Byrd's wife, Lorraine Glover), are firmly planted in the unmistakable musical persona of Charlie Parker. Jackie Paris made scandalously few recordings. These are among his very best. Everything on this disc was recorded during the late summer of 1957, a wonderfully transitional time in the evolution of jazz. Byrd and Gryce chose their rhythm sections most discerningly; the first three tracks were propelled by pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Wendell Marshall, and drummer Art Taylor, while tracks four through 12, which document the music presented as New Formulas from the Jazz Lab, brought in Paul Chambers and Hank Jones to fuel more progressive innovations. "Exhibit A" is particularly adventurous. Although the highly polished recordings presented by the Jazz Lab necessitated sometimes as many as eight aborted takes, only one complete alternate take is known to exist: it is the second version (actually take three) of "Ergo the Blues" heard here. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Medley: Early Morning Blues/Now, Don't You Know (3:42)
02. Early Bird (7:36)
03. Elgy (6:25)
04. Exhibit A (8:35)
05. Ergo the Blues (take 2) (7:42)
06. Ergo the Blues (take 3) (6:24)
07. Capri (4:57)
08. Splittin' (5:18)
09. Passade (6:26)
10. Byrd in Hand (9:41)
11. Blue Lights (4:01)
12. Onion Head (4:41)

Personnel:
Donald Byrd (trumpet) & Gigi Gryce (alto saxophone) on all tracks; with

On tracks #1-3
Wynton Kelly - piano
Wendell Marshall - bass
Art Taylor - drums
Jackie Paris - vocal, banjo

On tracks #4-12
Hank Jones - piano
Paul Chambers - bass
Art Taylor - drums

Tracks #1-3 recorded on September 3, 1957; New York
Tracks #4-10 recorded on July 30 & 31 and August 1, 1957; New York
Tracks #11-12 recorded on August 9, 1957; New York
Designed by "jaSS"
Liner notes by Nat Hentoff
Licenced by Long Horn Inc.
2006 - Lone Hill Jazz

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Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley and His All Stars (1957) [Remastered 1996]

2011-11-15T03:14:00.000-08:00

Hank Mobley - Hank Mobley and His All Stars (1957) [Remastered 1996]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Capitol Records

This CD is a straight reissue of a Hank Mobley LP that features the "Who's Who" of late-'50s hard bop: the tenor-leader, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, pianist Horace Silver, bassist Doug Watkins and drummer Art Blakey. The quintet performs five Mobley compositions (best is the lyrical "Mobley's Musings"), songs that are generally more interesting for their chord changes than for their melodies, which is probably why none of them became standards. One's attention is constantly drawn to the inventive solos and Art Blakey's roaring "accompaniment." An above-average effort from some of the best. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Reunion [06:56]
02. Ultra Marine [10:38]
03. Don't Walk [07:51]
04. Lower Stratosphere [06:39]
05. Mobley's Musings [06:04]

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Wes Montgomery - Fingerpickin' (1958) [Remastered 1996]

2011-11-15T03:12:00.000-08:00

Wes Montgomery - Fingerpickin' (1958) [Remastered 1996]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Guitar Jazz | Label ~ Pacific Jazz Records

Guitarist Wes Montgomery first recorded in the late '40s during his brief period with Lionel Hampton before returning to Indianapolis. He next emerged on record on December 30, 1957, for a Pacific Jazz set with local musicians including his two brothers, vibraphonist Buddy and electric bassist Monk. This CD reissues the complete album (which usually has appeared in piecemeal fashion) and finds Wes already quite recognizable. The pretty standard hard bop music (which usually features Buddy's vibes as the lead voice) is also of interest due to the presence of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard who at age 17 was making his recording debut; he sounds a bit nervous. In addition to this set, the CD has three songs from the one session that Wes made with his brothers' popular group, the Mastersounds. He actually appeared on the full album (a set of music taken from the film Kismet) but these are the only titles that include guitar solos. Although this reissue on a whole is not essential, the music is generally enjoyable and the CD will fill some gaps in one's Wes Montgomery collection. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Sound Carrier
2. Bud's Beaux Arts
3. Bock to Bock
4. Billie's Bounce
5. Lois Ann
6. All the Things You Are
7. Fingerpickin'
8. Stranger in Paradise
9. Baubles, Bangles and Beads
10. Not Since Nineveh

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Philly Joe Jones & Elvin Jones - Together! (1964)

2011-11-15T03:10:00.000-08:00

Philly Joe Jones & Elvin Jones - Together! (1964)
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Post-Bop | Label ~ Atlantic Records

The two percussionists complement one another very well, with a great band including Hank Mobley, Blue Mitchell, Curtis Fuller, Wynton Kelly, and Paul Chambers. Of course, both drummers are the primary soloists, though there are worthwhile contributions by the sidemen as well. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Le Roi (Baker) 6:00
2. Beau-ty (Jones) 12:53
3. Brown Sugar (Davis) 14:58

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J.J. Johnson – J.J.’s Broadway (2003)

2011-11-14T23:00:00.000-08:00

J.J. Johnson – J.J.’s Broadway (2003)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop/Trombone | Label ~ Verve

This is one of the more obscure J.J. Johnson LPs. On six of the ten songs, the great trombonist is joined by four others, while the remaining four tracks (the main reasons to search for this album) feature him in a quartet with pianist Hank Jones, bassist Richard Davis and drummer Walter Perkins. Johnson’s writing on the larger group pieces lifts the material, which is all taken from Broadway shows, while his playing on the quartet tracks is up to his usual level. Some of the songs are now forgotten, but “My Favorite Things,” “Make Someone Happy” and “Put on a Happy Face” are exceptions. This album has some good music, but it will be very difficult to find. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Lovely (03:56)
02. My Favorite Things (04:17)
03. Mira (Can You Imagine That?) (03:24)
04. Make Someone Happy (03:51)
05. Who Will Buy? (03:55)
06. A Sleepin’ Bee (03:54)
07. Put On a Happy Face (04:07)
08. Nobody’s Heart (03:40)
09. A Second Chance (02:56)
10. The Sweetest Sounds (03:28)

Personnel:
J.J. Johnson – trombone, arranger
Urbie Green, Lou McGarity, Tommy Mitchell – trombone
Paul Faulise – bass trombone
Hank Jones – piano
Chuck Israels, Richard Davis – bass
Walter Perkins – drums

Original album produced by Jim Davis
Recorded March 12 & April 6, 1963 in New York City
Reissue produced by Bryan Koniarz
24-Bit/96kHz mastering by Bob Irwin and Jayme Pieruzzi at Sundazed Studios, Coxsackie, NY
Production assistance by Mark Smith
Art direction by Hollis King
Art production managed by Sherniece Smith
Executive Producer: Ken Druker
Liner notes by Nat Hentoff

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Stanley Turrentine & The Three Sounds - Blue Hour: The Complete Sessions [2-CD] (2000)

2011-11-14T09:36:00.000-08:00

Stanley Turrentine & The Three Sounds - Blue Hour: The Complete Sessions [2-CD] (2000)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop/Soul | Label ~ Blue Note

"Soul jazz" first became popular in the early '60s. Incorporating a deep R&B feel and heavy doses of the blues, musicians such as Stanley Turrentine and Gene Harris' Three Sounds were successful practitioners of this down-home sound. This Blue Note two-disc set collects two 1960 sessions that saw these giants collaborating on some of the most soulful music of the era. BLUE HOUR conjures images of a smoky club in the wee hours of the morning, when these funky blues masters would just be hitting their stride.

As to be expected, melancholy melodies like "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You," "Since I Fell For You," and "Willow Weep For Me," all handled soulfully by Turrentine, are at their bluesy best. What's surprising is the bouncing swing of classics like "Just in Time," "Alone Together," and even a sizzling "Strike Up the Band," which displays the quartet's ability to both groove and burn at the same time. Of special note is a swinging read of "There is No Greater Love" that features a nimble Gene Harris at his peak. ~Cd_universe

Tracklist, Disc One:
01. I Want a Little Girl (7:05)
02. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You (5:24)
03. Blue Riff (6:28)
04. Since I Fell for You (8:48)
05. Willow Weep for Me (9:56)

Tracklist, Disc Two:
01. Blues in the Closet (5:01)
02. Just in Time (5:42)
03. Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You (alternate take) (5:34)
04. Where or When (7:02)
05. Blue Hour (5:18)
06. There is No Greater Love (8:28)
07. Alone Together (4:44)
08. Strike Up the Band (5:24)

Personnel:
Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone
Gene Harris - piano
Andrew Simpkins - bass
Bill Dowdy - drums

Produced by Alfred Lion
Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Recorded on December 16, 1960 and June 29, 1960
Transferred using 24-Bit resolution and mastered by Ron McMaster
Cover design by Reid Miles
Cover & liner photography by Francis Wolff
Reissue designed by Patrick Roques
Liner notes by Ira Gitler and Michael Cuscuna

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Ike Quebec – It Might as Well Be Spring (2010)

2011-11-14T09:22:00.000-08:00

Ike Quebec – It Might as Well Be Spring (2010)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop/Soul | Label ~ Blue Note/Analogue Productions

Working with the same quartet that cut Heavy Soul — organist Freddie Roach, bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood — Ike Quebec recorded another winning hard bop album with It Might As Well Be Spring. In many ways, the record is a companion piece to Heavy Soul. Since the two albums were recorded so close together, it’s not surprising that there a number of stylistic similarities, but there are subtle differences to savor. The main distinction between the two dates is that It Might As Well Be Spring is a relaxed, romantic date comprised of standards. It provides Quebec with ample opportunity to showcase his rich, lyrical ballad style, and he shines throughout the album. Similarly, Roach has a tasteful, understated technique, whether he’s soloing or providing support for Quebec. The pair have a terrific, sympathetic interplay that makes It Might As Well Be Spring a joyous listen. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. It Might as Well Be Spring (6:21)
02. A Light Reprieve (5:23)
03. Easy – Don’t Hurt (6:09)
04. Lover Man (5:58)
05. Ol’ Man River (6:36)
06. Willow Weep for Me (5:27)

Personnel:
Ike Quebec – tenor sax
Freddie Roach – organ
Milt Hinton – bass
Al Harewood – drums

Recorded December 9, 1961; by Rudy Van Gelder
Mastered for SACD by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman
Originally released in 1964 by Blue Note Records as BST-84105
Cover photo by Francis Wolff
Cover designed by Reid Miles
Liner notes by Nat Hentoff

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Chick Corea - Tones for Joan's Bones (1999)

2011-11-14T09:11:00.000-08:00

Chick Corea - Tones for Joan's Bones (1999)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop/Fusion | Label ~ Atlantic/WEA

Tones for Joan's Bones, Chick Corea's first session as a leader, is a blazing, advanced hard bop set from late 1966, with writing that reveals an affinity with McCoy Tyner's seminal hard bop structures from this period. Tenor player Joe Farrell and trumpeter Woody Shaw are ideal for this music. They deliver virtuoso performances that are both visceral and cerebral. Steve Swallow, while later focusing exclusively on electric bass, often with a melodic, impressionistic approach, is pure thunder here. In a blindfold test his acoustic bass could be mistaken for Buster Williams'. Drummer Joe Chambers is all relentless, propulsive energy, but subtle too. Corea is a torrent of harmonic and melodic imagination, couched in unerring rhythm. Anybody with an interest in this vital and exciting period will find this session indispensable. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Litha (13:36)
02. This is New (7:41)
03. Tones for Joan's Bones (6:12)
04. Straight Up and Down (12:34)

Personnel:
Chick Corea - piano
Joe Farrell - tenor saxophone, flute
Woody Shaw, Jr. - trumpet
Steve Swallow - bass
Joe Chambers - drums

Produced by Herbie Mann
Recorded between 30th November - 1st December; 1966
Recording Engineer: Phil Iehle
Mastered by Jean Ristori at Mtx Mastering Studio, St-Legier, Switzerland
Re-releases coordinated by Claude Nobs with Thierry Amsallem and Andree Buchler
These releases on CD are dedicated to Nasuhi Ertegün
Cover illustration by Dick Luppi
Cover Design: Haig Adishian
Booklet design by Urs Tschuppert
Liner notes by Ahmet Ertegün, Claud Nobs, and Nat Hentoff

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Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Easy Living (1986)

2011-11-14T01:34:00.000-08:00

Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Easy Living (1986)
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Genre ~ Vocal, Guitar Jazz | Label ~ Pablo Records

It's been a while since I played this CD, which was greeted with rave reviews on its first issue in 1986. Ella was then in her late sixties, by which time her voice was past its best, which manifests itself in what could be charitably described as a wide vibrato on sustained notes. Listening again, I'm reminded of her later tendency to take liberties with both tune and lyrics. That would be defensible if it improved upon the original, but that was always arguable in her case, and the facility did not improve with the passing years.
My copy carries a tracklist which adds up to under an hour of music, and nothing in the way of a liner note. These deficiencies are offset by Joe Pass's sympathetic accompaniment, which was for me the deciding factor in its purchase. ~ Amazon Customer's Review

Tracklist

1. My Ship (Ira Gershwin, Kurt Weill)
2. Don't Be That Way (Benny Goodman, Mitchell Parish, Edgar Sampson)
3. My Man (Jacques Charles, Channing Pollack, Albert Willemetz, Maurice Yvain)
4. Don't Worry About Me (Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler)
5. Days of Wine and Roses (Henry Mancini, Johnny Mercer)
6. Easy Living (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin)
7. I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance (Bing Crosby, Ned Washington, Victor Young)
8. Love for Sale (Cole Porter)
9. Moonlight in Vermont (John Blackburn, Karl Suessdorf)
10. Green Dolphin Street (Bronislau Kaper, Ned Washington)
11. Why Don't You Do Right? (Kansas Joe McCoy)
12. By Myself (Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz)
13. I Want a Little Girl (Murray Mencher, Billy Moll)
14. I'm Making Believe (Mack Gordon, James V. Monaco)
15. Slow Boat to China (Frank Loesser)

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Horace Silver - Paris Blues (1962) [Remastered 2002]

2011-11-14T01:33:00.000-08:00

Horace Silver - Paris Blues (1962) [Remastered 2002]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Soul Jazz, Piano Jazz | Label ~ Pablo Records

Horace Silver is not only important because of his contributions as a pianist/composer; he's also been a first-rate talent scout (much like Miles Davis, Chick Corea, and Art Blakey). From Donald Byrd to Joe Henderson to Tom Harrell, so many of Silver's sidemen have come to be recognized as serious jazz heavyweights. The hard bopper led his share of five-star groups -- especially in the '50s and '60s -- but if any one Silver combo went down in history as his most important, it was the 1959-1964 quintet with trumpeter Blue Mitchell, tenor saxman Junior Cook, bassist Gene Taylor, and drummer Roy Brooks. And that cohesive group is the one that Silver leads on Paris Blues, which contains previously unreleased performances from an October 6, 1962, appearance at the Olympia Theater in Paris. The concert was a Norman Granz presentation, and like a lot of Granz-produced concerts, it was taped. However, the recording remained in the can for 40 years, and didn't see the light of day until Fantasy released Paris Blues on Pablo in 2002. Pablo is an appropriate place for the CD because Pablo, like Verve, is a label that Granz founded. Silver's quintet is in good form during an hourlong set that boasts extended performances of "Filthy McNasty," "Doin' the Thing," and "Where You At" as well as "The Tokyo Blues" and "Sayonara Blues." All of the tunes last at least ten minutes, and "Sayonara Blues" lasts no less than 16 minutes -- no one can claim that Silver and his sidemen don't have enough room to stretch out. Paris Blues isn't quite essential, but it's still an enjoyable hard bop CD that Silver's more devoted fans will welcome with open arms.~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Introductions By Norman Granz And Horace Silver (1:50)
02. Where You At (10:42)
03. The Tokyo Blues (12:42)
04. Filthy McNasty (10:12)
05. Sayonara Blues (16:29)
06. Doin' The Thing (12:05)

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Cecil Taylor - The Tree Of Life (1998)

2011-11-14T01:30:00.000-08:00

Cecil Taylor - The Tree Of Life (1998)
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Genre ~ Avant-Garde, Modern Creative | Label ~ FMP Records

This "thank you" concert to the city of Berlin at the end of Cecil Taylor's six-month stay there in 1990 is a lovely, vibrant affair. In trademark fashion, "The Tree of Life" is one work, broken up into five "periods" or movements. The invocation in period one doesn't even feature a piano, just empty space and Taylor's voice creating a kind of spirit ground for him to play from. "Period 2" is where things actually begin. Taylor begins in ballad form; long eighths and ninths are extended into minor-key formations and distillations of mode and harmonic interval. There is a kind of distended harmony at work, with left and right hands playing opposite each other in perfect formation and rhythm: One idea, or theme, cancels out the previous one and sets up a new paradigm for consideration over the course of a 12 or 13 measures. One of the more interesting aspects of this nearly 45-minute selection is the influence of European classical music on Taylor, particularly Stockhausen, Berg, and Webern. There is an unwillingness to bend in favor of easier harmonic solutions while there are still sonorous possibilities in the music's present incarnation. In other words, the concern of expression becomes more about moving it toward itself as a system of improvisation rather than worrying about getting it "right." "Period 3" begins with the full integration of all Taylor's aesthetic elements as arsenal. Here, the long-held influences of Monk and Ellington come full on into the ghostly vocal expressions and "new music" theorem that have come to dominate Taylor's work. It's a beautiful battlefield, arrayed with color, nuance, and texture, but it is a war. Each element played to the hilt in an effort to speak what has never been conceived of let alone uttered or spoken. The final six minutes show Taylor's humor and warmth to the Europeans. Fats Waller and Don Pullen meet Mary Lou Williams and Sidney Bechet in concert with Taylor's own wide-open concert pianist grooving. The final pair of movements here, as brief as they are, show how finely Taylor sculpts his improvisations, letting edges hang perhaps, but at purposeful angles. In all, The Tree of Life is a fine showcase of the musician Cecil Taylor was in 1990. He was an artist at the crossroads of his own inspirations, looking to open new vistas both creatively and intellectually to audiences who had forgotten him or were encountering him for the first time. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1 Period 1 1:28
2 Period 2 44:28
3 Period 3 21:19
4 Period 4 3:41
5 Period 5 2:41

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Michael Mantler - For Two (2011)

2011-11-14T01:28:00.000-08:00

Michael Mantler - For Two (2011)
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Genre ~ Avant-Garde, Modern Creative | Label ~ ECM Records 2139

The concise and relatively short pieces featured on this new recording continue Michael Mantler’s basic concept of creating music that is in part completely notated, but also involves improvisation. It is here reduced to a minimum, possibly his simplest and most economic interpretation of that idea so far, with only two instruments: the piano representing his basically orchestral compositional concept with a soloist from contemporary new music (a “classical” non-improvising pianist), combined with a second player coming from jazz, the guitarist (improvising and freely interpreting).

Tracklist

Duet One
Duet Two
Duet Three
Duet Four
Duet Five
Duet Six
Duet Seven
Duet Eight
Duet Nine
Duet Ten
Duet Eleven
Duet Twelve
Duet Thirteen
Duet Fourteen
Duet Fifteen
Duet Sixteen
Duet Seventeen
Duet Eighteen

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Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins & The Big Brass (1958) [Remastered 1999]

2011-11-14T01:23:00.000-08:00

Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins & The Big Brass (1958) [Remastered 1999]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Verve Music Group

Big Brass is an appropiate name for the large ensemble arranged and conducted by Ernie Wilkins that accompanies the huge sound of Sonny Rollins. The energy within the leader's gospel-flavored shout "Grand Street" is considerable, while a swinging but no less powerful version of George & Ira Gershwin's "Who Cares" features a choice solo by guitarist Rene Thomas. Also added to this compilation are trio recordings with bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Specs Wright, including a brilliant leisurely stroll through "Manhattan," along with Rollins' tour de force unaccompanied tenor sax on "Body and Soul." Another bonus is the presence of four tracks recorded at the Music Inn with three-quarters of the Modern Jazz Quartet (without Milt Jackson); an easygoing version of Rollins' well-known "Doxy" and a tense "Limehouse Blues" are especially noteworthy. The alternate endings to "Grand Street" from the mono version of the original LP and a later reissue LP are included only for the most fanatic completists. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Grand Street
2. Far Out East
3. Who Cares?
4. Love Is A Simple Thing
5. What's My Name?
6. If You Were The Only Girl In The World
7. Manhattan
8. Body And Soul
9. Doxy
10. Limehouse Blues
11. I'll Follow My Secret Heart
12. You Are Too Beautiful
13. Grand Street (Mono LP Ending)
14. Grand Street (Verve LP Ending)

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Sinikka Langeland - The Land That Is Not (2011)

2011-11-14T01:22:00.000-08:00

Sinikka Langeland - The Land That Is Not (2011)
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Genre ~ Avant-Garde, Modern Creative | Label ~ ECM Records 2210

Further adventures at the interstices of folk music and jazz-rooted improvisation, as Sinikka Langeland takes the work begun on the much praised “Starflowers” to the next level. As the Irish Times’s Ray Comiskey noted of the earlier disc: “Sinikka Langeland is a gifted folk singer, but not one stifled by tradition. Her ability to work seamlessly with jazz musicians, as she does so memorably here, is part of the reason for the success of this marriage of folk, jazz and poetry.”

Tracklist

1. The Land That Is Not
2. What Is Tomorrow
3. A Strip Of Sea
4. Triumph Of Being
5. The River Murmurs
6. Lucky Cat
7. It’s The Dream
8. The Day Cools
9. The Rose
10. Spring In The Mountain
11. Slowly The Truth Dawns

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McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars (1999)

2011-11-14T00:08:00.000-08:00

McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars (1999)
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Genre ~ Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban | Label ~ TELARC

McCoy Tyner's percussive piano style has always worked well within an Afro-Cuban groove, and this recording provides an excellent setting for him and his all-star lineup to work in. Mixing genre classics like "Afro Blue" and "Poinciana" with original material, Tyner's first release for the Telarc label provides a completely satisfying, highly rhythmic experience. Regular bassist Avery Sharpe combines with a three-man percussion section to propel the group's extended explorations. Besides the leader's instantly recognizable pianistic flurries and fat, two-handed chords, the front-line foursome of flute whiz Dave Valentin, saxophonist Gary Bartz, trumpeter Claudio Roditi and bone-and-shell man Steve Turre is superb, both in ensemble passages and individual solo spots. In the course of his long career, McCoy Tyner has recorded in nearly every conceivable setting. Though many of his solo, trio and quartet dates are superb, his expansive style has often been most enjoyably showcased in the company of multiple horns. From the rollicking opener "Festival in Bahia," to the beautiful "A Song for Love," to the straightforward timbale-driven Latin groove of "We Are Our Father's Sons," McCoy Tyner & the Latin All-Stars makes a potent case for inclusion in the upper tier of Tyner's catalog. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Festival in Bahia (11:02)
02. Poinciana (7:00)
03. Afro Blue (12:24)
04. A Song for Love (10:34)
05. La Habana Sol (8:36)
06. We are Our Fathers' Sons (5:25)
07. Blue Bossa (6:51)

Personnel:
McCoy Tyner - piano
Johnny Almendra - timbales
Gary Bartz - saxophones
Ignacio Berroa - drums
Giovanni Hidalgo - percussion
Claudio Roditi - trumpet and flugelhorn
Avery Sharpe - bass
Steve Turre - trombone and shells
Dave Valentin - flute

Recorded at Avatar Studios, Studio A, New York; July 29-30, 1998.
Recording Producer: Elaine Martone
Recording Engineers: Jack Renner, Robert Friedrich
Executive Producer: Robert Woods
Technical Assistant: Gregg Gasperino
Editor: Rosalind Ilett
Mastering Engineer: Robert Friedrich
Cover Photo: Superstock
Cover Design: Jim Burt, Burt and Burt Studios
Art Director: Anilda Carrasquillo

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Kenny Burrell – Soul Call (2001)

2011-11-13T11:45:00.000-08:00

Kenny Burrell – Soul Call (2001)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Guitar | Label ~ Prestige/JVC(xrcd)

Guitarist Kenny Burrell alternates blues and ballads on this swinging quintet set with pianist Will Davis, bassist Martin Rivera, drummer Bill English, and Ray Barretto on congas. The music is melodic and boppish, although no real surprises occur. By this time, Burrell was a very respectful player, upholding the tradition rather than offering any real innovations. This CD reissue will still be enjoyed by his fans. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. I’m Just a Lucky So and So (5:16)
02. Mark One (7:12)
03. A Sleepin’ Bee (4:26)
04. Soul Call (7:23)
05. Kenny’s Theme (5:01)
06. Here’s that Rainy Day (4:16)
07. Oh Henry (3:04)

Personnel:
Kenny Burrell – guitar
Will Davis – piano
Martin Riviera – bass
Bill English – drums
Ray Barretto – conga

Recorded in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; April 7, 1964
Produced by Ozzie Cadena
Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
JVC/xrcd2 produced by Akira Taguchi
xrcd2 mastering by Alan Yoshida, at Ocean Way/JVC Mastering; Hollywood, California
xrcd2 series art direction by Peter Grant
Creative Direction: Joe Harley
Project Coordinator: Kevin Berg
Liner notes by Michael Gold

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Andre Previn - Jazz at the Musikverein (1997)

2011-11-13T11:29:00.000-08:00

Andre Previn - Jazz at the Musikverein (1997)
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Genre ~ Bop, Standards | Label ~ PolyGram/Verve

Well here they are again! relentless bass player Ray Brown, on the guitar Mundell Love - Jazz veterans and "routiniers" - featuring El Maestro El Grande André Prévin mostly known for his classical expertise not only as a conductor but also as a pianist knocking off some fingers busting works such as Prokofiev's Cello Sonata! Some folks do not know about his love for Jazz! He actually did initially 3 albums of the same kind cutting the first one in the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena California (after a long recording Jazz break Previn said himself "he took his best insurance policy with Joe Pass and Ray Brown on his side back in 1989 (Telarc CD 83302) the second one is with - Pass did unfortunately passed away - Mundell Lowe (Telarc CD 83303) and some sort of an original recorded at the "Summerfest: La Jolia" in San Diego back in 1991 (Telarc CD 83309). Mundell Lowe, Ray Brown and André Prévin are three outstanding musicians and nobody could add or improve on that particularly statement, having done it all! and doing it again better and better all the time! ~A customer review from ama.zon.

Tracklist:
01. Stompin' at the Savoy (5:58)
02. Andre Previn Introduction (1:52)
03. I Can't Get Started (4:53)
04. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter (5:56)
05. Medley: What'll I Do/Laura (6:56)
06. What is This Thing Called Love (5:27)
07. Captain Bill (4:24)
08. Satin Doll (7:17)
09. Hi Blondie (5:04)
10. This Time the Dream's on Me (4:49)
11. Medley: Prelude to a Kiss/The Very Thought of You/Come Rain or Come Shine (9:57)
12. Sweet Georgia Brown (6:21)

Personnel:
Andre Previn – piano
Mundell Lowe – guitar
Ray Brown – bass

Recording Producer: Elizabeth Ostrow
Executive Producer: Alison Ames
Recorded live in concert, June 24, 1995 at The Musikverein, Vienna, Austria
Balance Engineer & Editing: Andrew Wedman
Recording Engineers: Klaus Behrens and Reinhard Lagemann
Photography by Terry Linke
Art Direction: Giulio Turturro
Design: Sheryl Lutz-Brown
Release Coordinator: Nate Herr

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Thelonious Monk and Max Roach - European Tour (2009)

2011-11-13T11:09:00.000-08:00

Thelonious Monk and Max Roach - European Tour (2009)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop | Label ~ DENON

First three tracks of this album are from legendary pianist/composer/theorist Thelonios Monk; with Thad Jones on trumpet and Charlie Rouse on tenor saxophone. And the last two tracks are from drummer Max Roach; with Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Tommy Turrentine on trumpet, and Julian Priester on trombone. Although Monk and Roach doesn't perform together in any track; this album can be recommended to the collectors; because of the great names, and also for the DENON label.

Tracklist:
01. Blue Monk (5:29)
02. Light Blue (11:10)
03. Evidence (11:48)
04. To Lady (12:41)
05. Stop Motion (14:31)

Personnel:
(Tracks 1-3)
Thelonious Monk - piano
Thad Jones - trumpet
Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
John Ore - bass
Billy Higgins - drums

(Tracks 4-5)
Max Roach - drums
Tommy Turrentine - trumpet
Julian Priester - trombone
Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone
Bob Boswell - bass

Tracks 1-3 recorded on 1957-1958, Europe
Tracks 4-5 recorded on 1960, France
Cover illustration by Akira Yokoyama
Cover designed by Takayuki Komuro
Liner notes by Yuzo Fujimoto
1985 - Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan

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Charles Earland - Intensity "The Complete Sessions with Lee Morgan" (1999)

2011-11-13T11:03:00.000-08:00

Charles Earland - Intensity "The Complete Sessions with Lee Morgan" (1999)
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Genre ~ Jazz-Funk, Soul | Label ~ Prestige/OJC

Even if the performances on Intensity weren't excellent, this Charles Earland session would be required listening for jazz historians because it marked the last recorded documentation of Lee Morgan. Only two days after Intensity was recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's famous New Jersey studio on February 17, 1972, the influential trumpeter was shot and killed by a girlfriend at the age of 33. Refusing to confine himself to hard bop, Morgan was exploring soul-jazz and fusion during the last years of his life -- and his enthusiasm for soul-jazz is hard to miss on Earland's funky "'Cause I Love Her" as well as inventive interpretations of Chicago's "Happy 'Cause I'm Goin' Home" and the Shirelles' "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Originally released on LP by Prestige, Intensity was out of print for many years but was reissued on CD in 1999 for Fantasy's Original Jazz Classics (OJC) series. For the CD, Fantasy added two bonus tracks: a passionate remake of Morgan's "Speedball" and a driving version of Chicago's "Lowdown," which shouldn't be confused with Boz Scaggs' 1976 hit. The importance of this reissue cannot be denied. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Happy 'Cause I'm Goin' Home (11:22)
02. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (6:59)
03. 'Cause I Love Her (9:46)
04. Morgan (10:32)
05. Lowdown (8:20)
06. Speedball (5:20)

Personnel:
Charles Earland - organ; with,
Lee Morgan, Virgil Jones, Victor Paz, Jon Faddis,
Jack Jeffers, Billy Harper, Hubert Laws, Maynard Parker,
Sonny Morgan, Billy Cobham, and others.

Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Recorded on February 16 and 17, 1972
Originally released on "Charles III (Prestige 10061)"
Produced by Charles Earland
Associate Producer: Jim Rein (#5 and 6)
Supervision by Ozzie Cadena
Orchestration and arrangements by Charles Earland & Virgil Jones
Remastering, 1999 - Kirk Felton (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Original LP art direction, photo - Tony Lane
Liner notes by Van Jay

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Ray Brown/Monty Alexander/Sam Most - A Ray Brown 3 (1997)

2011-11-12T12:36:00.000-08:00

Ray Brown/Monty Alexander/Sam Most - A Ray Brown 3 (1997)
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Genre ~ Bop | Label ~ Concord Jazz

Brown took a fresh approach for this 1982 date, retaining the trio format but substituting flute for drums and using Monty Alexander instead of regular pianist Gene Harris. The results were intriguing; Sam Most provided colors and sounds that haven’t been on a Brown date since, while Alexander added some Caribbean flavor and a bit more adventurous sound. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. I Wish You Love (6:01)
02. I Can’t Stop Loving You (4:56)
03. Jamento (3:08)
04. Blue Monk (4:40)
05. The Candy Man (4:41)
06. Too Late Now (7:08)
07. You’re My Everything (4:03)
08. There is No Greater Love (3:07)

Personnel:
Ray Brown – bass
Monty Alexander – piano
Sam Most – flute

Produced by Carl E. Jefferson
Recorded at Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA; February 25, 1982
Recording & Mix Engineer: Phil Edwards
Mixed at PER, San Francisco, CA
Remastered by George Horn
Original art direction by Dick Hendler, adapted for CD reissue by Robert Walston
Cover photography by Patrick Lyons
Reissue coordinated by Michael Hoaglin, Jr.
Liner notes by Neil Tesser

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Dexter Gordon - The Panther! (1992)

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Dexter Gordon - The Panther! (1992)
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Genre ~ Bop, Saxophone | Label ~ Prestige/OJC

Dexter Gordon (tenor sax) entered the 1970s — as well as his career’s quarter-century mark — on a definite upstroke with the sly, sexy — and above else — stylish platter The Panther! (1970). Gordon commands a quartet whose membership boasts luminaries Tommy Flanagan (piano), Larry Ridley (bass), and Alan Dawson (drums). Remarkably — or perhaps simply a testament to Gordon and company’s prowess — the album’s half-dozen sides all hail from a single early July 1970 get-together. The material is divided between outstanding interpretations of the Great American Songbook classic “Body and Soul,” the Mel Tormé co-penned seasonal standard “The Christmas Song” aka “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” Clifford Brown’s “Blues Walk,” and a trio of Gordon originals. The project gets underway on the exceptional title track “The Panther.” The loose and syncopated midtempo groove provides a decorous yet jaunty backdrop for the tenor to mold his soulful trademark leads.Flanagan counters with his own spirited rounds behind Ridley and Dawson’s mesmerizing rhythm. Comparably sublime — and the unquestionable highlight of the entire outing — is the cordially emotive “Body and Soul.” Gordon oozes a sensuality that is aimed straight for the heart as he manipulates the melody into a singular inspiration. As before, Flanagan’s light mellifluous touch is sublime in this context. “Valse Robin” is a playful waltz that is dedicated to Gordon’s daughter under a warm, almost assuaging timbre. By contrast, Gordon’s “Mrs. Miniver” is extroverted, bearing a refined swinging beat with both the tenor and the pianist rising to the occasion. Not to be missed is the cozy intimacy of “The Christmas Song” as his horn unfurls an affection that has rarely been equaled. The Panther! concludes with a frisky reading of “Blues Walk” that — in deference to the name — trots along at a brisk pace. The bandleader takes full advantage as he lets loose with a flurry of activity propelled by his hearty and vigorous command of the combo. Nowhere can that be experienced more aptly than when Gordon, Ridley, and Dawson go full steam and head-to-head as Flanagan briefly relinquishes the reigns. Those who are interested in hearing alternates of “The Panther,” “Valse Robin,” “Mrs. Miniver,” and “Blues Walk” from the same mammoth session are encouraged to check out Gordon’s 11-CD Complete Prestige Recordings (2004) box set — containing a total of 17 previously unreleased cuts among its total of 88. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Panther (6:30)
02. Body and Soul (11:01)
03. Valse Robin (5:56)
04. Mrs. Miniver (7:38)
05. The Christmas Song (5:23)
06. The Blues Walk (7:21)

Personnel:
Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
Tommy Flanagan – piano
Larry Ridley – bass
Alan Dawson – drums

Produced by Don Schlitten
Recorded July 7, 1970
Recording Engineer: Paul Goodman (RCA)
Digital remastering, 1992 - Phil de Lancie (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Photography by Don Schlitten
Liner notes by Ira Gitler (September, 1970)

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The Three Sounds - Standards (1998)

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The Three Sounds - Standards (1998)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Soul | Label ~ Blue Note

"The Three Sounds: Standards" is full of Gene Harris' good-natured, hand-over-hand rolling blues playing. The disc opens with a playful "Makin' Whoopee," a cool juxtaposition between the song subject and the gospel elements of Harris' performance. This is the only "hard" standard of the bunch. The collection is tastefully chosen and includes fine takes of "Cry Me A River," "The Best Things in Life are Free," "Alone Together" and "Goodnight, Ladies." Harris is the star supported ably by Simpkins and Dowdy. While being the premier jazz-blues pianist, Harris' music is never dark or sinister. Gene Harris' music is always about sunshine and brightness. ~AllAboutJazz

Tracklist:
01. Makin' Whoopee (4:22)
02. Cry Me a River (6:23)
03. Witchcraft (6:30)
04. Again (6:03)
05. Sometimes I'm Happy (5:20)
06. Stay as Sweet as You Are (3:13)
07. The Best Things in Life Are Free (5:02)
08. Red Sails in the Sunset (4:39)
09. Alone Together (6:26)
10. Lights Out (5:50)
11. Thinking of You (4:42)
12. Goodnight, Ladies (3:24)

Personnel:
Gene Harris - piano
Andrew Simpkins - bass
Bill Dowdy - drums

Original sessions produced by Alfred Lion
Produced for release by Michael Cuscuna
Recording Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded on October 10, 1959 (#9-12) at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey;
and February 4 (#1, 5), June 27 (#2, 4, 7, 8) and June 28 (#3, 6), 1962
at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Mastered with 20-Bit Super Bit Mapping by Ron McMaster
Cover photograph by Francis Wolff - 1998, Mosaic Images
Design by Patrick Roques
Liner notes by Bob Belden

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Dinah Washington - What a Diff'rence a Day Makes! (1997)

2011-11-11T10:46:00.000-08:00

Dinah Washington - What a Diff'rence a Day Makes! (1997)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Standards | Label ~ Mercury/MFSL

One of the more notorious albums in the history of vocal music, What a Diff'rence a Day Makes! is the lush session that bumped up Dinah Washington from the "Queen of the Blues" to a middle-of-the-road vocal wondress -- and subsequently disenfranchised quite a few jazz purists. Washington had been praised in the same breath as Holiday and Fitzgerald for more than a decade, but Mercury nevertheless decided to back her with mainstream arrangements (by Belford Hendricks), heavy strings, and wordless vocal choruses similar to the radio hits of the day. Apparently, the mainstream backings didn't faze Washington at all; she proves herself with a voice as individual and evocative as ever. To be honest, the arrangements are quite solid for what they're worth; though it's a bit jarring to hear Washington's voice wrapped in sweet strings, the effect works well more frequently than not. Most of the songs here are familiar standards ("I Remember You," "I Thought About You," "Cry Me a River," "Manhattan," "Time After Time"), but they've been transformed by Washington as though they'd never been sung before. The Top Ten title track is by no means the best song on the album, but its title proved prophetic for Washington's career. Though her vocal style hadn't changed at all, one day she was a respected blues singer; the next, according to most of the jazz cognoscenti, she had become a lowbrow pop singer. Thankfully, the evidence against Washington's "transformation" is provided right here. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. I Remember You (2:48)
02. I Thought About You (2:35)
03. That's All There is to That (2:20)
04. I Won't Cry Anymore (2:22)
05. I'm Thru with Love (2:30)
06. Cry Me a River (2:31)
07. What a Diff'rence a Day Made (2:33)
08. Nothing in the World (3:19)
09. Manhattan (4:19)
10. Time after Time (2:21)
11. It's Magic (2:35)
12. A Sunday Kind of Love (2:30)

Personnel:
Dinah Washington - vocals
Belford Hendricks - arranger, conductor
Jerome Richardson - flute
Charles Davis - baritone Saxophone
Joe Zawinul - piano
Kenny Burrell - guitar
Milt Hinton - bass
David "Panama" Francis - drums

Original recordings produced by Clyde Otis.
All tracks recorded probably in second half of 1959 at Fine Recording, New York City.

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Joe Pass - Summer Nights (1992)

2011-11-11T10:35:00.000-08:00

Joe Pass - Summer Nights (1992)
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Genre ~ Bop, Mainstream | Label ~ Pablo

During the last few years of his life, guitarist Joe Pass enjoyed having reunions with the same musicians who played with him 25 years earlier for the classic For Django recording: rhythm guitarist John Pisano, bassist Jim Hughart and drummer Colin Bailey. This 1989 recording could almost be called For Django 2, for it is the same vein as the original. Pass takes his remake of "For Django" unaccompanied and performs four of Django's tunes, along with five standards from the 1930s and three originals. Pisano, who was instrumental in organizing the session and the repertoire, sticks to acoustic guitar, while Pass alternates between acoustic and electric. Although Joe Pass' main influence was Charlie Christian and he really does not sound like Reinhardt, he manages to evoke the spirit of Django while swinging in his own fashion. It is particularly nice hearing such tunes as "Belleville," the haunting "Tears" and "For Django" in newer versions. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Summer Night (4:23)
02. Anouman (4:44)
03. Douce Ambiance (4:56)
04. For Django (3:09)
05. D-Joe (3:11)
06. I Got Rhythm (4:45)
07. E-Blue Eyes (5:43)
08. Belleville (4:00)
09. In My Solitude (3:27)
10. Tears (4:49)
11. In a Sentimental Mood (2:50)
12. Them There Eyes (2:29)

Personnel:
Joe Pass - acoustic and electric guitars
John Pisano - acoustic guitar
Jim Hughart - bass
Colin Bailey - drums

Produced by Eric Miller
Recorded and mixed at Group IV Recording, Hollywood, CA; December 1989
Mixed to and mastered from digital tape using the Mitsubishi X-80 tape recorder
Engineer: George Belle
Mastering by George Horn (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Art Direction: Phil Carroll
Design: Jamie Putnam
Photography: Max Aguilera-Hellweg
Liner notes by Doug Ramsey

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Tania Maria - Viva Brazil (2000)

2011-11-11T10:29:00.000-08:00

Tania Maria - Viva Brazil (2000)
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Genre ~ Latin Jazz, Vocal | Label ~ New Note Records

Brazilian singer/pianist/composer Tania Maria launched her career in France in the 1970s and sounds as energetic as ever. One of the original crossover artists, she combines classic Brazilian rhythms and sensibility with funk, jazz, pop, and a splash of rock & roll. Tania Maria is instantly recognizable: nobody would confuse her strong, lusty, distinctive voice and playful piano style (including those dissonant three-note fills) with anyone else. This CD contains one of her signature tunes, "It's Only Love," updated with Cacao's soulful sax as well as some experiments. There's a percussion-infused version of Sidney Bechet's well-known "Petite Fleur," which works so well it's the highlight of the CD, and a slow ballad take on "One Note Samba," which doesn't. The melody simply isn't interesting enough to elongate. But there are better moments here: the funky bass work and churning percussion on "Encanto Meu," "Nao Se Avexe Nao," and "Sangria," which is served up hot, with Tania Maria's fiery, Cuban-style solo and comping; the syncopated party pulse on "Vem Pr'a Roda"; and the sexy, laid-back swing on "Amei Demais." Her singing is so expressive it makes one wish that English translations of the lyrics were provided. Tania Maria's mischievous humor really comes out in her electrifying live performances, but there are hints of it here in her laughing countdown to one track and the background chorus of "Whoa!" on another. This veteran is one of a kind, and this CD is a good introduction to her sound and a must-have for fans. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Florzinha 'Petite Fleur' (5:05)
02. Ta Tudo Certo & Mas que nada (5:26)
03. Sebastiana (4:45)
04. Encanto Meu (2:49)
05. Vem Pr'a Roda (4:32)
06. It's Only Love (4:01)
07. One Note Samba (8:26)
08. Nao Se Avexe Nao (5:48)
09. Amei Demais (3:39)
10. Sangria (4:03)
11. Conceicao (4:15)

Personnel:
Tania Maria - piano, synths, vocals
Marc Bertaux, Carlos Werneck - bass
Stephane Huchard - drums
Luiz Augusto Cavani - drums, percussions
Cacao - saxophone, flute, clarinet
Mestre Carneiro - percussions

Produced by Tania Maria
All arrangements by Tania Maria
Co-produced by Eric Kressmann
Executive Producer: Graham Griffith & Eddie Wilkinson
Recorded by Vincent Mahey, at Studio Pee Wee
Recording Assistant: Philippe Simonin
Mixed at Cornie Music Studio, by Vincent Mahey
Mixing Assistant: Phil "Reptil" Etienne
Edited by Vincent Mahey, at Studio Cargo Zavier Brunetiere
Mastering by Raphael Jonin
Photography by Pierre Terrasson
Liner notes by Tania Maria

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Hank Mobley - Straight No Filter (1966) [Remastered 2001]

2011-11-11T08:25:00.000-08:00

Hank Mobley - Straight No Filter (1966) [Remastered 2001]
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Genre ~ Hard Bop, Saxophone Jazz | Label ~ Capitol Records

Straight No Filter finds tenor Hank Mobley in several settings from the mid-'60s, each of them excellent. The overall roster is quite impressive, starting with the first set which features trumpeter Lee Morgan, pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Billy Higgins. The upbeat title cut is given a loose, post-bop feel by Tyner's comping, but things are brought back to earth by Mobley's emotional playing. A number of exchanges between Morgan and Mobley's horns give the piece an effective ending. "Chain Reaction" gives this group nearly 11 minutes to stretch things out, while "Soft Impressions" features a heavy blues groove. A couple of other standouts on this album -- "This Feelin's Good" and "Yes Indeed" -- feature trumpeter Donald Byrd, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Butch Warren, and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Hancock provides a distinctive backdrop for Mobley and Morgan's solos while turning in some fine work himself. Mobley shines on Sy Oliver's "Yes Indeed," delivering a soulful solo, shot through with the blues. His playing throughout Straight No Filter is warm, accessible, and inventive, and it is instructive to have these sessions side by side, giving the listener a chance to compare Mobley's work in different settings. It should be mentioned that he penned eight out of the nine of these fine compositions. Bob Blumenthal's liner notes are helpful, breaking down the individual sessions and providing a good overview of Mobley's career. Straight No Filter will be welcomed by Mobley's fans and lovers of hard bop. It shouldn't be missed. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

1. Straight No Filter
2. Chain Reaction
3. Soft Impressions
4. Third Time Around*
5. Hank's Waltz*
6. Syrup And Biscuits**
7. Comin' Back**
8. The Feelin's Good***
9. Yes Indeed!***

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio,Englewood Cliffs,New Jersey on Jule 17,1966(#1-3),February 4,1965(#4-5),October 2,1963(#6-7) and March 7,1963(#8-9)

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The Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker - Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings 1952-1957 (1996)

2011-11-11T08:21:00.001-08:00

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker - Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings 1952-1957 (1996)
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Genre ~ Cool, West Coast Jazz | Label ~ Enja Records

Baritonist Gerry Mulligan's pianoless quartet of 1952-1953 with trumpeter Chet Baker was one of the most popular groups of the period and an influential force on West Coast Jazz. Mulligan's interplay with Baker looked back toward the collective improvisation of Dixieland but utilized up-to-date harmonies. This four-CD set overlaps with a previous (and now out-of-print) five-LP Mosaic box. In addition to all of the Pacific Jazz (as opposed to Fantasy and GNP/Crescendo) recordings of the Mulligan Quartet (including the hit version of "My Funny Valentine"), this box has a few slightly earlier titles that find Mulligan gradually forming the group (even utilizing pianist Jimmie Rowles on two songs), tunes from live sessions in which altoist Lee Konitz made the band a quintet, the 1957 Mulligan-Baker set called Reunion, and an Annie Ross date from the same period (leaving out the numbers that have Art Farmer in Baker's place). Despite both musicians remaining active for over 30 years, Mulligan and Baker only teamed up again on one occasion, for a 1970s Carnegie Hall concert released by CTI. The consistently delightful music on this box (much of which is classic) is highly recommended for all jazz collections. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

CD 1 The Original Sessions

01 Get Happy 2:33
02 'S Wonderful 3:34
03 Godchild 2:51
04 Dinah 2:57
05 She didn't say yes, She didn't say no 2:34
06 Bernie's Tune 2:52
07 Lullaby of the Leaves 3:14
08 Utter Chaos #1 0:34
09 Aren't You Glad You're You 2:52
10 Frenesi 3:09
11 Nights At The Turntable 2:54
12 Freeway 2:45
13 Soft Shoe 2:38
14 Walkin' Shoes 3:13
15 Aren't You Glad You're You 4:00
16 Get Happy 5:54
17 Poinciana 3:53
18 Godchild 3:58
19 Makin' Whoopee 3:28
20 Cherry 2:56
21 Motel 2:36
22 Carson City Stage 2:30

CD 2 The Original Sessions

01 My Old Flame 3:12
02 All The Things You Are 5:07
03 Love Me or Leave Me-alt tk 2:48
04 Love Me or Leave Me 2:43
05 Swinghouse-10' LP tk 2:55
06 Swinghouse-12' LP tk 2:56
07 Jeru 2:31
08 Utter Chaos #2 0:32
09 Darn The Dream 3:50
10 Darn The Dream-alt tk 3:22
11 I May Be Wrong-12' LP tk 3:00
12 I May Be Wrong-10' LP tk 2:52
13 I'm Beginning To See The Light-10' LP tk 3:36
14 I'm Beginning To See The Light-12' LP tk 3:08
15 The Nearness Of You 2:52
16 Tea For Two 2:48
17 Five Brothers 2:59
18 I Can't Get Started 4:03
19 Ide's Side 4:23
20 Funhouse 3:29
21 My Funny Valentine 5:18

CD 3 The Reunion

01 People Will Say We're in Love 3:42
02 Reunion 4:05
03 When Your Lover Has Gone 5:08
04 Stardust 4:43
05 My Heart Belongs To Daddy 4:14
06 Jersey Bounce 4:28
07 The Surrey With The Fringe On Top 4:43
08 Ornithology 5:10
09 Travelin' Light 3:41
10 Travelin' Light-alt tk 4:34
11 The Song is You 3:23
12 Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You 3:37
13 Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You-alt tk 3:33
14 I Got Rhythm 6:01
15 All The Things You Are 6:46
16 Festive Minor 4:09

CD 4 The Colloborations

01 Too Marvelous For Words 3:44
02 Lover Man 3:07
03 I'll Remember April 4:16
04 These Foolish Things 3:29
05 All The Things You Are 3:55
06 Bernie's Rune 3:33
07 Almost Like Being In Love 2:58
08 Sextet 3:01
09 Broadway 2:56
10 I can't Believe That You're In Love With Me 3:09
11 Lady Be Good 2:31
12 Lady Be Good-alt tk 1:55
13 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 3:41
14 This Time The Dream's On Me 3:24
15 Let There Be Love 3:44
16 How About You? 2:52
17 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans 2:25
18 This Is Always-alt ver 4:00
19 My Old Flame 3:50
20 It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing 2:10
21 The Lady's In Love With You 2:28
22 I've Grown Accustomed To Your Face-alt ver 3:06
23 You Turned The Tables On Me 3:24

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Hank Jones - Une Anthologie 1947-1956 (2008)

2011-11-11T08:21:00.000-08:00

Hank Jones - Une Anthologie 1947-1956 (2008)
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Genre ~ Bop, Piano Jazz| Label ~ Nocturne/BDjazz

Une anthologie 1947-1956. Frère aîné du batteur Elvin Jones et du compositeur et trompettiste Thad Jones, Hank est un pianiste auquel il faut donner d'urgence la place qu'il mérite, au sommet, à hauteur de géants comme Art Tatum ou Bud Powell. Du premier, il fut celui qui assuma le plus justement et le plus profondément l'héritage harmonique. Du second, il sut retenir la rigueur et la variété rythmiques. Hank fut l'accompagnateur de tous les grands, d'Ella Fitzgerald au saxophoniste Joe Lovano. On n'oublie pas de l'aimer tout autant en solo qu'en trio, en compagnie de grands contrebassistes, de Wendell Marshall à Ron Carter et d'immenses batteurs, de Kenny Clarke à Tony Williams... Se souvenir enfin que le mot ''élégance'' fut inventé pour lui. Au répertoire de notre sélection, quelques beaux standards transfigurés avec grand art et des thèmes originaux dont le plus beau, Angel Face, joué ici avec deux grands solites amis, Lucky Thompson et Milt Jackson. ~ Amazon.fr

Tracklist

Disc 1:

01. We're All Together (4:12)
02. Odd Number (4:35)
03. When Hearts Are Young (4:21)
04. There's A Small Hotel (8:17)
05. Cyrano (5:20)
06. Now's The Time (3:34)
07. My Funny Valentine (5:55)
08. We Could Make Such Beautifull Music Together (4:55)
09. Little Girl Blue (5:41)
10. Moonlight Becomes You (7:16)
11. Angel Face (6:47)
12. Thad's Pad (2:59)
13. Things Are So Pretty In The Spring (3:41)
14. Little Girl Blue (2:49)
15. Odd Number (3:35)
16. Thad Jones Boy (3:00)

Disc 2:

01. Gone With The Wind (3:18)
02. Teddy's Dream (3:08)
03. It Had To Be You (3:16)
04. How About You (2:32)
05. Heart And Soul (3:17)
06. But Not For Me (2:54)
07. Have You Met Miss Jones (3:16)
08. You Don't Know What Love Is (4:11)
09. Body And Soul (3:40)
10. Solo Blues (4:53)
11. Let's Fall In Love (2:27)
12. KanKaKee Shout (3:13)
13. Hallelujah (2:20)
14. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me (3:16)
15. Ain't We Got Fun (2:41)
16. Polka Dots And Moonbeams (3:45)
17. Kookin' In The Kitchen (3:22)
18. Koolin' On The Settee (3:43)
19. Mambosies (3:24)
20. Have You Met Miss Jones (3:32)
21. Blues For Sal (5:45)
22. Blues For Lady Day (2:44)
23. The Blue Room (2:44)

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Chet Baker - Strollin' (1986) [Remastered 2008]

2011-11-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

Chet Baker - Strollin' (1986) [Remastered 2008]
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Genre ~ Cool, West Coast Jazz | Label ~ Enja Records

Baker always sounded at his best when performing in a trio with guitar and bass. Guitarist Philip Catherine and bassist Jean Louis Rassinfosse (both of whom had recorded with the trumpeter previously) are major assets to the subtle but swinging session. Each of the performances (Bob Zieff's "Sad Walk," Horace Silver's "Strollin'," "Love for Sale," "But Not for Me," and a 15-minute version of Richard Beirach's "Leaving") are extended versions but there are no rambling or wandering moments during this set of lyrical jazz. ~ AllMusic

Tracklist

01. Sad Walk (10:25)
02. Strollin' (9:16)
03. Love For Sale (9:37)
04. Funk In Deep Freeze (9:59) - previously unreleased -
05. Leaving (16:45)
06. But Not For Me (8:22)

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Chet Baker - Albert's House (1969) [Remastered 1991]

2011-11-11T08:15:00.000-08:00

Chet Baker - Albert's House (1969) [Remastered 1991]
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Genre ~ Cool, West Coast Jazz | Label ~ Repertoire Records

The songs themselves are not terrible, most are simple, pretty tunes written by comedian Steve Allen. Allen was a big fan of Baker, he had him on his variety show several times in the 60′s. This was his way of helping Chet get his career started again.

Tracklist

01. Albert's House (2:25)
02. Farewell San Francisco (4:41)
03. Time (4:22)
04. I Should Have Told You (4:21)
05. How Dare You Sir (3:20)
06. End Of The Line (3:17)
07. Pretty People (3:21)
08. Sunday In Town (4:36)
09. A Man Who Used To Be (3:18)
10. Never Had This Felling Before (3:24)
11. Life (4:05)
12. Nice Little Girls (3:48)

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Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio (1992)

2011-11-10T11:51:00.000-08:00

Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio (1992)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Standards | Label ~ PolyGram/Verve

This CD brings back one of the high points of singer Bill Henderson's career. Because he settled in Los Angeles, Henderson never became a major name but he was actually one of the top male jazz singers to emerge in the late '50s. Backed quite sympathetically by the swinging Oscar Peterson Trio (which consisted of pianist Peterson, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Ed Thigpen), Henderson is in prime form on such songs as "All or Nothing at All," "Gravy Waltz," "I've Got a Crush on You," and "The Folks Who Live on the Hill"; four previously unissued songs round out the fairly definitive collection. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. You Are My Sunshine (4:38)
02. The Lamp is Low (2:51)
03. All or Nothing at All (3:42)
04. I Wish You Love (3:43)
05. Gravy Waltz (2:22)
06. A Lot of Livin' to Do (2:28)
07. I See Your Face Before Me (2:27)
08. I've Got a Crush on You (4:05)
09. At Long Last Love (2:31)
10. The Folks Who Live on the Hill (3:44)
11. Baby Mine (4:08)
12. Wild is Love (2:40)
13. Where Are You (3:39)
14. Charmaine (3:00)
15. Young and Foolish (3:55)
16. Stranger On The Shore (2:34)

Personnel:
Bill Henderson - vocals
Oscar Peterson - piano
Ray Brown - bass
Ed Thigpen - drums

Recorded between February and May, 1963
Original sessions produced by Jim Davis
Prepared for reissue by Richard Seidel and Seth Rothstein
Tape vault research by Phil Schaap
Director of Engineering: Val Valentin
Digitally remastered by Tom "Curly" Ruff, PolyGram Studios, U.S.A.
Cover photography by Lee Friedlander
Art Direction and Design for Reissue by Giulio Turturro & Diana Lynn Perez
Liner notes by Will Friedwald (June 1989)

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George Shearing in Dixieland (1989)

2011-11-10T11:44:00.000-08:00

George Shearing in Dixieland (1989)
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Genre ~ Bop, Latin | Label ~ Concord Jazz

...Perhaps I may be a little biased, but it seems to me, after a half century of friendship and admiration, that George Shearing today is playing with more elan, more conviction and greater virtuosic variety than ever. If you are a little surprised to find a traditionally oriented recording by the pianist who, on arriving in New York, promptly devoted this time to the promulgation of bebop, be prepared for a surprise. Shearing in Dixieland is not a contradiction in terms or themes or times. It's just a damned good musical outing with a group of good companions who are glad to be along. ~Leonard Feather (from the album's liner notes)

Tracklist:
01. Clap Your Hands (3:56)
02. Mighty Like the Blues (2:45)
03. Truckin' (3:57)
04. Fascinating Rhythm (3:11)
05. Destination Moon (4:50)
06. New Orleans (3:27)
07. Soon (3:11)
08. Take Five (3:23)
09. Lullaby of Birdland (4:19)
10. Jazz Me Blues (3:38)
11. Blue Monk (7:01)
12. Desafinado (4:12)
13. Honeysuckle Rose (3:34)
14. Alice in Dixieland (8:39)

Personnel:
George Shearing - piano
Kenny Davern - clarinet
Jerry Fuller - drums
George Masso - trombone
Ken Peplowski - tenor saxophone
Neil Swainson - bass
Warren Vache - cornet

Produced by Carl E. Jefferson
Recorded & remixed at A&R Recording Studios, New York; February 1989.
Recording & Remix Engineer: A. T. Michael McDonald
Assistant Recording Engineers: Ollie Cotton & Stan Wallace
Mastered by George Horn
Art Direction: Sandi Young
Liner notes by Leonard Feather

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2011-11-10T11:31:00.000-08:00

Spanky Wilson - Singin' and Swingin' (1991)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Standards | Label ~ Big Blue Records

Born in Philadelphia, PA, soul singer Spanky Wilson (a nickname she received as a child due to the spankings her father gave her when she behaved badly) joined the scene in the late '60s with big-band recordings, moving to Paris in 1985 to continue her career there. With collaborations with the like of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lalo Schifrin, Marvin Gaye, Willie Bobo, and Sammy Davis, Jr., along with her own solo work, Wilson became a DJ favorite all over the world, including in England, where musician and producer Will Holland (Quantic, Quantic Soul Orchestra) spent many years searching for her (she had moved to Los Angeles in 2000). In 2004 Holland finally found Wilson, and they worked together on two songs for Quantic's record, Mishaps Happening, leading to a full-length Wilson and QSO album, I'm Thankful, which came out in 2006 on Ubiquity. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Oh Lady Be Good (5:26)
02. Take the "A" Train (4:13)
03. This Can't Be Love (3:06)
04. Cold Feeling (4:11)
05. Where the Grass is Greener (3:10)
06. My Old Flame (5:19)
07. Pennies from Heaven (3:53)
08. Steppin' In (4:49)
09. Summertime (2:45)
10. The Show Must Go On (5:32)
11. Bass-ically Speaking (3:53)
12. Stormy Monday (3:56)

Personnel:
Spanky Wilson - vocals
Philippe Milanta - piano
Bruno Rousselet - bass
Michel Denis - drums

Digitally recorded on February 21st and 22nd, 1991
Recorded by Marc Haliday, at Studio Family Sound, Paris
Digitally mastered at Studio 44.1, Paris
Front and back cover photography by Akwa "Bill" Betote
Produced by Jean-Michel Proust & Jean-Marc Fritz for Big Blue Records

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Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, Mark Whitfield - Fingerpainting (1997)

2011-11-09T09:56:00.000-08:00

Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, Mark Whitfield - Fingerpainting (1997)
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Genre ~ Crossover Jazz | Label ~ PolyGram/Verve

This is a rather unusual tribute to Herbie Hancock on a couple different levels. There is no piano on the date, so obviously no one is heard trying to sound like Hancock; the intimate all-star trio (bassist Christian McBride, trumpeter Nicholas Payton and guitarist Mark Whitfield) avoids such typical Hancock hits as "Watermelon Man" and "Maiden Voyage," and several of the songs are real obscurities. The 14 Hancock compositions date from 1962-79, with one tune from 1985, so they do not cover his later output. Among the lesser-known tunes are the title track (first played by V.S.O.P.), "Sly" (from the Headhunters LP), and two melodies taken from the 1965 soundtrack of Blow-Up. Several of the songs (most notably "Driftin'") deserve to be revived more widely. Payton, whose versatility has in the past allowed him to emulate both Louis Armstrong and Freddie Hubbard with equal skill, here generally plays like himself, a Young Lion with a warm tone and an inventive style. Whitfield holds the group together, whether playing straight-ahead or adding a bit of funk to "Chameleon" and "Sly." McBride shows throughout why he is rightfully considered a young giant. Due to the many unfamiliar themes and offbeat instrumentation (which includes a duet apiece featuring each of the three possible combinations), this is a CD that takes a few listens to fully appreciate, but it is worth the effort. An underrated gem. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Fingerpainting (5:57)
02. Driftin' (4:29)
03. Chameleon (5:04)
04. Tell Me a Bedtime Story (4:44)
05. The Eye of the Hurricane (3:36)
06. The Kiss (from Blow-Up) (5:33)
07. Speak Like a Child (6:39)
08. The Sorcerer (4:42)
09. Dolphin Dance (3:53)
10. Chan's Song (from 'Round Midnight) (4:08)
11. One Finger Snap (4:01)
12. Sly (3:54)
13. Oliloqui Valley (5:57)
14. Jane's Theme (4:04)

All compositions by Herbie Hancock

Personnel:
Christian McBride - bass
Nicholas Payton - trumpet and flugelhorn
Mark Whitfield - electric and acoustic guitars

Produced by Richard Seidel and Don Sickler
Recorded by Jim Anderson
Recorded April 6-8, 1997 direct to two track at Effanel Sound, New York
Assistant Engineers: Brian Kingman and Kristina Schwarz
Mastered by Allan Tucker at Foothill Digital, New York
Production Coordinator: Camille Tominaro
Illustration by Sergio Baradat
Photographs by Jimmy Katz/Giant Steps
Art Direction and Design: Patricia Lie
Release Coordination: Nate Herr

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Dave Holland Sextet - Pass It On (2008)

2011-11-09T09:49:00.000-08:00

Dave Holland Sextet - Pass It On (2008)
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Genre ~ Post-Bop, Avant-Garde | Label ~ Dare2/Emarcy

Dave Holland's quintets and big bands have set a new high standard for modern mainstream and progressive jazz since the late '90s. While not a new assertion, and considering his entire body of work, Holland has time and time again proven his compositional theorems as valid, accessible, ever interesting, and especially memorable. Using a sextet, upright bassist Holland sets the bar even higher, adding the always tasteful pianist Mulgrew Miller and a four-horn front line that is relentless. This group continues to define jazz perfectly in the 21st century. Evidence is offered in the jaunty opening "The Sum of All Parts," a 5/4 African percussion-based piece led out by the always interesting Robin Eubanks, with folded-in alto and trumpet, witty counterpoint, and the always engaging, joyous sound that Holland has perfected in the past decade. Adding a light samba feel during the upbeat "Fast Track" with the horns in perfect unison, the ensemble shifts up to hard bop, the hip piano of Miller adding to the enjoyability quotient. A 10/8 choppy and bouncy "Modern Times" also uses Brazilian inferences and a clarion call, and has Antonio Hart switching to soprano. On the soulful side, the title track recalls visions of Horace Silver courtesy of Miller -- a groovy, fun boogaloo that has "radio hit" written all over it, while "Lazy Snake" takes the soul element deep underground -- there's one on every Holland CD -- and contrasts it with a suggestion of stark surrealism. Then there's the near 14-minute, free-based, diffuse "Rivers Run" (dedicated to Sam Rivers) accented by the bowed bass of Holland, building in intensity as the horns step up the sonic density in darker hues. Of course, this band can easily drive music hard, as on the post-bopper "Equality," which turns sullen and funky, then swings angularly. "Double Vision" sports a Native American spirit feel in a feature for Hart's stylistic alto, and the serene, lucid ballad "Processional" in 5/4 time is further support to the notion that intellectual music need not be devoid of warm blue notes infused into its fabric. The addition of the wonderful trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, the ever-maturing trombone playing of Eubanks (who wrote "The Sum of All Parts" and "Rivers Run"), and the nearly perfect percussive propulsion of the extraordinary drummer Eric Harland make this band practically unstoppable, and unprecedented in seizing mantles for its sheer talent level. Another triumph among many solid efforts the clearly brilliant and effusive Holland has strung together, this should certainly be a popular item among listeners and critics, and is a strong contender for best jazz CD of 2008. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Sum of All Parts (8:12)
02. Fast Track (6:30)
03. Lazy Snake (10:07)
04. Double Vision (8:07)
05. Equality (9:10)
06. Modern Times (5:59)
07. Rivers Run (13:46)
08. Processional (4:33)
09. Pass it On (7:57)

Personnel:
Dave Holland - bass
Antonio Hart - alto saxophone
Robin Eubanks - trombone
Alex "Sasha" Sipiagin - trumpet
Mulgrew Miller - piano
Eric Harland - drums

Produced by Dave Holland
Recorded at Avatar Studios, August 2007
Mixed at Avatar Studios, January 2008
Mastered by Greg Calbi, at Sterling Sound
Cover Art: Niklaus Troxler
Project Coordinators: Damien de Clerck, Garrett Shelton and Louise Holland

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Gary McFarland Orchestra feat. special guest soloist Bill Evans (2005)

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Gary McFarland Orchestra feat. special guest soloist Bill Evans (2005)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Post-Bop | Label ~ Verve/Japan

A stirring, beautiful score and certainly one of McFarland's very best. His painterly talents at evoking moods succeed most brilliantly here. The album is like a soundtrack celebrating the excitement of a big urban wonderland. The compositions are first-rate, McFarland's occasional vibes playing is simple and perfect. Bill Evans buoys the event with his graceful, individual style. The whole record represents a beautiful moment in jazz and richly deserves to be issued on CD. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Reflections in the Park (3:46)
02. Night Images (5:55)
03. Tree Patterns (5:00)
04. Peachtree (5:08)
05. Misplaced Cowpoke (10:16)
06. A Moment Alone (6:14)

Personnel:
Gary McFarland - vibes
Bill Evans - piano
Jim Hall - guitar
Phil Woods, Spencer Sinatra - reeds
Richard Davis - bass
Ed Shaughnessy - drums
Julian Barber, Alla Goldberg,
Aaron Juvelier, Joseph Tekula - strings

All songs written by Gary McFarland
Produced by Creed Taylor
Recorded at Webster Hall, New York City; Dec. 18, 1962 & Jan. 24, 1963
Recording Engineer: Ray Hall
Director of Engineering: Val Valentin
Cover Photography by Charles Stewart
24bit/96kHz digitally remastered at Universal Mastering Studio - East, New York
Reissue supervised by Tohru Okamura
Release prepared by Yoshihisa Saito (Universal Classics & Jazz)
LP jacket contributed by Yoshihisa Suzuki
Liner notes by Gene Lees

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Curtis Fuller - Blues-Ette (1991)

2011-11-08T08:50:00.000-08:00

Curtis Fuller - Blues-Ette (1991)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop/Trombone | Label ~ Savoy Jazz

Sessions in any genre of music are all too often described as "sublime," but seldom has that description been better deserved than with this relaxed hard bop classic. One looks to other catchalls such as "effortless" and "loose," but even those slight this amazing date by implying a lack of intensity -- and intensity comes in all forms. For all intents and purposes, this is the first recorded meeting of what would become the famous Benny Golson/Art Farmer Jazztet (albeit without Farmer), a group most commonly associated with its 1960 Chess session, Meet the Jazztet. Curtis Fuller's next date, The Curtis Fuller Jazztet, and his appearance on the Chess date, only compound this point. Like perhaps Jimmy Smith's flagship, The Sermon, Blues-ette's brilliance manifests itself not only within the individual solos but also in the way the group functions as a collective. One gets the impression that these tunes could have continued for hours in the studio without the slightest lack of interest on anyone's part. This might be because many of the themes presented here are so basic and seemingly obvious that they don't seem like anything to write home about upon first listen. A day or so later, when you're walking down the street to the tempo of the title track, you may begin to think otherwise. These are some exceptionally catchy heads and many have since become standards. As far as individual performances are concerned, you're not likely to find better solos by any of the members of this quintet than you will here, though they all have extensive and very high-quality catalogs themselves. Picking highlights is a moot point. Blues-ette is best experienced as an entire LP. It would have surely made a greater impact upon its initial release had it been on a more high-profile label, such as Columbia or Blue Note, but there's no sense worrying about that now. Any serious jazz collection is incomplete without this record. Period. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Five Spot After Dark (5:20)
02. Undecided (7:12)
03. Blues-Ette (5:34)
04. Minor Vamp (5:14)
05. Love Your Spell is Everywhere (7:10)
06. Twelve-Inch (6:28)

Personnel:
Curtis Fuller - trombone
Benny Golson - tenor saxophone
Tommy Flanagan - piano
Jimmy Garrison - bass
Al Harewood - drums

Recorded on May 21, 1959
Recording by Rudy Van Gelder
Supervision by Ozzie Cadena
Cover Photo: Hank Schneider
Album Design: Levy Advtg. Agcy.
Liner notes by H. Alan Stein

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Jimmy Smith - Peter & The Wolf (1999)

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Jimmy Smith - Peter & The Wolf (1999)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Soul | Label ~ PolyGram/Verve

Of all of organist Jimmy Smith's big-band albums recorded for Verve, this is one of the most imaginative ones. Oliver Nelson arranged a variety of themes from Prokofiev's Peter & the Wolf into a swinging suite featuring the great organist Jimmy Smith. Although there is no verbal narrative on this LP, Nelson's liner notes tell the story (which can actually be followed through the music) and Smith pays respect to the original melodies while making strong statements of his own. A classic of its kind. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. The Bird/The Duck/The Cat/The Grandfather/The Wolf/The Hunter/Peter (4:13)
02. Duck Theme/Jimmy and the Duck/Peter's Theme/Meal Time (9:42)
03. Elegy for a Duck (7:17)
04. Cat in a Tree (5:23)
05. Capture of the Wolf (1:17)
06. Finale/Parade/Peter Plays Some Blues (4:45)

Personnel:
Jimmy Smith - organ
Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Richard Williams, Snooky Young - trumpets
Quentin Jackson, Tom McIntosh, Britt Woodman - trombones
Dick Hixson, Tony Studd - bass trombones
Jimmy Buffington, Willie Ruff - flugelhorn
Bob Ashton, Danny Bank, Jerry Dodgion - woodwinds
Jerome Richardson, Stan Webb, Phil Woods - woodwinds
Billy Butler, Barry Galbraith - guitars
Richard Davis - bass
Harry Breuer, Bobby Rosengarden - drums, percussions
Grady Tate - drums
Oliver Nelson - arranger, conductor

Recorded May 11-12, 1966; at Van Gelder Recording Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Original LP issue: Peter and the Wolf - Verve V6-8652
Original recordings produced by Creed Taylor
Original LP cover photograph by Don Ornitz
Original LP cover design by Acy R. Lehman
Liner notes by Oliver Nelson

Reissue:
Supervised by Bryan Koniarz
Researched and restored by Ben Young
Mastered by Cave Canem at PolyGram Studios
Production Coordinated by Tom Greenwood
Production assistance by Carlos Kase
Series art directed and designed by Sung Lee/STAIN
Package layout by SMAY VISION
Design coordinated by Suzanne White

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Freddie Hubbard & Oscar Peterson - Face to Face (1997)

2011-11-08T08:17:00.000-08:00

Freddie Hubbard & Oscar Peterson - Face to Face (1997)
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Genre ~ Mainstream, Hard-Bop | Label ~ Pablo/OJC

Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard met the Pablo All-Stars for this unique and frequently exciting set. Inspired by the presence of pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen and drummer Martin Drew, Hubbard stretches out on five numbers which include "All Blues," his own "Thermo" and "Portrait Of Jenny." A combative player, Hubbard both challenges and is challenged by the remarkable pianist; pity they did not record together more often. This stimulating CD is a reissue of the original LP. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. All Blues (13:58)
02. Thermo (8:22)
03. Weaver of Dreams (8:31)
04. Portrait of Jennie (6:54)
05. Tippin' (7:00)

Personnel:
Freddie Hubbard - trumpet
Oscar Peterson - piano
Joe Pass - guitar
Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen - bass
Martin Drew - drums

Produced by Norman Granz
Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, CA; May 24, 1982
Recording Engineer: Dennis Sands
Remix Engineer: Andy Daddario
Remastering, 1997 - Joe Tarantino (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Art Direction: Jamie Putnam
Design: Giles Margerin
Photography: Phil Stern
Liner notes by Norman Granz

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Etta Jones - The Savoy Recordings (2007)

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Etta Jones - The Savoy Recordings (2007)
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Genre ~ Vocal Jazz, Standards | Label ~ Brilliant Jazz

A peerless interpreter of ballads, standards and blues, singer Etta Jones had a knack for conveying uncommon emotional power in a popular song form, just like her biggest influences Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington. Etta's soulful, long-standing partnership with tenor saxophonist Houston Person was one of the great teams in Jazz, as evidenced by these definitive sessions from the 70's. ~album's liner notes

Tracklist:
01. The Way You Look Tonight (4:50)
02. Georgia on My Mind (4:34)
03. The One I Love (3:08)
04. Be My Love (5:50)
05. My Mother's Eyes (5:49)
06. Save Your Love for Me (5:03)
07. Why Was I Born (3:27)
08. Stardust (4:26)
09. I Think I'll Tell Him (4:55)
10. Etta's Blues (4:57)

Personnel:
Etta Jones - vocals on all tracks; accompanied by:

On tracks 1, 4 & 5:
Houston Person - tenor saxophone
Sonny Phillips - keyboards
George Devens - vibes
Jimmy Ponder, Rufus Reid - bass
Lawrence Killian - congas & percussion
Idris Muhammad - drums

On tracks 2, 3, 6 & 8:
Houston Person - tenor saxophone
Cedar Walton - piano
George Devens - vibes
George Duvivier - bass
Frankie Jones - drums

On tracks 7, 9 & 10:
Houston Person - tenor saxophone
Stan Hope - piano
George Devens - vibes
Milt Hinton - bass
Ralph Dorsey - percussion
Vernell Fournier - drums

Original sessions produced by Houston Person
Compiled by Jeremy Elliott
Licensed courtesy of Union Square Music Ltd, with the kind permission of SLG LLC
Liner notes by Jeremy Elliott
2007 - Foreign Media Music, Union Square Music Ltd.

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