B. Goren. Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 This is definitely one of the best Avant-Garde jazz album I have recently listened to. A trio session with Cecil Taylor, Jimmy Lyons on alto & Sunny Murray on drums. Al three musicians sound in their best. I like very much what CT recorded at the early 60s. After listening to this double CD I realized again how strong Taylor influenced Marilyn Crispell's playing. Quote
Eric Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 thanks for the heads up ... how is the sound quality? Quote
jazzbo Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 As far as I can tell, this set has been out of print for a spell. Its sound quality is quite decent for this sort of source recording. Quote
Claude Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 (edited) It's an essential Cecil Taylor album. I find the sound to be good (7/10), except on the (unlisted) alternate tracks which seem to come from a different source. Parts of this set are available the single CD release "Trance" (Black Lion). Edited May 27, 2004 by Claude Quote
WD45 Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 They put out a second pressing of it in the past year and a half or so. I have had this record for years and haven't been able to get into it. Perhaps I should try again. Quote
Clunky Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 see Funny Rat for extensive discussions I finally pulled the trigger a few weeks ago for this set and it's been a revelation for me. Sound is perfectly ok on most of the tracks Quote
Green Dolphin Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 this music is beyond sound quality issues...we are lucky that we have it at all...magnificent Quote
Brandon Burke Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 As far as I can tell, this set has been out of print for a spell. Its sound quality is quite decent for this sort of source recording. Revenant has been issuing certain items in the back catalog on vinyl lately including the Harry Smith Vol. 4 and the Stanley Brothers Early Recordings comp. May or may not have issued the Taylor as well but I suppose it's worth a check. Quote
.:.impossible Posted May 27, 2004 Report Posted May 27, 2004 I've wanted to hear this for a while now. Good news that it is more available. Quote
king ubu Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 see Funny Rat for extensive discussions I finally pulled the trigger a few weeks ago for this set and it's been a revelation for me. Sound is perfectly ok on most of the tracks This is revelation-music, revelatory music! HELLYEAH! Get it if you can! A great recording! I have seen it available online somewhere (Cadence, Verge, Downtown? I can't remember) for a reasonable prize. ubu Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 28, 2004 Author Report Posted May 28, 2004 (edited) I have had this record for years and haven't been able to get into it. Perhaps I should try again. CT music is not easy listening music. It is a bit more challenging music (I am sure this is not a new discovery for you) and many times it happens to me that I have to give this kind of music 2ed and 3rd chances until I start to get into it. Sometimes, even after 2ed and 3rd chances I have difficulties to get into CT music (his recordings for the German label FMP for example). And regarding the sound quality: the sound is perfect, but the music is much better than the sound so the music wins. Edited May 28, 2004 by B. Goren. Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 28, 2004 Author Report Posted May 28, 2004 Whose coronaries are those on the cover? I love your imagination Quote
scottb Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 (edited) No really, that is a picture of someones coronary arteries! Why that's on a jazz cover is beyond me. 1 aorta 2 right coronary artery 3 left main coronary artery 4 left circumflex coronary artery 5 left anterior descending coronary artery It's really a beautiful example as you hardly ever see that much detail of the smaller vessels. Edited May 28, 2004 by scottb Quote
king ubu Posted May 28, 2004 Report Posted May 28, 2004 No really, that is a picture of someones coronary arteries! Why that's on a jazz cover is beyond me. 1 aorta 2 right coronary artery 3 left main coronary artery 4 left circumflex coronary artery 5 left anterior descending coronary artery It's really a beautiful example as you hardly ever see that much detail of the smaller vessels. Wow! I always thought this was a tree. Then, I wondered why it was pictured upside down... Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 29, 2004 Author Report Posted May 29, 2004 No really, that is a picture of someones coronary arteries! Why that's on a jazz cover is beyond me. 1 aorta 2 right coronary artery 3 left main coronary artery 4 left circumflex coronary artery 5 left anterior descending coronary artery It's really a beautiful example as you hardly ever see that much detail of the smaller vessels. Thank you Scott for the anatomy lesson. I always knew I can learn a lot on this board. Quote
Brandon Burke Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 What's the history of this recording exactly? I know there was a single disc on Fantasy and then the double LP on Aritsta (which is what I have). Was the Arista double the first appearance of the other material? Quote
brownie Posted May 29, 2004 Report Posted May 29, 2004 They were both issued by Debut Denmark. Debut Denmark had an exchange agreement with Fantasy which released the first disc. The second LP disc from Debut Denmark was released under the title 'Nefertiti, the Beautiful One Has Come' Quote
alankin Posted May 30, 2004 Report Posted May 30, 2004 (edited) I used to unwind at the end of the work day to the Arista double LP... Edited June 5, 2004 by alankin Quote
Eric Posted June 4, 2004 Report Posted June 4, 2004 based on this thread, I picked this up ... WOW-SA I like it ... Quote
king ubu Posted June 4, 2004 Report Posted June 4, 2004 based on this thread, I picked this up ... WOW-SA I like it ... "YOWSAH, YOWSAH, YOWSAH", "MY FEET KEEP DANCING" I wish there was more of this music around! ubu Quote
B. Goren. Posted June 5, 2004 Author Report Posted June 5, 2004 based on this thread, I picked this up ... WOW-SA I like it ... Quote
7/4 Posted June 5, 2004 Report Posted June 5, 2004 Looks like my next Cecil purchase....in a few weeks. I bought Indent and a pair of FMPs this afternoon. Erzulie Maketh Scent and Spots, Circles and Fantasy w/ Han Bennink. Quote
sidewinder Posted June 5, 2004 Report Posted June 5, 2004 (edited) I have a Danish Debut LP titled 'Live at the Cafe Montmartre'. It has a great photo of Cecil on the cover. Here's the cover of the first US Fantasy issue which has the same photo: Edited June 5, 2004 by sidewinder Quote
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.