Dorothy Ashby – In a Minor Groove
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
On In A Minor Groove, Ashby she swings with an other-wordly quality that’s simply amazing, quite exotic, and very much in the camp of players like Yusef Lateef or Les Jazz Modes, who were trying similar experiments in jazz. This session features Dorothy in a quartet with the flute of Frank Wess, the bass of Herman Wright, and the drums of Roy Haynes, whose warm lyrical touches provide the perfect melodicism for the group.
Tracklist
01. Pawky
02. Moonlight in Vermont
03. Back Talk
04. Dancing in the Dark
05. Charmain
06. Jollity
07. There’s a Small Hotel
08. Rascallity
09. You’d Be So Nice to Come
10. It’s a Mintor Thing
11. Yesterdays
12. Bohemia After Dark
13. Taboo
14. Autumn in Rome
15. Alone Together
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Lou Donaldson – Blues Walk
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
Lou Donaldson’s undisputed masterpiece, Blues Walk, marks the point where the altoist began to decisively modify his heavy Charlie Parker influence and add a smoky, bluesy flavor of his own. The material is still firmly in the bebop style, and the mellower moments aren’t as sleepy as some of Donaldson’s subsequent work, so the album sounds vital and distinctive even as it slows down and loosens things up. What elevates Blues Walk to classic status is its inviting warmth. Donaldson’s sweetly singing horn is melodic throughout the six selections, making even his most advanced ideas sound utterly good-natured and accessible. The easy-swinging title cut is arguably Donaldson’s signature tune even above his late-’60s soul-jazz hits, and his other two originals – “Play Ray” and “Callin’ All Cats” – are in largely the same vein. Elsewhere, Donaldson displays opposite extremes of his sound; the up-tempo bebop classic “Move” provokes his fieriest playing on the record, and his romantic version of “Autumn Nocturne” is simply lovely, a precursor to Lush Life. The addition of Ray Barretto on conga is a subtle masterstroke, adding just a bit more rhythmic heft to the relaxed swing. There are numerous likable records in Donaldson’s extensive catalog, but Blues Walk is the best of them all.
Tracklist
01. Blues Walk
02. Move
03. The Masquerade Is Over
04. Play Ray
05. Autumn Nocturne
06. Callin All Cats
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Sun Ra – Jazz In Silhouette
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A fascinating recording of Sun Ra and his Arkestra in an early incarnation, 1958′s JAZZ IN SILHOUETTE features Ra’s complex, adventurous compositions in traditional bop and swing contexts. The opening “Enlightenment” has edgy piano accompaniment from Ra, and a Cuban rhythm outro, but its breezy melody is reminiscent of Duke Ellington circa his Okeh period. “Blues at Midnight” is an up-tempo bop number with outstanding solos from all members of the Arkestra. Complex themes (“Saturn”) and fractured blues (“Horoscope”) show qualities integral to the style Ra would develop in the following years. In particular, the drawn-out ensemble explorations of “Ancient Aiethopia”–which are infused with tribal percussion, flute, and chant-like themes–serve as a blueprint for the artist’s signature sound. This album is an excellent, accessible introduction to the music of Sun Ra, ideal for those who may be intimidated by Ra’s more challenging later work.
Tracklist
01. Enlightenment
02. Saturn
03. Velvet
04. Ancient Aiethopia
05. Hours After
06. Horoscope
07. Images
08. Blues At Midnight
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Benny Carter – Jazz Giant
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
A high-profile musician, arranger, and bandleader since the 1920s, Benny Carter was still in full command of his powers in the 1950s, as JAZZ GIANT attests. There are healthy doses of ’50s bop on the seven cuts here, but anchoring it all is the classic swing for which Carter is best known. Equally impressive are Carter’s sidemen, which include saxophonist Ben Webster, guitarist Barney Kessel, and drummer Shelly Manne, among other luminaries. Top notch performances all around make this a gem that will satisfy fans of old-school jazz and ’50s bop alike.
Recorded in Los Angeles, California on June 11, July 22, October 7, 1957 and April 21, 1958.
Personnel: Benny Carter (alto saxophone, trumpet); Ben Webster (saxophone); Frank Rosolino (trombone); Andre Previn, Jimmy Rowles (piano); Leroy Vinnegar (bass); Shelly Manne (drums).
Tracklist
01. Old Fashioned Love
02. I’m Coming Virginia
03. A Walkin’ Thing
04. Blue Lou
05. Ain’t She Sweet
06. How Can You Lose
07. Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me
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Miles Davis Albums!
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1945, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1998, 2001, Discography, Jazz
Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion. Many well-known musicians rose to prominence as members of Davis’ ensembles, including saxophonists Gerry Mulligan, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, George Coleman, Wayne Shorter, and Kenny Garrett; trombonist J. J. Johnson; pianists Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett; guitarists John McLaughlin, John Scofield and Mike Stern; bassists Paul Chambers, Ron Carter, and Dave Holland; and drummers Tony Williams, Billy Cobham and Jack DeJohnette.
On October 7, 2008, his album Kind of Blue, released in 1959, received its fourth platinum certification from the RIAA, signifying sales of 4 million copies. Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Davis was noted as “one of the key figures in the history of jazz”.
On November 5, 2009, Rep. John Conyers of Michigan sponsored a measure in the US House of Representatives to recognize and commemorate the album Kind of Blue on its 50th anniversary. The measure also affirms jazz as a national treasure and “encourages the United States government to preserve and advance the art form of jazz music.” It passed, unanimously, with a vote of 409–0 on December 15, 2009.
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Thelonious Monk – Thelonious In Action
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
Recorded live at the Five Spot Cafe, New York, New York on July 9 and August 7, 1958. Originally released on Riverside (1190). Includes liner notes by Orrin Keepnews.
Digitally remastered by Joe Tarantino (1988, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).
Tracklist
01. Light Blue
02. Coming On The Hudson
03. Rhythm A Ning
04. Epistrophy
05. Blue Monk
06. Evidence
07. Epistrophy (theme)
08. Unidentified Solo Piano
09. Blue Five Spot
10. In Walked Bud – Epistrophy (Theme)
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Cannonball Adderley – Somethin' Else
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
Tracklist
01. Autumn Leaves
02. Love For Sale
03. Somethin’ Else
04. One For Daddy-O
05. Dancing In The Dark
06. Bangoon
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Sonny Rollins and The Big Brass
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
Tracklist
01. Grand Street
02. Far Out East
03. Who Cares
04. Love Is a Simple Thing
05. What’s My Name
06. If You Where the Only Girl in the World
07. Manhattan
08. Body And Soul
09. Doxy
10. Limehouse Blues
11. I’ll Follow My Secret Heart
12. You Are Too Beautiful
13. Grand Street (mono LP ending)
14. Grand Street (Verve LP ending)
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Bill Evans – Everybody Digs Bill Evans
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1958, Jazz
Tracklist
01. Minority
02. Young and Foolish
03. Lucky to Be Me
04. Night and Day
05. Epilogue
06. Tenderly
07. Peace Piece
08. What Is There to Say?
09. Oleo
10. Epilogue
11. Some Other Time
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