Hardbopjazz Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Okay, what would be a nice session of his to start with? The only one I really know well is "Mance's Special". Any others worth listening to? Quote
Robert J Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 At The Village Vanguard Blue Mance Happy Time - I love his version of "Jitterbug Waltz" on this Quote
John Tapscott Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Mance's Sackville recordings are very good. Here's two I really enjoy - Jubilation (solo) and Milestones (trio). Quote
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 always enjoyed 'The Soulful Piano Of..' (Jazzland) Also noticed that he's scheduled to play the Kitano next month. That would be a fun one to hit. Quote
GA Russell Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Fifteen years ago a friend of mine from work informed me that he was a semi-professional musician, a drummer, and that he had once played a gig with Junior Mance. He was really proud of that! Quote
sal Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 I've never heard any of his albums, but I've seen him live a few times. He's one hell of a pianist. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) Avoid "The Junior Mance Touch" on Polydor. While some would be put off by the song selection and presence of strings, the real drawback on this one is the unbelievably out-of-tune bass playing. How no one caught this at the session is beyond me. Edited February 13, 2007 by Teasing the Korean Quote
JohnS Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 I've always liked 'Junior' on Verve. Dates from his time with Dizzy. Quote
LWayne Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 A second vote for "Happy Time" on OJC because of the great music; particularly the memorable version of "Jitterbug Waltz". LWayne Quote
The Rep Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 I have two albums, both I play very often as I really like Mance. The first is "Live At The Top" which has David Newman as a guest. Junior has Wilbur Little on bass and Rudy Collins on drums. This is a vinyl on Atlantic, recorded in 1969. It has four tracks, all about nine minuites and Newman features on two. The second I bought after seeing him in concert a couple of years ago at Snape Maltings, which is in Suffolk in the UK.The concert hall was constructed for classical concerts and the acouctics are supereb. This was something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It was late summer and the sun was setting over the river and mud flats. A sailing barge was silhouetted making its way down to the sea. I had a really good pint of beer in my hand. Having just heard a really beautiful first half of the concert and in the secure knowledge that second half was still to come, I felt at peace with the world. Most of what he played is on the album, which is called Blues, Ballads and A Train. Released 2002 on Trio and I don't know if my wonderful evening clouds my choice but I think this is a great album. Cheers Ray Quote
jlhoots Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Junior Mance Trio: Ballads 2006 - Japanese only issue, really nice, Hiroshi can get it. Quote
Tom 1960 Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) I wanted to revive this thread only to express my enjoyment for his Village Vanguard trio recording from 1961. I just purchased this recently and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. This is the only recording I have Junior featured as a leader. I know I have him as a sideman somewhere in my collection. The album title escapes me right now. I will keep in mind the recommendations made in this thread. I've gotta get more of this guy. Edited May 30, 2007 by Tom 1960 Quote
marcello Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 I have this one as a leader: Here 'Tis Very nice session. He made a few for Sackville. HERE 'TIS JUNIOR MANCE 1. Here 'Tis (8:02) 2. Woody 'N You (6:16) 3. Ow (9:51) 4. Con Alma (4:51) 5. Tour de Force (5:48) 6. Tin Tin Deo (9:44) 7. I Waited for You (7:03) 8. Blue 'N' Boogie (6:15) 9. A Night in Tunisia (3:33) Musicians * Bill McBirnie - Flute * Junior Mance - Piano * Kieran Overs - Bass * Norman Marshall Villeneuve - Drums * Reg Schwager - Guitar Quote
sheldonm Posted May 30, 2007 Report Posted May 30, 2007 I'm a big fan of Junior's as well. Great guy and killer player. Here is a photo of Junior and yours truly. I'm the one on the left! m~ Quote
DMP Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 He steals the show on some of the Griffin/Davis Minton's stuff - and, considering the company, that's a hell of a feat!! Quote
Shawn Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 DMP said: He steals the show on some of the Griffin/Davis Minton's stuff - and, considering the company, that's a hell of a feat!! Agreed! His solo on Light And Lovely from The Tenor Scene is one of those HELL YEAH, HALLELUJAH moments. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 I love Mance! My favourites are Groovin' blues - M&I Japan - talk to Hiroshi Soul eyes - M&I ditto Blue Mance Holy mama - East Wind Japan - talk to Hiroshi Opus de Funk (with Frank Wess) - Absord Japan - talk to Hiroshi MG Quote
poetrylover3 Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 Dexter Gordon with The Junior Mance Trio: Live At Montreux performing Fried Bananas Rhythm-A- Ning Sophisticated Lady, Blue Monk, Body and Soul, The Panther Let's see: LTD in '73 making what I believe to be his greatest live date with an absolutely smoking Junior Mance. If you'd never heard Junior before you'd run, not walk, to grab some more. BTW: I'm not sure if this set is in print outside of the Complete Prestige Recordings Box of Dexter's recordings for the label. Peace, Jeff T Quote
Shawn Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 Yes, that album is available seperately from the box set. And I agree it's a KILLER concert. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 Yes it is. Oh, and another I'm very keen on is Truckin' & Trakin' (another with David Newman) - Beehive (not reissued on CD) MG Quote
B. Goren. Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 John Tapscott said: Mance's Sackville recordings are very good. Here's two I really enjoy - Jubilation (solo) and Milestones (trio). Two of my favorites. Quote
jlhoots Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 The Magnificent Goldberg said: I love Mance! My favourites are Groovin' blues - M&I Japan - talk to Hiroshi Soul eyes - M&I ditto Blue Mance Holy mama - East Wind Japan - talk to Hiroshi Opus de Funk (with Frank Wess) - Absord Japan - talk to Hiroshi MG I like those too. Groovin' Blues is my favorite. Quote
Christiern Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 He plays best when wearing a sweater, as on a Howard McGhee session I did in 1961 : Seriously, I think he played beautifully on that date (McGhee's "Sharp Edge") Quote
brownie Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 Christiern said: He plays best when wearing a sweater Another excellent sweatered session from Mance Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 31, 2007 Report Posted May 31, 2007 Also in "Truckin' & trakin" - but there isn't a copy of the sleeve on the web. MG Quote
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