bertrand Posted August 3, 2020 Report Posted August 3, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 8:07 PM, LWayne said: Agree with this review. Tolliver is solid throughout and I really enjoy the version of "Emperor March". Saw this group play in An Die Musik in Baltimore at the end of February and this new CD is very evocative of that set. Highly recommended! LWayne I was at the Friday gig at An Die, it was great. Last time I was there, but I am watching their live streams. Quote
BFrank Posted August 3, 2020 Report Posted August 3, 2020 11 hours ago, mjazzg said: Thanks for posting. VERY cool! Quote
LWayne Posted August 5, 2020 Report Posted August 5, 2020 On 8/3/2020 at 1:34 AM, bertrand said: I was at the Friday gig at An Die, it was great. Last time I was there, but I am watching their live streams. Alas, I was at the Saturday gig. Got to spend some quality time with Charles Tolliver though. Nice guy! LWayne Quote
bluesForBartok Posted August 6, 2020 Report Posted August 6, 2020 On 8/2/2020 at 1:00 PM, mjazzg said: After three listens I'm still to be convinced by this, obviously a minority view around here. I agree that 'Emperor March' is the strongest track but find the others a bit undercooked and I wanted more Tolliver, wish it was a piano less quartet. I'm hoping it will reveal its delights in due course. I'll just go and hide in the corner now... Listened today and also agree. I found it a boring listen. Quote
Pim Posted August 6, 2020 Report Posted August 6, 2020 A bit mixed feelings bout it. Expected a little more cause of the first messages here. But it’s not bad either. A bit average. Tollivers playing is still very, very good. Quote
felser Posted August 7, 2020 Report Posted August 7, 2020 I just finished my listening. I think it is very good, the writing and arranging and rhythm section are excellent, and Tolliver plays well (you can tell the ideas are still there, and he sounds great for 77 years old, but is not the dynamo he was 50 years ago, of course). The sax players are fine, though not memorable to me. I'm really glad to have it and will revisit it many times, but "The Ringer", the Slug's and Loosdrecht live recordings, and the first Big Band album will remain my Tolliver first call go-to's. Quote
Pim Posted August 7, 2020 Report Posted August 7, 2020 54 minutes ago, felser said: I just finished my listening. I think it is very good, the writing and arranging and rhythm section are excellent, and Tolliver plays well (you can tell the ideas are still there, and he sounds great for 77 years old, but is not the dynamo he was 50 years ago, of course). The sax players are fine, though not memorable to me. I'm really glad to have it and will revisit it many times, but "The Ringer", the Slug's and Loosdrecht live recordings, and the first Big Band album will remain my Tolliver first call go-to's. Yeah for me too. Or the Enja Impact Quote
sidewinder Posted August 7, 2020 Report Posted August 7, 2020 56 minutes ago, felser said: I just finished my listening. I think it is very good, the writing and arranging and rhythm section are excellent, and Tolliver plays well (you can tell the ideas are still there, and he sounds great for 77 years old, but is not the dynamo he was 50 years ago, of course). The sax players are fine, though not memorable to me. I'm really glad to have it and will revisit it many times, but "The Ringer", the Slug's and Loosdrecht live recordings, and the first Big Band album will remain my Tolliver first call go-to's. A fair review ! Quote
LWayne Posted August 8, 2020 Report Posted August 8, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 0:42 PM, sidewinder said: On 8/7/2020 at 11:45 AM, felser said: I just finished my listening. I think it is very good, the writing and arranging and rhythm section are excellent, and Tolliver plays well (you can tell the ideas are still there, and he sounds great for 77 years old, but is not the dynamo he was 50 years ago, of course). The sax players are fine, though not memorable to me. I'm really glad to have it and will revisit it many times, but "The Ringer", the Slug's and Loosdrecht live recordings, and the first Big Band album will remain my Tolliver first call go-to's. A fair review ! I would agree with ranking of "go to" recordings as well. But I will enjoy "Connect" nonetheless. LWayne Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 28, 2020 Report Posted October 28, 2020 I gave Connect a couple spins yesterday, and really enjoyed it (evidenced by the fact I gave it a second spin). Sure, not every moment of it is Tolliver’s strongest playing ever (technique-wise). But it’s clear his ideas are still there, and he plays more than well enough to make that clear. And I don’t think he embarrasses himself either. While it’s not the first Tolliver date I would recommend to someone, I will say that if you already own half or more of his entire recorded output (as I suspect many of us here do), this new one is well worth checking out. The glass is way more than half full, and I will always cherish the one time I got to hear him play live last February - the very last jazz gig I got to hear in person, before all the Covid shutdowns started a few short weeks later. Quote
jlhoots Posted October 28, 2020 Report Posted October 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said: I gave Connect a couple spins yesterday, and really enjoyed it (evidenced by the fact I gave it a second spin). Sure, not every moment of it is Tolliver’s strongest playing ever (technique-wise). But it’s clear his ideas are still there, and he plays more than well enough to make that clear. And I don’t think he embarrasses himself either. While it’s not the first Tolliver date I would recommend to someone, I will say that if you already own half or more of his entire recorded output (as I suspect many of us here do), this new one is well worth checking out. The glass is way more than half full, and I will always cherish the one time I got to hear him play live last February - the very last jazz gig I got to hear in person, before all the Covid shutdowns started a few short weeks later. I like it too. Quote
sonnyhill Posted November 5, 2020 Report Posted November 5, 2020 On 10/28/2020 at 4:42 PM, jlhoots said: I like it too. Me too. It seems like all of the musicians are in a good space. Quote
colinmce Posted November 30, 2020 Report Posted November 30, 2020 We have a cover! https://www.dustygroove.com/item/944626?incl_cs=1&no_incl_in=1&sort_order=release_date Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted November 30, 2020 Report Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, colinmce said: We have a cover! https://www.dustygroove.com/item/944626?incl_cs=1&no_incl_in=1&sort_order=release_date Isn’t that the same(??!!) cover that was on the very first mention of this release well over 10 years ago — over 15 years ago even?? — on Tolliver’s own really basic website?” (Like almost exactly the same??) Back before anyone had any idea what year the release had material from. Edit: ok, found it... http://www.serecs.com/coming.html I’m gonna go out on a limb that and say this probably ISN’T the actual cover for this release. I think someone from Dusty saw the “cover” on Tolliver’s ancient website, thought it was the legit cover for this concert finally seeing the light of day... But I just don’t think this will actually be what the final product looks like. Only time will tell. Edited November 30, 2020 by Rooster_Ties Quote
colinmce Posted November 30, 2020 Report Posted November 30, 2020 Yeah we shall see. I set up an In-Stock notice. Feel like it's got to be some kind of sign that they updated the listing, but we've been here before of course! Quote
jlhoots Posted November 30, 2020 Report Posted November 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, colinmce said: Yeah we shall see. I set up an In-Stock notice. Feel like it's got to be some kind of sign that they updated the listing, but we've been here before of course! So did I. Still a little skeptical. Quote
BFrank Posted May 21, 2021 Report Posted May 21, 2021 For you vinyl collectors, these two new reissues are must-haves! Light in the Attic Records: Live At Slugs' Volume One and Two Quote
Pim Posted May 21, 2021 Report Posted May 21, 2021 2 hours ago, BFrank said: For you vinyl collectors, these two new reissues are must-haves! Light in the Attic Records: Live At Slugs' Volume One and Two Oh yes they are. If I did not have the mosaic... Pure Pleasure is doing awesome stuff with the Strata East and Nimbus catalogues Quote
BFrank Posted May 22, 2021 Report Posted May 22, 2021 21 hours ago, Pim said: Oh yes they are. If I did not have the mosaic... Pure Pleasure is doing awesome stuff with the Strata East and Nimbus catalogues Cool! I still have the original albums and the Mosaic, as well. I don't buy vinyl anymore or I would probably pick these up, too. Quote
colinmce Posted November 14, 2021 Report Posted November 14, 2021 Very cool: https://patch.com/california/santacruz/calendar/event/20211204/1560722/the-ucsc-jazz-orchestra-under-director-charles-hamilton-presents-charles-tolliver-africa-brass Quote
Pim Posted November 14, 2021 Report Posted November 14, 2021 Wow they better record this stuff! Wish I could be there…. Billy Harper should take the tenor spot Quote
felser Posted November 14, 2021 Report Posted November 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, Pim said: Wow they better record this stuff! Wish I could be there…. Billy Harper should take the tenor spot Dream team. Have Tolliver and Harper ever played/recorded together? Quote
Pim Posted November 14, 2021 Report Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, felser said: Dream team. Have Tolliver and Harper ever played/recorded together? Harper was in the Tolliver big band in the 00’s: he’s on Emperor March and With Love. Quote
colinmce Posted April 25, 2022 Report Posted April 25, 2022 In The Trenches has been added back to the Upcoming Releases page at "about May 1, 2022". Curious, but also very precedented. Quote
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