Jazz for aficionados
Frogman, "He is a classically trained flutist and is widely recognized as one of the very best, certainly the best living, flute "doublers". A "doubler" with jazz talent, that's super impressive, and it explains why we can't get enough of his flute. Thanks for this new information on Mr. Lew Tabackin, and if you see him tell about his new fans on Audiogon. Enjoy the music. |
HUGE +1 on Lew Tabackin! Incredible musician, while I own a few of his solo projects I must own at least a dozen records by the Akiyoshi/Tabackin Big Band. IMO their best recording (although they've made quite a few stellar records!) would be 'Long Yellow Road', simply amazing! Another huge +1 on Conrad Herwig. Got a buncha records featuring him also. Coincidentally, less than 24 hrs ago I got the latest by pianist Bill O'Connell, 'Zocalo', a smokin' Latin Jazz record featuring Herwig & Steve Slagle on horns. When I was listening to it I actually thought to myself that Herwig's playing sounds better than ever, truly a musician that's currently at the top of his game! |
In case anyone is interested. As I said before, this features some of Lew's very best work. Definitely worth owning. And sealed! http://www.ebay.com/itm/FREDDIE-HUBBARD-SWEET-RETURN-SEALED-ALBUM-/390675478669?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item5af612b88d |
Today's Very Pleasant Surprise: Alvin Batiste -- LATE Alvin Batiste(clarinet), Kenny Barron(p), Rufus Reid(b), Herman Jackson(d) All of these players are also in the field of music education. Batiste at Southern University and Barron at Rutgers University in NJ. But all teach somewhere. I have had this one a while also. Batiste is supposed to be an Avant-Garde player, but not on this set. He has also played with Ray Charles back in the day. The Avant-Garde and Ray, just does not seem to mix. Also a few dates with Cannonball. But education is his main gig now. 7 tunes. 'Body and Soul' and a very unique 'when the saints go marching in', among them. ALL are just wonderful. This is a CD with no weak tracks. The playing is simply wonderful. This could have been named Batiste and Barron. I am more impressed with kenny the more I hear him. Here they compliment each other perfectly. This CD is already in the clutches of 'these sellers', but they are only asking $1.49 for it new. Hmmmmmm That's like being kidnapped and held for a 20 dollar ransom. Anyway, great playing great tunes. You know you want it! So get it! Cheers |
