Dave James Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 (edited) I'm as excited anyone about a Chu Berry Mosaic. I have nothing of him in my collection, but he's one of those bigger than life, legendary type players whose music I've wanted to explore for some time. However, my understanding (and I hope I'm wrong) has always been that most of his recorded work consists of the kind of section work, occasional solo playing he did with Calloway. So, what all should one expect to see included in a rather massive 7 CD set? Up over and out. Edited June 13, 2005 by Dave James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownian Motion Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 While Chu didn't lead many dates (I think a pair), he was often a featured sideman on dates led by others. He appeared on small band sides with Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Hot Lips Page, Teddy Wilson, Benny Carter, Wingy Manone, Spike Hughes, Red Allen, and probably others I'm forgetting. He was the featured tenor man with the greatest of Fletcher Henderson's bands--the 1936 aggregation, and recorded at least a dozen titles with that band. He also played briefly with Count Basie, and recorded at least once with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Did I miss the announcement of an upcoming Berry Mosaic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Did I miss the announcement of an upcoming Berry Mosaic? ← Not really: Click here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 wasn't the Henderson material on RCA so not likely to be in this set ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Cool. I'll be all over that one if I got the bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 there's a very good French Black and &White LP of Berry, if you're a fan - some unusual things - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 While Chu didn't lead many dates (I think a pair)...← Lord lists 5 leader dates: Chu Berry [b4504-4] Chu Berry and his Stompy Stevedores: Hot Lips Page (tp,vcl) George Matthews (tb) Buster Bailey (cl) Chu Berry (ts) Horace Henderson (p) Lawrence "Larry" Lucie (g) Israel Crosby (b) Cozy Cole (d) New York, March 23, 1937 M293-1 Now you're talking my language Phil 7084, Epic 22007 M294-1 Indiana Meritt 12, Everybody's (Swd)1002 M294-2 Indiana Phil 7084, Epic 22007 M295-1 Too marvellous for words (hlp vcl) Variety 532, Meritt 21/22 M295-2 Too marvellous for words (hlp vcl) Swing 358, Od 196627, 295265, Phil 7084, Epic 22007, Meritt 21/22 M296-1 Limehouse blues Phil 7084, Epic 22007 M296-2 Limehouse blues Everybody's (Swd)1002, Meritt 12 Chu Berry [b4505-4] Irving "Mouse" Randolph (tp) Keg Johnson (tb) Chu Berry (ts) Benny Payne (p,vcl) Danny Barker (g) Milt Hinton (b) Leroy Maxey (d) New York, September 10, 1937 M622-1 Chuberry jam Phil 7084, Epic 22007 M623-1 Maelstrom - - M623-2 Maelstrom Meritt 10, Everybody's (Swd)1002 M624-1 My secret love affair (bp vcl) Phil 7084, Epic 22007 M625-1 Ebb tide - - Chu Berry [b4506-4] Chu Berry and his "Little Jazz" Ensemble: Roy Eldridge (tp) Chu Berry (ts) Clyde Hart (p) Danny Barker (g) Artie Shapiro (b) Sidney Catlett (d) New York, November 10, 1938 23699-1 Sittin' in Commodore XFL15353 23699-2 Sittin' in - , 516 23700-1 Stardust - , 1502 23701-1 Body and soul - - 23702-1 Forty-Six West Fifty-Two - , 516 23702-2 Forty-Six West Fifty-Two - Note: Commodore XFL15353 = Commodore CCD7004 [CD]. Chu Berry [b4507-4] Chu Berry and his Jazz Ensemble: Hot Lips Page (tp,vcl) Chu Berry (ts) Clyde Hart (p) Al Casey (g) Al Morgan (b) Harry Jaeger (d) New York, August 28, 1941 4178 Blowing up a breeze Commodore 541, Queen (It)051 4178-3 Blowing up a breeze XFL15353 4179 On the sunny side of the street 1508 4179-2 On the sunny side of the street XFL15353 4180 Monday at Minton's 1508, Queen (It)051 4180-2 Monday at Minton's XFL15353 4181 Gee baby, ain't I good to you ? (hlp vcl) 541 4181-2 Gee baby, ain't I good to you ? (hlp vcl) XFL15353 Note: Entire session on Commodore XFL15353 = Commodore CCD7004 [CD]. Chu Berry [b4508-4] Chu Berry, Charlie Ventura (ts) duets acc by rhythm New York, September, 1941 1001-L Dream girl (pt 1) Cas 500, SIW 500 1002-L Dream girl (pt 2) - - 1003-L Get lost (pt 1) 501, 501, Jazz Sel 625 1004-L Get lost (pt2) - - - Note: All above titles also on Solid Sender SOL512 and Queen (It)051. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 wasn't the Henderson material on RCA so not likely to be in this set ? ← Part of the material was recorded for Victor (3 sessions). But nother big part (4 sessions) was recorded for Vocalion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 This is obviously great news. I've got a Classics CD of his that is stupendous and the Commodore Tenor Giants cd (with Hawk). I can't wait for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 That great label Meritt released a double LP Chu Berry 'The Calloway Years' 1937-1941 with quite a number of rare alternates (plus several broadcasts) of Calloway and Teddy Wilson sessions among others. Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 (edited) I don't think the Commodore material will be included--Scott's e-mail specified a set of Sony/BMG holdings, and Commodore currently falls under the Universal umbrella. Still, what a great set! Sounds as if they're constructing it along the lines of the Berigan. And anything done under the auspices of Victor should be included (BMG). Edited June 14, 2005 by ghost of miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 ARGH! I probably have all this stuff already! Which is nothing to complain about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKE BBB Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 At the Mosaic website: This set will not be available until 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 At the Mosaic website: This set will not be available until 2007. Well, 2007 is closer than it was a few months ago. I'm really looking forward to this set even though I've not heard a note of his as a leader, and have barely even heard him on the side either. In the meantime, the Ellington is still on for November! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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