Night of the Purple Moon reissue

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

the stores out here dont have this one in their system yet/

has anyone had a chance to hear these bonus cuts, of sun on the wurlitzer electric

how are they

[jazzbo]

It's not due out for some time. I don't think that there are even reviewer copies out yet. . . .

Edited June 20, 2007 by jazzbo

[jostber]

Cool blog:

http://nightofthepurplemoon.blogspot.com/

[jazzbo]

Got my copy from Atavistic last night. . .

Thou shalt not be disappointed.

[jostber]

Got my copy from Atavistic last night. . .

Thou shalt not be disappointed.

It's not available on Amazon.uk yet. Might order it directly from Atavistic. If you would put a review of the edition here it would be nice.

[jazzbo]

Well, I'm not really fond of reviewing or reviews any longer, I find that more and more I subjectively appreciate music and objectively don't know what to say. I'm not Jim Sangrey. That man should be working for the entire international jazz field as an apostle, we should all support his salary every week with a few dollars/postcreds/drachmae whatever.

But I'll say this: the sound is fabulous, if a needle drop. The session is fun and oddly focused on melody and simplicity. The additional ensemble "bonus track" is a great addition. The short solo piano/celeste material is fun to hear but not essential.

I've learned my lesson: preorder from Atavistic and you get the releases faster than anyone.

[jostber]

Well, I'm not really fond of reviewing or reviews any longer, I find that more and more I subjectively appreciate music and objectively don't know what to say. I'm not Jim Sangrey. That man should be working for the entire international jazz field as an apostle, we should all support his salary every week with a few dollars/postcreds/drachmae whatever.

But I'll say this: the sound is fabulous, if a needle drop. The session is fun and oddly focused on melody and simplicity. The additional ensemble "bonus track" is a great addition. The short solo piano/celeste material is fun to hear but not essential.

I've learned my lesson: preorder from Atavistic and you get the releases faster than anyone.

I think this was a good review.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

i want 2 hewar these bonus cuts NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am freaking out about it. i dont care if i get hit by a car tmw and loose all my money: all i want in life is to hear these bonus tracks. i bet sun really gets into the "zone" on them!

[jazzbo]

I think you're making too much of them. .. I think they'll disappoint if you place that high an expectation on them.

[Chalupa]

I finally picked up a copy of this over the weekend. It has not left the CD player since.

[clifford_thornton]

Here's my opinion:

Night of the Purple Moon Review on Bagatellen

[AndrewHill]

Picked up NOTPM yesterday and after spinning Strange Strings to death, I finally gave this a spin tonight. Initial impression is that Ra and co. kind of remind me of the Doors in spots (it is a quartet date) and perhaps the music is a reflection of the late 60's early 70's, but by and large, it is an enjoyable date that does not stand up to Strange Strings which is a classic Ra recording in my opinion. As for the bonus tracks, I agree that it is not worth selling everything you have to hear them. They're good but not earth-shattering. I think Clifford nailed it best in his review; one of the most interesting items on the set is Gilmore's drumming duties!