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composed by George Russell, 1923-2009; performed by George Russell, 1923-2009, Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy, Jr., 1928-1964, Stephen Swallow and Joe Hunt, George Russell Sextet (Riverside, 1992), 43 mins, 6 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Composer
- George Russell, 1923-2009
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 43 mins
- Ensemble
- George Russell Sextet
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Avant-Garde
- Label
- Riverside
- Page Count
- 6
- Performer
- George Russell, 1923-2009, Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy, Jr., 1928-1964, Stephen Swallow, Joe Hunt
- Date Recorded
- 1961-05-08
- Release Date
- 1992
- Review
- This is a true classic. Composer/pianist George Russell gathered together a very versatile group of talents (trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy on alto and bass clarinet, bassist Steve Swallow, and drummer Joe Hunt) to explore three of his originals, "'Round Midnight" (which is given an extraordinary treatment by Dolphy), Miles Davis' "Nardis," and David Baker's "Honesty." The music is post-bop and although using ideas from avant-garde jazz, it does not fall into any simple category. The improvising is at a very high level and the frameworks (which include free and stop-time sections) really inspire the players. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Avant-garde, Avant-Garde
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Avant-Garde
