Hot Ptah Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) 1. Mac Rebennack: Sahara (Rebennack) From Ace Record Story Volume 3 Originally recorded in 1961 as 45 rpm single, Ace 611 Mac Rebennack—piano (This was seven years before he recorded his first album under the name Dr. John) The rest of the personnel is difficult to confirm. The liner notes to the Ace album state only that Alvin “Red” Tyler plays the saxophone. There is a Dr. John CD compilation entitled Mos’ Scocious, which provides this listing of personnel for this song: Lee Allen—saxophone, Frank Fields—bass, Charles Williams—drums. However, that listing omits the trumpet player and extra percussionist who are clearly audible on this song. The saxophone parts do not sound like Lee Allen to me. I also hear a second saxophone part in the background. I emailed the Louisiana Music Factory, and they replied that they did not know who plays on “Sahara”. I emailed Offbeat magazine about the musicians on this record, and they have not replied. I cannot find any information online about the musicians on this record. 2. Sun Ra and Arkestra: Carefree (Sun Ra) From Destination Unknown (Enja, 1992) Recorded live in Aarburg, March 29, 1992 Sun Ra-- piano, synthesizer Ahmed Abdullah—trumpet Michael Ray—trumpet Tyrone Hill--trombone Marshall Allen—alto saxophone James Jackson-- bassoon, percussion Bruce Edwards --guitar Jothan Callins—bass Earl ‘Buster’ Smith--drums Stanley Morgan-- congas Dos Santos Nascimento—percussion Solos—Tyrone Hill, Sun Ra, Bruce Edwards 3. Harold Land: Pakistan (Harold Land) From Damisi (1971, Mainstream—I have it on a 1994 Jazz Heritage CD reissue) Harold Land—oboe; Oscar Brashear—trumpet; Bill Henderson—piano, keyboards; Buster Williams—bass; Ndugu (Leon Chancler)—drums 4. Johnny Otis: Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes) From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy) Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945) Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones Leon Beck—baritone saxophone Bernie Cobbs--guitar Bill Doggett—piano Curtis Counce—bass Johnny Otis—drums There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online. 5. John Kirby: Anitra’s Dance (Grieg; arranged by Charlie Shavers) From The Biggest Little Band in the Land (ASV Living Era, 1999 CD reissue) Originally recorded 1939 Charlie Shavers—trumpet; Russell Procope—alto saxophone; Buster Bailey—clarinet; Billy Kyle—piano; John Kirby—bass; O’Neil Spencer--drums 6. Benny Goodman: Roll ‘Em (composed and arranged by Mary Lou Williams) From On The Air 1937-38 (Columbia CD reissue, 1993) Recorded 2-15-38 in New York, or was it in Pittsburgh? The liner notes say both. Harry James, Ziggy Elman, Chris Griffin—trumpets Red Ballard, Vernon Brown—trombones Benny Goodman—clarinet Hymie Schertzer, George Koenigs—alto saxophones Art Rollini, Babe Russin—tenor saxophones Jess Stacy—piano Allen Reuss-guitar Harry Goodman—bass Gene Krupa—drums Solos—Jess Stacy, Benny Goodman, Harry James 7. Bennie Moten: Prince of Wales (arranged by Moten) From Band Box Shuffle (Hep) Originally recorded in 1932. Hot Lips Page, Joe Keyes, Dee Stewart—trumpets Dan Minor, Eddie Durham—trombones Eddie Barefield—clarinet, alto saxophone Jack Washington—alto and baritone saxophones Ben Webster—tenor saxophone Count Basie—piano Leroy Berry—guitar Walter Page—bass Willie McWashington—drums Solos—Count Basie, Ben Webster, Hot Lips Page 8. Ronnie Matthews: Tin Tin Deo (Fuller/Pozo) From Lament for Love (DIW, 1992) Ronnie Mathews-piano; David Williams—bass; Frank Gant—drums Edited September 28, 2010 by Hot Ptah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nice one, HP! This is the second BFT on which I have mistaken a bass for a cello. Seems like I'd learn. For anyone who was put off by Tuts Washington's playing, I'll say that there are other tracks from that album (his only studio album, and the only one released during his lifetime) that are better and more developed. His odd time is the flea that comes with the dog, though - you just have to accept it if you want to enjoy his music. There were some surprises for me here, and I liked the variety. Thanks for an enjoyable BFT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Here is part 2 of the Reveal: 9. Ran Blake: Eronel (Thelonious Monk) From Epistrophy (Soul Note, 1992) Ran Blake—solo piano 10. Asmundsen/Davis/Johansen/Shy: Lummring (Tine Asmundsen) From Madison (2008, Hazel Jazz) Tine Asmundsen—Bass Richard Davis—Arco (bowed) Bass Vidar Johansen—Tenor Saxophone Robert Shy plays drums on some selections, but not this one. What some board members thought was a cello, is actually Richard Davis bowing his bass. Tine Asmundsen is the woman on the far right in this photo. She and Vidar Johansen are from Norway. 11. James Newton: Prelude to a Kiss (Duke Ellington) From If Love (Jazzline, 1990) James Newton—flute; Mike Cain—piano Anthony Cox plays bass and Billy Hart plays drums on the rest of the album, but not on this song. 12. Chico Freeman: Peace (Horace Silver) From Spirit Sensitive (India Navigation, 1979) Chico Freeman—Tenor Saxophone John Hicks-Piano Cecil McBee—Bass Billy Hart—Drums 13. Eddie Palmieri: Chocolate Ice Cream (Eddie Palmieri/Alfredo Armenteros) From Superimposition (1970) Eddie Palmieri—piano Alfredo “Chocolate” Armenteros—Trumpet Lewis C. Kahn, Jose Rodriguez—Trombones Andy Gonzalez—Bass Eladio Perez---Congas Tommy Lopez—Bongos Nicky Marrero—Timbales, Percussion Rudy Calzado—Percussion Roberto Fronquiz—Bell Manny Oquendo—Bongos, Timbales, Percussion Solos—Eddie Palmieri, Alfredo Armenteros 14. Frank Zappa: Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson) From Broadway the Hard Way (1988) Frank Zappa—Guitar, Arranger Ike Willis—Guitar Mike Keneally—Guitar, Synthesizers Bobby Martin—Piano, Other Keyboards Ed Mann—Vibes, Percussion Walt Fowler—Trumpet Bruce Fowler—Trombone Paul Carman—Alto Saxophone Albert Wing—Tenor Saxophone Kurt McGettrick—Baritone Saxophone Scott Thunes—Bass Chad Wackerman—Drums Walt Fowler—trumpet solo 15. Carla Bley: Ad Infinitum (Carla Bley) From Dinner Music (Watt, 1977) Roswell Rudd—trombone Michael Mantler—trumpet Carlos Ward—alto and tenor saxophones Bob Stewart—tuba Carla Bley—organ Richard Tee—piano, electric piano Eric Gale, Cornell Dupree—guitars Gordon Edwards—bass Steve Gadd—drums 16. Tuts Washington: When the Saints Go Marching In From New Orleans Piano Professor (Rounder, 1986) Recorded in 1983 Tuts Washington—solo piano Edited September 28, 2010 by Hot Ptah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 4. Johnny Otis: Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes) From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy) Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945) Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones Leon Beck—baritone saxophone Bernie Cobbs--guitar Bill Doggett—piano Curtis Counce—bass Johnny Otis—drums There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online. That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) 4. Johnny Otis: Preston Loves Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes) From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy) Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945) Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jonestrumpets Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jonestrombones Gene Bloch, Bob Harrisalto saxophones Paul Quinchette, James Van Streetertenor saxophones Leon Beckbaritone saxophone Bernie Cobbs--guitar Bill Doggettpiano Curtis Councebass Johnny Otisdrums There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online. That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available? MG It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too. Edited September 28, 2010 by Hot Ptah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nice one, HP! This is the second BFT on which I have mistaken a bass for a cello. Seems like I'd learn. For anyone who was put off by Tuts Washington's playing, I'll say that there are other tracks from that album (his only studio album, and the only one released during his lifetime) that are better and more developed. His odd time is the flea that comes with the dog, though - you just have to accept it if you want to enjoy his music. There were some surprises for me here, and I liked the variety. Thanks for an enjoyable BFT. Thanks for the kind words. I had fun putting this together, and reading all of the insightful comments in the discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 4. Johnny Otis: Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes) From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy) Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945) Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones Leon Beck—baritone saxophone Bernie Cobbs--guitar Bill Doggett—piano Curtis Counce—bass Johnny Otis—drums There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online. That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available? MG It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too. Oh wow, 3 CDs! I have a few of the Savoy recordings on "The roots of Rock & Roll" and a couple of 78s. Is "Harlem nocturne" among the Excelsior sides? MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 4. Johnny Otis: Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes) From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy) Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945) Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones Leon Beck—baritone saxophone Bernie Cobbs--guitar Bill Doggett—piano Curtis Counce—bass Johnny Otis—drums There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online. That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available? MG It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too. Oh wow, 3 CDs! I have a few of the Savoy recordings on "The roots of Rock & Roll" and a couple of 78s. Is "Harlem nocturne" among the Excelsior sides? MG Harlem Nocturne is the first song on Disc 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 4. Johnny Otis: Preston Love’s Mansion (composer unknown, according to the liner notes) From Rhythm and Blues Caravan (1991 CD box reissue on Savoy) Originally released as 45 rpm single, Excelsior 141 (1945) Teddy Buckner, Billy Jones, Loyal Walker, Harry Parr Jones—trumpets Henry Coker, Eli Robinson, John Pettigrew, Jap Jones—trombones Gene Bloch, Bob Harris—alto saxophones Paul Quinchette, James Van Streeter—tenor saxophones Leon Beck—baritone saxophone Bernie Cobbs--guitar Bill Doggett—piano Curtis Counce—bass Johnny Otis—drums There is no listing of soloists in the liner notes, and I can find none online. That looks like an album I would greatly enjoy. Never saw it before. Is it all Johnny Otis material? Is it still available? MG It can be found, but I don't think it is in print. It is a 3 CD box set of Otis' Savoy sides, plus a few on the Excelsior label at the beginning of Disc 1. It is a great set. I would predict that you would like it! It has a nice thick booklet, too. Oh wow, 3 CDs! I have a few of the Savoy recordings on "The roots of Rock & Roll" and a couple of 78s. Is "Harlem nocturne" among the Excelsior sides? MG Harlem Nocturne is the first song on Disc 1. Thanks - it's a bit pricey, now it's out of print, but I sprung for a used one for twenty-five quid. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontooneous Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I just wanted to say that Jess Stacy's solo on 6 energizes my brain every time. Thanks, Bill. Ravioli! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 This turned up in the post today What a great set! Thanks Bill! MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 This turned up in the post today What a great set! Thanks Bill! MG I am glad that I could make you aware of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 A ton of apologies for not participating beyong guessing the Goodman track. Lots of good stuff on here, now to start diggin' deeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Ptah Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 A ton of apologies for not participating beyong guessing the Goodman track. Lots of good stuff on here, now to start diggin' deeper! That's OK, Al. The guess you made was very specific and right on the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Moments Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 finally got around to spinning this fine BFT!! much thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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