Ron S Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 (edited) Mosaic Select: Pendulum In February 1978, saxophonist Dave Liebman assembled a formidable quintet with trumpeter Randy Brecker, pianist Richie Beirach, bassist Frank Tusa and drummer Al Foster. The gig was recorded and one stunning album was released on Artists House. Liebman recently revisited those tapes and has come up with 3 CDs of hard bop heaven with scorching versions of "Solar", "Well, You Needn't", "Blue Bossa", "Impressions" and more. The Helen Merrill- Dick Katz Sessions In the mid '60s Helen Merrill and Dick Katz collaborated on two magnificent albums, "The Feeling Is Mutual" and "A Shade Of Difference", both originally issued on the Milestone label. These were the greatest example of Merrill's artistry since her collaborations with Gil Evans and Clifford Brown. The repertoire fits her like a glove and sidemen include Thad Jones, Gary Bartz, Jim Hall, Katz, Ron Carter and Elvin Jones. Both albums are on one CD for the first time. Helen Merrill – Casa Forte This 1980 album beautifully orchestrated by Merrill's husband Torrie Zito features her in a variety of settings interpreting mostly the great Brazilian songwriters (Jobim, Caymmi, Nascimento etc). The exceptional supporting cast includes Sal Nistico, Bucky Pizzarelli, George Mraz, Grady Tate and Dom Um Romao. http://www.mosaicrecords.com/genres.asp?dept=50 Edited February 20, 2008 by Ron S Quote
jazzbo Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 Interesting. I won't have to get the Merrills because I have (and really like) all these. Quote
Free For All Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 I'm SO happy the Liebman is coming out! I've always loved that record. GREAT rendition of Footprints. Way to go Mosaic! Quote
JSngry Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 You should hear Helen Merill's version of "Lonely Woman". Quote
king ubu Posted February 20, 2008 Report Posted February 20, 2008 Yes, the Merrill/Katz sessions are among her finest! I mentioned these reissues in the Merrill corner... time to dig that stuff up again and play it! Quote
gmonahan Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 I'm SO happy the Liebman is coming out! I've always loved that record. GREAT rendition of Footprints. Way to go Mosaic! Tell me about the Liebman material--what style? Mosaic terms it "hard bop" on its site, but I don't exactly think of Liebman as a bopper. Quote
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