Make no mistake about it, the swing and bop start right here on this
legendary 1959 session between baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and
tenor man Ben Webster. Produced by Norman Granz as an early Verve album,
this Mobile Fidelity 24-karat gold-disc reissue is sonically worth the
extra bread as it feels like you're right in the control room every note
of the way. The opening track, Billy Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge" is
lush and emotional and truly sets the tone for this album. With Jimmy
Rowles on piano (his intro on "Sunday" sounds like a ragtimer like
Willie "The Lion" Smith just pushed him off the stool before the band
came in), Mel Lewis on drums, and the always superb Leroy Vinnegar on
bass present and accounted for, the rhythm section is superbly swinging
with just the right amount of bop lines and chords in the mix to spice
things up. The ghost of Duke Ellington hovers over every note on this
record (Billy Strayhorn was one of his main arrangers) and that is a
very good thing, indeed. There's a beautiful, understated quality to the
music on this session that makes it the perfect relaxing around the
house on a rainy day disc to pop in the player. File this one under
cool, very smooth, and supple. by Cub Koda
Tracklist :
1 Chelsea Bridge 7:20
Billy Strayhorn
2 The Cat Walk 5:44
Gerry Mulligan / Ben Webster
3 Sundy 7:22
Gerry Mulligan
4 Who's Got Rhytm 7:39
Gerry Mulligan
5 Tell Me When 5:03
Gerry Mulligan
6 Go Home 10:02
Chester Conn / Benny Krueger / Ned Miller / Jule Styne
7 In A Mellotone 6:54
Duke Ellington / Milt Gabler
8 What Is This Thing Called Love 7:26
Cole Porter
9 For Bessie 5:38
Ben Webster
10 Fajista 5:47
Ben Webster
11 Blues In B Flat 7:22
Gerry Mulligan
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Gerry Mulligan
Bass – Leroy Vinnegar
Drums – Mel Lewis
Piano – Jimmy Rowles
Producer – Norman Granz
Tenor Saxophone – Ben Webster
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GERRY MULLIGAN / BEN WEBSTER - Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster (1959-1995) RM / APE (image+.cue), lossless
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THE CAL TJADER QUINTET - Latin + Jazz = Cal Tjader (1968-2002) RM / SACD / APE (image+.cue), lossless
Vibraphonist Cal Tjader is in typically fine form on this live set from 1968. His quintet at the time featured Armand Perazza on congas and pianist Joe Kloess and his repertoire ranged from Afro-Cuban jazz to occasional straightahead tunes. Six of the eight selections on this date are originals by band members or Gary McFarland. Although Tjader had been playing this style of music for 15 years by this time, he still was quite creative and enthusiastic, and is heard throughout in excellent form. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Armando's Quajira 4:24
Armando Peraza
2 Armando's Bossa 5:36
Armando Peraza
3 Why Did I Choose You? 3:12
Michael Leonard / Herbert Martin
4 Milo's Other Samba 6:00
Gary McFarland
5 Song for Pat 5:01
Cal Tjader
6 The Touch 6:17
Joe Kloess
7 Colorado Waltz 6:07
Cal Tjader
8 Nica's Dream 4:51
Horace Silver
Credits :
Bass – Paul Warburton
Congas – Armando Perazza
Drums – Mike Buono
Piano – Joe Kloess
Producer – Gary McFarland
Remastered By, Mastered By [SACD Mastering] – Steve Hoffman
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Cal Tjader
Tracklist :
1 Armando's Quajira 4:24
Armando Peraza
2 Armando's Bossa 5:36
Armando Peraza
3 Why Did I Choose You? 3:12
Michael Leonard / Herbert Martin
4 Milo's Other Samba 6:00
Gary McFarland
5 Song for Pat 5:01
Cal Tjader
6 The Touch 6:17
Joe Kloess
7 Colorado Waltz 6:07
Cal Tjader
8 Nica's Dream 4:51
Horace Silver
Credits :
Bass – Paul Warburton
Congas – Armando Perazza
Drums – Mike Buono
Piano – Joe Kloess
Producer – Gary McFarland
Remastered By, Mastered By [SACD Mastering] – Steve Hoffman
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Cal Tjader
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EDDIE HARRIS — The Last Concert (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
Unless something unauthorized turns up, this appears to be Eddie Harris' last recording. The concert was taped in Europe -- where Harris...