Roy Hargrove-Emergence

[mr jazz]

This arrived while I was away so on the play list for tonight. Anyone else listened to this yet?

[AllenLowe]

no

[Free For All]

I've heard it- nice playing by all, but I thought the arrangements were fairly ordinary. Not sure who did the arranging- it may or may not have been Hargrove.

Some great soloists for sure- trumpeter Greg Gisbert played a smoking solo that frankly eclipsed much of Hargrove's soloing.

[bertrand]

Since when does Allen Lowe speak for all of us?

Thanks, FFA, for actually answering the question.

Bertrand.

[JETman]

I agree with Free for All. After all the positive reviews I had heard about this one, I found it to be a disappointment as well. Very ordinary arrangements, indeed. I was left wondering if any of the reviewers had ever heard a Duke or Count album.

[kh1958]

The group is playing at the Jazz Gallery, Sept. 28-29, and Oct. 26-27.

[mr jazz]

First listen and I generally agree with the above comments but need a few more plays. Is it me or does the high end sound a little flat? I always wonder when you have "legends" who are in their 60 or 70s as the recordists, is the high end flatter than it needs to be due to their hearing loss at higher frequencies? I'm listening through my Klipsch Heresys in class A.

[John Tapscott]

First listen and I generally agree with the above comments but need a few more plays. Is it me or does the high end sound a little flat? I always wonder when you have "legends" who are in their 60 or 70s as the recordists, is the high end flatter than it needs to be due to their hearing loss at higher frequencies? I'm listening through my Klipsch Heresys in class A.

Haven't heard it so can't comment on sound or music, but one thing that's a necessity for most big band recordings is to capture the bite of the trumpet section. If the engineer misses that, the whole recording can be a bit of a downer.

[mr jazz]

First listen and I generally agree with the above comments but need a few more plays. Is it me or does the high end sound a little flat? I always wonder when you have "legends" who are in their 60 or 70s as the recordists, is the high end flatter than it needs to be due to their hearing loss at higher frequencies? I'm listening through my Klipsch Heresys in class A.

Haven't heard it so can't comment on sound or music, but one thing that's a necessity for most big band recordings is to capture the bite of the trumpet section. If the engineer misses that, the whole recording can be a bit of a downer.

Trumpet dynamics sound ok and it's a good recording, don't get me wrong. Specifically, I was referring to the drum cymbals which don't have that "bite". Maybe it's the monitors used and I know Klipsch give a brighter sound than some speakers.

[RJ Spangler]

Is Vincent Chandler on trombone?

[AllenLowe]

"Since when does Allen Lowe speak for all of us?"

Bertrand, did you miss the memo?

Edited October 25, 2009 by AllenLowe

[Lazaro Vega]

Yes, Vincent is on trombone and is featured, I think, the soloists aren't listed, in the Kenton-like suite "Requiem." Also from Michigan State's music program is Jason Marshall who wrote "Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey," a groovy shuffle.

[RJ Spangler]

Yes, Vincent is on trombone and is featured, I think, the soloists aren't listed, in the Kenton-like suite "Requiem." Also from Michigan State's music program is Jason Marshall who wrote "Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey," a groovy shuffle.

I listened to a bit of "Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey" on Jason's myspace -- yeah, groovy is right. Nice.

Edited October 27, 2009 by RJ Spangler

[Elissa]

Saw them last night at the Jazz Gallery. Montez Coleman is a fine drummer; Sameen Aleem played bass. Those two are about to go out with Roy's quintet, Joel Holmes on piano, to Europe for a month. Last night a great trumpet player whose name I didn't catch played with them for the first time. Only heard a few tunes though, as I was at work til 11.

Walked in on Every Time we Say Goodbye, which Roberta sings. I believe guitarist Saul Rubin arranged it. He's a beautiful human so if you meanies say anything about him why, I'll... Next was Frank Lacy's gorgeous tune Requiem, with Vincent Chandler on 'bone. If I recall correctly Roy conducted the four trumpets in a showdown here and didn't play. Then he did play his swinging September in the Rain, which he sings. Would have liked to have seen My Funny Valentine, which I think he plays beautifully on Emergence. Though Roy's records seldom capture sound and feel of his live music, I like the sound of this record - doesn't have that digitally dead nonbreath of so many new discs. I like the last tune, Depth, as well.

Edited November 1, 2009 by Elissa

[mr jazz]

Tell me why Roberta Gambrini is so popular? Technically acceptable, but rarely do I hear much emotion-something to grab the listener's attention. While Emergence doesn't have the appeal of Ear Food, it's a solid effort overall.

[David Gitin]

Go see Roberta live! I suspect you'll have a different take...

[mr jazz]

Go see Roberta live! I suspect you'll have a different take...

I have with the Gillespie all star orchestra a couple of years ago....orchestra swung, Roberta didn't. My spouse had the same reaction.