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1963
performed by Woody Herman, 1913-1987, Sal Nistico, 1941-1991, Gene Allen, Nat Pierce, 1925-1992, Jake Hanna, 1931-2010 and Paule Fontaine (Verve Records, 2002), 37 mins
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performed by Woody Herman, 1913-1987, Sal Nistico, 1941-1991, Gene Allen, Nat Pierce, 1925-1992, Jake Hanna, 1931-2010 and Paule Fontaine (Verve Records, 2002), 37 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Woody Herman, 1913-1987, Sal Nistico, 1941-1991, Gene Allen, Nat Pierce, 1925-1992, Jake Hanna, 1931-2010, Paule Fontaine
Author / Creator
Woody Herman, 1913-1987, Sal Nistico, 1941-1991, Gene Allen, Nat Pierce, 1925-1992, Jake Hanna, 1931-2010, Paule Fontaine
Date Published / Released
2002-05-07
Publisher
Verve Records
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All The King's Horses
conducted by Bob James, 1939-; performed by Grover Washington, Jr., 1943-1999, Pepper Adams, 1930-1986, Arthur Clarke, Marvin Stamm, Eugene "Snooky" Young, 1919-2011, Wayne Andre, 1931-2003, Ray Alonge, Brooks Tillotson, Gene Bertoncini, 1937-, Bernard Lee Purdie, 1939-, Airto Moreira, 1941- and Ralph MacDonald, 1944-2011 (Verve Records, 2008), 32 mins
Grover Washington, Jr.'s sophomore date for Creed Taylor's Kud imprint was released in late 1972. Like its predecessor Inner City Blues, this session was produced by the label boss himself and was arranged and conducted by Bob James. Assembled for the date were large horn and string sections. The former contained...
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conducted by Bob James, 1939-; performed by Grover Washington, Jr., 1943-1999, Pepper Adams, 1930-1986, Arthur Clarke, Marvin Stamm, Eugene "Snooky" Young, 1919-2011, Wayne Andre, 1931-2003, Ray Alonge, Brooks Tillotson, Gene Bertoncini, 1937-, Bernard Lee Purdie, 1939-, Airto Moreira, 1941- and Ralph MacDonald, 1944-2011 (Verve Records, 2008), 32 mins
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Grover Washington, Jr.'s sophomore date for Creed Taylor's Kud imprint was released in late 1972. Like its predecessor Inner City Blues, this session was produced by the label boss himself and was arranged and conducted by Bob James. Assembled for the date were large horn and string sections. The former contained stalwart talents like Detroit's Pepper Adams on baritone saxophone, and trumpeters Marvin Stamm and Ernie Royal. Other players on the s...
Grover Washington, Jr.'s sophomore date for Creed Taylor's Kud imprint was released in late 1972. Like its predecessor Inner City Blues, this session was produced by the label boss himself and was arranged and conducted by Bob James. Assembled for the date were large horn and string sections. The former contained stalwart talents like Detroit's Pepper Adams on baritone saxophone, and trumpeters Marvin Stamm and Ernie Royal. Other players on the session included what would become the heart of the CTI session crew: guitarists Cornell Dupree and Eric Gale, bassists Ron Carter and Gordon Edwards (who only appears on the opening cut), drummer Idris Muhammad (though Billy Cobham is also here), and percussionists like Airto Moreira and Ralph MacDonald. The real star of course is the soloist. Washington's debut, Inner City Blues, had done surprisingly well -- especially since it was a date originally intended for Hank Crawford who couldn't make the scene. This time out, both Taylor and James played to Washington's tremendous strengths as an emotional player whose melodic improvising referenced everything from Motown to Stax and Volt, from Ray Charles to early James Brown and the Fabulous Flames, to Donny Hathaway, who had an uncanny knack with current pop hits. James too was discovering his own strengths in this field as a pianist and really shines behind Washington on tracks like "Where Is the Love," (written by MacDonald, actually), and Bill Withers' "Lean on Me." Washington was equally versed on both tenor and alto, and possesses two very different tones on the horns. This gave James the opportunity to color the tunes with a rather startling array of colors, shades, and textures, making the two a wonderful team. Along with the aforementioned winners are the title track by Aretha Franklin with the slow, deep blue saxophone lines accompanied by hand percussion, a tight snare and hi-hat kit rhythm, and James ghostly chords on the Fender Rhodes. But the large backdrop of horns lends so much weight to the tune it almost breaks wide open. Then there's the gorgeous -- and radical-re-envisioning of "Body and Soul," as a montage illustrated wonderfully by James impressionistic strings and woodwinds underneath Washington's bluesy take on the melody. The standard "Lover Man" is reintroduced here and includes a new interlude written by James. Washington's playing on the tune is actually reminiscent of Crawford's in feel (during his time with Ray Charles), but Washington also evokes Ben Webster in the chances he takes improvising on his solo. As if all this weren't adventurous enough, the set closes with "Love Song 1700," an adaptation from a song by classical composer Henry Purcell. Here is the genius of James at work. His love for Purcell and classical composition of this era shows up throughout his career, but the way he orchestrates strings and winds behind Washington -- who could inject pure soul into even the dullest music of Lawrence Welk -- is provocative, lovely, and haunting, even in its more overblown moments. When All the King's Horses was originally released, it wasn't received as well as Inner City Blues had been the previous year. In retrospect, however, this set has assumed its proper place in Washington's catalog: as one of his more ambitious and expertly performed sessions. ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1972-05-19
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Grover Washington, Jr., 1943-1999, Pepper Adams, 1930-1986, Arthur Clarke, Marvin Stamm, Eugene "Snooky" Young, 1919-2011, Wayne Andre, 1931-2003, Ray Alonge, Brooks Tillotson, Gene Bertoncini, 1937-, Bernard Lee Purdie, 1939-, Airto Moreira, 1941-, Ralph MacDonald, 1944-2011
Contributor
Bob James, 1939-
Author / Creator
Grover Washington, Jr., 1943-1999, Pepper Adams, 1930-1986, Arthur Clarke, Marvin Stamm, Eugene "Snooky" Young, 1919-2011, Wayne Andre, 1931-2003, Ray Alonge, Brooks Tillotson, Gene Bertoncini, 1937-, Bernard Lee Purdie, 1939-, Airto Moreira, 1941-, Ralph MacDonald, 1944-2011
Date Published / Released
2008-09-23
Publisher
Verve Records
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performed by Bill Evans, 1929-1980 (Verve Records, 1988), 46 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Bill Evans, 1929-1980
Author / Creator
Bill Evans, 1929-1980
Date Published / Released
1988-02-01
Publisher
Verve Records
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Anita Sings The Most
performed by Anita O'Day, 1919-2006, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Milt Holland and John Poole (Verve Records, 1990), 35 mins
Anita O'Day recorded many rewarding albums in the 1950s when her voice was at its strongest, and this collaboration with the Oscar Peterson Quartet (comprised of pianist Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer John Poole) may very well be her best. Not only is the backup swinging, giving a J...
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performed by Anita O'Day, 1919-2006, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Milt Holland and John Poole (Verve Records, 1990), 35 mins
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Anita O'Day recorded many rewarding albums in the 1950s when her voice was at its strongest, and this collaboration with the Oscar Peterson Quartet (comprised of pianist Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer John Poole) may very well be her best. Not only is the backup swinging, giving a Jazz at the Philharmonic feel to some of the songs, but O'Day proves that she could keep up with Peterson. "Them There Eyes" is taken su...
Anita O'Day recorded many rewarding albums in the 1950s when her voice was at its strongest, and this collaboration with the Oscar Peterson Quartet (comprised of pianist Peterson, guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer John Poole) may very well be her best. Not only is the backup swinging, giving a Jazz at the Philharmonic feel to some of the songs, but O'Day proves that she could keep up with Peterson. "Them There Eyes" is taken successfully at a ridiculously fast tempo, yet the singer displays a great deal of warmth on such ballads as "We'll Be Together Again" and "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." While Peterson and Ellis have some solos, O'Day is never overshadowed (which is saying a lot) and is clearly inspired by their presence. The very brief playing time (just 33 minutes) is unfortunate on this straight CD reissue of the original LP, but the high quality definitely makes up for the lack of quantity. A gem. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Anita O'Day, 1919-2006, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Milt Holland, John Poole
Author / Creator
Anita O'Day, 1919-2006, Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007, Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Milt Holland, John Poole
Date Published / Released
1990-07-24
Publisher
Verve Records
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Antonio Carlos Jobim: Finest Hour
performed by Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, Elis Regina, 1945-1982, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, 1931-2007, Ray Alonge, Jimmy Cleveland, 1926-2008, Urbie Green, 1926-, Garnett Brown, 1936-, Leo Wright, 1933-1991, Raymond Beckenstein, fl. 1950, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Joe Farrell, 1937-1986, Hubert Laws, Tommy Williams, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Ron Carter, 1937-, Richard Davis, 1930-, Dom Um Romão, 1925-2005, Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007, Claudio Slon, 1943-2002, Airto Moreira, 1941- and Milton Banana, 1935-1999 (Verve Records, 2000), 59 mins
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performed by Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, Elis Regina, 1945-1982, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, 1931-2007, Ray Alonge, Jimmy Cleveland, 1926-2008, Urbie Green, 1926-, Garnett Brown, 1936-, Leo Wright, 1933-1991, Raymond Beckenstein, fl. 1950, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Joe Farrell, 1937-1986, Hubert Laws, Tommy Williams, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Ron Carter, 1937-, Richard Davis, 1930-, Dom Um Romão, 1925-2005, Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007, Claudio Slon, 1943-2002, Airto Moreira, 1941- and Milton Banana, 1935-1999 (Verve Records, 2000), 59 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, Elis Regina, 1945-1982, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, 1931-2007, Ray Alonge, Jimmy Cleveland, 1926-2008, Urbie Green, 1926-, Garnett Brown, 1936-, Leo Wright, 1933-1991, Raymond Beckenstein, fl. 1950, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Joe Farrell, 1937-1986, Hubert Laws, Tommy Williams, George Duvivier,...
Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, Elis Regina, 1945-1982, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, 1931-2007, Ray Alonge, Jimmy Cleveland, 1926-2008, Urbie Green, 1926-, Garnett Brown, 1936-, Leo Wright, 1933-1991, Raymond Beckenstein, fl. 1950, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Joe Farrell, 1937-1986, Hubert Laws, Tommy Williams, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Ron Carter, 1937-, Richard Davis, 1930-, Dom Um Romão, 1925-2005, Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007, Claudio Slon, 1943-2002, Airto Moreira, 1941-, Milton Banana, 1935-1999
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Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, Elis Regina, 1945-1982, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, 1931-2007, Ray Alonge, Jimmy Cleveland, 1926-2008, Urbie Green, 1926-, Garnett Brown, 1936-, Leo Wright, 1933-1991, Raymond Beckenstein, fl. 1950, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Joe Farrell, 1937-1986, Hubert Laws, Tommy Williams, George Duvivier,...
Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, Elis Regina, 1945-1982, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, 1931-2007, Ray Alonge, Jimmy Cleveland, 1926-2008, Urbie Green, 1926-, Garnett Brown, 1936-, Leo Wright, 1933-1991, Raymond Beckenstein, fl. 1950, Romeo Penque, Jerome Richardson, 1920-2000, Joe Farrell, 1937-1986, Hubert Laws, Tommy Williams, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Ron Carter, 1937-, Richard Davis, 1930-, Dom Um Romão, 1925-2005, Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007, Claudio Slon, 1943-2002, Airto Moreira, 1941-, Milton Banana, 1935-1999
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Date Published / Released
2000-06-27
Publisher
Verve Records
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Art Tatum: Finest Hour
performed by Eddie Dougherty, 1915-, Tiny Grimes, 1916-1989, Edmond Hall, 1901-1967, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985, Slam Stewart, 1914-1987 and Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Verve Records, 2000), 1 hour 2 mins
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performed by Eddie Dougherty, 1915-, Tiny Grimes, 1916-1989, Edmond Hall, 1901-1967, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985, Slam Stewart, 1914-1987 and Art Tatum, 1909-1956 (Verve Records, 2000), 1 hour 2 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Eddie Dougherty, 1915-, Tiny Grimes, 1916-1989, Edmond Hall, 1901-1967, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985, Slam Stewart, 1914-1987, Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Author / Creator
Eddie Dougherty, 1915-, Tiny Grimes, 1916-1989, Edmond Hall, 1901-1967, Big Joe Turner, 1911-1985, Slam Stewart, 1914-1987, Art Tatum, 1909-1956
Date Published / Released
2000-09-26
Publisher
Verve Records
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Astrud For Lovers
conducted by Marty Paich, 1925-1995; performed by Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Milton Banana, 1935-1999, Ben Aronov, 1932-2015, Ray Alonge, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-, George Devens, Toots Thielemans, 1922-, Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986, José Marino, 1940-, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, João Donato, 1934-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Joe Hunt, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987, Grady Tate, 1932-, Marvin Stamm and Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007, Albert Gorgoni Orchestra (Verve Records, 2004), 39 mins
Astrud for Lovers is a strong collection of love songs performed by Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. Her wispy and melancholic vocals are featured in a variety of settings recorded between 1963 and 1969 for Verve. The earliest tune, "Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)," is taken from the legendary Getz/Gilbe...
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conducted by Marty Paich, 1925-1995; performed by Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Milton Banana, 1935-1999, Ben Aronov, 1932-2015, Ray Alonge, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-, George Devens, Toots Thielemans, 1922-, Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986, José Marino, 1940-, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, João Donato, 1934-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Joe Hunt, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987, Grady Tate, 1932-, Marvin Stamm and Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007, Albert Gorgoni Orchestra (Verve Records, 2004), 39 mins
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Astrud for Lovers is a strong collection of love songs performed by Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. Her wispy and melancholic vocals are featured in a variety of settings recorded between 1963 and 1969 for Verve. The earliest tune, "Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)," is taken from the legendary Getz/Gilberto album that marked Astrud's star-making first recording. The rest of the collection finds her with Stan Getz again doing a sweet ver...
Astrud for Lovers is a strong collection of love songs performed by Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto. Her wispy and melancholic vocals are featured in a variety of settings recorded between 1963 and 1969 for Verve. The earliest tune, "Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)," is taken from the legendary Getz/Gilberto album that marked Astrud's star-making first recording. The rest of the collection finds her with Stan Getz again doing a sweet version of "It Might as Well Be Spring" in 1964, crooning a smooth "Tu Mi Delirio" with organist Walter Wanderley in 1966, fronting a big orchestra in 1969 on two songs taken from the Beach Samba album, and essaying the intimate "Mahna de Carnival" with just guitar for accompaniment. The album shows that while she had a limited vocal range she knew how to get the most out of it and that she was equally at home in many settings. Not to mention that the collection establishes and maintains a lovely romantic mood throughout! That is what they had in mind no doubt and they succeeded. ~ Tim Sendra, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Albert Gorgoni Orchestra, Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Milton Banana, 1935-1999, Ben Aronov, 1932-2015, Ray Alonge, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-, George Devens, Toots Thielemans, 1922-, Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986, José Marino, 1940-, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, João Donato, 1934-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Joe Hunt, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987, Grady Tate, 1932-, Marvin...
Albert Gorgoni Orchestra, Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Milton Banana, 1935-1999, Ben Aronov, 1932-2015, Ray Alonge, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-, George Devens, Toots Thielemans, 1922-, Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986, José Marino, 1940-, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, João Donato, 1934-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Joe Hunt, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987, Grady Tate, 1932-, Marvin Stamm, Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007
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Marty Paich, 1925-1995
Author / Creator
Albert Gorgoni Orchestra, Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Milton Banana, 1935-1999, Ben Aronov, 1932-2015, Ray Alonge, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-, George Devens, Toots Thielemans, 1922-, Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986, José Marino, 1940-, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, João Donato, 1934-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Joe Hunt, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987, Grady Tate, 1932-, Marvin...
Albert Gorgoni Orchestra, Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz, 1927-1991, João Gilberto, Milton Banana, 1935-1999, Ben Aronov, 1932-2015, Ray Alonge, Warren Bernhardt, 1938-, George Devens, Toots Thielemans, 1922-, Walter Wanderley, 1932-1986, José Marino, 1940-, Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1927-1994, João Donato, 1934-, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Joe Hunt, Joe Mondragon, 1920-1987, Grady Tate, 1932-, Marvin Stamm, Bobby Rosengarden, 1924-2007
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Date Published / Released
2004-01-27
Publisher
Verve Records
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At The Village Vanguard
performed by Ellie May Carter, 1929-1998, Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Al Harewood, 1923- and Norman Simmons, 1929- (Verve Records, 2004), 40 mins
Betty Carter's remarkable early-'70s LPs were initially available only on her own poorly distributed label. This live date captured Carter when her voice was its most pliable, her delivery in full bloom and her range and power at their peak. She could scat with a fury and rhythmic intensity that were almost magica...
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performed by Ellie May Carter, 1929-1998, Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Al Harewood, 1923- and Norman Simmons, 1929- (Verve Records, 2004), 40 mins
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Betty Carter's remarkable early-'70s LPs were initially available only on her own poorly distributed label. This live date captured Carter when her voice was its most pliable, her delivery in full bloom and her range and power at their peak. She could scat with a fury and rhythmic intensity that were almost magical, then turn a slow tune like "The Sun Died" or "Body and Soul" into a showcase by emphasizing key lyrics, subtly changing each stanza,...
Betty Carter's remarkable early-'70s LPs were initially available only on her own poorly distributed label. This live date captured Carter when her voice was its most pliable, her delivery in full bloom and her range and power at their peak. She could scat with a fury and rhythmic intensity that were almost magical, then turn a slow tune like "The Sun Died" or "Body and Soul" into a showcase by emphasizing key lyrics, subtly changing each stanza, or increasing the pace at an unexpected moment. This deserves full attention, as it represents Betty Carter still evolving and perfecting her matchless technique. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1970-05-16
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ellie May Carter, 1929-1998, Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Al Harewood, 1923-, Norman Simmons, 1929-
Author / Creator
Ellie May Carter, 1929-1998, Lisle Atkinson, 1940-, Al Harewood, 1923-, Norman Simmons, 1929-
Date Published / Released
2004-10-05
Publisher
Verve Records
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Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith
performed by Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005 (Verve Records, 1997), 44 mins
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performed by Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005 (Verve Records, 1997), 44 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1962-03-26
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005
Author / Creator
Jimmy Smith, 1925-2005
Date Published / Released
1997-10-28
Publisher
Verve Records
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Bass Hit!
performed by Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Jimmy Giuffre, 1921-2008, Bill Holman, 1927-, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Ray Linn, 1920-1996, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Herbie Harper, 1920-2012, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Mel Lewis, 1929-1990 and Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992 (Verve Records, 2004), 48 mins
Ray Brown's earliest date as a leader features him prominently in the solo spotlight with arrangements by Marty Paich. They collaborated on a swinging original blues, "Blues for Sylvia," and the snappy "Blues for Lorraine." The rest of the release concentrates on familiar standards, with the addition to the reissu...
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performed by Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Jimmy Giuffre, 1921-2008, Bill Holman, 1927-, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Ray Linn, 1920-1996, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Herbie Harper, 1920-2012, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Mel Lewis, 1929-1990 and Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992 (Verve Records, 2004), 48 mins
Description
Ray Brown's earliest date as a leader features him prominently in the solo spotlight with arrangements by Marty Paich. They collaborated on a swinging original blues, "Blues for Sylvia," and the snappy "Blues for Lorraine." The rest of the release concentrates on familiar standards, with the addition to the reissue of several complete and incomplete takes of "After You've Gone," which didn't appear on the original release. The supporting cast inc...
Ray Brown's earliest date as a leader features him prominently in the solo spotlight with arrangements by Marty Paich. They collaborated on a swinging original blues, "Blues for Sylvia," and the snappy "Blues for Lorraine." The rest of the release concentrates on familiar standards, with the addition to the reissue of several complete and incomplete takes of "After You've Gone," which didn't appear on the original release. The supporting cast includes the cream of the crop of musicians living on the West Coast at the time: Jimmy Rowles, Harry "Sweets" Edison, and Jimmy Giuffre among them. Out-of-print for a long time, this record was reissued in 1999, though as a limited-edition title in the Verve Elite series, so it will not remain available for long. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1956-11-21
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Jimmy Giuffre, 1921-2008, Bill Holman, 1927-, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Ray Linn, 1920-1996, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Herbie Harper, 1920-2012, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Mel Lewis, 1929-1990, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992
Author / Creator
Ray Brown, 1926-2002, Herb Geller, 1928-2013, Jimmy Giuffre, 1921-2008, Bill Holman, 1927-, Harry Edison, 1915-1999, Conrad Gozzo, 1922-1964, Ray Linn, 1920-1996, Pete Candoli, 1923-2008, Herbie Harper, 1920-2012, Herb Ellis, 1921-2010, Mel Lewis, 1929-1990, Alvin Stoller, 1925-1992
Date Published / Released
2004-08-03
Publisher
Verve Records
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