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7.6.21

CHET BAKER – Broken Wing (1978-2001) RM | Serie Jazz In Paris – 8 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Chet Baker's personalized style was well served later in his life, and as his days in Europe were more conducive to his personal lifestyle, it also gave his music a chamber-like quality while maintaining modern mainstream values. Broken Wing is a combination of the two aspects of Baker's understated romanticism, the deep-seeded pain through his drug abuse and the humanity that lies underneath the rough-hewn surface of his tattered heart. This quartet combines the advanced melodic gifts of pianist Phil Markowitz, the great French bassist Jean-François Jenny-Clark, and lesser-known but tasteful drummer Jeff Brillinger, from studio sessions done in Paris in 1978. The tracks are extended because of solos, done mostly by Baker, split between standards and originals penned by the trumpeter, Richie Beirach, and Wayne Shorter. Baker sings on one cut, the lesser-known standard "Oh, You Crazy Moon," with an elusive quality that parallels the specious and ineffable quality of our late-night light in the sky. Fairly lengthy versions of "How Deep Is the Ocean?" and Baker's "Blue Gilles" allow the trumpeter and especially the marvelous Markowitz to stretch out and solo, as they have a streaming flow of improvisational ideas to release. Beirach's "Broken Wing" is particular poignant, deep, and modern, a pretty but sad ballad waltz where Baker's muted trumpet echoes Miles Davis in a forward-thinking style. The lesser-known piece written by Wayne Shorter, "Black Eyes" is in another arena especially for Baker -- marginally harmonic in a light bossa mood, spare, effortless, and compacted within its interplay from the four members. This is not so much an unusual recording from Baker in that his risk-taking is never pronounced or that his soul is completely bared. The document of a short-lived group, it's an interesting effort, well crafted and standing solidly with other items in his latter-period discography. Broken Wing has been reissued on CD from Inner City Records; it should also be noted that Universal has issued this recording with two alternate takes, comprising another quarter hour of music. Either item will suffice to satisfy Baker's fans. Michael G. Nastos  
Tracklist :
1 Broken Wing 7:08
Written-By – Richard Beirach
2 Black Eyes 8:35
Written-By – Wayne Shorter
3 Oh You Crazy Moon 7:02
Written-By – Johnny Burke / Jimmy Van Heusen
4 How Deep Is The Ocean 10:08
Written-By – Irving Berlin
5 Blue Gilles 11:13
Written-By – Chet Baker
6 Black Eyes (Alternative Take) 8:46
Written-By – Wayne Shorter
7 How Deep Is The Ocean (Alternative Take) 8:33
Written-By – Irving Berlin
Credits :
 Bass – Jean-François Jenny-Clark
 Drums – Jeff Brillinger
 Piano – Phil Markowitz
 Trumpet, Vocals – Chet Baker
Nota :
Number 08 of the Jazz in Paris series, although for some reason excluded from the series box set.
Reissue of LP 16 685, recorded Paris, December 28,1978.


3.8.20

BOB MINTZER BIG BAND - Swing Out (2008) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Bob Mintzer has led big bands off and on since the late 1970s, in addition to small groups and working as a part of the jazz fusion band the Yellowjackets. These sessions open with his colorful "'Swing Out," a forward-thinking chart in the mold of Bob Brookmeyer's large ensemble writing. "Each Day" is an upbeat number with a gospel undercurrent, while "Swangalang" is an infectious midtempo blues. Vocalist Kurt Elling once again guests on a track, writing lyrics to Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny's "Minuano," delivering a heartfelt performance followed by potent solos from Mintzer and pianist Phil Markowitz. Mintzer also finds fresh approaches with his arrangements of the standards "My Shining Hour" and the venerable "Someday My Prince Will Come." The tenor saxophonist's arrangements are first-rate throughout these enjoyable sessions. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this CD benefits the programs of the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist:  
1 Swing Out  6:53
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
2 Each Day  5:42
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
3 Something Else 5:14
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
4 Swangalang  9:30
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
5 Beyond The Limit  5:30
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
6 Minuano  7:46
Composed By – Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
Featuring, Composed By – Kurt Elling

7 My Shining Hour  7:16
Composed By – Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer
8 Freedom Song  7:35
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
9 Someday My Prince Will Come  8:14
Composed By – Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
Credits
Alto Saxophone [Lead], Flute – Lawrence Feldman
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Peter Yellin
Arranged By, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Bob Mintzer
Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Roger Rosenberg
Bass – Jay Anderson
Bass Trombone – David Taylor
Drums – John Riley
Piano – Phil Markowitz
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Bob Malach
Trombone – Keith O'Quinn, Larry Farrell, Michael Davis
Trumpet – Frank Greene, Jim Rotondi
Trumpet [Lead] – Bob Millikan
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Scott Wendholt


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...