BruceH Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I think what we've learned from this thread is that you can pretty much buy any Stan Getz and you won't go far wrong (with the exception of his dubious soft fusion period in the mid 70s). You're on the money. Well, I also never personally got into Focus either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Well, I also never personally got into Focus either. Huge error as a human being. I do think it's a really nice record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I like Focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I like Focus. Me to. I recently blasted "Hocus Pocus" at a very high volume. But seriously, Getz's Focus is one my favorites of the non-bossa albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 There's a lot to like about "Focus," but at times Stan gets into that "moo-ing" bag he was prey to at that time, which (though it may be more my problem), drives me crazy. BTW, if you want to witness the often brilliant British critic Max Harrison go batshit in plain sight, check out his entry on "Focus" in "The Essential Jazz Records, Vol. 2." The entry itself is quite good, but at one point Max homes in on Martin Williams' old review of "Focus" (reprintd in Martin's "Jazz Heritage") in which MW refers to Eddie Sauter's string writing as "derivative of Bartok." Now MW's "derivative" is bit snarky; "inspired by" would be better, but an enraged Max proceeds to say "that there is no stylistic resemblance [between Sauter's writing and Bartok's] at all," which is nuts -- and Max then adds in a sneering footnote: "Bartok's influence here is like Milhaud's on Brubeck in that it can be herad by those who do not know the composer's work yet not by those who do." Only problem is that "I'm Late, "I'm Late" is clearly based on the second movement of Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celeste -- a fact that is corroborated in the liner notes to the CD reissue of "Focus" by Jacob Glick of the Beaux Arts String Quartet, who played on the "Focus" date. What was Max thinking here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiptobird Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 |What's the view on The Best of Two Different Worlds? Does anyone know if the reissue some years ago contained bonus cuts? It was withdrawn, I think, for software reasons but seems not to have been reprinted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I like Focus. Me to. I recently blasted "Hocus Pocus" at a very high volume. But seriously, Getz's Focus is one my favorites of the non-bossa albums. Hocus Pocus is one of the few hit records to feature yodelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I second (or third) many of the recommendations here. I don't think anyone has mentioned an enjoyable live date from the late 1970s--"Gold, Happy 50th Stan". Stan is joined by Joanne Brackeen, Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen and Billy Hart. I especially like the version of "Cancao Do Sol" on this album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Lots of good ones have been mentioned already, I'll repeat some of my favorites, nevertheless: - The Complete Roost 3CD set: essential, not just for Getz, but PRETTY ESSENTIALL JAZZ, in my opinion! . How's the sound on this compared to the single Cds that saw the light of day in the late 80s. I've the Storyville (muddy) and Roost Quartet sessions (ok sound) already. Is the box worth upgrading to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donald petersen Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 hottah-i have seen a disc (double?) on steeplechase with a similar lineup. i asked about it on this board and got lukewarm responses but the band did and does interest me. i think perhaps the one i am thinking of had clint houston and not NHOP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 hottah-i have seen a disc (double?) on steeplechase with a similar lineup. i asked about it on this board and got lukewarm responses but the band did and does interest me. i think perhaps the one i am thinking of had clint houston and not NHOP? From what I can tell, the Stan Getz "Gold, Happy 50th Stan" on Inner City (a 2 LP set) is the same album as the Steeplechase releases "Live At Montmartre, Vol.1" and "Vol. 2". I have more than 50 Getz albums. I can tell that this one is probably not one of "the best" from a critical analysis standpoint, but it is one of the Getz albums that I play most often. If you are interested, I would say that you should get it. It is not a compromised fusion album like some of his late 1970s material. It is a very enjoyable listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcello Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Love this one. Great band. Not sure if it's on cd. The Master Featuring Albert Dailey, Clint Houston And Billy Hart. Recorded In 1975. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 hottah-i have seen a disc (double?) on steeplechase with a similar lineup. i asked about it on this board and got lukewarm responses but the band did and does interest me. i think perhaps the one i am thinking of had clint houston and not NHOP? From what I can tell, the Stan Getz "Gold, Happy 50th Stan" on Inner City (a 2 LP set) is the same album as the Steeplechase releases "Live At Montmartre, Vol.1" and "Vol. 2". I have more than 50 Getz albums. I can tell that this one is probably not one of "the best" from a critical analysis standpoint, but it is one of the Getz albums that I play most often. If you are interested, I would say that you should get it. It is not a compromised fusion album like some of his late 1970s material. It is a very enjoyable listen. The Inner City release was a reissue of the SteepleChase recording. Not great but really ok material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaft Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) No one mentions: What The World Needs Now: Stan Getz Plays The Burt Bacharach Songbook Some people don't like (hate it) some love it /Shaft Edited February 9, 2007 by shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Lots of good ones have been mentioned already, I'll repeat some of my favorites, nevertheless: - The Complete Roost 3CD set: essential, not just for Getz, but PRETTY ESSENTIALL JAZZ, in my opinion! . How's the sound on this compared to the single Cds that saw the light of day in the late 80s. I've the Storyville (muddy) and Roost Quartet sessions (ok sound) already. Is the box worth upgrading to. I can't tell, never had it in another way before... and the music is so sublime ("Imagination" on disc one, for instance - whoah!) I never bothered about sound. Maybe someone else can offer some comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 ... the music is so sublime ("Imagination" on disc one, for instance - whoah!) I never bothered about sound. Can't add anything to that! The box is essential, regardless of SQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslade Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 (edited) Many folks may pass by a "cheapie" called "The Song Is You" issued on LRC, Laserlight, etc. This would be a mistake. It is one of those Sonny Lester jobs issued on a number of different labels. Quartet date from '69 with Stanley Cowell, Miroslav Vitous and Jack DeJohnette. Very fine playing by all concerned. I see it is currently on Amazon for $.99 and up. Gonna check this one out right now oops, gonna eat first (just got hollerd at) then spin the LRC Getz Edited February 10, 2007 by gslade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Many folks may pass by a "cheapie" called "The Song Is You" issued on LRC, Laserlight, etc. This would be a mistake. It is one of those Sonny Lester jobs issued on a number of different labels. Quartet date from '69 with Stanley Cowell, Miroslav Vitous and Jack DeJohnette. Very fine playing by all concerned. I see it is currently on Amazon for $.99 and up. Gonna check this one out right now oops, gonna eat first (just got hollerd at) then spin the LRC Getz Hope the meal is good, the wife happy and the music suits you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslade Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Many folks may pass by a "cheapie" called "The Song Is You" issued on LRC, Laserlight, etc. This would be a mistake. It is one of those Sonny Lester jobs issued on a number of different labels. Quartet date from '69 with Stanley Cowell, Miroslav Vitous and Jack DeJohnette. Very fine playing by all concerned. I see it is currently on Amazon for $.99 and up. Gonna check this one out right now oops, gonna eat first (just got hollerd at) then spin the LRC Getz Hope the meal is good, the wife happy and the music suits you. Food was good, Nik is happy (she loves Getz not all the music I listen to) good call on an affordable disc (thanks Chuck) Might have to check out those other Sonny Lester jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesbro Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Seems like a good time to bump this thread. Any more opinions on Dynasty? Should be on its way from bmg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 You'll like it. Everyone seems to be "on." (I haven't bought the new reissue. I paid so much for the OOP one some years back that I won't for a while.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Englewood Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Seems like a good time to bump this thread. Any more opinions on Dynasty? Should be on its way from bmg. I'd be very interested to hear this one myself, would be curious to hear Stan in this context, especially as it was a working group. Edited May 20, 2009 by Cliff Englewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D. Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'm just about to pull the trigger on Dynasty, not just for Mr. Getz's playing but also for Rene Thomas's. Tough for me to imagine Getz playing with an organ combo, but should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Englewood Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'm just about to pull the trigger on Dynasty, not just for Mr. Getz's playing but also for Rene Thomas's. Tough for me to imagine Getz playing with an organ combo, but should be interesting. Yea me too, but when I see it, I'll buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kh1958 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) I'm just about to pull the trigger on Dynasty, not just for Mr. Getz's playing but also for Rene Thomas's. Tough for me to imagine Getz playing with an organ combo, but should be interesting. A trigger that should be pulled. Found a used LP copy of Dynasty sometime back in the 1970s and its been a favorite Stan Getz recording ever since (along with Sweet Rain). Those are the two Getz LPs that gripped me the strongest on first listens. Edited May 20, 2009 by kh1958 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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