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Tuesday 25, albums from 1998, or a quarter-century ago, continues.
Allmusic: “Driving While Black is saxophonist Bennie Maupin's first album as a leader in 20 years. Maupin is famous for his bass clarinet playing on Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, and for being a member of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, teamed up with Patrick Gleeson on synthesizers. He’s produced an album which skillfully blends '70s fusion and '90s acid jazz… Maupin's saxophone playing is powerful and strong on improvisation.” A duet album where Gleeson effectively synthesizes a jazz band.
In a career since ~1966, Maupin has released only ~7 solo albums. This was his 4th, since '74. His latest is 2022s Symphonic Tone Poem for Brother Yusef, with percussionist Adam Rudolph.
Bennie Maupin, Driving While Black, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Previous 1998s (link upthread). Grammys: Instrumental, Herbie Hancock Gershwin’s World; Big Band, Count Basie Orch. Count Plays Duke; Latin, Arturo Sandoval Hot House. And: Joanne Brackeen Pink Elephant Magic; Don Sebesky I Remember Bill; Erik Truffaz The Dawn; Phil WoodsThe Rev And I; Charlie Mariano An American In Italy; Joshua Redman Timeless Tales…; David Sanchez Obesion; Patrick Williams Sinatraland; Eric Alexander Mode For Mabes; Maceo Parker Funk Overload; Yellowjackets Club Nocturne; Mark Turner; Brian Blade Fellowship.
Allmusic: “Driving While Black is saxophonist Bennie Maupin's first album as a leader in 20 years. Maupin is famous for his bass clarinet playing on Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, and for being a member of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, teamed up with Patrick Gleeson on synthesizers. He’s produced an album which skillfully blends '70s fusion and '90s acid jazz… Maupin's saxophone playing is powerful and strong on improvisation.” A duet album where Gleeson effectively synthesizes a jazz band.
In a career since ~1966, Maupin has released only ~7 solo albums. This was his 4th, since '74. His latest is 2022s Symphonic Tone Poem for Brother Yusef, with percussionist Adam Rudolph.
Bennie Maupin, Driving While Black, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Previous 1998s (link upthread). Grammys: Instrumental, Herbie Hancock Gershwin’s World; Big Band, Count Basie Orch. Count Plays Duke; Latin, Arturo Sandoval Hot House. And: Joanne Brackeen Pink Elephant Magic; Don Sebesky I Remember Bill; Erik Truffaz The Dawn; Phil WoodsThe Rev And I; Charlie Mariano An American In Italy; Joshua Redman Timeless Tales…; David Sanchez Obesion; Patrick Williams Sinatraland; Eric Alexander Mode For Mabes; Maceo Parker Funk Overload; Yellowjackets Club Nocturne; Mark Turner; Brian Blade Fellowship.
How about another fusion-acid-groove jazz album from 1998, or 25 years ago.
French saxophonist Julien Lourau’s Groove Gang did City Boom Boom, and info is sparse. Norbert Lucarain on vibes, Jules Isaac Bikoko Bi N' Jami on bass and Daniel Garcia-Bruno on drums are the main support. A DJ, several vocalists, some strings, acoupla horns, guitar and percussion fill out the nice sounds.
This was Lourau's 2nd of ~10 albums, through 2017. The video is a nice tune played live from 2021. See the post above for more albums from 1998.
Julien Lourau Groove Gang, City Boom Boom, full album: Spotify link
French saxophonist Julien Lourau’s Groove Gang did City Boom Boom, and info is sparse. Norbert Lucarain on vibes, Jules Isaac Bikoko Bi N' Jami on bass and Daniel Garcia-Bruno on drums are the main support. A DJ, several vocalists, some strings, acoupla horns, guitar and percussion fill out the nice sounds.
This was Lourau's 2nd of ~10 albums, through 2017. The video is a nice tune played live from 2021. See the post above for more albums from 1998.
Julien Lourau Groove Gang, City Boom Boom, full album: Spotify link
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The Diane Reeves reference above led me to Poncho Sanchez’s Afro-Cuban Fantasy, where Diane sings on 3 tunes. A great one from 1998, for a Tuesday triple play, of albums from a quarter-century ago.
Allmusic: “Our resident Latin jazz classicist comes up with a good concept -- evoking the memories of non-Latino Afro-Cuban music pioneers with tunes from Stan Kenton, Shorty Rogers and Cal Tjader … and some often first-rate originals by Poncho and his pianist David Torres… Trumpeter/flugelhornist Sal Chacchiolo, trombonist Francisco Torres, and reedman Scott Martin have several nice solo moments -- as does, of course, Poncho the conguero.”
This was Poncho's ~25th out of now ~37 albums, from '79 to '17. See the 2 posts above for more albums from this 1998 retrospective.
Poncho Sanchez, Afro-Cuban Fantasy, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Allmusic: “Our resident Latin jazz classicist comes up with a good concept -- evoking the memories of non-Latino Afro-Cuban music pioneers with tunes from Stan Kenton, Shorty Rogers and Cal Tjader … and some often first-rate originals by Poncho and his pianist David Torres… Trumpeter/flugelhornist Sal Chacchiolo, trombonist Francisco Torres, and reedman Scott Martin have several nice solo moments -- as does, of course, Poncho the conguero.”
This was Poncho's ~25th out of now ~37 albums, from '79 to '17. See the 2 posts above for more albums from this 1998 retrospective.
Poncho Sanchez, Afro-Cuban Fantasy, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
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Allmusic: “The Omnichord Real Book is… bassist Meshell Ndegeocello's first album of primarily original material in nearly a decade, and the musician's Blue Note debut as a leader. Even though it was created by enough people to fill a starship, this is as intimate as any of Ndegeocello's previous albums. It's almost as varied as any of them in sound, naturally veering from sheer folk-soul to grimace-inducing funk to charging Afrobeat. Although almost every song is informed by a kind of heartache with prevailing feelings of disorientation, regret, and grief, Ndegeocello always owns it.”
This is Meshell’s ~13th album since 1993. She has a Grammy, and 11 more nominations. The video is a live performance of the tune she penned for this site - ASR!
Meshell Ndegeocello, The Omnichord Real Book, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
This is Meshell’s ~13th album since 1993. She has a Grammy, and 11 more nominations. The video is a live performance of the tune she penned for this site - ASR!
Meshell Ndegeocello, The Omnichord Real Book, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
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Paris-move: “This is the second recording by trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator Dr. Javier Nero, titled Kemet: The Black Land, featuring the Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra. The album meditates on Kemet, the ancient Egyptian Black civilization, highly advanced… It's joyful, sun-soaked music, and Nero’s unique style is perfectly recognizable, with brass instruments being his preferred mode of expression. They are the ones that tell you the story of Kemet: The Black Land.”
A YT video shows him as a soloist in the ‘Disney College Band’ from 2012. He's come a long way. The video below is a live studio performance of an album tune.
Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra, Kemet: The Black Land, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
A YT video shows him as a soloist in the ‘Disney College Band’ from 2012. He's come a long way. The video below is a live studio performance of an album tune.
Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra, Kemet: The Black Land, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Friday 50, albums from a half-century ago, or 1973.
Allmusic: “After seven years with Capital, saxophonist Cannonball Adderley switched labels to Fantasy, where he reunited with producer Orrin Keepnews, and the quality of his music immediately improved. With Hal Galper as the band's keyboardist (he contributed 3 of the 7 originals), this band was more jazz-oriented than previously while remaining modern and funky.”
Nat Adderley, cornet; Walter Booker, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums; King Errisson percussion.
The album was nominated for the Grammy Award. A live date, with decent sound. Roy McCurdy recently played on Doug MacDonald & the L.A. All-Star Octet, Overtones, recommended upthread, at age 85!
The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Inside Straight, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Previous 1973s (link upthread): Dave Brubeck We’re All Together Again...; Gato Barbieri Bolivia; Elvin Jones Mr. Jones; Donald Byrd Black Byrd; Dave Liebman 1st Visit; Don Ellis Soaring; Grover Washington Jr. Soul Box; Hank Crawford Wildflower; Ron Carter All Blues; Return to Forever Light As A Feather & Hymn Of The 7th Galaxy; Flora Purim Butterfly Dreams; Steve Grossman Some Shapes To Come; Archie Shepp The Cry Of My People.
Allmusic: “After seven years with Capital, saxophonist Cannonball Adderley switched labels to Fantasy, where he reunited with producer Orrin Keepnews, and the quality of his music immediately improved. With Hal Galper as the band's keyboardist (he contributed 3 of the 7 originals), this band was more jazz-oriented than previously while remaining modern and funky.”
Nat Adderley, cornet; Walter Booker, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums; King Errisson percussion.
The album was nominated for the Grammy Award. A live date, with decent sound. Roy McCurdy recently played on Doug MacDonald & the L.A. All-Star Octet, Overtones, recommended upthread, at age 85!
The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Inside Straight, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Previous 1973s (link upthread): Dave Brubeck We’re All Together Again...; Gato Barbieri Bolivia; Elvin Jones Mr. Jones; Donald Byrd Black Byrd; Dave Liebman 1st Visit; Don Ellis Soaring; Grover Washington Jr. Soul Box; Hank Crawford Wildflower; Ron Carter All Blues; Return to Forever Light As A Feather & Hymn Of The 7th Galaxy; Flora Purim Butterfly Dreams; Steve Grossman Some Shapes To Come; Archie Shepp The Cry Of My People.
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Tuesday 25, albums from a quarter-century ago, or 1998.
Allmusic: “Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins refers to Global Warming as his ‘Freedom Suite of 1998.’ Utilizing a quartet for three of the tracks and a sextet for the remainder, Rollins' blowing is impassioned throughout and the surroundings are nice and intimate, making this a very inspired set.”
This was Sonny's ~43rd out of ~45 studio albums, from 1954 to 2006. He released several 'Road Show' albums in the 2010s. Three classic Sonny albums, with collaborators, were recommended upthread, and my avatar album was recommended upthread.
Sonny Rollins, Global Warming, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Previous 1998s (link upthread). Grammys: Instrumental, Herbie Hancock Gershwin’s World; Big Band, Count Basie Orch. Count Plays Duke; Latin, Arturo Sandoval Hot House. And: Joanne Brackeen Pink Elephant Magic; Don Sebesky I Remember Bill; Erik Truffaz The Dawn; Phil WoodsThe Rev And I; Charlie Mariano An American In Italy; Joshua Redman Timeless Tales…; David Sanchez Obesion; Patrick Williams Sinatraland; Eric Alexander Mode For Mabes; Maceo Parker Funk Overload; Yellowjackets Club Nocturne; Mark Turner; Brian Blade Fellowship; Bennie Maupin Driving While Black; Julien Lourau City Boom Boom; Poncho Sanchez Afro-Cuban Fantasy.
Allmusic: “Tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins refers to Global Warming as his ‘Freedom Suite of 1998.’ Utilizing a quartet for three of the tracks and a sextet for the remainder, Rollins' blowing is impassioned throughout and the surroundings are nice and intimate, making this a very inspired set.”
This was Sonny's ~43rd out of ~45 studio albums, from 1954 to 2006. He released several 'Road Show' albums in the 2010s. Three classic Sonny albums, with collaborators, were recommended upthread, and my avatar album was recommended upthread.
Sonny Rollins, Global Warming, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Previous 1998s (link upthread). Grammys: Instrumental, Herbie Hancock Gershwin’s World; Big Band, Count Basie Orch. Count Plays Duke; Latin, Arturo Sandoval Hot House. And: Joanne Brackeen Pink Elephant Magic; Don Sebesky I Remember Bill; Erik Truffaz The Dawn; Phil WoodsThe Rev And I; Charlie Mariano An American In Italy; Joshua Redman Timeless Tales…; David Sanchez Obesion; Patrick Williams Sinatraland; Eric Alexander Mode For Mabes; Maceo Parker Funk Overload; Yellowjackets Club Nocturne; Mark Turner; Brian Blade Fellowship; Bennie Maupin Driving While Black; Julien Lourau City Boom Boom; Poncho Sanchez Afro-Cuban Fantasy.
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Allmusic: “A prolific writer, arranger, and educator, Canadian clarinetist Phil Nimmons has never received due praise from the international jazz community, but he is a living symbol of Canadian jazz.”
AllAboutJazz: “For his 100th birthday, some of Nimmons' colleagues, former students and friends convened as ‘The Nimmons Tribute’ using instrumentation which echoed the classic ‘Nimmons 'N' Nine’ formation debuted by the dedicatee some 70 years earlier: trumpet, trombone, three reeds and rhythm, offering ample opportunity for soloists and arranger, all leading players on Toronto's scene, alike.
About that arranger: he is pianist Sean Nimmons, Phil Nimmons' grandson. On this, the band's second recording, Sean contributed two compositions of his own, but the spotlight is appropriately on grandpa, revealing a composer of wide interests and superb taste.”
The video is an in-studio performance of the 1st album tune.
For 2 more Toronto-based, larger ensemble projects try: The Composer’s Collective Big Band’s The Toronto Project, upthread; the A&M (Adema & Manoukas) Octet’s debut, New Roots, upthread.
The Nimmons Tribute, Volume 2 – Generational, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
AllAboutJazz: “For his 100th birthday, some of Nimmons' colleagues, former students and friends convened as ‘The Nimmons Tribute’ using instrumentation which echoed the classic ‘Nimmons 'N' Nine’ formation debuted by the dedicatee some 70 years earlier: trumpet, trombone, three reeds and rhythm, offering ample opportunity for soloists and arranger, all leading players on Toronto's scene, alike.
About that arranger: he is pianist Sean Nimmons, Phil Nimmons' grandson. On this, the band's second recording, Sean contributed two compositions of his own, but the spotlight is appropriately on grandpa, revealing a composer of wide interests and superb taste.”
The video is an in-studio performance of the 1st album tune.
For 2 more Toronto-based, larger ensemble projects try: The Composer’s Collective Big Band’s The Toronto Project, upthread; the A&M (Adema & Manoukas) Octet’s debut, New Roots, upthread.
The Nimmons Tribute, Volume 2 – Generational, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Friday 50, albums from 50 years ago, 1973, features bassist Dave Holland’s debut album as a leader. But he also did an album 25 years ago, 1998, which qualifies for Tuesday 25, so this post covers both.
Allmusic: “Conference of the Birds is one of the all-time avant-garde jazz classics, incorporating a wide spectrum of '60s innovations. Part of the reason it works so well is the one-time-only team-up of two avant-garde sax/flute legends: Sam Rivers and Anthony Braxton… The repertoire consists entirely of bassist Dave Holland originals, the quartet also includes drummer Barry Altschul. This album is.. one of the most varied and accessible introductions to the style one could hope for.” 3 of the 6 tunes are pretty ‘free.’
Since this debut as a leader, Dave has led ~25 albums, with >100 additional collaborations and sessions. He played on Dave Liebman’s 1973 album First Visit, recommended upthread, as part of this retrospective. See this post for links to previous 1973 album recommendations.
Dave Holland Quartet, Conference Of The Birds, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Allmusic: “For Points of View, bassist Dave Holland expands his group into a quintet, shakes up the remaining personnel, and comes up with a marvelous example of thoughtful, dynamically shifting ECM chamber jazz."
Robin Eubanks plays trombone, Billy Kilson drums, Steve Nelson vibes and Steve Wilson both alto and soprano saxes.
This was Dave’s ~11th as a leader. The album was Grammy-nominated, and Dave has won 3 with 18 more nominations. Dave’s 2001 album Prime Directive was recommended upthread. See this post for links to previous 1998 album recommendations.
Dave Holland Quintet, Points Of View, full album: Spotify link
Allmusic: “Conference of the Birds is one of the all-time avant-garde jazz classics, incorporating a wide spectrum of '60s innovations. Part of the reason it works so well is the one-time-only team-up of two avant-garde sax/flute legends: Sam Rivers and Anthony Braxton… The repertoire consists entirely of bassist Dave Holland originals, the quartet also includes drummer Barry Altschul. This album is.. one of the most varied and accessible introductions to the style one could hope for.” 3 of the 6 tunes are pretty ‘free.’
Since this debut as a leader, Dave has led ~25 albums, with >100 additional collaborations and sessions. He played on Dave Liebman’s 1973 album First Visit, recommended upthread, as part of this retrospective. See this post for links to previous 1973 album recommendations.
Dave Holland Quartet, Conference Of The Birds, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Allmusic: “For Points of View, bassist Dave Holland expands his group into a quintet, shakes up the remaining personnel, and comes up with a marvelous example of thoughtful, dynamically shifting ECM chamber jazz."
Robin Eubanks plays trombone, Billy Kilson drums, Steve Nelson vibes and Steve Wilson both alto and soprano saxes.
This was Dave’s ~11th as a leader. The album was Grammy-nominated, and Dave has won 3 with 18 more nominations. Dave’s 2001 album Prime Directive was recommended upthread. See this post for links to previous 1998 album recommendations.
Dave Holland Quintet, Points Of View, full album: Spotify link
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How about another album from 1973, or a half-century ago.
Allmusic: “On I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies… we find saxophonist Gary Bartz playing some of the best music of his career, blending innovative elements from all genres into one boiling pot and calling it his own. Recorded live before a Montreux festival audience, he and his quartet are in top form. The chemistry between Stafford James/bs, Howard King/dr and Hubert Eaves III/keys… provides a solid, reliable backbone to the strength and passion of Bartz's fiery melodies. A top recording and highly recommended piece to add to any jazz fan's collection.”
This was Bartz's ~8th of 30 albums, from 1967 to 2012. He was a Jazz Messenger, played with Miles, and is a professor at Oberlin College. He played on pianist McCoy Tyner's 2005 Grammy-winner Illuminations recommended upthread. See the post above for links to more recommended albums from 1973, and 1998.
Gary Bartz, I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
Allmusic: “On I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies… we find saxophonist Gary Bartz playing some of the best music of his career, blending innovative elements from all genres into one boiling pot and calling it his own. Recorded live before a Montreux festival audience, he and his quartet are in top form. The chemistry between Stafford James/bs, Howard King/dr and Hubert Eaves III/keys… provides a solid, reliable backbone to the strength and passion of Bartz's fiery melodies. A top recording and highly recommended piece to add to any jazz fan's collection.”
This was Bartz's ~8th of 30 albums, from 1967 to 2012. He was a Jazz Messenger, played with Miles, and is a professor at Oberlin College. He played on pianist McCoy Tyner's 2005 Grammy-winner Illuminations recommended upthread. See the post above for links to more recommended albums from 1973, and 1998.
Gary Bartz, I've Known Rivers and Other Bodies, full album: YouTube link ; Spotify link
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Saw Bob James a couple weeks ago. One of the best concerts I've ever attended. Sensational
feel like making live from 2018 but it's on his latest album too
Mister Magic https://g.co/kgs/K1FNHn
feel like making live from 2018 but it's on his latest album too
Mister Magic https://g.co/kgs/K1FNHn
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Listening to this now...so very good. Really nice soundstage on most of the tracks too.
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