Michael Fitzgerald Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Thanks - looks like Lord copied that right out of Bruyninckx since it's identically wrong there. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJ Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 Someone mentioned CIRRUS and I'd forgotten about that one, a real gem. Let me tell you that is one that is LONG overdue for being dredged from the BN vaults for a Conn (probably) or even a surprise RVG (doubt that would ever happen though). In addition to Hutcherson, Woody Shaw on board, in prime form, need I say more? OK, I will - it's very strong, somewhat in the ilk of the LIVE AT MONTREUX Hutch/Shaw CD from 1994 on BN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I thoroughly agree with you re: 'Cirrus'. Yet another good reason to get a turntable, as vinyl copies of this one are not too rare. For some really laid-back Harold Land, his 'A Lazy Afternoon' CD is recommended (one of his last dates, put out on the Postcards label). This is a great one to spin on lazy Sunday afternoons to unwind, with nice orchestral arrangements by Ray Ellis. Another Land/Hutcherson session to look out for is 'A New Shade of Blue' on Mainstream, released on LP around 1971/72 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.:.impossible Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I listened to TOTAL ECLIPSE a couple of times today for the first time in a long while and kept replaying "Total Eclipse" and "Same Shame." Land's sound on those two tracks is phenomenal. There seems to be a lot of reverb on this session. Is it just the digital remix? I was also noticing Chick's touch. Often I could have sworn he was playing an electric piano. Very cool. This is a good album. "Matrix" gets a lot of talk as well. Sounds like I need to find a copy of CIRRUS! (anyone willing to help?) I am listening to the Montreux CD right now! Anything close to this, and with Land, has to be up my alley. I haven't been listening to Hutch much lately and kind of went on a binge recently. I have a real renewed appreciation for his playing, and never even heard before that he was occassionally playing with four mallets. I don't have any other Land recommendations, other than the ones everyon has already given. The Fox is a killer, but is in desperate need of a remaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 (edited) The biggest revelation was on the one occasion I saw him live, with his young band of the time (which had Charles McPherson Jr on drums). He was still playing very much in the style demonstrated on 'Total Eclipse', complex modal compositions of his own with that instantly recognisable, somewhat sour-ish sound on tenor. I think there is quite a lot of reverb on the 'Total Eclipse' date, in fact the whole sound of that session, very spacey, is very much of its late-60s time. I like the sound of this session very much indeed (even my first DMM LP of this one sounded pretty good.. ). Edited December 1, 2004 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I just found Damisi on iTunes of all places ... including the two bonus cuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalo Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 It's funny that this thread should pop up again, as I've been on a Harold Land kick recently. The Hear Ye! co-leader date with Red Mitchell in particular has been logging serious time in my player. There's something so engaging about this album; sort of hard bop with a smile, appropriate to the L.A. climate, I suppose. And Carmell Jones is on this record, too, along with Frank Strazzeri and Leon Petties. As an Elmo Hope fan, The Fox is a longtime favorite, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Total Eclipse is one of the very few I would buy any day if there was a new remaster available - but RVG? This was recorded by one George Sawtelle at Plaza Sound Studios (this was Riverside's home studio for some time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 I have a very nice Harold Land CD that I don't believe has been mentioned on this thread. CHARLIE SHOEMAKE-HAROLD LAND - STAND-UP GUYS - Chase Music Groupl CMD 8016 Along with Charlie Shoemake on vibes and Harold Land on tenor is some fine piano playing by a rather unknown person named Randy Cannon. Andy Simpkins and Bob Maize split the bass chores, and the drummer is Carl Burnett. If you can find a copy it is certainly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bopandbeyond Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Sorry to bump an old thread but I have listening to Total Eclipse non-stop this week and Harold Land's playing is like wildfire on it! What a great date all around. I did a brief write-up about it the other day: https://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/blue-note-75-for-75-bobby-hutchersons-total-eclipse-1968/ Land is quite underrated. His work with Clifford Brown is far more enjoyable to me than Rollins (who seems to still be getting his feet wet). Land is nothing if not authoritative throughout the course of his career, particularly hitting his stride with Hutch. Hot stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Sorry to bump an old thread but I have listening to Total Eclipse non-stop this week and Harold Land's playing is like wildfire on it! What a great date all around. I did a brief write-up about it the other day: https://bopandbeyond.wordpress.com/2015/04/30/blue-note-75-for-75-bobby-hutchersons-total-eclipse-1968/ Land is quite underrated. His work with Clifford Brown is far more enjoyable to me than Rollins (who seems to still be getting his feet wet). Land is nothing if not authoritative throughout the course of his career, particularly hitting his stride with Hutch. Hot stuff! Yes sir. Agree 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 The thing that lays hits me about his playing is the intelligence and thoughtfulness that underpins it. Great that this thread has been brought up again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) As I read through this thread again after close to 9 years, I realized that a number of other recordings with nice to very good playing from Harold Land were not mentioned. I should indicate that my definite preference is for the pre-Coltrane influenced Harold Land. His later more modal Trane influenced playing has it's moments, but has lost some of Land's more unique individualistic qualities (in my opinion). Herb Geller - Fire In the West - Fresh Sound Victor Feldman - On Vibes VSOP Elmo Hope Trio and Quintet - Blue Note Frank Rosolino - Free For All - OJC Thelonious Monk Quartet Plus Two - At Blackhawk - Riverside Wes Montgomery - Montgomery Land - Pacific Jazz Dolo Coker - Dolo - Xanadu. Edited May 2, 2015 by Peter Friedman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I enjoy Land's playing -- and the music in general -- on these two Timeless All Stars outings: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I don't think that anyone has mentioned Grooveyard. If someone has, I missed it and apologize. Anyway, Grooveyard is a worthy addition to recommended Land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Grooveyard is the same as Harold in the Land of Jazz, which has been mentioned - a strong session. Edited May 2, 2015 by John L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 No sense in buying the whole record for these two cuts, which by any count are more "interesting" than anything else. OTOH, any Gerald Wilson records with Harold Land on them would be all kinds of goods pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 May have missed it, but didn't see mentioned one of my "Top Three" Land dates: Date: July 25, 1960Location: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CALabel: Blue Note Harold Land (ldr), Harold Land (ts), Martin Banks (t), Amos Trice (p), Clarence Jones (b), Leon Pettis (d) a. You're My Thrill - 7:56 (Sidney Clare, Jay Gorney) b. Reflections - 6:38 (Harold Land) c. Land Of Peace - 6:13 (Harold Land) d. Blue Nellie - 4:46 (Martin Banks) e. Take Aim - 3:39 (Amos Trice) f. As You Like It - 7:09 (Harold Land) All titles on: Blue Note LP 12": LT 1057 — Take Aim Mighty Quinn CD: 09463 11991 2 7 — Take Aim (2005) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bopandbeyond Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Thelonious Monk Quartet Plus Two - At Blackhawk - Riverside I love Land on this date. Apparently he and Joe Gordon got the last minute call to perform and you'd never know it from Land at least. He plays Monk's tunes with poise and even eggs on Rouse a little bit -- both men are excellent. Gordon seems a little more flustered but still acquits himself nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HutchFan Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Helluva record! Along with Medina & Spiral, the best of the Land/Hutcherson collaborations, imho. But they're ALL great. Edited May 5, 2015 by HutchFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Kart Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Helluva record! Along with Medina & Spiral, the best of the Land/Hutcherson collaborations, imho. But they're ALL great. Hey -- I reviewed that album for Down Beat back in '68 or '69, gave it ***1/2. IIRC drummer Donald Bailey plays harmonica on at least one track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Helluva record! Along with Medina & Spiral, the best of the Land/Hutcherson collaborations, imho. But they're ALL great. Hey -- I reviewed that album for Down Beat back in '68 or '69, gave it ***1/2. IIRC drummer Donald Bailey plays harmonica on at least one track. Phew. Tough grader! I'd give it at least 4 stars. I guess I'm biased! Edited May 5, 2015 by HutchFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Helluva record! Along with Medina & Spiral, the best of the Land/Hutcherson collaborations, imho. But they're ALL great. Hey -- I reviewed that album for Down Beat back in '68 or '69, gave it ***1/2. IIRC drummer Donald Bailey plays harmonica on at least one track. Phew. Tough grader! I'd give it at least 4 stars. I guess I'm biased! Lot of competition back in '68.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optatio Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Billy Higgins: 3/4 For Peace Rec. Los Angeles 1/27/1993 Billy Higgins (dr) Jeffery Littleton (b) William (Bill) Henderson (p) Special Guest: Harold Land (ss, ts) Red Records RR 123258.2 [1994] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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