mikeweil Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 My latest discography on organist Paul Bryant, whom most may know from his recordings with Curtis Amy, is now online: https://jazzdiscography.com/paul-bryant-discography/ What do you think about his playing? I like it, or I wouldn't have compiled the disco. I love his blues and gospel touches that he always uses in unexpected ways with great dynamics. Here are the covers of all the LPs he was on: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks Mike for making this a separate topic, Bryant's disco was short, relatively, but he was a really nice player. The recordings with Amy are best for me. I recall not loving the one with Jim Hall as much - maybe a factor of wanting that booting tenor in there instead. I should revisit. As I mentioned in my response to the original post, the Fantasy LPs aren't quite as good, IMO, but Plas helps a lot on the one with him. The fact that I am talking more about his sidemen/co-leaders shouldn't indicate I don't enjoy his organ playing cause I definitely do. Thanks for the link to the obit, I had no idea that he had kept playing for so long after his time in the spotlight. Makes me wish someone had recorded a local appearance or two. And I really, really hope that tape exists of that TV performance with Curtis Amy. Big from me, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 AFAIK from James Harrod's research, there is no audio or videotape from this show. At least Calliope did not issue music from this show. I have yet to hear the two Fantasy LPs and the one with Howard Roberts, but Like all the others a lot. The pairing with Griffin is special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks Mike! I really like the album with Griffin which was my introduction but also the two in the Amy Select and Something's Happening... still looking for the rest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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