pryan Posted October 30, 2004 Report Posted October 30, 2004 This one was reviewed in the new issue of Cadence and received quite a positive rating from the writer. It features Kid Howard and Jim Robinson, among others. I've been a big admirer of this ensemble since obtaining the Lewis Mosaic about a year and a half ago. Anyone else who has this disc, feel free to discuss its merits, etc. Quote
Harold_Z Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 I don't have the new disc, but seeing the tune list I'm pretty sure I have everything on it on Delmark Vinyl from the 60s. At this point in time I wonder what someone whose never been exposed to this type of music would make of it. It's not the polished dixie/swing of the Condon guys and it's certainly not the trite "dixieland" of the bad banjo bands (although there is a banjo present). Instead it's this highly rhythmic, intense ensemble, great feeling music - I love it. It's got the New Orleans stamp all over it. The musicians are dealing in a groove and a style. They aren't polished in the sense of being great readers or having extensive technique - but they deal with what they do and they do it wonderfully. Another aspect of this is how this relates to New Orleans R&B of the same and subsequent time. I don't think a lot of people realize the familial relationship, but it's there. It's Really there ! Quote
jazzbo Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 Yes, it's really there. Won't surprise Harold to find I'm a George Lewis fan. I really like that band. I wish that Mosaic would do a Verve set . . . Really nice stuff nicely recorded. And just last week I dug out my Dragon cd of Lewis in Sweden and really enjoyed the heck out of it! Harold's right, this is different from Chicago style and sure isn't Hollywood dixie or businessman's bounce mediocre material, but vital and expressive music in the old New Orleans tradition. And luckily. . . there's lots of material got recorded by George and his clarinet! Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 This date was issued on 3 Delmark lps now combined on Ice Cream and another disc called Hello Central. Excellent stuff. Quote
pryan Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Posted November 1, 2004 Thanks for the commentary, lads. Sounds like the reviewer was bang on with his assessment. Chalk up another for the "to get" list. Quote
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