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Afternoon Listening
02477 days
Listening to some Sonny Rollins today. Right now I have Brass/Trio from 1958. Interesting record. Interesting playing. Sonny Rollins is one of those players who has changed a lot through the years. Most people know the story behind “The Bridge”. This was recorded a year before he took his break. Brass/Trio shows Rollins in great shape and you can see hints of where he was headed. Overall a great album and check out the supporting cast – a bunch of great players.
Personnel
Sonny Rollins – Tenor Saxophone
Nat Adderley – Cornet
Clark Terry – Trumpet
Reunald Jones – Trumpet
Ernie Royal – Trumpet
Billy Byers – Trombone
Jimmy Cleveland – Trombone
Frank Rehak – Trombone
Dick Katz – Piano
Rene Thomas – Guitar
Roy Haynes – Drums
Henry Grimes – Bass
Ernie Wilkins – Arranger, Conductor
Don Butterfield – Tuba
Coltrane’s Tone
02598 days
I’m listening to “A Love Supreme” right now. I love the things that John Coltrane creates in terms of improv and his writing can’t be appreciated enough. His tone always leaves me cold. Too bright. Too brittle sounding. His early work isn’t quite as creative but his tone is much better. His middle work is amazing but the tone leaves me cold. The last few years of stuff when he’s fully into “Free” jazz I still don’t enjoy.
Miami Saxophone Quartet
02896 days
I’ve been checking out the Yahoo! Unlimited music service and came across some recordings by the Miami Saxophone Quartet. Their live album released in 2003 is really good. Wonderful arrangements and great playing.