vibes Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 I've really enjoyed this series, as it has introduced me to a lot of new music from a lot of different artists. I've purchased a few of the discs from each wave of releases, and have been very pleased, for the most part. Here are the ones that get played the most: Kenny Burrell - Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping Dave Brubeck/Paul Desmond - 1975: The Duets Al Grey - Snap Your Fingers Archie Shepp - Attica Blues Cal Tjader - Soul Bird: Whiffenpoof Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges While I have a number of the CD's released in the series, I'm far from having them all, and would like to hear what other people like. What do you recommend? What has surprised you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Many good items in this series. In the latest batch, The Golden Flute and The Cry of My People are NOT TO BE MISSED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 I'd echo the thought about the Mulligan and the Brubeck-Desmond. Favorites of mine are also the Stitt, Billy Mitchell (outstanding), Jazztet at Birdhouse, Buddy DeFranco and the Woody Herman. Unfortunately, the last batch they just issued on Tuesday doesn't look too good to me. Others may differ but that batch doesn't move me to buy any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrdlu Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 The Tjader one is a favorite album of mine, mainly because of the one track, "The Prophet". They just play the one chorus, but the sound and feel of it are outstanding, mainly because of Richard Davis's superb walking bass line, which is very prominent in the mix. (I heard a sound bite of an earlier version of that piece by Cal, with a different bassist, and it only served to show just how essential Richard is to the "Soul Bird" version.) The track ends with a passage that reminds me a lot of the end of "Along Came Betty" on Blakey's "Moanin'" album. Recommended! For anyone who is not likely to get the Mulligan Mosaic, I recommend the Mulligan Village Vanguard LPR CD, with its handsome gatefold cover. The sound is not as good as Malcolm Addey's in the Mosaic, but it's still pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulu se mama Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 i'm really enjoying the soul sisters release. it's lightweight, but it has grant green in some fun settings. this one would have completely passed me by if it was not part of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Brad, you really should get "The Golden Flute" for the TENOR playing. It's one of Lateef's best, and you should like Teefsky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Of the recent releases in this series, I gotta recommend the Lateef too. And Soul Sisters. The Stuff Smith is really good. I took a chance on the Tony Scott and recommend it--three tracks feature some unusual instrumentation, but hell, "Ode to an Oud" is very cool. I picked up the Johnny Frigo but haven't listened to it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJ Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 (edited) The Billy Mitchell really blew me away, I need to hear more of him. Archie Shepp's ATTICA BLUES is fantastic. One of my favorite of his Impulse! dates. "Steam" is groovy, a great lost FM soul hit! I'm picking up the Lateef today - the stereo LP copy I have sounded good and I'm expecting even better based on Lon's comments. Musically, it's first rate, perhaps his best Impulse! date. I agree that his tenor playing is very strong on this one. I'll just also mention a couple that others haven't. Alice Coltrane - UNIVERSAL CONSCIOUSNESS - whoah! Heavy stuff. I like Dizzy's AFRO a lot too - have to be in the mood, but when you want intense, driving, downright exhilirating music, this is your ticket! Edited March 28, 2004 by DrJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Another vote for Billy Mitchell This one opened my eyes-made me go back and listen a lot more closely to what he's doing on the Thad Jones Mosaic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibes Posted March 31, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 I'm listening to Sam Rivers' "Crystals" using headphones right now, and there is a lot more happening on this date than I previously realized. This really is a fantastic date, one of the more interesting avant releases I've heard. Is Sam's other early 70's work at all similar to this? Regardless, this date is highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 What puzzles me is that my copy of THE GOLDEN FLUTE is a digipak, but has the other LPR releases listed underneath the transparent jewel. The sound on the Gloria Coleman is odd in one respect: the bass drum is almost inaudible. Rudy Van Gelder seems to have had problems with balancing the bass drum alongside the organ pedals and double bass, as he often mixed the bass drum way too low, IMHO. Or he simply didn't like it. He also has a tendency to mix the drums as a whole a little too low in the mix. You have to listen real hard for the bassdrum on all Jimmy Smith Blue Notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 Freakin' A, has anybody noticed this on Alan's Jazzmatazz site?! Art Blakey - 'S Make It (Verve LPR/Limelight) June 8 — with Lee Morgan, John Gilmore, Curtis Fuller, and John Hicks; 1965 FINALLY! I don't even care if it's a bit of a letdown--I've wanted to hear this date for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undergroundagent Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 (edited) I'm just listening to the Mel Brown "Chicken Fat" disc...MAN, THIS SMOKES!!! It's probably more geared to be an electric blues record (Albert King, but more jazzy?). Nevertheless, I'm lovin' it!! Talk about oozing grease...WHERE'S BIG AL!?!?! Edited April 29, 2004 by undergroundagent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Ghost - The Blakey was available from Dusty Groove as late as yesterday afternoon. Haven't looked at the DG site today. Up over and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 (edited) Most of my favs are listed before. I like the Blossom Dearie a lot w/ Burrell, Ray Brown and Thigpen as sidemen. Jimmy Giuffre 3 and Jim Hall live! are great sessions too. Edited April 30, 2004 by Alfred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 The complete LPR series is listed here: >>> KLICK ME! <<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjobbe Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 played most often: The PeeWee Russel Ask me now and the Tjader.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 I picked up the Earl Hines session, Once Upon A Time. I didn't realize that Pee Wee Russell and Elvin Jones were on this--I thought it was Ellington's group-so that was a pleasant surprise. Elvin manages to sound like Elvin even in this straight ahead format and he really drives the band. Pee Wee is Pee Wee. Altogether, there's a lot more variety to this than I anticipated and I really like it. How can you go wrong with Earl HInes, Pee Wee Russell and Elvin Jones? Three of the most distinctive voices in jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 The Billy Mitchell really blew me away, I need to hear more of him. Get the Al Grey-Billy Mitchell SNAP YOUR FINGERS for more prime Mitchell! The two of them made a couple more albums together that hopefully will see the light of day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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