Franco D’Andrea & The Modern Art Trio – Modern Art Trio
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1978, Jazz
Tracklist
01. Urw
02. Frammento
03. Un Posto all’Ombra
04. Ain’t Necessarily So
05. Echi
06. Beatwitz
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Hank Mobley – Roll Call
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1960, Jazz
During his tenure with Miles Davis, Hank Mobley made four Blue Note albums with band mates Wynton Kelly and Paul Chambers, the most celebrated being Soul Station with Art Blakey on drums. For Roll Call, recorded nine months later, Mobley assembled the same magnificent rhythm section and added Freddie Hubbard on trumpet. The result rivals its more well known predecessor in swing, soul and incredible solos. The gospely “A Baptist Beat,” heard here in two takes, has become a favorite among club DJs and acid jazz fans.
Tracklist
01. Roll Call
02. My Groove Your Move
03. Take Your Pick
04. A Baptist Beat
05. The More I See You
06. The Breakdown
07. A Baptist Beat (Alternate Take)
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Eric Dolphy & Booker Ervin with Mal Waldron – The Quest
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1961, Jazz
Tracklist
01. Status Seeking
02. Duquility
03. Thirteen
04. We Diddit
05. Warp and Woof
07. Fire Waltz
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Lester Bowie – African Children
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1978, Jazz
Trumpet, fluegelhorn, kelphorn, vocals, percussion, composer, born 11 October 1941 in Frederick, Maryland. Met future wife Fontella Bass in an R&B band after military service. Worked in St. Louis and later moved to Chicago in 1966 where he formed Art Ensemble of Chicago with Roscoe Mitchell. Brilliant trumpet player who had a flair for the theatrical side in concert. African Children is a double LP by Lester Bowie recorded for the Italian Horo label and released in 1978. It features performances by Bowie, Arthur Blythe, Amina Claudine Myers, Malachi Favors, and Phillip Wilson.
Tracklist
01. Amina
02. Captain Courageous
03. Tricky Slicky
04. Chili Macdonald
05. For Fela
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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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Larry Willis – Inner Crisis
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1974, Jazz
One of the few funky albums ever cut as a leader by Larry Willis a super-hip keyboard player who’s best known for his work with Jackie McLean and Hugh Masekela, but who sounds even better as a leader! This album’s a gem all the way through with a free-thinking soulful sound that’s head and shoulders above the rest of the work on Groove Merchant at the time. Players include Harold Vick, Roland Prince, and Eddie Gomez and the overall groove is an incredible array of soulful rhythms, played by Larry on electric piano, in a mode that makes the record feel like a lost gem from Strata East or Black Jazz.
Tracklist
01. Out Of The Coast
02. 153rd Street Theme
03. Inner Crisis
04. Bahamian Street Dance
05. For A Friend
06. Journey’s End
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John Patton – Along Came John
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1963, Jazz
John Patton, Grant Green and Ben Dixon were introduced to Blue Note by Lou Donaldson and quickly became the quintessential rhythm section for Blue Note’s funkier session. They came together for this, John Patton’s first album, with two of the label’s tenor saxophonists Fred Jackson and Harold Vick. The double tenors and organ trio make an unbeatable combination for some soulful, swinging music. The title tune and “The Silver Meter” were radio hits that remain among the most popular of Patton’s recorded performances.
Tracklist
01. The Silver Meter
02. I’ll Never Be Free
03. Spiffy Diffy
04. Along Came John
05. Gee Gee
06. Pig Foots
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Billy Cobham – A Funky Thide Of Sings
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1975, Funk, Jazz
After a string of successful solo efforts, Billy Cobham began to slip into mediocrity beginning with this recording, originally released in 1975. While elements of funk were always a part of his band’s sound, it was now the primary focus. “Panhandler” stands out as the session’s most memorable composition, while Milcho Leviev contributes nicely on “Moody Modes.” Cobham fans will want to seek this out for the extended drum solo “A Funky Kind of Thing,” which stands as one of the most original drum solos he ever recorded.
Tracklist
01. Panhandler
02. Sorcery
03. A Funky Thide Of Sings
04. Thinking Of You
05. Some Skunk Funk
06. Light At The End Of The Tunnel
07. A Funky Kind Of Thing
08. Moody Modes
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Horace Silver – Blowin’ The Blues Away
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1959, Jazz
Recorded in 1959, this is an early chronicle of one of the finest bands of the hard-bop genre, pianist Silver’s classic quintet with trumpeter Blue Mitchell, tenor saxophonist Junior Cook, bassist Gene Taylor, and drummer Louis Hayes. The group already epitomized Silver’s own virtues of precision and hard swing, with each soloist committed to direct and concise statements, at all times both emotionally and musically focused. There’s effective contrast, too, between Mitchell’s subtle turn of phrase and Cook’s raw intensity, each filling in Silver’s vision of a music that combined the complexity of bop and the immediacy of blues and gospel. This session contains the original recordings of two Silver standards, the serene “Peace” and the joyously funky “Sister Sadie,” but the collective impact of the band is just as enduring. The group was so musically close-knit that when Silver disbanded five years later, the rest continued as the Blue Mitchell Quintet, with a young Chick Corea on piano.
Tracklist
01. Blowin’ The Blues Away
02. The St. Vitus Dance
03. Break City
04. Peace
05. Sister Sadie
06. The Baghdad Blues
07. Melancholy Mood
08. How Did It Happen
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Augusto Martelli – Black Sounds From White People
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1972, Jazz
If you can forgive the title of this one, you’ll find it to be a very groovy record! The album’s a killer batch of funky instrumentals (“black sound”) recorded in Italy in 1972 by Augusto Martelli (“white people”) and it’s got the groove and swing of some of the best Italian soundtracks from the time, no surprise, as Martelli had his hand in a few from that era! The package is a nice one with a thick booklet, notes in Japanese, but some good images of Martelli and album covers and the music is really great, with some excellent sax and flute work that takes the tracks into a jazzier mode than usual for this sort of thing!
Tracklist
01. Loco Love Motor
02. Ma Ne Vale La Pena
03. Krypto Blues
04. Nanaue’
05. Free Samba
06. Mondo…No!
07. Sarà Stato Il Futuro
08. 90° Compleanno (90th Birthday)
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Lou Donaldson – Here ‘Tis
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1961, Jazz
Here ‘Tis is in the front rank of Lou Donaldson records, an exceptionally funky soul-jazz session that finds the saxophonist swinging harder than usual. As he moves from hard bop to soul-jazz, Donaldson reveals a bluesy streak to his playing while keeping the vigorous attack that defined his best bop. Donaldson’s playing is among his finest in the soul-jazz vein, but what makes Here ‘Tis such an enjoyable session is his interaction with his supporting trio of guitarist Grant Green, organist Baby Face Willette, and drummer Dave Bailey. As support, all three know how to keep a groove gritty and flexible, following Lou’s lead and working a swinging beat that keeps flowing, never growing static. Green and Willette also have their time in the spotlight, and both musicians are frequently stunning. Green’s single-note leads are clean and inventive; Willette is rhythmic and forceful, but also capable of soulful, mellow leads on the slow blues. Their talent, combined with Donaldson at a peak, results in a terrific record.
Tracklist
01. A Foggy Day
02. Here ‘Tis
03. Cool Blues
04. Watusi Jump
05. Walk Wid Me
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Aldo Romano – Just Jazz
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2008, Jazz
Aldo Romano has long proven himself an innovative leader and the 2007 sessions that make up Just Jazz are no exception. Romano is not one to take a lot of solos himself, preferring to showcase his bandmates while adding color behind them. His pianoless quartet consists of clarinetist Mauro Negri, who played on Romano’s earlier Dreyfus CD État de Fait, old friend Henri Texier on bass, and the much younger Géraldine Laurent, a gifted French saxophonist whose star is rising. Most of the release focuses on Romano’s captivating originals, highlighted by the emotional “Cité-Soleil” (French for “Sun City”), named for the wretched shanty town in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. “Township” is an infectious African-flavored chant, with Laurent’s vocal-like alto recalling Eric Dolphy, and Negri’s electronically altered clarinet adding seasoning. “Chick Webb,” named for the famous swing drummer, has a fun twist in that the bassist is the featured soloist. Romano’s love for Ornette Coleman’s work is well known, so it shouldn’t be surprising to hear the dissonance within the drummer’s “Libero!!” (“Free!!”).” His powerful interpretation of Fats Waller’s maudlin “Black and Blue” and lighthearted take of Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” round out this diverse, rewarding CD.
Tracklist
01. Cité Soleil
02. Prego
03. Spring Tide
04. Handle With Care
05. Blues For Roy
06. Chick Webb
07. Libero
08. Black And Blue
09. Danny K
10. Township
11. Lontananza
12. Maple Leaf Rag
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Andrew Hill – One For One
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1969, Jazz
Andrew Hill was an American jazz pianist and composer. Hill is recognized as one of the most important progenitors of Free jazz piano, though he is considered more mainstream jazz than Cecil Taylor, two years his senior. His most-lauded work was recorded for Blue Note Records, spanning nearly a decade and a dozen albums. All Material on this album is previously unreleased and issued here for the first time.
Tracklist
01. One For One
02. Diddy Wah
03. Without Malice
04. Poinsetta
05. Illusion
06. Fragments
07. Euterpe
08. Erato
09. Pax
10. Eris
11. Calliope
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Rusty Bryant – Soul Liberation
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1970, Jazz
Royal G. “Rusty” Bryant (November 25, 1929, Huntington, West Virginia – March 25, 1991, Columbus, Ohio) was an American jazz tenor and alto saxophonist.
Fantastic funky jazz from tenorman Rusty Bryant – one of the real standout titles in the classic early 70s Prestige jazz/funk years! Rusty leads a group that includes heavyweights like Charles Earland on organ, Virgil Jones on trumpet, Melvin Sparks on guitar, and Idris Muhammad on drums – all top-shelf players who make for a date as great as you might imagine – one that definitely liberates Rusty’s soul from older modes, and sets it free into new funky pastures! The vibe here is right up there with Bryant’s legendary Fire Eater record – and titles include “Soul Liberation”, “Cold Duck Time”, “Lou Lou”, and “Freeze Dried Soul”.
Tracklist
01. Cold Duck Time
02. The Ballad Of Oren Bliss
03. Lou-Lou
04. Soul Liberatin
05. Freeze-Dried Soul
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Jeremy Steig – Energy
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1970, Jazz
for info check: www.jeremysteig.info
Tracklist
01. Home
02. Cakes
03. Swamp Carol
04. Energy
05. Down Stretch
06. Give Me Some
07. Come With Me
08. Dance Of The Mind
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Oneness Of Juju – African Rhythms
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1975, Funk, Jazz
A landmark of Afro-centric jazz in the 70s – and the first album by this famous underground collective! Oneness of Juju were a Washington DC-based group that grew out of the ashes of the Juju avant jazz ensemble – formed in the culturally rich African-American community of DC in the 70s, with spiritual and political aspirations that stretched far beyond the average funky combo. This first album is a masterful blend of percussion, jazz, and a slight bit of funk – alternating vocal tracks with harder-hitting jazz instrumentals, all held together under the leadership of sax player Plunky Nakabinde. The album’s one of the greatest independent soul jazz albums of the 70s – and it’s filled with great tracks, such as the breakbeat classic “African Rhythms” and “Liberation Dues”. Other titles include “Kazi”, “Funky Wood”, “Don’t Give Up”, “Poo Too”, and “Incognito”.
Tracklist
01. African Rhythms
02. Kazi
03. Funky Wood
04. Tarishi
05. Mashariki
06. Chants
07. Don’t Give Up
08. Icognito
09. Poo Too
10. Liberation Dues
11. Liberation Dues (Instrumental)
12. African Rhythms (45 Version)
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Franco Ambrosetti + Uri Caine Trio – The Wind
Posted by dOk | Filed under 2007, Jazz
Franco Ambrosetti is hailed among Europe’s most prolific jazz trumpeters and the winner of numerous awards. ‘The Wind’ presents the trumpeter in a new surrounding, accompanied by the current trio of pianist Uri Caine. For the first time in 10 years Ambrosetti is the only horn player on one of his albums. Concentrating on the trumpet and fuelled by the cooking energy of the trio, Ambrosetti’s playing radiates a power and youthfulness that betray his age, on tunes penned by himself, Caine, Sonny Rollins & Russ Freeman.
Tracklist
01. The Wind
02. Doxy
03. Otello
04. Stiletto
05. Frasi
06. I’ve Never Been In Love Before
07. Lyrical Sketches
08. Mike On Wings
09. African Breeze
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Dorothy Ashby – Afro-Harping
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1968, Jazz, Soul
The best and most complete album done by jazz harpist (a rare style) Dorothy Ashby. She didn’t approach her instrument as if it were a gimmick, and she wasn’t content to be a background/mood specialist. She turned the harp into a lead instrument, and offered solos that were as tough and memorable as those done by any reed, brass, or percussion player.
Tracklist
01. Soul Vibrations
02. Games
03. Action Line
04. Lonely Girl
05. Life Has Its Trials
06. Afro-Harping
07. Little Sunflower
08. Theme From Valley Of The Dools
09. Come Live With Me
10. The Look Of Love
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Michal Urbaniak – Ecstasy
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1978, Jazz
Michał Urbaniak is a Polish jazz musician and composer born in Warsaw, playing mainly the violin, lyricon and saxophone during concerts and recordings. He played a central role in the development of jazz fusion in the 1970s and 1980s, and has introduced elements of folk, R&B, hip hop, and symphonic music to jazz.
for more info check: www.michalurbaniak.com
Tracklist
01. Body Rub
02. Free
03. Ecstasy
04. Just A Funky Feeling
05. Want’s Ta Make You Feel Good
06. A Day In The Park
07. French Kiss
08. Creation
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Gianni Gebbia Trio – Outland
Posted by dOk | Filed under 1990, Future Jazz, Jazz
Saxophonist and composer Gianni Gebbia is deeply influenced by Ornette Coleman and the late Jim Pepper. His trio with drummer Vittorio Villa and bassist Lelio Giannetto — and guest Massimo Simonine helping out on electronics and turntables and keyboards — delves deeply into the simple repetitive melodies Coleman is so famous for, and turns them into epics. This is a music based in the most basic elements of harmonic construction, where a melody can be created and deconstructed while it continues to play through the listener’s mind as the improvisation moves over it. It is never totally absent in the ensemble’s playing, such as in the amazing “Verso Kamarina,” with either Gebbia or Villa carrying the essence of that melody through a blowing fest that is adorned with all manner of electronic trickery by Simonine. Elsewhere, on “Immer Gerardeaus,” the lyric sensibility seems absent amid the wooly free jazz improvising, but, nonetheless, it is there, somewhere between horn and bass, spitting itself out in bits and pieces like jagged shards of pretty glass. The title track (dedicated to cartoonist Berke Breathed) is a shambolic exploration of a high register line that is adorned by percussion and a droning bassline. Here, too, the melody is in the line itself that seems to come from a non-Western source. Finally, Gebbia’s true genius comes to play in “Shamal,” a monolithic work that crosses jazz boundaries into North African street music, Middle Eastern chant, and vanguard lyricism á la Don Cherry’s MU albums. The interplay between the sampled voices and Gebbia’s alto is unsettling it’s so close, and the droning rhythms of Villa and Giannetto that are guided through the knots by Simonine’s electric piano are truly hypnotic. There is no resolution in this piece as it moves through you rather than around you; it encapsulates everything within itself and then just buries it whole. This is in its own way a very confrontational, yet very listenable, work of Italian vanguard jazz. Amazing.
Tracklist
01. Verso Kamarina
02. Immer Geradeaus
03. Zero In Geometria
04. Outland
05. Shamal
