A recording that just breathes ...

[neveronfriday]

Hi,

managed to get hold of this CD a few days ago for 4 Euro. Because I like Terry and because Chesky has put out some mighty fine CDs (mostly not my kind of music though), I ordered it second-hand.

What I got was a shrink-wrapped spankin' new CD which just sounds so good on my system that I want to recommend it to those who enjoy both good music and excellent sound! It features Terry playing duets with Monty Alexander, Geri Allen, Kenny Barron, Tommy Flanagan, Don Friedman, Benny Green, Sir Roland Hanna, Barry Harris, Eric Lewis, John Lewis, Marian McPartland, Junior Mance, Eric Reed and Billy Taylor. As with pretty much all of Chesky's CDs, this one was recorded at St. Peter's Espiscopal Church in N.Y. Great acoustics, beautifully-recorded. The pianists had a Bösendorfer Mod. 290 Imperial Grand at their disposal.

Clark Terry. One on One. Chesky Records, Radio City Station, New York, NY, 2000

Chesky Link to the CD:

One on One (CD)

Chesky Link to the hybrid SACD:

One on One (SACD)

AMG review (Ken Dryden):

Right in the middle of celebrating his 79th birthday, Clark Terry went into the studio for several days to record 14 duets with a different pianist on each track, with many of them being veterans of many record dates and/or concerts with him. Terry remains one of the most easily identifiable trumpeters and flügelhorn players in jazz, so much so that more than one critic has claimed the ability to identify him after just one note. Each track is dedicated to a great performer of the past, though no attempt is made to copy famous recordings, of course. Terry's brilliant flügelhorn swings mightily along with Monty Alexander on the surprising dedication to Nat King Cole of "L.O.V.E.," which was a hit for him after Cole had all but quit playing piano and enjoyed even greater success as a popular singer. The choice of Lil Hardin Armstrong's "Just for a Thrill" is also an interesting one, versus her better known "Struttin' With Some Barbecue"; Terry's fat tone on his big horn is well complemented by Geri Allen. Terry scats an imitation of brushes on cymbals to introduce "Swingin' the Blues" with Junior Mance before switching to muted trumpet. Old friend Marian McPartland works with Terry to produce a mesmerizing rendition of "Skylark." Also present are Sir Roland Hanna, Kenny Barron, John Lewis, Barry Harris, Tommy Flanagan, Don Friedman, Billy Taylor, Benny Green, Eric Reed, and Eric Lewis. There is not one performance that rates less than excellent within this very highly recommended CD.

Cheers!

Edited February 22, 2005 by deus62

[Guest che]

There I was listening to Clark Terry and I came across this thread, thanks for the information and the link. I have a couple, well three Terry albums 'Serenade on a Bus Seat' and 'Plus one' as well as the album 'Clark Terry'.

Che.

[slide_advantage_redoux]

Clark is simply an amazing musician and a phenomenally natural brass player! I first heard him on an old Mainstream LP (w/ Bobby Broomeyer) that was a gift when I was 13. I still have that! It is the one with "China Boy". What interplay those two had.

I worked on the SS Norway in the big band in '87, and during jazz weeks, Clark was scheduled to come out. He missed the first week due to his having back surgery, but he came out the second week. He played all solos sitting down, and he was strong as ever. Unbelievable.

He is timeless.

[makpjazz57]

This is a beautiful CD with many memorable musical moments! I wish some of our jazz legends/heroes would do more of this type of recording - duo or trio "meetings" with other established jazz musicians. The nice thing about this type of CD is that there is a different "feel" or "flavor" to each tune.

Marla

[Guest che]

Clark is simply an amazing musician and a phenomenally natural brass player! I first heard him on an old Mainstream LP (w/ Bobby Broomeyer) that was a gift when I was 13. I still have that! It is the one with "China Boy". What interplay those two had.

I worked on the SS Norway in the big band in '87, and during jazz weeks, Clark was scheduled to come out. He missed the first week due to his having back surgery, but he came out the second week. He played all solos sitting down, and he was strong as ever. Unbelievable.

He is timeless.

I discovered him by accident, not knowing that much about him. One day in a cheap record shop with few jazz CD's, I came across two albums. One was Coltrane live at the Village Vanguard, the other was 'Clark Terry' the album. I bought them both and have been hooked ever since.

Che.