JOHN ZORN | GEORGE LEWIS | BILL FRISELL — News for Lulu (1988-1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Avant-garde altoist John Zorn teams up with trombonist George Lewis and guitarist Bill Frisell to form a unique trio. Without the benefit of piano, bass, or drums, they interpret the hard bop compositions of Kenny Dorham, Hank Mobley, Sonny Clark, and Freddie Redd, generally not even the better-known ones. The performances are quite concise (Dorham's "Windmill" is covered in 40 seconds), respectful to the melodies, and unpredictable. There are hints of the avant-garde here and there, but also plenty of swinging, bop-oriented solos and coherent ensembles. Very intriguing music that is highly recommended to a wide audience of jazz and general listeners. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     K.D.'s Motion 3'32
Kenny Dorham
2     Funk in Deep Freeze 4'31
Hank Mobley
3     Melanie 4'07
Freddie Redd
4     Melody for C 4'26
Sonny Clark
5     Lotus Blossom 4'08
Sam Coslow / Arthur Johnston
6     Eastern Incident 4'04
Sonny Clark
7     Peckin' Time 3'13
Hank Mobley
8     Blues, Blues, Blues 4'17
Freddie Redd
9     Blue Minor I 3'43
Sonny Clark
10     This I Dig of You 3'13
Hank Mobley
11     Venita's Dance 3'23
Kenny Dorham
12     News for Lulu 4'07
Sonny Clark
13     Olé 3'47
Freddie Redd
14     Sonny's Crib 5'22
Sonny Clark
15     Hank's Other Tune 3'52
Hank Mobley
16     Blue Minor II 3'26
Sonny Clark
17     Windmill 0'40
Kenny Dorham
18     News for Lulu 4'19
Sonny Clark
19     Funk in Deep Freeze 3'29
Hank Mobley
20     Windmill 1'03
Kenny Dorham
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Liner Notes – John Zorn
Arranged By – Frisell, Lewis, Zorn
Guitar – Bill Frisell
Trombone – George Lewis