JamesJazz Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 We now have the first treasure from Cox' tape stash: A duet with Donald Walden, his longtime friend & collaborator. This was recorded at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, a wonderful, intimate concert setting. Walden passed in 2008, and Cox grieved deeply for his friend until his passing earlier this year. Fifty years of heartfelt friendship joined them, and nowhere is this better expressed than on this recording. They worked in different groups most of the time and their collaborations were always Bright Moments, especially during their infrequent appearances as a duo. This is a conversation, and we are "flies on the wall," as bassist Marion Hayden tells us in her succinct sleeve notes. The set includes three Monk tunes ("Ask Me Now," "Misterioso," and "Worry Later"), and for me these are highlights. "Ask Me Now" is magic. It's like the two musicians are playing this in Monk's apartment. Each man contributes material (Cox' "Cuernavaca" and Walden's "This Goodbye Could Last A Long, Long Time" and "Portrait Of You"), and the set is rounded out with two neglected numbers - "While My Lady Sleeps" and "I Hear A Rhapsody", the latter a Walden favorite. I'm but one of many Detroit folks who heard these Masters over many, many moons, and "Duet At Kerrytown" captures them at their peaks. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 Link for their availability? Would like to hear this. Quote
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted September 22, 2009 Report Posted September 22, 2009 ive passed up that kenny cox lp at least twelve times, sometimes for .99 cents even- then my friend etherbored told me omg that lp is really amazing late 60s blue note lp! and now i cant find a copy Quote
JamesJazz Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Posted September 22, 2009 http://kenncox.com/PartyContributionInfo.pdf Apologies - it won't be released until early November. I'll see if any advance copies can be purchased. Quote
JamesJazz Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Posted October 29, 2009 The CD release party is Sunday, November 8, 4-7 PM at Cliff Bell's in Detroit. www.cliffbells.com Quote
clifford_thornton Posted October 30, 2009 Report Posted October 30, 2009 ive passed up that kenny cox lp at least twelve times, sometimes for .99 cents even- then my friend etherbored told me omg that lp is really amazing late 60s blue note lp! and now i cant find a copy There are two on BN, one on Strata, and all are excellent. Can't wait to hear this disc. Quote
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