brownie Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 One more sad news... from the LondonJazz site: Gordon Beck Great pianist. A superb example of his playing was with Helen Merrill on their 'No Tears... No Goodbies...' album Tears and goodbies... Quote
BillF Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Very sad to hear that. I saw him play many times - with Tubby Hayes and with Phil Woods are the ones that stick in my mind. Quote
Head Man Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Sad news indeed. I last saw him several years ago at the Appleby Jazz Festival where he was absolutely outstanding playing a solo piano set. I must say however that he did not look very well, although I guess that's not uncommon with jazzmen of a certain age! ......and thanks for the recommendation, Brownie, I've just ordered it! Edited November 7, 2011 by Head Man Quote
Pete B Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 I had the pleasure of hearing him a few years ago at the Deerhead Inn. A strong piano presence and a lovely, gracious personality. RIP. Quote
jazztrain Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 One more sad news... from the LondonJazz site: Gordon Beck Great pianist. A superb example of his playing was with Helen Merrill on their 'No Tears... No Goodbies...' album Tears and goodbies... This duo recording (see link) with Phil Woods is highly recommended: "The Complete Concert" Quote
B. Goren. Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Sad news. I saw him with his trio at the new Morning in Paris in 2003. RIP Mr. Beck. Quote
JohnS Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 oh dear, more bad news. I've not heard Beck for a long time but I have good memories of him playing at Ronnie Scott's back in the 60s. Quote
king ubu Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Heard it yesterday, gave "No Tears... No Goodbyes" two spins, and will give it at least one more spin tonight. Wonderful disc. Don't know that much with Beck, and as leader albums go, the only one I have is that Bill Evans tribute (on MPS) - also gave it a spin today, it's pretty good! Quote
Head Man Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Don't know that much with Beck, and as leader albums go, the only one I have is that Bill Evans tribute (on MPS) - also gave it a spin today, it's pretty good! He's had a few albums released by Art of Life Records including one of him playing live at Appleby Jazz, I see! Gordon Beck on Art of Life Records I can definitely recommend "Experiments with Pops" & "Gyroscope". Edited November 7, 2011 by Head Man Quote
king ubu Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Don't know that much with Beck, and as leader albums go, the only one I have is that Bill Evans tribute (on MPS) - also gave it a spin today, it's pretty good! He's had a few albums released by Art of Life Records including one of him playing live at Appleby Jazz, I see! Gordon Beck on Art of Life Records I can definitely recommend "Experiments with Pops" & "Gyroscope". Seems I've been to that site before... the "Jazz Trio" with Humair and Mathewson looks tempting, too! Quote
B. Goren. Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 [ the "Jazz Trio" with Humair and Mathewson looks tempting, too! Flurin, this one is excellent!!! Quote
Head Man Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 ... the "Jazz Trio" with Humair and Mathewson looks tempting, too! Yep, that's a good'un too! Quote
clifford_thornton Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Oh dammit. RIP - this is very sad news. He is a fantastic and fascinating musician. Quote
fent99 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 the only one I have is that Bill Evans tribute (on MPS) - also gave it a spin today, it's pretty good! Has this been reissued on CD? Never head this though I have a dvd of a live gig of the band which is ok but I've always fancied the studio album. Quote
Head Man Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 the only one I have is that Bill Evans tribute (on MPS) - also gave it a spin today, it's pretty good! Has this been reissued on CD? Never head this though I have a dvd of a live gig of the band which is ok but I've always fancied the studio album. It did get released - on JMS not MPS - but is now OOP. It is available as a download at Amazon.com though. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 Another sad one. Excellent pianist. Not an easy personality, from what I've heard, but a superb musician. Quote
king ubu Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 the only one I have is that Bill Evans tribute (on MPS) - also gave it a spin today, it's pretty good! Has this been reissued on CD? Never head this though I have a dvd of a live gig of the band which is ok but I've always fancied the studio album. No idea - I recently found the LP! Quote
RogerF Posted November 7, 2011 Report Posted November 7, 2011 ...all of the above plus his contributions to three memorable Ian Carr/Nucleus albums (Belladonna, Labyrinth and Under the Sun). He was a great, virtuoso pianist, and I was privileged to hear him play. A big loss to the UK jazz scene. RIP Gordon. Quote
sidewinder Posted November 8, 2011 Report Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Oh damn - more bad news to wake up to. Fabulous musician with a great ear. I will try to spin 'Gyroscope' later today - that one is fantastic. Not to mention the 'Experiments With Pops'. Didn't see him anywhere near enough - Ronnie Scotts back in the early 80s would be the last time I think. RIP Mr Beck. Incidentally, Brownie, I've always thought that Beck was much more appreciated in France than here in the UK. From the 1970s onwards he seemed to work much more over there than he did here. Very low-profile. Edited November 8, 2011 by sidewinder Quote
imeanyou Posted November 10, 2011 Report Posted November 10, 2011 Sad news indeed. 'Gyroscope' was my first Beck purchase and it knocked me out. Beck had great touch and taste. Never saw him live, sadly enough. Easily as good as Stan Tracey although their styles differ markedly. Will actively seek out the trio recording with Humair. 'November Song' is a French quartet session that should be heard. Quote
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