Frank Rosolino on Sea Breeze

[brownie]

Anybody heard this new release? Is this worth looking for?

Understand it was recorded shortly before Rosolino's death.

[jazzkrow]

Brownie:

Just sent you a PM.

His playing of the Multivider (electrified sound) takes some getting used to.

The rhythm section, however, is outstanding...

Jeff

Portland

[Eric]

OT, but I shudder every time I think of how this guy ended it ... really sad.

[Free For All]

I haven't heard it yet, but Varitone or not it's Rosolino and I will be getting it!

[montg]

OT, but I shudder every time I think of how this guy ended it ... really sad.

It's not possible for me to compartmentalize the ending and just enjoy the music. So I don't listen to it, my loss I suppose.

[Stereojack]

I haven't heard it yet, but Varitone or not it's Rosolino and I will be getting it!

Actually he's playing a Conn Multivider, a device similar to a Varitone, I guess. I have the album, and I shuddered when I read that he was playing the gizmo, but the electronics do not dominate. Frank's playing is as fluid and as inventive as ever, and the notes he's actually playing are way out in front of the tones produced by the Multivider - much of the time one doesn't even notice the added tones. Caveat - apparently the actual tape was rather short, so we are given full length and edited versions of two of the tunes in order to stretch the program. Still, it's new music from one of the greatest trombonists, so I welcome it, warts and all.

[brownie]

OK, OK! I'm going to get this one! Thanks to all (and jazzkrow in particular) for the recommendations

[Free For All]

I haven't heard it yet, but Varitone or not it's Rosolino and I will be getting it!

Actually he's playing a Conn Multivider, a device similar to a Varitone, I guess. I have the album, and I shuddered when I read that he was playing the gizmo, but the electronics do not dominate. Frank's playing is as fluid and as inventive as ever, and the notes he's actually playing are way out in front of the tones produced by the Multivider - much of the time one doesn't even notice the added tones. Caveat - apparently the actual tape was rather short, so we are given full length and edited versions of two of the tunes in order to stretch the program. Still, it's new music from one of the greatest trombonists, so I welcome it, warts and all.

Multivider, of course, you're right SJ. Different than the Varitone.

[slide_advantage_redoux]

Tnanks for the heads up on this release. I look forward to getting my hands (ears) on it!