Chuck Nessa Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) My friends Sparrow and Joanie produced a dandy cd titled FIRE with Von Freeman. This is a great opportunity to hear Von in a new context for most of you. He plays great and the context gives hint of the "greater Von". Many other fine Chicago musicians available in the Southport catalog. Check it out. Edited September 16, 2012 by Chuck Nessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) Tried to post a link, but it doesn't seem to work. This one does: Amazon link AMG review Edited September 16, 2012 by J.A.W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 For sale at Amazon (with two positive reviews, but no sound samples.) Hear it at Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/album/fire-with-von-freeman-mw0000085993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep1str0phy Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Fascinating lineup--Tatsu (in addition to being one of the foremost old guard bassists in Chicago) is a very esteemed member of the greater Asian Improv scene. I know him through Francis Wong--one of many "big" tenors in Tatsu's musical circle, it seems. I've always enjoyed Tatsu's playing, and I'd imagine his pliant, burly tone would mesh well with a tenor as tough as Von. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've had it for a while & can only second Chuck's recommendation as well as add one for another Von side on Southport, Walkin' Tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have always enjoyed "Fire" quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have always enjoyed "Fire" quite a bit. Yes, it's a fine set.....but I've always enjoyed the nessa recordings more. Just saying...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 My friends Sparrow and Joanie produced a dandy cd titled FIRE with Von Freeman. This is a great opportunity to hear Von in a new context for most of you. He plays great and the context gives hint of the "greater Von". Many other fine Chicago musicians available in the Southport catalog. Check it out. I can't seem to find a link to Southport Records anywhere, Chuck. Do they have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ayers Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Their stuff is on Spotify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 My friends Sparrow and Joanie produced a dandy cd titled FIRE with Von Freeman. This is a great opportunity to hear Von in a new context for most of you. He plays great and the context gives hint of the "greater Von". Many other fine Chicago musicians available in the Southport catalog. Check it out. I can't seem to find a link to Southport Records anywhere, Chuck. Do they have a website? Southport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) My friends Sparrow and Joanie produced a dandy cd titled FIRE with Von Freeman. This is a great opportunity to hear Von in a new context for most of you. He plays great and the context gives hint of the "greater Von". Many other fine Chicago musicians available in the Southport catalog. Check it out. I can't seem to find a link to Southport Records anywhere, Chuck. Do they have a website? Southport Thanks for that, Chuck. Not the easiest site to navigate, unfortunately. Edited September 17, 2012 by Head Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Oh, they have a lot of stuff I'm interested in - even some King Fleming. I only have the two George Freemans. Thanks for posting the link Chuck. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've had it for a while & can only second Chuck's recommendation as well as add one for another Von side on Southport, Walkin' Tough. +1 for Walkin' Tuff. Great cover too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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