Duvivierlover1960 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) Duvivier lover here again and I am looking for someone who has the rare Music Minus One Lp's from the late 50's and early 60's, basically play along records where the composer left off one instrument for playing along for practice. George Duvivier was on a wonderful one that Mal Waldron arranged in early 1961, it has Roy Haynes, Tyree Glenn and Seldon Powell (catalog number 4008) and I heard it on WKCR's recent Roy Haynes tribute. I am seeking the whole series really but am looking for information of anything any of you guys know about this series and I am sure someone has some information on these, am looking to collect any or all of them if possible, thanks in advance and no confrontation this time, i am sure this is George on this lp, listening to it about 40 times before I make this post. Any info ron this series will be well apprecitated. Edited March 16, 2009 by Duvivierlover1960 Quote
Shrdlu Posted March 16, 2009 Report Posted March 16, 2009 Hi! Welcome to the board! George was a great bassist. Played with just about everyone! He once said "Is there anyone I haven't played with? Well, suggest a few names. There might be somebody." (Or words to that effect.) Did you hear about the Music Minus One taken from an Art Tatum solo session? It's just an LP of silence, because no pianist could ever get close to Art. Quote
BillF Posted March 16, 2009 Report Posted March 16, 2009 Hi! Welcome to the board! George was a great bassist. Played with just about everyone! He once said "Is there anyone I haven't played with? Well, suggest a few names. There might be somebody." (Or words to that effect.) Did you hear about the Music Minus One taken from an Art Tatum solo session? It's just an LP of silence, because no pianist could ever get close to Art. I haven't heard the Music Minus One discs mentioned for years. Sort of karaoke for jazz musicians! Quote
Robert J Posted March 16, 2009 Report Posted March 16, 2009 I have #4007 - Mal Waldron - For Pianists Only! But not really for sale (not played in years) My dad got it for me as a teen when I was learning tunes. This was in the 80s, so not sure how he found a copy. This was probably the first collection of jazz tunes I memorized because of the play-a-long format. Since my turntable was never near a piano (and no remote) you'd have to keep going with the "band" if you flubbed something! Some info with the Mal Waldon discography http://www.jazzdisco.org/mal-waldron/catal...us-one-mmo-1011 Quote
Duvivierlover1960 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Posted March 16, 2009 I had not heard of the Art Tatum Music Minus One, I know Gigi Gryce did one as well as Hall Overton, I really want to get some of these for myself, willing to part with some of my rarities of my collection for them. I would at least like to know the various titles of them so i can begin my hunt for these treats. If you have names of the various artists who did them, please help. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted March 16, 2009 Report Posted March 16, 2009 I have the Rodgers and Hart and Bacharach for the Ladies, but I don't know offhand if he is on these. My recollection is that he is. Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) MMOs are on CD now: http://www.musicminusone.com/MainPages/det...60&catID=29 http://www.musicminusone.com/MainPages/det...76&catID=29 http://www.musicminusone.com/MainPages/det...61&catID=29 http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...354&catID=6 http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...333&catID=6 http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...782&catID=6 http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...74&catID=13 http://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...181&catID=0 http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...835&catID=0 http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...836&catID=0 http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...501&catID=0 The Waldron w/Duvivier MMO albums do not appear to be in print at this time but here's the discographical info courtesy of: http://www.jazzdisco.org/mal-waldron/discography/ Mal Waldron (p) George Duvivier (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d) NYC, probably late 1960 I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me Music Minus One MMO 1016 Don't Blame Me - It's A Most Unusual Day - I'm In The Mood For Love - I Feel A Song Coming On - Diga Diga Doo - I Must Have That Man - I Can't Give You Anything But Love - Cuban Love Song - You're A Sweetheart - I Can't Give You Anything But Love (fast tempo) - * Mal Waldron - The Music Of Jimmy McHugh (Music Minus One MMO 1016) Mal Waldron (p) unknown (b) unknown (d) same location, date Temptation Music Minus One MMO 1017 Pagan Love Song - Broadway Rhythm - The Moon Is Low - Singin' In The Rain - You Were Meant For Me - You Are A Lucky Star - All I Do Is Dream Of You - You Stepped Out Of A Dream - I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin' - * Mal Waldron (Music Minus One MMO 1017) Mal Waldron (p) George Duvivier (b) Ed Shaughnessy (d) same location, date Taking A Chance On Love Music Minus One MMO 1018 Cabin In The Sky - How About You? - Ruby - Rose Room - Laura - Blue Moon - Over The Rainbow - When I Grow Too Old To Dream - Stairway To The Stars - Deep Purple - Try A Little Tenderness - * Mal Waldron - For Singers 'N Swingers (Music Minus One MMO 1018) There may well be more Duvivier MMO sessions, but these are all I could find right now. Also found: http://www.prosing.com/mmoshow.asp?i=Recorder+(soprano) OrderNo: CDMO3338 $22.29 Album: Let's Play the Recorder: Beginning Children's Method Soloist Name: Berald Burakoff, recorder; Sonya Burakoff, recorder Ensemble: Sam Brown, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; David Spinozza, guitar Conductor Name: Type: CD Not Karaoke! Instrument: Recorder (soprano) Description: Here's a delightful approach to recorder study for children. Easily learned exercises, plus fully illustrated hand positions and photographs take the younger player through all the steps necessary to learn this extraordinary instrument. Contents: Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance in split-channel stereo, with the soloist on the right channel for easy removal. Non-G.D. side note - these are the three original MMO albums, now on two CDs. There's one tune missing, I think, but check out the players! https://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...94&catID=35 https://www.musicminusone.com/mainpages/det...95&catID=35 The second has Wilbur Ware on bass! And at least one Waldron MMO has made it to CD: http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...963&catID=0 The Blues Minus You Performed by Ed Xiques, baritone, tenor, alto and soprano saxophone; flute Accompaniment : Mal Waldron, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Charles Perry, drums MMO CD 7007 Mal Waldron, fabled pianist and accompanist to Billie Holiday, has put together a marvelous album of original blues for all players. Utilizing a crack jazz trio, he runs the gamut of 'blues stylings.' Features fabled soloist Ed Xiques, who has toured with Liza Minnelli, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and more. Come join a master in a session of true blues. Includes a high-quality printed music book with parts for C, B-flat, and E-flat instruments; and a compact disc featuring complete versions as well as accompaniments to each piece. Edited March 17, 2009 by JSngry Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 I have the Rodgers and Hart and Bacharach for the Ladies, but I don't know offhand if he is on these. My recollection is that he is. The first, yes: http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...964&catID=0 The second, apparently not... Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Irv Kratka. Interesting dude. Care to expand on that, please? Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Met him a number of times at record company conventions. Had a few conversations/beers over the years. Know some negative stories second hand. Nothing bad to report as far as I know directly, just not my type. Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Didn't he buy up Inner City & Classic Jazz at one point? Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 I have the Rodgers and Hart and Bacharach for the Ladies, but I don't know offhand if he is on these. My recollection is that he is. The first, yes: http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...964&catID=0 The second, apparently not... OOPS, that is not a Rodgers/Hart-only product... There is this one, but Duvivier is not listed: http://www.musicminusone.com/Mainpages/det...476&catID=0 It looks like not all MMOs have have been transferred to CD in their original configurations. Some yes, but some no. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Didn't he buy up Inner City & Classic Jazz at one point? He started them. I think his father started MMO, but I'm not certain. Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Minus_One This company, in existence since 1950, is headed today by Irv Kratka, its founder, and a vigorous 82 year old fan of music. Now this kinda tripped me out: http://www.musicminusone.com/CompanyInfo/Licensing.asp LICENSING OPTIONS You can use MMO background tracks in making your own recordings! You can license any composition in our catalogue to make a compact disc recording featuring your own voice or instrument. We offer the vocalist or musician the opportunity to create something of great worth and lasting value. As audition material to submit to agents, talent scouts and schools, these recordings are absolutely the best, easiest and lease expensive way to get their attention. Measured against the cost of hiring players, arrangers and a studio – which are truly astonishing – these prices are a true bargain. Remember also, your best efforts will be showcased through the advantage of working with familiar material that remains unchanging take after take, until you get the version you want. Fees for licensing music from the MMO Catalogue for the making of personal records shall be at the rate of $75.00 per minute of music with any overage of time charged in .15 second segments. This rate only applies to classical recordings (orchestral or chamber music) performed by a full orchestra or chamber ensemble and not to popular songs shown in the website. Accordingly, a five minute composition would cost $375.00 to license based upon this formula. EXAMPLE: VOCAL MEZZO SOPRANO MMO 4055 TRACK 3 VERDI OPERA FOR MEZZO SOPRANO 5 MINUTES NUMBER OF MINUTES 5 x $75.00 $375.00 If a song were 5 minutes & 15 seconds [ 5:15], the fee would be $375 plus $18.75 or $393.75 (1/4 of $75.00 = $18.75) Social Networking Sites such as MySpace, YouTube, FaceBook and others carry a $100.00 per website surcharge. Fees are payable in advance via credit card: Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover. To pay by mail, send check or money order payable to the MMO Music Group Executive Blvd, Elmsford, New York 10523-1325. Fax: 914 592 3575. Discount for low- budget projects are not offered. Fees are non-refundable. etc.... Edited March 17, 2009 by JSngry Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Jim, here's your chance to record with the stars. Quote
JSngry Posted March 17, 2009 Report Posted March 17, 2009 Hey, the ones who weren't already dead... Quote
Shrdlu Posted March 18, 2009 Report Posted March 18, 2009 That studio price list sounds like music minus a lot of dollars. Quote
DukeCity Posted March 18, 2009 Report Posted March 18, 2009 From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_Minus_One This company, in existence since 1950, is headed today by Irv Kratka, its founder, and a vigorous 82 year old fan of music. Now this kinda tripped me out: http://www.musicminusone.com/CompanyInfo/Licensing.asp LICENSING OPTIONS You can use MMO background tracks in making your own recordings! You can license any composition in our catalogue ... Fees for licensing music from the MMO Catalogue for the making of personal records shall be at the rate of $75.00 per minute of music with any overage of time charged in .15 second segments. This rate only applies to classical recordings (orchestral or chamber music) performed by a full orchestra or chamber ensemble and not to popular songs shown in the website. etc.... Oh well... Quote
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