jazzbo Posted April 27, 2003 Report Posted April 27, 2003 (edited) Here's a recommendation for Quartet Out, "Welcome to the Meat House." This cd from this esoteric and under-utilized quartet of Dallas Musicians (capitol M for a reason) is a real treat. Hard-swinging (yeah, in its way) and revved up from beginning to end, it shows several things clearly: that these guys can PLAY, that these guys can think on their feet and write themes that WORK, and that these guys can breathe and boogie together in the way that working bands can and not as often as we'd like DO. It's free and it's structured and it's blowing and it's well thought out and it's what a "jazz" album should be. I see this as an "open letter to Bob Belden" that NYC is not the only place that STUFF HAPPENS. Okay, seriously though there are great musicians hard at work in other places. And they should be recorded. I would like to think that a copy of this cd and a copy of a live recording done by the Marchel Ivery Quartet in the last months sent to a dozen record labels would mean that a team of A&R and recording folk would be on the way to Dallas. I'd LIKE to think that. I have to be realistic and know that is maybe one of my pipe dreams. But check this cd out. If you need help finding a copy of this, leave your question here or email me at lonjazz@yahoo.com PS: In the fine Blue Note tradition, I managed to get a typo into the subject line! Where is my mind? If the moderator would like to edit this I'd be quite happy. Edited April 27, 2003 by jazzbo Quote
AfricaBrass Posted April 27, 2003 Report Posted April 27, 2003 My question is: How do I get a copy of this? :rsmile: Quote
JSngry Posted April 27, 2003 Report Posted April 27, 2003 PS: In the fine Blue Note tradition, I managed to get a typo into the subject line! Where is my mind? If the moderator would like to edit this I'd be quite happy. Not a typo at all, really. The "meat" references were all intended to be subtle commentary on the realities of being an original jazz band in a city that really has no use for such. Let it stand! Otherwise, thanks for the kind words. We still have quantities available, so yes, contact me at musicaconcarne@yahoo.com for ordering information. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 27, 2003 Author Report Posted April 27, 2003 Well, the subliminal sure worked on me! Thanks for weighing in with the email address Jim. I'm really enjoying this one! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted April 27, 2003 Report Posted April 27, 2003 Do not ignore "Welcome to the Party", the previous release by this terrific band. It's a bit different since it is a studio record, but worthy of 90% of the bands out there today. Quote
shawn·m Posted May 1, 2003 Report Posted May 1, 2003 It just occurred to me; Is there no image of Meat House on the web? Well, then… Quote
pryan Posted May 1, 2003 Report Posted May 1, 2003 A great album by a great band. I spun this one again tonight and am pleased how each repeated listen reveals something new (and most times MANY new things). MEAT HOUSE and Quartet Out in general also seem to have really opened up my ears, almost, in a way, urging me to go out and explore the freer aspects of music as well as listening to other stuff in a more "open" way. Highly recommended! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted May 1, 2003 Report Posted May 1, 2003 Pryan, I agree completely. It shook the cobwebs out of my head and made music exciting again like it ought to be! Good stuff indeedy... Quote
JSngry Posted May 4, 2003 Report Posted May 4, 2003 You guys are making me blush! I'll try and answer e-mails tomorrow, ok? Time's gotten tight again. Quote
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