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New York Reunion -- CD

McCoy Tyner

1991 Chesky Records

Pianist McCoy Tyner and tenor-saxophonist Joe Henderson had not recorded together in over two decades when they finally met up for this Chesky CD. With strong assistance from bassist Ron Carter and drummer Al Foster, Tyner and Henderson make for a perfect team on four originals by group members (including the tenor's classic "Recorda Me") and four superior standards. The advanced hard bop music is as rewarding as one would expect. ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing
1. Recorda Me (Remember Me)
2. Miss Bea
3. What Is This Thing Called Love?
4. My Romance
5. Ask Me Now
6. Beautiful Love
7. Quick Sketch, A
8. Home

Personnel: McCoy Tyner (piano); Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone); Ron Carter (bass); Al Foster (drums).Recorded At RCA Studio A, New York, New York on April 3-4, 1991. Includes liner notes by Bret Primack.
 
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B.G. & Big Tea in NYC -- CD

Benny Goodman & Jack Teagarden

1992 MCA/GRP Records

Amazon.com

This collection culls 21 cuts from 1929 to 1934 featuring the clarinet master and trombone star as young, brash, and in-demand New York sidemen. The players who dot these exciting sessions are the original "young lions": Goodman (not yet 20 at the first of these dates), Gene Krupa, and Joe Sullivan came to New York from the thriving Chicago scene and were joined by other recent arrivals including Teagarden, his younger brother Charlie, Glenn Miller, and the team of Eddie Lang and Joe Venuti. These boys already knew how to swing hard, and they did so more loosely than was the predominant New York style at the time; there's a tangible sense of exhilaration on most cuts. The four cuts with the already legendary (but rapidly declining) Bix Beiderbecke are nice treats but don't quite match the intensity of the rest of this terrific set. Goodman's tone is a bit grainier than it would become, but his improvisations even at this young age are assured, easy-flowing, and joyful. --Marc Greilsamer

Track Listing
1. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
2. Dinah
3. On the Alamo
4. Peg O' My Heart
5. Sweet Georgia Brown
6. China Boy
7. Sheik of Araby, The
8. Keep a Song in Your Soul
9. Loved One - (Take 1)
10. Loved One - (Take 2)
11. Deep Harlem
12. Strut, Miss Lizzie
13. Beale Street Blues
14. After You've Gone
15. Farewell Blues
16. Someday Sweetheart
17. It Had to Be You
18. Sugar
19. Davenport Blues
20. Somebody Loves Me
21. Riverboat Shuffle
 
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On The Radio: Live 1956-57

The Dave Brubeck Quartet featuring Paul Desmond

2008 Acrobat Music (Made in England)

Dave Brubeck is one of the legendary figures of post-war modern jazz, and was one of the leading figures in the so-called West Coast Cool Jazz style. In 1954 he was sufficiently high profile to be only the second jazz musician, after Louis Armstrong, to be featured on the cover of Time magazine, where he was described as the most exciting new jazz artist at work today. His leaning towards improvisation and experimentation led to the landmark album, Time Out, in 1959. Recorded with Brubeck's classic Quartet line-up with Paul Desmond on alto sax, Joe Morello on drums and Eugene Wright on bass, Time Out
explored unusual time signatures, and resulted in the first million-selling jazz single on the pop charts, Take Five.

These live broadcasts from club performances in 1956-7 capture the group in a key period as the classic Quartet line-up evolved and Brubeck and Desmond explored the potential of their unique and uncanny musical relationship. Twelve tracks come from two gigs at the Basin Street Jazz Club in New York City in February 1956, with three additional tracks being recorded at The Blue Note, Chicago in March 1957. These capture the Brubeck Quartet as Dave developed the rhythm section which would complete the classic line-up featured on Time Out a couple of years later, with drummer Joe Morello joining between the two club dates represented. The club and radio atmosphere is underpinned by inclusion of the announcer links and intros.

Highly regarded UK label Acrobat Music is launching its US operations on October 21st 2008 with this as well as other re-issues that offer high quality and excellent value. All of the Premier Collection titles are showcased in deluxe packages with unique, consistent packaging, which include o-cards, extensive liner notes and either a large number of tracks or lengthy play time. Acrobat will be establishing its presence as the premier independent re-issue label in the US through its distribution deal with TVT Distribution.

Track Listing
1. Theme (The Duke) & Introduction
2. Stardust
3. Gone With The Wind
4. Stompin' for Mili
5. Out of Nowhere (Incomplete)
6. A Minor Thing
7. In Your Own Sweet Way
8. The Trolley Song
9. Introduction & The Duke
10. Love Walked In
11. Here Lies Love
12. All the Things You Are
13. Theme (The Duke) And Introduction
14. I'm In A Dancing Mood
15. The Song Is You

Personnel: Dave Brubeck (piano); Paul Desmond (alto saxophone); Norman Bates (bass instrument); Joe Dodge , Joe Morello (drums).Recording information: Basin Street Jazz Club, New York, NY (02/1956-03/1957); The Blue Note, Chicago, IL (02/1956-03/1957)
 
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Listen Here! -- CD

The Gene Harris Quartet

1989 Concord Records

Although often associated with the blues, only one of the ten selections on this quartet set by pianist Gene Harris (who is joined by guitarist Ron Eschete, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jeff Hamilton) is technically a blues. On this excellent all-around showcase for the soulful pianist, Harris sounds in prime form exploring such tunes as "This Masquerade," "Don't Be That Way," Eddie Harris' "Listen Here," and "The Song Is Ended." Listen Here! gives listeners a pretty definitive look at Gene Harris' accessible and swinging style. ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing
1. This Masquerade
2. Don't Be That Way
3. I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
4. Listen Here
5. This Can't Be Love
6. To You
7. Blues for Jezebel
8. Sweet and Lovely
9. Lullabye
10. The Song Is Ended

Gene Harris Quartet: Gene Harris (piano); Ron Eschete (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Jeff Hamilton (drums).Recorded at The Plant Recording Studios, Sausalito, California in March 1989.
 
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Duke's Big 4 -- CD

Duke Ellington Quartet

1974/1988 Pablo/Fantasy Records

One day (night? week?) in 1973, Duke Ellington and producer Norman Granz organized one of the Duke's rare small-group sessions, with, coincidentally, some of the finest players in jazz. The results, need one elaborate, are exquisite! No new tunes or long-form works, just four hep cats doing some relaxed jamming on some familiar tunes: Ellington standards, except for Louis Bellson's tribute to Coleman Hawkins, "The Hawk Talks." Apart from his usual big band context, one gets to hear the Duke stretch out on piano--and realize what a fine, undervalued pianist he was. He could say more in one or two well-placed notes than most pianists could say in a whole chorus. The late Pass' playing is luminous, out of the classic Charlie Christian/Tal Farlow school of jazz guitar. Brown's playing is warm as the summer sun, and Bellson is one of the consummate jazz drummers. Three thumbs up!

Track Listing
1. Cotton Tail
2. The Blues
3. The Hawk Talks
4. Prelude to a Kiss
5. Love You Madly
6. Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me)
7. Everything But You

Duke Ellington Quartet: Duke Ellington (piano); Joe Pass (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Louis Bellson (drums).Recorded in Los Angeles, California on January 8, 1973. Includes original liner notes by Benny Green.
 
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Figured it was fitting after reading the thread Zing posted about Peart. "Vital Signs" is probably my favorite track on there. A great closer for an awesome album.
 
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Interesting, from what I have heard so far, she reminds of Natalie Imbruglia, music ablilty, not looks.

Imogen seems to be highly unique, trending her own path.
 
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Luv, Michael! IMO, he has quite the soulful vibe! This is an awesome collection of beautiful Christmas melodies!
 
Happy Friday everyone.... :banana-dance:


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Starduct -- CD

Ron Carter

2001 Somethin'else/Blue Note Records

Tad Hendrickson must be outta his mind!!! September 8, 2003
By Tubman Atnimara
Format:Audio CD

Tad, my boy, don't let the man Ron Carter ever hear you say that it is "ironic" that he's paying tribute to THE MAN Oscar Pettiford. What's worse, don't ever let Ron know that you hold him with higher regard than you hold OP--Ron must think that you must be outta your head!!! I have never met a jazz bassist in my life (and I myself am one) who has taken Ron over Oscar!!! Ron himself would laugh at even the suggestion. Pettiford wasn't only a giant of the 50's--he was a giant of the bass--period. Many jazz bassists consider Pettiford the supreme musician--polished in every single way--many of us still consider him the greatest that the instrument has yet to produce--the Art Tatum of bass, if you may. That Ron did this album is a lifelong dream come true for many jazz bassists. When OP passed away in 1960, Ron, whether he knew it or not, largely helped in continuing the Blanton-Pettiford tradition. Three players comprise the holy triumvirate of golden age jazz bass: Pettiford, Mingus, and Brown. In his approach and conception, Carter comes closest to Pettiford. Listen to Carter's rendition of "Stardust" on this LP, then listen to Pettiford's rendition on his "Another One" LP and you will understand where I'm coming from. Many critics seem to forget the extreme dominant force that Pettiford once represented--he is to the upright what Jaco would later become to the electric. This is an absolutely beautiful Ron Carter album. Pettiford's renditions of both "The Man I Love" and "Stardust" have become the definitive versions for jazz bassists, and Ron takes a stab at both. His covers of the Pettiford originals are equally beautiful--though no one will ever play a better version of "Blues in the Closet" than Pettiford did at the 1960 Essen Jazz Fest with Bud Powell and Kenny Clarke, it is good to know that Mr. Carter is keeping the spirit alive and well!!!

Track Listing
1. Tamalpais
2. The Man I Love
3. Nearly
4. Bohemia After Dark
5. Tail Feathers
6. Blues in the Closet
7. That's Deep
8. Stardust

Personnel: Ron Carter (bass); Benny Golson (tenor saxophone); Joe Locke (vibraphone); Sir Roland Hanna (piano); Lenny White (drums).Recorded at Clinton Studios, New York, New York on April 6, 2001.
 
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Really Big! -- Remastered CD

The Jimmy Heath Orchestra

1960/2007 Riverside/Concord Records

Jimmy Heath's first chance to lead a fairly large group, an all-star ten-piece, found him well featured both on tenor and as an arranger/composer. With such colorful players as cornetist Nat Adderley, flugelhornist Clark Terry, altoist Cannonball Adderley, and either Cedar Walton or Tommy Flanagan on piano, Heath introduces a few originals (including "Big 'P'" and "A Picture of Heath") and uplifts "Green Dolphin Street," "Dat Dere," and "My Ideal," among others. A well-conceived set. [Originally released in 1960, Really Big! was reissued on CD in 2007.] ~ Scott Yanow

Track Listing
1. Big "P"
2. Old Fashioned Fun
3. Mona's Mood
4. Dat Dere
5. Nails
6. On Green Dolphin Street
7. My Ideal
8. Picture of Heath, The
9. Nails - (take 1, bonus track)

Personnel: Jimmy Heath (tenor saxophone); Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (alto saxophone); Pat Patrick (baritone saxophone); Clark Terry (trumpet); Nat Adderley (cornet); Dick Berg (French horn); Tom McIntosh (trombone); Tommy Flanagan, Cedar Walton (piano); Percy Heath (bass); Albert "Tootie" Heath (drums).Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York, New York on June 24 & 28, 1960. Originally released on Riverside (1188). Includes liner notes by Orrin Keepnews.Digitally remastered by Phil De Lancie (1992, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).
 
Happy 100th Birthday to The Voice!


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Songs for Young Lovers

Frank Sinatra
Accompanied by Nelson Riddle

1954 Capitol
 
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