jazzbo Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Charles Mingus "Mingus in Europe, Vol. 2" Enja/Solid Records cd Japan I just love the composition "Orange was the Color of her Dress Then Blue Silk" and there's a great performance of it here. Quote
Rabshakeh Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Ralph Peterson presents the Fo'Tet (Blue Note, 1990) Surely one of the best mainstream releases of the 1990s, and sorely in need of a reissue. Before that I listened to: Lee Konitz in Rio (M.A, 1989) Not a winner, but it has its moments. The mix of samba, cheap synths and rather overachieving alto doesn't really work for me. Quote
duaneiac Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Just because they were released on the cheapo LaserLight label, there's no reason to ignore the enjoyable performances found on these 5 volumes. Wally Heider captured the band at just another gig on the road (McElroy's Ballroom in Portland, OR) and the band sounds fine. No Johnny Hodges, but there are plenty of other stars (Clark Terry, Ray Nance, Juan Tizol, Paul Gonsalves) to pick up the slack, so one really doesn't miss him (much). Quote
mjazzg Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said: Ralph Peterson presents the Fo'Tet (Blue Note, 1990) Surely one of the best mainstream releases of the 1990s, and sorely in need of a reissue. Indeed. The Fo'tet albums are all worth it, I think Quote
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Rabshakeh Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Now got this one going: Masahiko Sato and Attila Zoller - APath Through Haze (MPS, 1972) Edited June 10, 2021 by Rabshakeh Quote
Rabshakeh Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Currently listening to this hot one: Reggie Workman - Summit Conference Quote
HutchFan Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Primo Tito. 2 hours ago, Dub Modal said: Recorded before Adam's Apple, but not released until 1980. Stupendous! Absolutely CRAZY that it sat on the shelf so long. Quote
Dub Modal Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, HutchFan said: Stupendous! Absolutely CRAZY that it sat on the shelf so long. Soothsayer sat on the shelf as well, getting released in '79, one year ahead of Etc. and both being originally recorded in '65. I know the typical story is market saturation but I'm wondering if there were also some disagreements on publishing that influenced those marketing decisions...I'm sure someone here knows. Quote
HutchFan Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dub Modal said: Soothsayer sat on the shelf as well, getting released in '79, one year ahead of Etc. and both being originally recorded in '65. I know the typical story is market saturation but I'm wondering if there were also some disagreements on publishing that influenced those marketing decisions...I'm sure someone here knows. Similarly, several of Hutcherson's recording from the 60s were issued in the late-70s and early-80s. Most notably Medina and Spiral. Two of his best records! Quote
JSngry Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Dub Modal said: 1st Ballot Album Cver HOF, imo. The LT-series covers...you either love e'm or else you hate 'em, and if you hate 'em, you are WRONG!!!! Quote
Rabshakeh Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 1 minute ago, JSngry said: 1st Ballot Album Cver HOF, imo. The LT-series covers...you either love or else you hate 'em, and if you hate 'em, you are WRONG!!!! It's a lot better than the rather generic reissue. Quote
HutchFan Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 This again: Paquito D'Rivera & Arturo Sandoval - Reunion - featuring Giovanni Hidalgo (Messidor, 1991) with Fareed Haque, Danilo Perez, David Finck, and Mark Walker Quote
Dub Modal Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, JSngry said: 1st Ballot Album Cver HOF, imo. The LT-series covers...you either love e'm or else you hate 'em, and if you hate 'em, you are WRONG!!!! 34 minutes ago, Rabshakeh said: It's a lot better than the rather generic reissue. The LT concept for this one is perfect. If only they'd left off the border around the pic... Quote
duaneiac Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Vocalist Jimmy Grissom is featured throughout this series. I happen to like his singing style, but I can understand how others may not. On "She Moved", he slips in a nice "I say what did I say this time baaaaaaa-bee!" Also given a feature spot on this disc is one of the overlooked Ellingtonians, Rick Henderson. He certainly brought more Charlie Parker than Johnny Hodges to the alto sax chair in the band. I couldn't find the same version on YouTube, but here's Mr. Henderson in another performance of "All The Things You Are". Quote
jazzbo Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 I like Jimmy Grissom as well. He was just the kind of vocalist Duke and Billy felt fit into this. band, and he did, he fit in well. Quote
jazzbo Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 Charlie Haden with Paul Bley and Paul Motian "Montreal Tapes" Verve cd So much space and quiet in this wonderful recording I had to turn off the fan. . . it's hot up here but this music makes it seem worth it. Quote
HutchFan Posted June 10, 2021 Report Posted June 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, jazzbo said: Charlie Haden with Paul Bley and Paul Motian "Montreal Tapes" Verve cd So much space and quiet in this wonderful recording I had to turn off the fan. . . it's hot up here but this music makes it seem worth it. Oh yeah. That's my favorite disc from Haden's Montreal series. NP: A gem! Quote
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