Charlie Rouse - Cinnamon Flower: The Expanded Edition

[Dan Gould]

20 minutes ago, Rooster_Ties said:

I love Rouse’s Strata-East album. It’s different, and a little weird — and I appreciate that none of it is tepid. 

I’ve even occasionally thought some of Rouse’s playing (specifically on his Strata East) reminds me a little bit of Steve Coleman — if you can believe it.

Thank you for confirming that I have absolutely no need of Rouse on Strata East.

 

@HutchFan's post above does pique my curiosity.

[HutchFan]

Just now, Dan Gould said:

@HutchFan's post above does pique my curiosity.

I bet you'd dig it, Dan. 

 

 

[felser]

2 hours ago, HutchFan said:

My favorite Charlie Rouse album from the 1970s:

 

That's a really good album.

[Rooster_Ties]

16 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

Thank you for confirming that I have absolutely no need of Rouse on Strata East.

Do me a favor: Give this track a listen, Dan. The Steve Coleman comparison is subtle, and I might be the person who even hears it that way. It’s not the tune or context that reminds me of Coleman — just something about the way Rouse uses time that does.

Humor me, Dan — how does this hit you? Let it go long enough to get into Charlie’s solo a good bit.  It’s not ‘out’ at all, just modern, to my ears…

 

[Dan Gould]

3 hours ago, Rooster_Ties said:

Do me a favor: Give this track a listen, Dan. The Steve Coleman comparison is subtle, and I might be the person who even hears it that way. It’s not the tune or context that reminds me of Coleman — just something about the way Rouse uses time that does.

Humor me, Dan — how does this hit you? Let it go long enough to get into Charlie’s solo a good bit.  It’s not ‘out’ at all, just modern, to my ears…

 

Listened to the entire track. Rouse is fine, didn't care especially for the accompaniment.

[Rooster_Ties]

1 hour ago, Dan Gould said:

Listened to the entire track. Rouse is fine, didn't care especially for the accompaniment.

Yeah, didn’t think it’d float your boat — but was still curious what you’d think. Thx!

[Pim]

22 hours ago, HutchFan said:

My favorite Charlie Rouse album from the 1970s:

 

Yes that’s a great one. The Strata East is cool but nothing spectacular. I think on this record he comes more into his own. Very solid band. I’d say @Dan Gould will like that one.

Edited June 13, 2025 by Pim

[Peter Friedman]

These are the 5 albums by Charlie Rouse(as leader) that I like:

Takin' Care of Business - Jazzland

Oh Yeah! - Epic

Moments Notice - Jazzcraft (Storyville)

Social Call - Uptown

Soul Mates - Uptown

[mjzee]

Don't forget Rouse's work with Les Jazz Modes, including the great Julius Watkins on French horn.