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André Previn and his pals Shelly Manne and Red Mitchell: Gigi
composed by Frederick Loewe, 1901-1988 and Alan Jay Lerner, 1918-1986; performed by Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019 and Red Mitchell (Contemporary, 1959), 39 mins, 8 page(s)
André Previn's ten records for Contemporary during 1957-1960 were among the finest jazz recordings of his career. Several of the albums were jazz interpretations of scores from Broadway shows although, ironically, the best-known one, My Fair Lady, came out under drummer Shelly Manne's name. For this particular CD...
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composed by Frederick Loewe, 1901-1988 and Alan Jay Lerner, 1918-1986; performed by Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019 and Red Mitchell (Contemporary, 1959), 39 mins, 8 page(s)
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André Previn's ten records for Contemporary during 1957-1960 were among the finest jazz recordings of his career. Several of the albums were jazz interpretations of scores from Broadway shows although, ironically, the best-known one, My Fair Lady, came out under drummer Shelly Manne's name. For this particular CD reissue, Previn, Manne, and bassist Red Mitchell perform eight songs from the Lerner & Loewe show {+Gigi}. Previn had won an Oscar fo...
André Previn's ten records for Contemporary during 1957-1960 were among the finest jazz recordings of his career. Several of the albums were jazz interpretations of scores from Broadway shows although, ironically, the best-known one, My Fair Lady, came out under drummer Shelly Manne's name. For this particular CD reissue, Previn, Manne, and bassist Red Mitchell perform eight songs from the Lerner & Loewe show {+Gigi}. Previn had won an Oscar for his adaptation of the score, so he knew this music quite well. Best known among the songs are "I Remember It Well" and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," but the trio also uplifts and swings the other lesser-known tunes. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1958-04-08
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019, Red Mitchell
Author / Creator
Frederick Loewe, 1901-1988, Alan Jay Lerner, 1918-1986, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019, Red Mitchell
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
Contemporary
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André Previn and His Pals Shelly Manne and Red Mitchell: West Side Story
composed by Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990; performed by Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019 and Red Mitchell (Contemporary, 1990), 38 mins, 8 page(s)
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composed by Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990; performed by Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019 and Red Mitchell (Contemporary, 1990), 38 mins, 8 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1959-08-25
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019, Red Mitchell
Author / Creator
Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019, Red Mitchell
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Contemporary
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Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section
performed by Art Pepper, 1925-1982, Red Garland, 1923-1984, Paul Chambers, 1935-1969 and Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985 (Contemporary, 1988), 44 mins, 9 page(s)
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performed by Art Pepper, 1925-1982, Red Garland, 1923-1984, Paul Chambers, 1935-1969 and Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985 (Contemporary, 1988), 44 mins, 9 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1957-01-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Art Pepper, 1925-1982, Red Garland, 1923-1984, Paul Chambers, 1935-1969, Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985
Author / Creator
Art Pepper, 1925-1982, Red Garland, 1923-1984, Paul Chambers, 1935-1969, Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Contemporary
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Barney Kessel: Kessel Plays Standards
performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Claude Williamson, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, Hampton Hawes, 1928-1977 and Red Mitchell (Contemporary, 2001), 40 mins, 12 page(s)
Guitarist Barney Kessel teams up with Bob Cooper (mostly on oboe but also doubling a bit on tenor), either Claude Williamson or Hampton Hawes on piano, Monty Budwig or Red Mitchell on bass, and Shelly Manne or Chuck Thompson on drums. Other than his own "64 Bars on Wilshire" and "Barney's Blues," the repertoire on...
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performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Claude Williamson, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, Hampton Hawes, 1928-1977 and Red Mitchell (Contemporary, 2001), 40 mins, 12 page(s)
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Guitarist Barney Kessel teams up with Bob Cooper (mostly on oboe but also doubling a bit on tenor), either Claude Williamson or Hampton Hawes on piano, Monty Budwig or Red Mitchell on bass, and Shelly Manne or Chuck Thompson on drums. Other than his own "64 Bars on Wilshire" and "Barney's Blues," the repertoire on this CD reissue is comprised of jazz standards. Inventive frameworks and the utilization of Cooper's jazz oboe (a real rarity in jazz...
Guitarist Barney Kessel teams up with Bob Cooper (mostly on oboe but also doubling a bit on tenor), either Claude Williamson or Hampton Hawes on piano, Monty Budwig or Red Mitchell on bass, and Shelly Manne or Chuck Thompson on drums. Other than his own "64 Bars on Wilshire" and "Barney's Blues," the repertoire on this CD reissue is comprised of jazz standards. Inventive frameworks and the utilization of Cooper's jazz oboe (a real rarity in jazz of the time) give the otherwise boppish reissue its own personality. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1955-09-12
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Claude Williamson, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, Hampton Hawes, 1928-1977, Red Mitchell
Author / Creator
Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bob Cooper, 1925-1993, Claude Williamson, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, Hampton Hawes, 1928-1977, Red Mitchell
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Contemporary
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Barney Kessel, Vol. 1: Easy Like
performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Arnold Ross, 1921-2000, Harry Babasin, 1921-1988 and Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984 (Contemporary, 1988), 46 mins, 14 page(s)
Other than four songs apiece released by Onyx and Verve, the CD reissue of Easy Like, Vol. 1 has guitarist Barney Kessel's first sessions as a leader, performances which launched his longtime association with the Contemporary label. Augmented by two "new" alternate takes, the set features Kessel in boppish form wi...
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performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Arnold Ross, 1921-2000, Harry Babasin, 1921-1988 and Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984 (Contemporary, 1988), 46 mins, 14 page(s)
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Other than four songs apiece released by Onyx and Verve, the CD reissue of Easy Like, Vol. 1 has guitarist Barney Kessel's first sessions as a leader, performances which launched his longtime association with the Contemporary label. Augmented by two "new" alternate takes, the set features Kessel in boppish form with quintets in 1953 and 1956 featuring, either Bud Shank or Buddy Collette doubling on flute and alto. Kessel shows off the influence...
Other than four songs apiece released by Onyx and Verve, the CD reissue of Easy Like, Vol. 1 has guitarist Barney Kessel's first sessions as a leader, performances which launched his longtime association with the Contemporary label. Augmented by two "new" alternate takes, the set features Kessel in boppish form with quintets in 1953 and 1956 featuring, either Bud Shank or Buddy Collette doubling on flute and alto. Kessel shows off the influence of Charlie Christian throughout the performances, with the highlights including "Easy Like," "Lullaby of Birdland," "North of the Border," and the accurately titled "Salute to Charlie Christian." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1956-02-23
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Arnold Ross, 1921-2000, Harry Babasin, 1921-1988, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984
Author / Creator
Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Arnold Ross, 1921-2000, Harry Babasin, 1921-1988, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984
Date Published / Released
1988
Publisher
Contemporary
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Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party at Contemporary
performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Marvin L. Jenkins, 1932-2005, Gary Peacock, 1935- and Ron Lundberg (Contemporary, 2002), 43 mins, 6 page(s)
In 1960, a title like Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party at Contemporary must have sounded more like popular slang than a style of jazz. And indeed, the double meaning was intentional: this live effort was recorded at a swinging record label party at Contemporary and the music performed by guitarist Barney Kessel is d...
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performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Marvin L. Jenkins, 1932-2005, Gary Peacock, 1935- and Ron Lundberg (Contemporary, 2002), 43 mins, 6 page(s)
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In 1960, a title like Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party at Contemporary must have sounded more like popular slang than a style of jazz. And indeed, the double meaning was intentional: this live effort was recorded at a swinging record label party at Contemporary and the music performed by guitarist Barney Kessel is definitely swing. Backed by pianist Marvin Jenkins, bassist Gary Peacock, and drummer Ron Lundberg, Kessel explores a half-dozen classic...
In 1960, a title like Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party at Contemporary must have sounded more like popular slang than a style of jazz. And indeed, the double meaning was intentional: this live effort was recorded at a swinging record label party at Contemporary and the music performed by guitarist Barney Kessel is definitely swing. Backed by pianist Marvin Jenkins, bassist Gary Peacock, and drummer Ron Lundberg, Kessel explores a half-dozen classic tunes. The band kicks off with a nine-minute romp called "Bluesology" before dipping into a lovely version of "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be)." Interestingly, on this latter tune Jenkins plays flute, adding a bit of delicacy to this gentle ballad. There's a relaxed, eight-minute take on Charlie Parker's "Now's the Time," with Kessel turning in an energetic solo filled with bent strings and blue notes. The band closes with a forceful version of Ahmad Jamal's "New Rhumba," with some animated percussion work by Lundberg. With one exception, all of the pieces run over six minutes, leaving plenty of room for the players to stretch their musical legs. Loose, open, and off the cuff, Barney Kessel's Swingin' Party at Contemporary finds Kessel and company in great form. For fans and guitar aficionados who missed the party, this swinging set will serve as a fine substitute. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1960-07-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Marvin L. Jenkins, 1932-2005, Gary Peacock, 1935-, Ron Lundberg
Author / Creator
Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Marvin L. Jenkins, 1932-2005, Gary Peacock, 1935-, Ron Lundberg
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Contemporary
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Ben Webster: At the Renaissance
performed by Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Jim Hall, 1940-, Red Mitchell and Frank Butler, 1928-1984 (Contemporary, 1989), 1 hour 8 mins, 8 page(s)
This live set features tenor great Ben Webster playing with pianist Jimmy Rowles, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Frank Butler in a club, and the music is consistently wonderful. Whether showing warmth and sentimentality on "Georgia on My Mind" and "Stardust" or growling and roaring on "Carav...
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performed by Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Jim Hall, 1940-, Red Mitchell and Frank Butler, 1928-1984 (Contemporary, 1989), 1 hour 8 mins, 8 page(s)
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This live set features tenor great Ben Webster playing with pianist Jimmy Rowles, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Frank Butler in a club, and the music is consistently wonderful. Whether showing warmth and sentimentality on "Georgia on My Mind" and "Stardust" or growling and roaring on "Caravan" and "Ole Miss Blues," Webster (who was then somewhat taken for granted) is in superior and creative form. Recommended. [The OJC imp...
This live set features tenor great Ben Webster playing with pianist Jimmy Rowles, guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Red Mitchell, and drummer Frank Butler in a club, and the music is consistently wonderful. Whether showing warmth and sentimentality on "Georgia on My Mind" and "Stardust" or growling and roaring on "Caravan" and "Ole Miss Blues," Webster (who was then somewhat taken for granted) is in superior and creative form. Recommended. [The OJC imprint reissue of At the Renaissance features four bonus tracks: "Gone with the Wind," "Mop Mop," "What Is This Thing Called Love?," and "Renaissance Blues."] ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1960-10-14
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Jim Hall, 1940-, Red Mitchell, Frank Butler, 1928-1984
Author / Creator
Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Jimmy Rowles, 1918-1996, Jim Hall, 1940-, Red Mitchell, Frank Butler, 1928-1984
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Contemporary
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Benny Carter: Jazz Giant
performed by Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Leroy Vinnegar, 1928-1999, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984 and André Previn, 1929-2019 (Contemporary, 1987), 39 mins, 7 page(s)
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performed by Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Leroy Vinnegar, 1928-1999, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984 and André Previn, 1929-2019 (Contemporary, 1987), 39 mins, 7 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1958-04-21
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Leroy Vinnegar, 1928-1999, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019
Author / Creator
Benny Carter, 1907-2003, Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Frank Rosolino, 1926-1978, Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Leroy Vinnegar, 1928-1999, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984, André Previn, 1929-2019
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Contemporary
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Bud Shank / Shorty Rogers: California Concert
performed by Shorty Rogers, 1924-1994, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, George Cables, 1944-, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992 and Sherman Perguson (Contemporary, 1997), 48 mins, 7 page(s)
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performed by Shorty Rogers, 1924-1994, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, George Cables, 1944-, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992 and Sherman Perguson (Contemporary, 1997), 48 mins, 7 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1985-05-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Shorty Rogers, 1924-1994, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, George Cables, 1944-, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992, Sherman Perguson
Author / Creator
Shorty Rogers, 1924-1994, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, George Cables, 1944-, Monty Budwig, 1926-1992, Sherman Perguson
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Contemporary
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By George: George Cables Plays the Music of George Gershwin
composed by George Gershwin, 1898-1937; performed by George Cables, 1944-, John Heard, 1938- and Ralph Penland (Contemporary, 2001), 44 mins, 7 page(s)
Assisted by bassist John Heard and drummer Ralph Penland on four of the six tracks, pianist George Cables explores six very familiar George Gershwin compositions. The fact that he was able to come up with fresh statements on these warhorses (and still stay melodic) says a great deal about Cables's inventiveness. ~...
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composed by George Gershwin, 1898-1937; performed by George Cables, 1944-, John Heard, 1938- and Ralph Penland (Contemporary, 2001), 44 mins, 7 page(s)
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Assisted by bassist John Heard and drummer Ralph Penland on four of the six tracks, pianist George Cables explores six very familiar George Gershwin compositions. The fact that he was able to come up with fresh statements on these warhorses (and still stay melodic) says a great deal about Cables's inventiveness. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Date Written / Recorded
1987-02-27
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
George Cables, 1944-, John Heard, 1938-, Ralph Penland
Author / Creator
George Gershwin, 1898-1937, George Cables, 1944-, John Heard, 1938-, Ralph Penland
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Contemporary
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