A Lark Ascending Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Every now and then I'm just stopped in my tracks by a tune from a familiar recording that has never really stood out before. Driving to work last week I had Art Blakey and the JM's 'At the Cafe Bohemia Vol II' playing and became totally absorbed by 'I Waited for You.' A lovely tune that I know in other forms (including Gillespie's) but this interpretation strikes me as absolutely gorgeous. A wonderfully stately presentation and rumination on the melody by Kenny Dorham followed by beautifully melodic solos from Mobley and Silver. I've had to play it several times on its own since! If it's never really struck you before dig out the album and give it a listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Ooooooooh YEAH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Williams Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Beautiful tune, gorgeous albums, both v1 & v2. These and Dorham's Bohemia dates have had a lot of play here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Just a note to say in the early days ('66-'68) Lester Bowie repeatedly mentioned KD, on the Bohemia dates, as a MF. He made me relisten to this sides. The recent domestic RVGs are masterful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Berger Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Just a note to say in the early days ('66-'68) Lester Bowie repeatedly mentioned KD, on the Bohemia dates, as a MF. He made me relisten to this sides. The recent domestic RVGs are masterful. Amen... I still give the Birdland dates a slight nod over these, but I'm revisiting them and they are great. "Minor's Holiday" is a STUPENDOUS performance by everyone concerned! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 for the song... and for the complete Bohemia set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 It's always being GO! from the first notes of the opening track ('Soft Winds') of The Jazz Messengers at Cafe Bohemia albums. One of the swingingest and creative evening in jazz history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Any one know the provinance of the KD Time CDs being offered by Fresh Sounds in Spain, they look interesting but I have worries regarding their legitimacy and sound. Anyone tried these yet. The Booker Little and Roach titles are also tempting too. http://www.freshsoundrecords.com/newreleases.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 The Jazz Messengers at Cafe Bohemia Vol 1 &2 never, ever fails to lift my spirits. This music is like a tonic for the soul (and Dorham at Cafe Bohemia, too). The RVG's of this music are wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 C, those are excellent sessions, and will probably sound very nice; not sure about their legitimate nature. . .they probably are pirated editions really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazaro Vega Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 Featuring Blakey tonight on my radio program: consider this the first request for the night...which no one will hear as they'll be watching the CUBS WIN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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