spinlps Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'm trying to round out my Kenny Drew but have had a helluva time finding some of his Verve output. In particular, I'd like to know if the Ideation of Kenny Drew or Kenny Drew and His Progressive Piano has been reissued domestically (USA) on CD. I've seen Japanese reissues but have been reluctant to pay the high dollar for them... or for the vinyl. Verve has them listed as Vault items which are now exclusively available on iTunes. I'm assuming that precludes any future reissues I'll DL if I have to, but prefer to have something more tangible. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'm trying to round out my Kenny Drew but have had a helluva time finding some of his Verve output. In particular, I'd like to know if the Ideation of Kenny Drew or Kenny Drew and His Progressive Piano has been reissued domestically (USA) on CD. I've seen Japanese reissues but have been reluctant to pay the high dollar for them... or for the vinyl. Verve has them listed as Vault items which are now exclusively available on iTunes. I'm assuming that precludes any future reissues I'll DL if I have to, but prefer to have something more tangible. Thanks! I have a 45 RPM vinyl EP with Beautiful Lady on one side & I'll Remember April on the other side. Drew, Eugene & Charles Wright Yellow label EP N-22 I don't have a turn table so haven't heard it in years. PM me if you have any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) I have a Japanese pressing (Polydor KI 7605) of Verve LP MV 2556 The Modernity of Kenny Drew. Tracks are: Side A: Bluesville Angie I can make you love me (if you'll let me) My beautiful Lady Many miles away 52nd St. Theme Side B: I'll remember April Four and five Polka dots and moonbeams Lo Flame Chartreuse Kenny's Blues Sidemen are Eugene Wright on bass and Charles "Specs" Wright on drums. It's a good album, I like it as much as the Blue Note trio 10" LP. Edited December 9, 2005 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted December 9, 2005 Report Share Posted December 9, 2005 The iTunes are clones of the Japanese releases. Quite a deal in my opinion for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinlps Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Thanks for the info Mike. That's the identical track listing as KD and His Progressive Piano. I wonder which is the original? iTunes lists Eugene Wright on Bass and either Charles Wright or Lawrence Marble on Drums. Actually, now that I study both releases on iTunes, six of the tracks overlap with Ideation... no personnel listing though :-( . Anyone know if the Progressive Piano & Modernity are essentially the same release? And if the overlapping tracks are identical recordings? I have a Japanese pressing (Polydor KI 7605) of Verve LP MV 2556 The Modernity of Kenny Drew. Tracks are: Side A: Bluesville Angie I can make you love me (if you'll let me) My beautiful Lady Many miles away 52nd St. Theme Side B: I'll remember April Four and five Polka dots and moonbeams Lo Flame Chartreuse Kenny's Blues Sidemen are Eugene Wright on bass and Charles "Specs" Wright on drums. It's a good album, I like it as much as the Blue Note trio 10" LP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjarrell Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 I noticed that there wasn't even a download button for the 10", just the LP which includes all of the 10" tracks. That may have changed, but was the case a few weeks back. Actually, now that I study both releases on iTunes, six of the tracks overlap with Ideation... no personnel listing though :-( . Anyone know if the Progressive Piano & Modernity are essentially the same release? And if the overlapping tracks are identical recordings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Anyone know if the Progressive Piano & Modernity are essentially the same release? Yes. Progressive Piano (Norgran 1022), a 12" LP circa 1954, was reissued in 1956 as The Modernity of Kenny Drew (Norgran 1066), and later on Verve (8156), in 1957. Ideation (Norgran 29) was a 10" LP (1954). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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