SONNY ROLLINS — The Quartets Featuring Jim Hall (1962-1986) RM | APE (image+.cue) lossless

This double LP contains the six songs originally on The Bridge (his comeback album after three years of retirement) plus seven additional items from 1962 and 1964 that co-star guitarist Jim Hall. At first when Rollins reappeared his style was virtually unchanged from 1959 but gradually it loosened up and became freer. This attractive two-fer, which is highlighted by "Without a Song," "Don't Stop the Carnival" and "If Ever I Would Leave You," has important music that is essential for all Sonny Rollins collectors. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    God Bless The Child    7:24
 Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr.
2    John S.    7:31
 Sonny Rollins
3    You Do Something To Me    6:47
 Cole Porter
4    Where Are You    5:07
 Harold Adamson / Jimmy McHugh
5    Without A Song    7:24
 Edward Eliscu / Billy Rose / Vincent Youmans
6    The Bridge    5:55
 Sonny Rollins
7    If Ever I Would Leave You    11:59
 Alan Jay Lerner / Frederick Loewe
8    The Night Has A Thousand Eyes    9:07
 Buddy Bernier / Jerry Brainin
Credits :
Bass – Bob Cranshaw
Drums – Ben Riley (tracks: 2 to 8)
Guitar – Jim Hall
Performer – Mickey Roker
Tenor Saxophone – Sonny Rollins

GARY BARTZ - There Goes The Neighborhood! (1991) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Although he dismissed notions about a comeback, this '90 album was the triumphant, exuberant vehicle Gary Bartz hadn't made in quite a while. His rippling solos and dominant presence were welcome for fans who wondered if he had squandered the potential he'd shown in the '60s. Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1    Racism (Blues In Double Bb Minor) 9:41
Composed By – Gary Bartz
2    On A Misty Night 8:35
Composed By – Tadd Dameron
3    Laura 13:27
Composed By – David Raksin, Johnny Mercer
4    Tadd's Delight 8:54
Composed By – Tadd Dameron
5    Impressions 10:06
Composed By – John Coltrane
6    I've Never Been In Love Before 10:08
Composed By – Frank Loesser
7    Flight Path 8:44
Composed By – Kenny Barron
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Gary Bartz
Bass – Ray Drummond
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Kenny Barron

GARY BARTZ - Episode One- Children Of Harlem (1994) FLAC (tracks), lossless

Although the theme of this CD is ostensibly supposed to be nostalgia for Harlem, the music (which includes the "Amos N'Andy Theme") actually has little to do with the subject. However Bartz (who is heard on alto and soprano) is in fine form playing with a top-notch quartet that also includes pianist Larry Willis, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Ben Riley. The hard-bop oriented music includes a few standards (including "Tico Tico" and "Crazy She Calls me") and three originals by either Bartz or Willis. It's not essential but enjoyable. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Amos N'Andy Theme One & Spoken Intro 3:08     
2     Tap Dancer 7:01
Gary Bartz    
3     Is This Isn't Love 10:39
Gary Bartz
4     Tico Tico 8:45
Gary Bartz
5     Ezekiel Saw the Wheel 8:53
Gary Bartz    
6     Children of Harlem 7:35
Larry Willis    
7     Crazy She Calls Me 12:55
Gary Bartz
8     Heavy Blue 5:12
Larry Willis    
9     Ruby Begonia & Amos N'Andy Theme Two 1:29
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Gary Bartz
Bass – Buster Williams
Drums – Ben Riley
Engineer – Maureen Sickler, Rudy Van Gelder
Piano – Larry Willis

EDDIE 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS - Afro-Jaws (1961-1989) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This set was a change of pace for tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Backed by three trumpeters (Clark Terry gets some solos), a rhythm section (pianist Lloyd Mayers, bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley) and a percussion section led by Ray Barretto, Lockjaw performs four compositions by Gil Lopez (who arranged all of the selections) plus "Tin Tin Deo," "Star Eyes" and his own "Afro-Jaws." The Afro-Cuban setting is perfect for the tough-toned tenor, who romps through the infectious tunes. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Wild Rice 4'53
Written-By – Gil Lopez
2    Guanco Lament 5'18
Written-By – Gil Lopez
3    Tin Tin Deo 5'10
Written-By – Pozzo, Fuller
4    Jazz-A-Samba 4'14
Written-By – Gil Lopez
5    Alma Alegre (Happy Soul) 5'24
Written-By – Gil Lopez
6    Star Eyes 6'20
Written-By – Raye, DePaul
7    Afro-Jaws 7'36
Written-By – Eddie Davis
Credits:
Arranged By – Gil Lopez
Arranged By [In Collaboration With] – Artie Azenzer
Bass – Larry Gales
Drums – Ben Riley
Mastered By [Mastering] – Phil De Lancie
Percussion – Ray Barretto
Piano – Lloyd Mayers
Producer, Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
Trumpet – Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, John Bello (pistas: 3, 4), Phil Sunkel

THE JOHNNY GRIFFIN AND EDDIE 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS QUINTET - Tough Tenors (1960-2003) RM | FLAC (tracks), lossless

If one feels their music getting a bit stale, perhaps a little too predictable, then they have a couple choices. They can dig back into their roots to reconnect with the music they love, or they can go head to head with a counterpoint in an effort to create sparks. Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis choose the latter course in Tough Tenors, turning a half-dozen pieces into an enticing mix of edgy solos and synchronized ensemble playing. The fun stuff here bops along at a giddy pace, letting Griffin and Davis trade their tough leads, while pianist Junior Mance offers a slight pause with his swift keyboarding. Lester Young's "Tickle Toe" kicks off the affair with aplomb, and Davis/Griffin's "Twins" provides plenty of room for explosive solo work. The album's center rests with the nine-minute take on Bennie Green's "Flunky Flute," a spontaneous piece that eventually -- because of the players' intensity -- becomes an endurance test. The medium tempo of "Soft Winds" qualifies as a ballad for these guys, and the mellow groove makes it an easygoing closer. Bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley also do a fine job of keeping this boisterous crew on the ground. Tough Tenors is one of the many amazing jazz recordings from 1960, and will please saxophone fans, Davis/Griffin fans, and anyone who enjoys classic hard bop. Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Tracklist :
1     Tickle Toe 5'30
Lester Young
2     Save Your Love for Me 7'09
Buddy Johnson
3     Twins 6'35
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis / Johnny Griffin
4     Funky Fluke 9'16
Bernie Green
5     Imagination 4'29
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
6     Soft Winds 7'17
Benny Goodman / Fletcher Henderson
Credits :
Bass – Larry Gales
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Junior Mance
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin

JOHNNY GRIFFIN AND EDDIE 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS QUINTET - Lookin' At Monk (1961-1998) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | APE (image+.cue), lossless

Originally recorded in 1961, this tribute program features two of the best tenor saxophonists of the period along with pianist Junior Mance and a rhythm section composed of bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley (both of whom would later work as Thelonious Monk sidemen). If the program seems a bit obvious ("'Round Midnight," "Epistrophy," "Well, You Needn't," etc.), bear in mind that this was only the second all-Monk program anyone had recorded and several of these numbers had yet to attain standard status. The playing is uniformly inventive and witty (both required attributes when approaching this repertoire), and Mance is particularly to be commended for maintaining a graceful and elegant attack and not trying to praise Monk by imitation. If there's a complaint to be made here, it's with the tempos, which sometimes verge on the headlong. The arrangement of "Well, You Needn't" suffers from too much forward momentum, as does "I Mean You." On the other hand, the group's vigorous approach to "Rhythm-A-Ning" (and the honking two-note tag they append to the head) is perfect. Rick Anderson  
Tracklist :
1     In Walked Bud 4'34
Thelonious Monk
2     Well, You Needn't 5'31
Thelonious Monk
3     Ruby, My Dear 4'39
Thelonious Monk
4     Rhythm-A-Ning 3'53
Thelonious Monk
5     Epistrophy 8'36
Kenny Clarke / Thelonious Monk
6     'Round Midnight 5'26
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
7     Stickball (I Mean You) 5'52
Coleman Hawkins / Thelonious Monk
Credits :
Bass – Larry Gales
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Junior Mance
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (pistas: 1 to 5, 7), Johnny Griffin (pistas: 1, 2, 4 to 7)

EDDIE 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS & JOHNNY GRIFFIN - Live at Minton's (1961-1998) RM | FLAC (tracks), lossless

This duo (tenor saxophonists Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin) made about a dozen LPs together, most for Jazzland and Prestige, and they are all worth investigating. They had a special affinity for pianist Thelonious Monk's music, and while there were other sets which emphasize that better, the Monk pieces ("Straight No Chaser"/"In Walked Bud") included in the program on this live set were among the highlights. Bob Rusch
Tracklist :
 1     Billie's Bounce 8'43
Charlie Parker
2     Epistrophy 7'17
Kenny Clarke / Thelonious Monk
3     Well, You Needn't 8'58
Thelonious Monk
4     In Walked Bud 6'14
Thelonious Monk
5     Land of Dreams 7'52
Norman Gimbel / Eddie Heywood
6     Bean O 6'42
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis    
7     Robbins Nest 10'12
Illinois Jacquet / Bob Russell / Sir Charles Thompson
8     Our Delight 7'17
Tadd Dameron
9     Dee Dee's Dance 6'12
Denzil Best
10     Epistrophy 8'46
Kenny Clarke / Thelonious Monk
Credits :
Bass – Larry Gales
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Junior Mance
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis

THE JOHNNY GRIFFIN AND 'LOCKJAW' DAVIS QUINTET - Tough Tenor Favorites (1962-1995) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, the two "tough tenors" in question, always made for an exciting team. With pianist Horace Parlan, bassist Buddy Catlett and drummer Ben Riley completing the quintet for this CD reissue of a Jazzland date from 1962, Griff and Lockjaw are in top form and quite competitive on a variety of standards. Highlights include "Blue Lou," "Ow," "I Wished on the Moon" and "From This Moment On." The main winner in these fiery tenor "battles" is the listener. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Bahia 5'53
Written-By – Ary Barroso
2    Blue Lou 4'41
Written-By – Sampson, Mills
3    How Am I To Know 4'54
Written-By – Parker, King
4    Ow! 4'20
Written-By – Dizzy Gillespie
5    I Wished On The Moon 6'39
Written By – Rainger / Parker
6    Tin Tin Deo 5'42
Written-By – Chano Pozo
7    From This Moment On 6'02
Written-By – Cole Porter
Credits :
Bass – Buddy Catlett
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Horace Parlan
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin

EDDIE "LOCKJAW" DAVIS & JOHNNY GRIFFIN - Battle Stations (1963-2002) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

When Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin joined forces and formed a two-tenor front line, bop enthusiasts could safely assume that the sparks were going to fly. Davis and Griffin, after all, were one of hard bop's exciting tenor teams -- their saxophone battles were as legendary as the encounters of Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray, or Phil Woods and Gene Quill (who, unlike the other teams mentioned here, were a two-alto pair). Battle Stations, like other Davis/Griffin encounters, points to the fact that the two tenormen never had a problem finding common ground. Both had big tones; both were very extroverted, aggressive players; and both swung unapologetically hard -- no one ever mistook either of them for members of jazz's cool school, which favored subtlety, restraint, and understatement over intensity and aggression. A sense of friendly competition is evident on Battle Stations; when Davis and Griffin lock horns, the result is musical sportsmanship at its finest. And "friendly" is the operative word on this 1960 date -- as competitive as Davis and Griffin could be, they had a great deal of respect for one another. Battle Stations (which employs Norman Simmons on piano, Victor Sproles on bass, and Ben Riley on drums) demonstrates that the saxmen were not only sparring partners, they were also a mutual admiration society, and the improvisers enjoy an incredibly strong rapport on hard-swinging numbers like "Pull My Coat," "Hey Jim!," and "What's Happening." Battle Stations is an album that fans of heated two-tenor exchanges shouldn't overlook.  Alex Henderson  
Tracklist :
1     What's Happening 6'51
Fletcher Henderson
2     Abundance 6'54
Norman Simmons
3     If I Had You 6'45
Jimmy Campbell / Reginald Connelly / Ted Shapiro
4     63rd Street Theme 7'12
Johnny Griffin
5     Pull My Coat 6'40
Richard Evans
6     Hey Jim! 8'00
Babs Gonzales / James Moody
7     Billie's Bounce 11'17
Charlie Parker
8     Theme 1'06
Traditional
Credits :
Bass – Larry Gales (pistas: 7, 8), Vic Sproles (pistas: 1 to 6)
Drums – Ben Riley (pistas: 1 to 8)
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder (pistas: 1 to 6)
Piano – Junior Mance (pistas: 7, 8), Norman Simmons (pistas: 1 to 6)
Remastered By [Remaster] – Joe Tarantino
Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin

JOHNNY GRIFFIN - Studio Jazz Party (1961-1997) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This CD reissues a studio date that tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin and his quintet (trumpeter Dave Burns, pianist Norman Simmons, bassist Vic Sproles and drummer Ben Riley) performed before an invited and enthusiastic studio audience, who provided atmosphere. Babs Gonzales introduces several of the numbers, but proves to be an unnecessary presence. However, Griffin in particular plays quite well in this loose straight-ahead setting; Burns shows that he was always a very underrated trumpeter; and the five lengthy selections are all worth hearing. The best are "Good Bait" (which is almost 12½ minutes long), "Toe-Tappin'," and "Low Gravy." Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Party Time 1'14
Arnett Cobb
2     Good Bait 12'24
Count Basie / Tadd Dameron
3     There Will Never Be Another You 8'20
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
4     Toe-Tappin' 7'53
David Burns
5     You've Changed 7'37
Bill Carey / Carl Fischer
6     Low Gravy 8'06
Babs Gonzales
Credits :
Bass – Victor Sproles
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Norman Simmons
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin
Trumpet – Dave Burns

JOHNNY GRIFFIN - Change Of Pace (1961-1999) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1     Soft and Furry 3'43
Johnny Griffin
2     In the Still of the Night 3'29
Cole Porter
3     The Last of the Fat Pants 4'20
Johnny Griffin
4     Same to You 4'25
Johnny Griffin
5     Connie's Bounce 4'01
Consuela Lee
6     Situation 3'56
Julius Watkins
7     Nocturne 5'27
Bill Lee
8     Why Not? 5'02
David Freel / Johnny Griffin
9     As We All Know 4'46
Bill Lee
Credits :
Bass – Bill Lee, Larry Gales
Drums – Ben Riley
French Horn – Julius Watkins (pistas: 2, 3, 5, 6, 8)
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin

JOHNNY GRIFFIN - White Gardenia (1961-1995) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | APE (image+.cue), lossless

Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin pays tribute to Billie Holiday, who had died exactly two years earlier, on this ballad-oriented set, which has been reissued on CD. Griffin is joined by a brass section (either five or seven pieces), plus a rhythm section and strings (the latter dominated by cellos), for his warm interpretations of nine songs associated with Billie Holiday, plus his original "White Gardenia." The arrangements, provided by Melba Liston and Norman Simmons, are tasteful, and the lyrical music is well-performed, if not overly memorable. Worth checking out. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Gloomy Sunday 4'06
Sam M. Lewis / Rezsö Seress
2     That Old Devil Called Love 3'50
Doris Fisher / Allan Roberts
3     White Gardenia 3'18
Johnny Griffin
4     God Bless the Child 3'17
Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr.
5     Detour Ahead 4'33
Lou Carter / Herb Ellis / John Freigo / Johnny Frigo
6     Good Morning Heartache 4'10
Ervin Drake / Dan Fisher / Irene Higginbotham
7     Don't Explain 4'43
Billie Holiday / Arthur Herzog, Jr.
8     Travelin' Light 4'06
Harry Akst / Sidney Clare
9     No More 3'57
Tutti Camarata / Bob Russell
10     Left Alone 2'54
Eric Dolphy / Billie Holiday / Mal Waldron
Credits :
Arranged By – Melba Liston (pistas: 1 to 3, 7, 9, 10), Norman Simmons (pistas: 4 to 6, 8)
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Ben Riley
French Horn – Ray Alonge
Guitar – Barry Galbraith
Piano – Barry Harris (pistas: 2, 5, 8), Jimmy Jones (pistas: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10)
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin
Trombone – Jimmy Cleveland, Paul Faulice, Urbie Green
Trumpet – Ernie Royal, Nat Adderley
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Clark Terry

JOHNNY GRIFFIN QUARTET - The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk (1962-1997) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Many straight-ahead bop musicians would never consider recording traditional folk songs from the British Isles, but that's exactly what Johnny Griffin does on The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk -- and this Orrin Keepnews-produced album just happens to be one of his best releases of the 1960s. Joined by pianist Barry Harris, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Ben Riley, the big-toned Chicago tenor man turns his attention to four traditional folk melodies: "The Londonderry Air" (also known as "Danny Boy"), "Green Grow the Rushes" (a Scottish favorite), "The Kerry Dancers" (an Irish piece), and "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" -- all of which work perfectly well in an acoustic jazz setting. Not everything on this album (which was recorded in late 1961 and early 1962) is a folk song from the British Isles; the other half of the album ranges from Griffin's moody "Oh, Now I See" to the John Coltrane-influenced "25 1/2 Daze." On Riverside's original LP version of this album, Griffin's bop interpretations of folk songs were confined to side one -- while the other material was placed on side two. But when Fantasy reissued this album on CD in 2001 on its Original Jazz Classics imprint, there was no interruption between the folk and non-folk material -- you no longer had to get up and turn the record over. And that's just as well, because Griffin brings a jazz mentality to everything on the album; he is as hard-swinging and improvisatory on "The Londonderry Air" as he is on "25 1/2 Daze" and "Oh, Now I See." The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk is among the many Griffin releases that the Chicagoan can be proud of. Alex Henderson  
Tracklist :
1    The Kerry Dancers 4'41
Traditional
Arranged By – Johnny Griffin
2    Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Hair 6'12
Traditional
Arranged By – Johnny Griffin
3    Green Grow The Rushes 4'35
Traditional
Arranged By – Johnny Griffin
4    The Londonderry Air 4'52
Traditional
Arranged By – Johnny Griffin
5    25½ Daze 4'40
Written-By – Sara Cassey
6    Oh, Now I See 5'08
Written-By – Johnny Griffin
7    Hush-A-Bye 4'53
Written-By – Thomas, Seelen, Fain
8    Ballad For Monsieur 3'34
Written-By – Sara Cassey
Credits :
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Barry Harris
Producer [Original Recordings] – Orrin Keepnews
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin

CHET BAKER - As Time Goes By (1986-2020) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

While Baker's chops are clearly subpar there is a quaint romanticism to it all that somehow snares the listener. Performing with a first-rate trio (pianist Harold Danko, bassist Jon Burr, and drummer Ben Riley), the trumpeter runs through ten tunes, most of which Baker has recorded before. Nonetheless, the more than an hour of recording time gives everyone a chance to stretch. And, Baker's vocals on "As Time Goes By" and "Round Midnight" are never tiring. Baker is a more than a bit muddled in his singing, sounding as though his mouth is filled with steel wool. Yet, the feelings he displays are so pure and touching that every note is imbued with deep emotion. Most of the songs are performed slowly, sometimes heart-wrenchingly so. While Baker seems tired, there is a cool, raw touch throughout, making this a decent example of the trumpeter's later playing. His range seems even more limited than usual, too. Danko is a thorough joy, and plays splendidly in support. by Steve Loewy
Tracklist :
1    You And The Night And The Music 5:24
Vocals – Chet Baker
Written By – Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz
2    As Time Goes By 6:40
Written-By – Hupfeld
3    My Melancholy Baby 6:52
Written-By – Burnett, A. Norton, Watson
4    I'm A Fool To Want You 8:38
Written-By – Wolf, Herron
5    When She Smiles 6:00
Written-By – Harold Danko
6    Sea Breeze 6:54
Written-By – Jon Burr
7    You Have Been Here All Along 7:37
Written-By – Jon Burr
8    Angel Eyes 6:04
Written By – Earl K. Brent, Matt Dennis
9    You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 4:27
Written-By – Cole Porter
10    Round Midnight 7:33
Written-By – Cootie Williams, Thelonious Monk
Credits :
Bass – Jon Burr
Drums – Ben Riley
Piano – Harold Danko
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker

CHET BAKER WITH STRINGS - Heratbreak (1991) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Chet Baker lives! By taking lush string arrangements by Michel Hardy recorded after the trumpeter's death and incorporating them in what appear to be two separate quartets sessions led by Baker from 1986 to 1988, this CD is a loving tribute to an icon of 20th Century jazz. The recording of the strings is seamless, lovingly performed, and sounds as if it were recorded contemporaneously with the small groups. The ten tunes are mostly ones Baker performed before, including "Angel Eyes," "My Funny Valentine," "As Time Goes By," and "My Foolish Heart." Although Baker was not in the best of shape and has trouble with his vocalizing, his trumpet work is satisfactory and the sheer emotions produced are nearly awe-inspiring. While there is much better Baker available, this unique and creative approach to adding the strings posthumously is surprisingly attractive and opens endless possibilities. The rhythm sections, one of which includes drummer Ben Riley and pianist Harold Danko, blend smoothly and inconspicuously, permitting the focus to be Chet's singing and trumpeting. by Steve Loewy
Tracklist :
1     Angel Eyes 5:06
Earl Brent / Matt Dennis
2     All of You 3:42
Cole Porter   
3     My Funny Valentine 7:15
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers   
4     Blue Moon 4:16
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
5     I'm a Fool to Want You 7:53
Joel Herron / Frank Sinatra / Jack Wolf
6     You and the Night and the Music 4:27
Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz
7     As Time Goes By 5:46
Herman Hupfeld
8     'Round Midnight 6:54
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
9     My Melancholy Baby 4:38
Ernie Burnett / George Norton
10     My Foolish Heart 7:42
Ned Washington / Victor Young
Credits :
Arranged By – Michael Hardy
Bass – John Burr, Ricardo Del Fra (faixas: 2, 3)
Conductor – Jürger Hermann
Drums – Ben Riley, John Engels (faixas: 2, 3)
Piano – Harold Danko, Michel Graillier (faixas: 2, 3)
Strings – Funk Haus Berlin String
Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker

THE JEREMY STEIG QUARTET - Flute Fever +1 [1963] FLAC

Reissue with the latest remastering. Comes with liner notes. Fantastic early work from flautist Jeremy Steig – a 60s quartet session for Columbia that came several years before the funky style of some of his later work – and a damn great record, with lots of soulful touches! Part of this has to do with the rhythm section of Ben Tucker on bass and Ben Riley on drums – both of whom put a nice kick in the proceedings, and substantially ground and groove the solo work of Steig's flute and Denny Zeitlin's piano.

On that note, Steig's and Zeitlin's solos are truly outstanding – more than delivering on the feverish promise of the album's title! Titles include "What Is This Thing Called Love?", "So What", "Willow Weep For Me", "Well, You Needn't", "Blue Seven", "Oleo", and "Lover Man". This excellent CD version also includes the bonus first take version of "What Is This Thing Called Love?".

The Jeremy Steig Quartet - Flute Fever +1 (1963) {2014 Japan Jazz Collection 1000 Columbia-RCA Series SICP 4218}

Tracklist:

1 - Oleo

2 - Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)

3 - What Is Things Called Love?

4 - So What

5 - Well, You Needn't

6 - Willow Weep For Me

7 - Blue Seven

8 - What Is Things Called Love? (Take 1) (bonus track)

Personnel:

Jeremy Steig – Flute

Denny Zeitlin – Piano

Ben Tucker – Bass

Ben Riley - Drums

The Jeremy Steig Quartet - Flute Fever +1 [1963] 

[2014 Japan Jazz Collection 1000 Columbia-RCA Series SICP 4218]

© 1963, 2014 Columbia / Sony Music Japan | SICP 4218

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