jazzkrow Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Saw a great documentary last night on singer, Jackie Paris. His voice was strong to the end of his career. Any leads on his recordings-especially the Impulse issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) The Impulse was out years ago in an lp facimile reissue from Japan, a gorgeous remastering in beautiful packaging. Probably going to be hard to find. . . ebay? An album is available on iTunes via the Verve Vault. Not bad album. Edited January 11, 2010 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 I think his Gershwin album just got reissued for a reasonable price. If you can find the 1950s SKYLARK, that's a good one as well. Here's an ancient Night Lights show I devoted to Paris (the second one I ever taped, so apologies for raw/semi-pro delivery and/or narrative flow). Paris had just passed away not long before I recorded it: Charlie Parker's Favorite Singer: Jackie Paris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Skylark is the Brunswyck album available from iTunes. A later album is available on the Audiophile label. Never heard that one, may be quite good. Edited January 11, 2010 by jazzbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 A later album is available on the Audiophile label. Never heard that one, may be quite good. It is. 'Nobody Else But Me' is my favorite album of his. The voice kept getting better and was constantly being used as an instrument. Splendid backing by Jim McNeely, Mike Richmond and Keith Copeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtenb Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 In 2009, in France, the cd "The Jackie Paris album - SKYLARK" from Bunswick (1954) has be released in a beautifull digiback with the songs : 1. Skylark 2. Only Yesterday 3. If Love Is Good To Me 4. I’m Through With Love 5. A Cottage For Sale 6. More Than You Know 7. Idle Gossip 8. You’re Mine You 9. I Had A Talk With A Daisy 10. We’ll Be Together Again 11. Who Can I Turn To 12. Detour Ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzkrow Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 JW: Do you know a site where I can get my hands on this CD at a reasonable price? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtenb Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hello, You w'll find it on fnac.com (the greatest french web site of books, cd, dvd, electronic...) for example,(19€) Regards, patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Saw a great documentary last night on singer, Jackie Paris. His voice was strong to the end of his career. Any leads on his recordings-especially the Impulse issue? Hi Jeff! Is the documentary you saw ''Tis Autumn'? Have heard only but good things about it. It is available on this recently released CD/DVD The accompanying CD is the Brunswick 'Skylark' Not a bad deal for €19 at Fnac.fr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Weiss Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Saw a great documentary last night on singer, Jackie Paris. His voice was strong to the end of his career. Like the Nica documentary, in my view this is another documentary that overemphasizes the documenter's discovery of/fascination with their subject. They can't quite seem to keep themselves out of the limelight. The "'Tis Autumn" producer is also one who thinks he doesn't have to pay the performers, including yours truly. In the segments filmed at the Jazz Standard, Jackie performed amazingly considering how much he was suffering, in really tremendous pain. There are a couple of additional tunes on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcSwZHDrigE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xY7ZV_G6C0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eRkAkagTFs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzkrow Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for posting the youtube links, Michael! What were your impressions of Jackie, Michael-at least what you feel comfortable sharing. I am not a big jazz vocal fan but Paris' singing really knocked me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Weiss Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 He was a very proud man. Could get a little cranky at times. But as I said earlier, he was very sick. This was a last "comeback" of sorts, as I think he had been off the scene for a while. I didn't have the opportunity to get to know him too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epistrophy007 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The Jackie Paris Sound is one of my favorites! Here's the tarcklisting (from Jackie Paris his homepage) We Three, It’s Only A Paper Moon, This Is My Night To Dream, Someone’s Rocking My Dreamboat. (JACKIE PARIS, vocal; JOE BENJAMIN, bass; BARRY GALBRAITH, guitar; ED SHAUGHNESSY, drums. Recorded in New York, November 13th, 1957 I’ll Get By, ON A Slow Boat To China, You’re Getting To Be a Habit With Me, Until The Real Thing Comes Along (JACKIE PARIS, vocal; WENDELL MARSHALL, bass; BARRY GALBRAITH, guitar; BILLCLARK, drums. Recorded February 13th, 1958.) This Year’s Kisses, I’ve Got A Pocket Full Of Dreams, It’s A Pity To Say Goodnight, It Could Happen To You. (JACKIE PARIS, vocal; HANK JONES piano; JOE BENJAMIN, bass; BARRY GALBRAITH, guitar; ED SHAUGNESSY, drums; EDDIE WASSERMAN, tenor. Recorded February 25th, 1958 "Jackie believes Roy Haynes was the drummer on these dates, even though Ed Shaughnessy is listed." Btw I'm also sure that it isn't Hank Jones who gets credits, but have to check that first. Has anyone an idea about his lp with Anne Marie Moss (Live at the Maisonette? j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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