scamwb Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 My album of the week is: Informal Jazz by the Elmo Hope Sextet aka Two Tenors with John Coltrane and Hank Mobley Elmo Hope — piano Donald Byrd — trumpet John Coltrane, Hank Mobley — tenor saxophone Paul Chambers — bass Philly Joe Jones — drums Track listing "Weeja" (Elmo Hope) — 11:00 "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) — 8:31 "On It" (Elmo Hope) — 8:58 "Avalon" (Al Jolson, Buddy DeSylva, Vincent Rose) — 9:37 I discovered this by accident because I am a huge Hank Mobley (and Coltrane) fan and the thought of a collaboration between two of my favorite tenors plus under appreciated Elmo Hope was too much to pass up. I prefer this period in Donald Byrd's career vs his later work. It was originally called Informal Jazz by the Elmo Hope Sextet and since Elmo Hope never became famous and John Coltrane became a mega star the album was reissued as Two Tenors with John Coltrane and Hank Mobley. This is not a homogeneous quartet but mainly everyone going about their own agendas but with moments of individual brilliance (not surprising considering the all star cast). If you are a Hank Mobley and/or John Coltrane aficionado you will enjoy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milestones Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I'm a big fan of Herb Ellis' Nothing But the Blues. Great lineup, and "unpretentious yet unpredictable" says it very accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scamwb Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 My album of the week is: Charisma by Lee Morgan Lee Morgan - trumpetJackie McLean - alto saxophoneHank Mobley - tenor saxophoneCedar Walton - pianoPaul Chambers - bassBilly Higgins - drums "Hey Chico" (Morgan) - 7:17"Somethin' Cute" (Morgan) - 5:39"Rainy Night" (Walton) - 5:39"Sweet Honey Bee" (Pearson) - 6:54"The Murphy Man" (Pearson) - 7:34"The Double Up" (Morgan) - 6:01 Great lineup in one of Lee Morgan's later efforts of his tragically short career. I got it because I am huge Mobley fan but I was blown away by how enjoyable this CD was and its now one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enterprise Server Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Found a prestine copy in a record shop in Berkeley, CA this week....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesome_welles Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 So I assume that the Album of the Week tradition has died a death? No posts since last June. What a shame. Are there any plans to reinstate it? If so I'd definitely contribute in any way I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 So I assume that the Album of the Week tradition has died a death? No posts since last June. What a shame. Are there any plans to reinstate it? If so I'd definitely contribute in any way I can. I'm happy to continue taking care of it but there doesn't seem to be any interest currently.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzConClassRadio Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hello everyone, first post here. I have many albums in mind but just to get into the groove here, have you heard of the 1964 album "Blues Bag." Unless you can find the Vinyl album, this album can be purchased in CD but comes with another album. great stuff, Buddy De Franco is playing Bass Clarinet on this one and should had played it more often, great stuff! Tracklist A1 Blues Bag 5:30 A2 Rain Dance 5:37 A3 Straight No Chaser 3:44 A4 Cousin Mary 4:40 B1 Blues Connotation 3:44 B2 Kush 7:48 B3 Twelve Tone Blues 6:20 Credits Bass – Victor Sproles Bass Clarinet – Buddy De Franco* Drums – Abdullah Buhaina Piano – Victor Feldman Producer – Leonard Feather Trombone – Curtis Fuller (tracks: A2, B1, B3) Trumpet – Freddie Hill (tracks: B1), Lee Morgan (tracks: A2, B3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon8 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) You'll find a few comments on the album here: For my part, I'm somewhat underwhelmed by that album. Great band, excellent tunes selection, but I feel De Franco could have used some more time with his instrument (did i read that he just had a few days ?): he often sounds strained to my ear (but maybe it's just me). Edited April 10, 2014 by Simon8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzConClassRadio Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hello! I see that Simon8 had posted this in the past but then again, I'm new here. Hello Veteran groover, I really don't find De Franco too straining on the ear at all but I do find his approach, to whatever songs he recorded was lacking chops, maybe the personel he worked with, I don't know? Don't get me wrong in respect to his talent, there's nobody who could improvise better than him but he sort of faded away because as I mentioned, he hung out with a different crowd and veered away in the mid 50's. Now, as for him playing the Bass Baritone more often, that would have made him more interesting, wouldn't you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon8 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 I would have loved to see De Franco "committing" to the bass clarinet and ultimately offering a kind of mainstream alternative to Dolphy in the 60's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzConClassRadio Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Exactly VA (hope you don't mind the abbreviation) He certainly could improvise, that's for sure. Can you imagine him recording with, lets say, Mingus? Tough to but could have worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzConClassRadio Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 VG, I meant, sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasstrack Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 On 12/29/2012 7:09:13, Milestones said: I'm a big fan of Herb Ellis' Nothing But the Blues. Great lineup, and "unpretentious yet unpredictable" says it very accurately. That's with Roy Eldridge and Stan Getz, right? Yes, great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 2 hours ago, fasstrack said: That's with Roy Eldridge and Stan Getz, right? Yes, great album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 I just got me a copy of an album that was on my want list for many years, and I am delighted. I'd love to discuss it as AOTW. Why nor re-start the series in a more casual way? When there is no opposition, I will go ahead. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted April 5, 2023 Report Share Posted April 5, 2023 2 hours ago, mikeweil said: I just got me a copy of an album that was on my want list for many years, and I am delighted. I'd love to discuss it as AOTW. Why nor re-start the series in a more casual way? When there is no opposition, I will go ahead. What do you think? Sounds good to me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted April 6, 2023 Report Share Posted April 6, 2023 Like chicken soup, it couldn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Go for it. I hope you have success with generating discussion. I gave up many years ago, as I put up what I thought were some fascinating albums, and by the end was getting almost nothing except a few snide comments. Shocking to me that people did not have much to say about something like "John Handy Live at Monterey" or "Jazz Contemporaries - Reasons In Tonality" (one of the greatest Strata-East albums, with Clifford Jordan, George Coleman, and Julius Watkins exploring new ground.), but there it was, or more accurately, there it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 I think that's a great idea. Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Yeah, just make the post. If logistics ever get gnarly, we're here to take care of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter_phx Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Gopher it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted April 9, 2023 Report Share Posted April 9, 2023 Thanks for the encouragement. I will write up something after a more in depth listen to the album I have in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Just remember, it's Album of the WEEK. You may or may not get a better discussion by making a post in Recommendations. Or not. Your call, and we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 It was Album of the Week, for many years its been a completely dead "weekly" topic. How many Recommendations threads have 1 opening post, and 30 views? I would bet a lot, and the ones with comments are of the variety "yeah, I know it, it's great" or "thanks". Mike's interest in starting a discussion means that for better, worse or total indifference, it belongs where he's been thinking he should put it. After all this build up I hope the recording he thinks of can generate a modicum of discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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