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One of only two albums that altoist/singer Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson led during 1956-1966, this infectious set finds him performing some of his best known tunes. With assistance by a medium-size group that plays in a Count Basie groove (including such Basie-ites as trumpeter Joe Newman, trombonist Henry Coker, either Frank Foster or Paul Quinichette on tenor, and pianist Nat Pierce), Cleanhead makes such songs as "Kidney Stew," "Caldonia," "Cherry Red," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," and "Hold It Right There" sound full of joy. This CD reissue adds three alternate takes that were originally recorded in stereo. A good sampling of the great Cleanhead. ~ Scott Yanow, AMG

Released shortly before Marian McPartland's 90th birthday, 2008's TWILIGHT WORLD finds the revered jazz pianist in fine form, unveiling a compelling standards-oriented set. Like the late Bill Evans, McPartland excels at mixing accessible melodies ... Full Descriptionwith an intriguing touch of outside playing (see her elegant take on Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman"), resulting in an engaging collection that is sure to please her longtime fans.JazzTimes (p.110) - "Mating her crystalline touch to melodic gifts that exalt structure and songful clarity, the pianist revitalizes popular and jazz standards as well as outstanding originals that deserve higher recognition."

By 1977, saxophonist Archie Shepp began to draw heavily from other, older sources for his session material. His releases for the Denon label (1977 to 1978) took on the Duke Ellington songbook (Day Dream), offered renderings of traditionals (Goin' Home), and showcased a number of other songwriters (Ballads for Trane). On Green Dolphin Street continues in this vein with three jazz standards (the title track, "I Thought About You," and Tadd Dameron's "The Scene is Clean") placed alongside two Shepp originals. At times, Shepp's tone seems to have a misplaced intensity, but the line he walks is always fine. In the next measure, he will offer beautiful, lyrical restraint. On "I Thought About You," his bursts of near-squall on soprano are tempered with the following light staccato or quiet, slowly dissolving notes. On his own "Enough," he achieves an otherworldly sound, somewhere between singing and crying, that lies at the outer reaches of the harmony. His tenor playing is more conventional, though its rough, rich texture adds degrees of emotion to "On Green Dolphin Street," "The Scene Is Clean," and his own, rather conventional "In a Mellow Blues," as he paints the outer edges of his tone with brilliant hues. The fact that Shepp is playing against such a conventional acoustic jazz backdrop gives On Green Dolphin Street its unique tension. The accompanists are a tamer group, working closer to the framework the songs provide. Still, Joe Chambers (drums), Sam Jones (bass), and Walter Bishop, Jr. (piano) are a sophisticated rhythm section managing to balance this with an adept flexibility. Shepp's unique voice breathes new life into these standards, paying them the ultimate compliment; On Green Dolphin Street argues and convinces that these songs deserve to be sung again ~ Nathan Bush, AMG

Saxophonist Archie Shepp was one of the key figures in the free-jazz movement of the 1960s. A follower of John Coltrane, Shepp paid tribute to his mentor on 1964's FOUR FOR TRANE. Shepp's approach was marked by fiery improvisations, the incorporation of a diverse array of black musical forms (from gospel to R&B), and an ideological focus on revolutionary politics and themes of black power and identity. Shepp continued to record and perform into the 2000s.

These classic tracks, recorded between 1926-1928 in Chicago and New York for RCA Victor, feature some of the brightest ensemble playing of Morton's career. All selections are credited to Jelly Roll Morton & the Red Hot Peppers, except for "Ham and Eggs" and "Buffalo Blues" by Johnny Dunn & His Original Jazz Hounds. Unfortunately, due to a combination of economic hardship, unlucky timing (of which Morton would be a victim all his life), and geographical disputes, Morton couldn't keep a touring band together for any length of time, using pickup musicians at various gigs. However, these recordings of the Red Hot Peppers feature the best of the New Orleans jazzmen, including Kid Ory, Omer Simeon, Johnny St. Cyr, Barney Bigard, Johnny Dodds, and Baby Dodds. Essential! ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Один из двух альбомов, записанных трио Билла Эванса одной ноябрьской ночью 1969 года в Копенгагене, но не издававшихся до начала 80-ых.

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