JohnS Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 I have a special affection for this album. It wasn't easy to come by in days of vinyl and when I eventually got a copy I loved it from the off and I'd say it is my favourite McLean album. I particularly enjoy the tracks with Byrd, Philly Joe is so tasty. "Quadrangle" I find especially striking . The sextet tracks are equally good, how can they not be with a lineup like this. A Blue Note masterpiece from start to finish. Good clear sound on my first generation cd. The cover art looked so good on the 12" album, it hasn't tranferred well to the cd format. Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 Certainly aggree to all points and that the first CC version has great warm sound that is not worth upgrading to the RVG hissyness for. Regarding the cover - does anyone know the in of the xxx-out over "Art Sailor" on the stickey? Or was that how the files at BN were kept?? Quote
couw Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 yeah wassup? the guy doesn't even squint! Quote
Man with the Golden Arm Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 never heard that accordion before. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 Regarding the cover - does anyone know the in of the xxx-out over "Art Sailor" on the stickey? Or was that how the files at BN were kept?? It is all "just artwork", Reid Miles' sense of humor. The 2 session aspect of the date was less of an issue in the lp format with the sessions segregated. This record also spans the Hackensack to Englewood Cliffs move. 2 wonderful dates combined. Quote
Guy Berger Posted October 7, 2004 Report Posted October 7, 2004 "Isle of Java" is such a sweet tune. A perfect vehicle for Jackie's playing. Guy Quote
Shrdlu Posted October 10, 2004 Report Posted October 10, 2004 This album is a timeless classic. I have the tracks on it on several CDs, U.S. and Japanese, and I have to say that this newish U.S. RVG sounds pretty good. I haven't heard the TOCJ (which only has the original six LP tracks), except for "Street Singer" (not on the LP, of course), which is better on the TOCJ of "Back To The Tracks". The latter is one of the best BN classic LPs that never was. Quote
cannonball-addict Posted October 11, 2004 Report Posted October 11, 2004 (edited) I was at Tower about two months ago and I happened to pick up the ?recent? RVG edition of this. I wasn't terribly impressed. He sounds very monotonous. His harmonic ideas were almost as boring as Dexter Gordon - it sounded like Dexter playing alto. Maybe I should listen again. I WAS on the road and in traffic when I popped it into my car's player. Give me "Freedom Now Suite" or "Capuchin Swing" any day but I dunno about this one. And I thought Tina Brooks was amazing on it - so inventive while playing on the same songs. Edited October 11, 2004 by cannonball-addict Quote
Shrdlu Posted October 11, 2004 Report Posted October 11, 2004 it sounded like Dexter playing alto. That's exactly what Jackie said he was aiming for. Quote
couw Posted October 11, 2004 Report Posted October 11, 2004 so that Jackie-Dex connection isn't just in my ears and brain then? Quote
BruceH Posted October 12, 2004 Report Posted October 12, 2004 - it sounded like Dexter playing alto. And that's a bad thing?? (I agree, however, that Tina Brooks is great on this.) Quote
Guy Berger Posted June 17, 2006 Report Posted June 17, 2006 One thing I realized today -- I think "Ballad for Doll" was the first ballad to appear on any of Jackie's BN albums. He really became a masterful ballad player as the 60s continued. Guy Quote
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