Ed S Posted March 22, 2003 Report Posted March 22, 2003 I was just checking out new releases on Jazzmatazz and saw a March 25th release for The Charlie Hunter Quintet with Charlie Hunter (guitar); John Ellis (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet); Gregoire Maret (chromatic harmonica); Curtis Fowlkes (trombone); Derek Phillips (drums). It's on Atlantic. Any reason for Blue Note dropping him? (or vice versa) I'm a fan of Hunter's and like the way he doesn't seem to sit still - as evidenced by the lineup above. I'll have to check this one out for sure. Quote
JSngry Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 Ironic, isn't it, that Hunter's last BN album marked the BN debut of Norah Jones. But Atlantic? I thiought that their jazz thing was kaput. Maybe this isn't going to be marketed as "jazz"? And maybe that means more promo $$$? And maybe that appealed to Hunter? Maybe he saw a chance at that "next level" of popularity? I'm just constucting a scenario in my mind. I have no idea whatsoever, and it's news to me as well. Quote
Ed S Posted March 23, 2003 Author Report Posted March 23, 2003 It is indeed ironic. I know that Hunter doesn't get much mention on the boards, but I dig him. When he first came on the scene, I thought he would paint himself into a corner with his style of playing, a la Stanley Jordan. But I've enjoyed hearing him in all the various contexts that he has placed himself in. I thought of him as one of the best that Blue Note had on its roster. I'd rather see him with BN than Wynton for sure. In checking a little further, it looks like the album was recorded on one of those self made labels - Ropeadope Records and has subsequently been picked up by Atlantic. Maybe it was the bucks or marketing, but its BN's loss for sure. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 I dig hunter too. I'll be picking up his new cd. BN seems to have their heads up their.... I wish I could do what he does on guitar. I don't know if he still has his website, but he used to have downloadable mp3s on it. He had 3 cds worth. Good stuff! Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 (edited) One more thing. I've mentioned this before, but if you have a high speed connection, there is a program called Furthurnet. It's a free peer-to-peer filing sharing software. They only trade live shows of bands or artists who approve of file sharing. I'm mentioning this right now because there are 3 live Charlie Hunter shows up there right now. They have some other jazz, but it's usually the MMW type of stuff. Furthurnet Website Edited March 23, 2003 by AfricaBrass Quote
Saint Vitus Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 (edited) Hunter's represented in my collection by way of compilations and samplers only. "Two for Bleu" from Charlie Hunter and "Enter the Dragon" from Return of the Candyman are strong on grooves and high on excitement. The man has strong fingers and uses them well. I didn't go for, however, the two Norah tracks. Anyway, it is a mild surprise to hear that jerks over there decided to let him go ... Then again, seven CDs (with most of them still in print) add up to a long, successful run there. Probably, it's best for both sides to look for new directions. Is Rodney Jones still on the roster? He was another one with an identity (in terms of marketing) crisis there, it appeared. Edited March 23, 2003 by Saint Vitus Quote
Vincent, Paris Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 (edited) It's not on Atlantic. It's out on Ropeadope (Philadelphia Experiment, Sex Mob, DJ Logic, etc.), distributed by Atlantic in the US, Ryko in Europe. Excellent album with John Ellis on ts. Ropeadope New Charlie Hunter album Charlie Hunter Edited March 23, 2003 by Vincent, Paris Quote
alankin Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 (edited) Speaking of Ropeadope, Sex Mob has a new one out this summer. Their current tour is billed as: Modern Myth: The Music of Little Richard, Duke Ellington and John Barry and original music based on the writings of James Ellroy. Edited March 23, 2003 by alankin Quote
Matthew Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 The first I heard Hunter is from a concert tape with Medeski, Martin, and Wood, recorded in Austin, TX. Hunter does great stuff with MMW, and plays some very inventive stuff. Still need to get my first album, but I like the live stuff I've heard so far. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted March 23, 2003 Report Posted March 23, 2003 Man, his duo disc with Leon Parker is great! So is the self-titled disc (the one with the greenish-hued cover). If BN dropped him, they are truly stupid. Quote
Ed S Posted March 25, 2003 Author Report Posted March 25, 2003 Man, his duo disc with Leon Parker is great! So is the self-titled disc (the one with the greenish-hued cover). If BN dropped him, they are truly stupid. Maybe they were making room for Wynton Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 Man, his duo disc with Leon Parker is great! So is the self-titled disc (the one with the greenish-hued cover). If BN dropped him, they are truly stupid. Maybe they were making room for Wynton BN's slippery slope will lead to one thing. Wynton's bad, but who's worse? Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 Too bad I'm not at home with Photoshop or I'd be destroying this thread with the upcoming BN gem, "Marsalis and G... Duets". Quote
JSngry Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 I'd really. REALLY. like to see you do WYNTON IN ORCHESTRAVILLE... Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 I'd really. REALLY. like to see you do WYNTON IN ORCHESTRAVILLE... Your wish.... Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 And now they're tampering with the classics. Quote
Jim Dye Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 Very funny! I posted it in the 'What are you listening to' thread at another forum.... Should get a rise out of someone Quote
scottb Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 Not to get too far back on the subject but Charlie Hunter is a true genius. The technical ability required to play bass lines, chords and melody on that 8 string monster are beyond human. (Kinda like playing the B3) His tone is unique to him - more organ than guitar. (Sounds kinda like a B3) Like B3er my two favorites are Duo and Charlie Hunter. Saw him live last year in New Orleans around Jazzfest and he was great live. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 Where did you post that? It's awesome...I'm dying to see the fallout...I mean feedback... ROTFLMAO! Quote
Jim Dye Posted March 25, 2003 Report Posted March 25, 2003 Over at the new Jazz Corner. No one has jumped yet... Say, how did you like the Maupin? Quote
Peter Johnson Posted March 26, 2003 Report Posted March 26, 2003 Man, Jim--did I thank you??? If not, a thousand apologies! Thanks! The Maupin is completely wild. Not what I was expecting, given when it was recorded...but out there! I really like the melodic interplay...and the entire record is sort of trance-like, which I enjoyed immensely. To analogize to Grant Green, I guess I was expecting "Alive," but came away with "Am I Blue" (can't think of any better comparison!) I really dig it. Thanks again. Quote
chris olivarez Posted March 26, 2003 Report Posted March 26, 2003 That "Money Jungle" cover cracks me up though I'm getting this mental image of Max,Mingus and Duke royally kicking G's ass. Quote
AfricaBrass Posted March 26, 2003 Report Posted March 26, 2003 That "Money Jungle" cover cracks me up though I'm getting this mental image of Max,Mingus and Duke royally kicking G's ass. I can picture Mingus coming back from the dead, zombie style and turning Kenny G into a Pez dispenser. :rsmile: Quote
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