Chuck Nessa Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 I never got hold of that other Black Lion/DA Music album, "Berkshire Blues", how's that one? Wonderful date produced by Duke Ellington - half solo, half trio with Vishnu Wood and Lennie McBrowne. I had a chance to buy the masters back in the '70s but didn't have a dime. Quote
mikeweil Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Will have to look for the Enja, then! Is there anything else on Freedom other than the one recording in Zurich ("Blues for Africa")? No! I never got hold of that other Black Lion/DA Music album, "Berkshire Blues", how's that one? That one was recorded in 1965 IIRC for Duke Ellington's label, but not released at the time. I like it a lot, very nice relaxed trio pieces, including Randy doing some Duke, which equals Monk doing Duke in quality, though not in style. And you must have heard Randy doing "Three Blind Mice"! Edited March 13, 2007 by mikeweil Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 Is it clear to all Mike has blocked me? Quote
six string Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 Will have to look for the Enja, then! Is there anything else on Freedom other than the one recording in Zurich ("Blues for Africa")? No! I never got hold of that other Black Lion/DA Music album, "Berkshire Blues", how's that one? That one was recorded in 1965 IIRC for Duke Ellington's label, but not released at the time. I like it a lot, very nice relaxed trio pieces, including Randy doing some Duke, which equals Monk doing Duke in quality, though not in style. And you must have heard Randy doing "Three Blind Mice"! I've got this one on vinyl and agree with your observations. The recording quality is quite good too. Quote
mikeweil Posted March 13, 2007 Report Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Is it clear to all Mike has blocked me? Don't understand what you want to say by "blocked me" - I didn't see your post when I replied to Ubu's as it was on the next page. No bad intentions on my side. That said, I pity you didn't have the funds to buy and release it back then. Edited March 13, 2007 by mikeweil Quote
Parkertown Posted March 14, 2007 Report Posted March 14, 2007 Like Hal Overton and Monk Which records are these? Quote
king ubu Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Posted March 14, 2007 I'll look for the Black Lion then, thanks Chuck & Mike! The Hall (yup, two "l") Overton and Monk sides are the big band At Town Hall (Riverside) and Big Band & Quartet in Concert (Columbia - the last one next to the flawed one with Nelson that still awaits a new/good reissue on CD). Quote
mikeweil Posted March 14, 2007 Report Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) I'll look for the Black Lion then, thanks Chuck & Mike! The Hall (yup, two "l") Overton and Monk sides are the big band At Town Hall (Riverside) and Big Band & Quartet in Concert (Columbia - the last one next to the flawed one with Nelson that still awaits a new/good reissue on CD). You bet me to it! The 1994 Columbia Legacy double CD of Big Band and Quartet in Concert is still available from some US sites, has the complete concert and sounds fine, to my ears. I would hate to live without it! p.s. just checked CD Universe and found they sell the double for $ 7.85!!! Go get it. Type the album title in the search field on top of the page and you'll get a direct hit! Edited March 14, 2007 by mikeweil Quote
BFrank Posted March 14, 2007 Report Posted March 14, 2007 Is there anything else on Freedom other than the one recording in Zurich ("Blues for Africa")? No! THIS one is on Freedom, too. Quote
Parkertown Posted March 14, 2007 Report Posted March 14, 2007 Like Hal Overton and Monk Which records are these? I'll look for the Black Lion then, thanks Chuck & Mike! The Hall (yup, two "l") Overton and Monk sides are the big band At Town Hall (Riverside) and Big Band & Quartet in Concert (Columbia - the last one next to the flawed one with Nelson that still awaits a new/good reissue on CD). I'll look for the Black Lion then, thanks Chuck & Mike! The Hall (yup, two "l") Overton and Monk sides are the big band At Town Hall (Riverside) and Big Band & Quartet in Concert (Columbia - the last one next to the flawed one with Nelson that still awaits a new/good reissue on CD). You bet me to it! The 1994 Columbia Legacy double CD of Big Band and Quartet in Concert is still available from some US sites, has the complete concert and sounds fine, to my ears. I would hate to live without it! p.s. just checked CD Universe and found they sell the double for $ 7.85!!! Go get it. Type the album title in the search field on top of the page and you'll get a direct hit! Thanks gents. Quote
king ubu Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Posted March 14, 2007 Is there anything else on Freedom other than the one recording in Zurich ("Blues for Africa")? No! THIS one is on Freedom, too. Yeah, but that one's in quartet, I was only talking of solo albums... and I mentioned "Carnival" earlier, it's one of my favourite Westons! Quote
mikeweil Posted March 14, 2007 Report Posted March 14, 2007 I wish Black Lion would finally get around and issue the complete Montreux performance! Quote
king ubu Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Posted March 14, 2007 I wish Black Lion would finally get around and issue the complete Montreux performance! I wish Black Lion would finally get around and issue the complete Montreux performance! I never even thought there could be more... RANDY WESTON SEXTET July 5 1974 Congrès Montreux Randy Weston (p) Billy Harper (ts, fl) William Allen (b) Don Moyer (dr, perc) Steve Barrios (congas) Ahmed Abdul Malik (oum, b) 1. Carnival (12:40) 2. Mystery Of Love (17:41) 3. Isma (16:50) 4. Ellington Medley (07:25) 5. Sahel (27:25) Total Timing : 01:22:01 source: http://www.montreuxsounds.com/detail2006.php?fiche=266 There were other Weston concerts at Montreux: 1985 (w/African Rhythms), 1988 (w/Monty Alexander), 1994 (solo), and 1995 (with the Gnawa's of Tangier) Tonight I'll dream of a little box set, but I guess that will never ever happen... Quote
Niko Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 The only sideman appearances Weston ever made were: 1 - early in his career with the Joe Morris band on Atlantic 2 - on Johnny Coles EPIC LP (either uncredited or the tracks remained unissued - the Koch CD has it all with correct credits) 3 - one track on Charles Mingus and Friends in Concert 4 - the two Talib Kibwe CDs what about Roy Brooks "Duet in Detroit"? Quote
mikeweil Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 Forgot about that one - you're right! Quote
Late Posted April 13, 2007 Report Posted April 13, 2007 Whenever you read about Booker Ervin, you inevitably bump into a phrase that reads something like this: "Booker Ervin's Texas Tenor with its distinct cry ..." Well, I start to get after reading the word "cry" in association with Booker too many times, but ... damn! Listen to the track "African Cookbook" from the album of the same name. That "cry" finally amounts to something meaningful. One of Booker's best, and simplest, solos ever, I'd say. The whole track is a bitch. Get the album if you're a Weston fan and don't have it. And, yeah, the Black Lion ... it's harder to find these days, but worth the hunt. Quote
mikeweil Posted April 14, 2007 Report Posted April 14, 2007 Ervin played some of his best solos on Randy Weston dates - "Portrait of Vivian" on the 1966 or so Monterey recording is moving to tears (he reportedly had his own flowing while playing this tribute piece). Quote
king ubu Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Posted October 11, 2013 New duo album coming out, by Randy Weston & Billy Harper: http://www.amazon.com/Roots-Blues-Randy-Weston-Harper/dp/B00FCAK1WU/ Mostly Weston originals and a few standards, it seems - a dozen duets and two solos (I'd guess one each, but what do I know ... all I've read is a german-language promo-blurb) Quote
Milestones Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Cool. I've been following Weston a long time, ever seen I heard his group (on the radio) performing at the Chicago Jazz Festival around 1991. He had just put out the large and magnificent Spirits of our Ancestors--my first album of his and probably still my favorite. Weston got on that great run, starting with the "Portraits" albums, where he summed up all his possibilities as player, composer, and visionary. Loved so much from that era, but also went back to discover some great records from the early career: Liitle Niles, African Cookbook, and others. The last really good record he's made (IMO) is Zep Tepi. I have seen him in concert four times (twice solo), and it was fantastic each time. The ablum with Harper sounds intriguing. It will naturally be comparped to The Healers--the duet records with David Murray. Quote
jazzbo Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Storytellers is pretty darned good too, imo. They are reissuing an Enja in November, Nuit Africaine. Quote
JSngry Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Preordered, hell yeah. Weston/Harper going back to Carnival, that combination always works! Quote
BFrank Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 They're doing a show WITH Jason Moran at SFJazz next month. Jason Moran with Randy Weston & Billy Harper Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 11, 2013 Report Posted October 11, 2013 Preordered, hell yeah. Weston/Harper going back to Carnival, that combination always works! Damn, yes, I forgot Harper was on that. Must get it out. MG Quote
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