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performed by Grant Green (Warner Music, 2000), 1 hour 6 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Grant Green
Author / Creator
Grant Green
Date Published / Released
2000-10-26
Publisher
Warner Music
Genre
Hard-Bop, Soul Jazz, Guitar Jazz
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Hard-Bop, Soul Jazz, Guitar Jazz
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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
Genre
Jazz Fusion, Soul Jazz
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And Strings/Jump For Joy
conducted by Richard Hayman, 1920-2014; performed by Cannonball Adderley, 1928-1975, Emmett Berry, 1915-1993, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Bill Evans, 1958-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Leo Kruczek, fl. 1940, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, George Ricci, 1921-2010 and Dave Schwartz, 1916-2013 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2003), 1 hour 8 mins
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conducted by Richard Hayman, 1920-2014; performed by Cannonball Adderley, 1928-1975, Emmett Berry, 1915-1993, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Bill Evans, 1958-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Leo Kruczek, fl. 1940, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, George Ricci, 1921-2010 and Dave Schwartz, 1916-2013 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2003), 1 hour 8 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1955-10-27
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Cannonball Adderley, 1928-1975, Emmett Berry, 1915-1993, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Bill Evans, 1958-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Leo Kruczek, fl. 1940, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, George Ricci, 1921-2010, Dave Schwartz, 1916-2013
Contributor
Richard Hayman, 1920-2014
Author / Creator
Cannonball Adderley, 1928-1975, Emmett Berry, 1915-1993, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-, Barry Galbraith, 1919-1983, Bill Evans, 1958-, Milt Hinton, 1910-2000, Leo Kruczek, fl. 1940, Gene Orloff, 1921-2009, George Ricci, 1921-2010, Dave Schwartz, 1916-2013
Date Published / Released
2003-09-05
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Genre
Hard-Bop, Soul Jazz
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Another Voyage
performed by Ramsey Lewis, 1935-, Cleveland "Cleve" Eaton, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941- and Maurice White, 1941-2016 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2004), 36 mins
Issued in September 1969, Another Voyage is one of the Ramsey Lewis Trio's best efforts, during its initial release making it into the R&B Top 35. With the lineup of Lewis, drummer Maurice White, and bassist Cleveland Eaton, the LP serves as a prime example of the muscular Chicago sound while preserving the pianis...
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performed by Ramsey Lewis, 1935-, Cleveland "Cleve" Eaton, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941- and Maurice White, 1941-2016 (Universal Classics & Jazz, 2004), 36 mins
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Issued in September 1969, Another Voyage is one of the Ramsey Lewis Trio's best efforts, during its initial release making it into the R&B Top 35. With the lineup of Lewis, drummer Maurice White, and bassist Cleveland Eaton, the LP serves as a prime example of the muscular Chicago sound while preserving the pianist's trademark elegance. In addition to such throbbing, kinetic workouts as Eddie Harris' "Bold and Black" and "If You've Got It Flaunt...
Issued in September 1969, Another Voyage is one of the Ramsey Lewis Trio's best efforts, during its initial release making it into the R&B Top 35. With the lineup of Lewis, drummer Maurice White, and bassist Cleveland Eaton, the LP serves as a prime example of the muscular Chicago sound while preserving the pianist's trademark elegance. In addition to such throbbing, kinetic workouts as Eddie Harris' "Bold and Black" and "If You've Got It Flaunt It, Pts. 1-2," there's a nice mid-groovin' cover of Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour," Harris' contemplative "How Beautiful Is Spring," and the sumptuous "Opus V," written by Charles Stepney. Of special note is future Earth, Wind & Fire leader White's use of the kalimba on "Uhuru." The pumping "Do What You Wanna" became a post-release favorite during the late '90s and was included on the two-LP set Inside Ramsey Lewis. ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1969-09
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ramsey Lewis, 1935-, Cleveland "Cleve" Eaton, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941-, Maurice White, 1941-2016
Author / Creator
Ramsey Lewis, 1935-, Cleveland "Cleve" Eaton, 1939-, Phil Upchurch, 1941-, Maurice White, 1941-2016
Date Published / Released
2004-09-14
Publisher
Universal Classics & Jazz
Genre
Soul Jazz, Piano Jazz
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Arnett Cobb and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis" Blow, Arnett, Blow
performed by Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Wild Bill Davis, 1918-1995, George Duvivier, 1920-1985 and Arthur Edgehill, 1926- (Prestige, 1993), 39 mins, 6 page(s)
Arnett Cobb's debut for Prestige and his first recording as a leader in three years (due to a serious car accident in 1956) is an explosive affair. Cobb is matched up with fellow tough tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and there are plenty of sparks set off by their encounter. With organist Wild Bill Davis, bassist Geo...
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performed by Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Wild Bill Davis, 1918-1995, George Duvivier, 1920-1985 and Arthur Edgehill, 1926- (Prestige, 1993), 39 mins, 6 page(s)
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Arnett Cobb's debut for Prestige and his first recording as a leader in three years (due to a serious car accident in 1956) is an explosive affair. Cobb is matched up with fellow tough tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and there are plenty of sparks set off by their encounter. With organist Wild Bill Davis, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Arthur Edgehill keeping the proceedings heated, Cobb and Davis tangle on a variety of basic material, alterna...
Arnett Cobb's debut for Prestige and his first recording as a leader in three years (due to a serious car accident in 1956) is an explosive affair. Cobb is matched up with fellow tough tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and there are plenty of sparks set off by their encounter. With organist Wild Bill Davis, bassist George Duvivier, and drummer Arthur Edgehill keeping the proceedings heated, Cobb and Davis tangle on a variety of basic material, alternating uptempo romps such as "Go Power" and "Go Red Go" with slightly more sober pieces highlighted by "When I Grow Too Old to Dream." This is a great matchup (reissued on CD through the OJC imprint) that lives up to its potential. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1959-01-09
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Wild Bill Davis, 1918-1995, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Arthur Edgehill, 1926-
Author / Creator
Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Wild Bill Davis, 1918-1995, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Arthur Edgehill, 1926-
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
Prestige
Genre
Soul Jazz
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Arnett Cobb: Smooth Sailing
performed by Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Buster Cooper, 1929-, Austin Mitchell, 1919-2014, George Duvivier, 1920-1985 and Osie Johnson, 1923-1966 (Prestige, 1995), 37 mins, 7 page(s)
This CD reissue brings back a typically swinging date by tenor saxophonist Arnett Cobb. The colorful trombonist Buster Cooper (who was not featured in enough small group sessions through the years) seems to inspire Cobb; the rhythm section (organist Austin Mitchell, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Osie Johnson...
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performed by Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Buster Cooper, 1929-, Austin Mitchell, 1919-2014, George Duvivier, 1920-1985 and Osie Johnson, 1923-1966 (Prestige, 1995), 37 mins, 7 page(s)
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This CD reissue brings back a typically swinging date by tenor saxophonist Arnett Cobb. The colorful trombonist Buster Cooper (who was not featured in enough small group sessions through the years) seems to inspire Cobb; the rhythm section (organist Austin Mitchell, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Osie Johnson) proves a strong asset for this music. Four standards (three from the swing era plus Cobb's "Smooth Sailing") alternate with a blues a...
This CD reissue brings back a typically swinging date by tenor saxophonist Arnett Cobb. The colorful trombonist Buster Cooper (who was not featured in enough small group sessions through the years) seems to inspire Cobb; the rhythm section (organist Austin Mitchell, bassist George Duvivier and drummer Osie Johnson) proves a strong asset for this music. Four standards (three from the swing era plus Cobb's "Smooth Sailing") alternate with a blues and a couple of up-tempo riff numbers. Arnett Cobb's solos are typically emotional and generally exciting during the fine set. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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Date Written / Recorded
1959-02-27
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Buster Cooper, 1929-, Austin Mitchell, 1919-2014, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Osie Johnson, 1923-1966
Author / Creator
Arnett Cobb, 1918-1989, Buster Cooper, 1929-, Austin Mitchell, 1919-2014, George Duvivier, 1920-1985, Osie Johnson, 1923-1966
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Prestige
Genre
Mainstream Jazz, Soul Jazz
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Genre:
Mainstream Jazz, Soul Jazz, Ballad Tune
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performed by Stanley Turrentine, 1934-2000 (Warner Music, 1993), 1 hour 4 mins
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Stanley Turrentine, 1934-2000
Author / Creator
Stanley Turrentine, 1934-2000
Date Published / Released
1993-11-08
Publisher
Warner Music
Genre
Soul Jazz
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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
Genre
Mainstream Jazz, Soul Jazz
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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
Genre
Hard-Bop, Soul Jazz
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Ben Webster and Joe Zawinul: Soulmates
performed by Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Joe Zawinul, 1932-2007, Richard Davis, 1930- and Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985 (Riverside, 1992), 43 mins, 8 page(s)
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performed by Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Joe Zawinul, 1932-2007, Richard Davis, 1930- and Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985 (Riverside, 1992), 43 mins, 8 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1963
Field of Study
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Joe Zawinul, 1932-2007, Richard Davis, 1930-, Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985
Author / Creator
Ben Webster, 1909-1973, Joe Zawinul, 1932-2007, Richard Davis, 1930-, Philly Joe Jones, 1923-1985
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
Riverside
Genre
Soul Jazz
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