BFT #78 The Reveal

[Hot Ptah]

1.

Mac Rebennack:

Sahara (Rebennack)

From Ace Record Story Volume 3

Originally recorded in 1961 as 45 rpm single, Ace 611

Mac Rebennack—piano (This was seven years before he recorded his first album under the name Dr. John)

The rest of the personnel is difficult to confirm. The liner notes to the Ace album state only that Alvin “Red” Tyler plays the saxophone.

There is a Dr. John CD compilation entitled Mos’ Scocious, which provides this listing of personnel for this song: Lee Allen—saxophone, Frank Fields—bass, Charles Williams—drums. However, that listing omits the trumpet player and extra percussionist who are clearly audible on this song. The saxophone parts do not sound like Lee Allen to me. I also hear a second saxophone part in the background.

I emailed the Louisiana Music Factory, and they replied that they did not know who plays on “Sahara”. I emailed Offbeat magazine about the musicians on this record, and they have not replied. I cannot find any information online about the musicians on this record.

2.

Sun Ra and Arkestra:

Carefree (Sun Ra)

From Destination Unknown (Enja, 1992)

Recorded live in Aarburg, March 29, 1992

Sun Ra-- piano, synthesizer

Ahmed Abdullah—trumpet

Michael Ray—trumpet

Tyrone Hill--trombone

Marshall Allen—alto saxophone

James Jackson-- bassoon, percussion

Bruce Edwards --guitar

Jothan Callins—bass

Earl ‘Buster’ Smith--drums

Stanley Morgan-- congas

Dos Santos Nascimento—percussion

Solos—Tyrone Hill, Sun Ra, Bruce Edwards

3.

Harold Land:

Pakistan (Harold Land)

From Damisi (1971, Mainstream—I have it on a 1994 Jazz Heritage CD reissue)

Harold Land—oboe; Oscar Brashear—trumpet; Bill Henderson—piano, keyboards;

Buster Williams—bass; Ndugu (Leon Chancler)—drums

4.

Johnny Otis:

Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes)

From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy)

Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945)

Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets

Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones

Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones

Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones

Leon Beck—baritone saxophone

Bernie Cobbs--guitar

Bill Doggett—piano

Curtis Counce—bass

Johnny Otis—drums

There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online.

5.

John Kirby:

Anitra’s Dance (Grieg; arranged by Charlie Shavers)

From The Biggest Little Band in the Land (ASV Living Era, 1999 CD reissue)

Originally recorded 1939

Charlie Shavers—trumpet; Russell Procope—alto saxophone; Buster Bailey—clarinet;

Billy Kyle—piano; John Kirby—bass; O’Neil Spencer--drums

6.

Benny Goodman:

Roll ‘Em (composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams)

From On The Air 1937-38 (Columbia CD reissue, 1993)

Recorded 2-15-38 in New York, or was it in Pittsburgh? The liner notes say both.

Harry James, Ziggy Elman, Chris Griffin—trumpets

Red Ballard, Vernon Brown—trombones

Benny Goodman—clarinet

Hymie Schertzer, George Koenigs—alto saxophones

Art Rollini, Babe Russin—tenor saxophones

Jess Stacy—piano

Allen Reuss-guitar

Harry Goodman—bass

Gene Krupa—drums

Solos—Jess Stacy, Benny Goodman, Harry James

7.

Bennie Moten:

Prince of Wales (arranged by Moten)

From Band Box Shuffle (Hep)

Originally recorded in 1932.

Hot Lips Page, Joe Keyes, Dee Stewart—trumpets

Dan Minor, Eddie Durham—trombones

Eddie Barefield—clarinet, alto saxophone

Jack Washington—alto and baritone saxophones

Ben Webster—tenor saxophone

Count Basie—piano

Leroy Berry—guitar

Walter Page—bass

Willie McWashington—drums

Solos—Count Basie, Ben Webster, Hot Lips Page

8.

Ronnie Matthews:

Tin Tin Deo (Fuller/Pozo)

From Lament for Love (DIW, 1992)

Ronnie Mathews-piano; David Williams—bass; Frank Gant—drums

Edited September 28, 2010 by Hot Ptah

[jeffcrom]

Nice one, HP!

This is the second BFT on which I have mistaken a bass for a cello. Seems like I'd learn.

For anyone who was put off by Tuts Washington's playing, I'll say that there are other tracks from that album (his only studio album, and the only one released during his lifetime) that are better and more developed. His odd time is the flea that comes with the dog, though - you just have to accept it if you want to enjoy his music.

There were some surprises for me here, and I liked the variety. Thanks for an enjoyable BFT.

[Hot Ptah]

Here is part 2 of the Reveal:

9.

Ran Blake:

Eronel (Thelonious Monk)

From Epistrophy (Soul Note, 1992)

Ran Blake—solo piano

10.

Asmundsen/Davis/Johansen/Shy:

Lummring (Tine Asmundsen)

From Madison (2008, Hazel Jazz)

Tine Asmundsen—Bass

Richard Davis—Arco (bowed) Bass

Vidar Johansen—Tenor Saxophone

Robert Shy plays drums on some selections, but not this one.

What some board members thought was a cello, is actually Richard Davis bowing his bass.

Tine Asmundsen is the woman on the far right in this photo. She and Vidar Johansen are from Norway.

11.

James Newton:

Prelude to a Kiss (Duke Ellington)

From If Love (Jazzline, 1990)

James Newton—flute; Mike Cain—piano

Anthony Cox plays bass and Billy Hart plays drums on the rest of the album, but not on this song.

12.

Chico Freeman:

Peace (Horace Silver)

From Spirit Sensitive (India Navigation, 1979)

Chico Freeman—Tenor Saxophone

John Hicks-Piano

Cecil McBee—Bass

Billy Hart—Drums

13.

Eddie Palmieri:

Chocolate Ice Cream (Eddie Palmieri/Alfredo Armenteros)

From Superimposition (1970)

Eddie Palmieri—piano

Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros—Trumpet

Lewis C. Kahn, Jose Rodriguez—Trombones

Andy Gonzalez—Bass

Eladio Perez---Congas

Tommy Lopez—Bongos

Nicky Marrero—Timbales, Percussion

Rudy Calzado—Percussion

Roberto Fronquiz—Bell

Manny Oquendo—Bongos, Timbales, Percussion

Solos—Eddie Palmieri, Alfredo Armenteros

14.

Frank Zappa:

Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson)

From Broadway the Hard Way (1988)

Frank Zappa—Guitar, Arranger

Ike Willis—Guitar

Mike Keneally—Guitar, Synthesizers

Bobby Martin—Piano, Other Keyboards

Ed Mann—Vibes, Percussion

Walt Fowler—Trumpet

Bruce Fowler—Trombone

Paul Carman—Alto Saxophone

Albert Wing—Tenor Saxophone

Kurt McGettrick—Baritone Saxophone

Scott Thunes—Bass

Chad Wackerman—Drums

Walt Fowler—trumpet solo

15.

Carla Bley:

Ad Infinitum (Carla Bley)

From Dinner Music (Watt, 1977)

Roswell Rudd—trombone

Michael Mantler—trumpet

Carlos Ward—alto and tenor saxophones

Bob Stewart—tuba

Carla Bley—organ

Richard Tee—piano, electric piano

Eric Gale, Cornell Dupree—guitars

Gordon Edwards—bass

Steve Gadd—drums

16.

Tuts Washington:

When the Saints Go Marching In

From New Orleans Piano Professor (Rounder, 1986)

Recorded in 1983

Tuts Washington—solo piano

Edited September 28, 2010 by Hot Ptah

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

4.

Johnny Otis:

Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes)

From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy)

Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945)

Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets

Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones

Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones

Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones

Leon Beck—baritone saxophone

Bernie Cobbs--guitar

Bill Doggett—piano

Curtis Counce—bass

Johnny Otis—drums

There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online.

That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available?

MG

[Hot Ptah]

4.

Johnny Otis:

Preston Loves Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes)

From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy)

Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945)

Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jonestrumpets

Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jonestrombones

Gene Bloch, Bob Harrisalto saxophones

Paul Quinchette, James Van Streetertenor saxophones

Leon Beckbaritone saxophone

Bernie Cobbs--guitar

Bill Doggettpiano

Curtis Councebass

Johnny Otisdrums

There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online.

That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available?

MG

It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too.

Edited September 28, 2010 by Hot Ptah

[Hot Ptah]

Nice one, HP!

This is the second BFT on which I have mistaken a bass for a cello. Seems like I'd learn.

For anyone who was put off by Tuts Washington's playing, I'll say that there are other tracks from that album (his only studio album, and the only one released during his lifetime) that are better and more developed. His odd time is the flea that comes with the dog, though - you just have to accept it if you want to enjoy his music.

There were some surprises for me here, and I liked the variety. Thanks for an enjoyable BFT.

Thanks for the kind words. I had fun putting this together, and reading all of the insightful comments in the discussion.

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

4.

Johnny Otis:

Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes)

From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy)

Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945)

Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets

Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones

Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones

Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones

Leon Beck—baritone saxophone

Bernie Cobbs--guitar

Bill Doggett—piano

Curtis Counce—bass

Johnny Otis—drums

There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online.

That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available?

MG

It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too.

Oh wow, 3 CDs! I have a few of the Savoy recordings on "The roots of Rock & Roll" and a couple of 78s. Is "Harlem nocturne" among the Excelsior sides?

MG

[Hot Ptah]

4.

Johnny Otis:

Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes)

From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy)

Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945)

Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets

Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones

Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones

Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones

Leon Beck—baritone saxophone

Bernie Cobbs--guitar

Bill Doggett—piano

Curtis Counce—bass

Johnny Otis—drums

There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online.

That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available?

MG

It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too.

Oh wow, 3 CDs! I have a few of the Savoy recordings on "The roots of Rock & Roll" and a couple of 78s. Is "Harlem nocturne" among the Excelsior sides?

MG

Harlem Nocturne is the first song on Disc 1.

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

4.

Johnny Otis:

Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes)

From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy)

Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945)

Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets

Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones

Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones

Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones

Leon Beck—baritone saxophone

Bernie Cobbs--guitar

Bill Doggett—piano

Curtis Counce—bass

Johnny Otis—drums

There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online.

That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available?

MG

It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too.

Oh wow, 3 CDs! I have a few of the Savoy recordings on "The roots of Rock & Roll" and a couple of 78s. Is "Harlem nocturne" among the Excelsior sides?

MG

Harlem Nocturne is the first song on Disc 1.

Thanks - it's a bit pricey, now it's out of print, but I sprung for a used one for twenty-five quid.

MG

[Spontooneous]

I just wanted to say that Jess Stacy's solo on 6 energizes my brain every time. Thanks, Bill.

Ravioli!

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

This turned up in the post today

What a great set! Thanks Bill!

MG

[Hot Ptah]

This turned up in the post today

What a great set! Thanks Bill!

MG

I am glad that I could make you aware of it.

[Big Al]

A ton of apologies for not participating beyong guessing the Goodman track. Lots of good stuff on here, now to start diggin' deeper!

[Hot Ptah]

A ton of apologies for not participating beyong guessing the Goodman track. Lots of good stuff on here, now to start diggin' deeper!

That's OK, Al. The guess you made was very specific and right on the money.

[Bright Moments]

finally got around to spinning this fine BFT!! much thanks!!!!