Stan Getz • The Girl From Ipanema - The Bossa Nova Years 4 CDs

 

Review:

"This 4-CD box set contains nearly all of Stan Getz's classic bossa nova sessions, five wonderful yet diverse LPs (Jazz Samba, Big Band Bossa Nova, Jazz Samba Encore, Stan Getz/Laurindo Almeida, and Getz/Gilberto). The cool-toned tenor is heard on his groundbreaking collaboration with guitarist Charlie Byrd (which resulted in the best-selling "Desafinado"), is showcased with a big band arranged by Gary McFarland (introducing "No More Blues" and "One Note Samba"), stars in recordings with guitarists Laurindo Almeida and Luiz Bonfa, and is heard at the famous meeting with composer/pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim, guitarist João Gilberto, and singer Astrud Gilberto, which resulted in the major hit "The Girl From Ipanema." This essential set finishes off with three previously unissued performances from a 1964 Carnegie Hall Concert, concluding with a remake of "The Girl From Ipanema." These recordings stand as proof that it is possible for good music to sell."

Scott Yanow -All Music Guide

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Revisar:

"Este set de 4 CDs contiene casi todas las sesiones clásicas de bossa nova de Stan Getz, cinco maravillosos y diversos LPs (Jazz Samba, Big Band Bossa Nova, Jazz Samba Encore, Stan Getz/Laurindo Almeida, y Getz/Gilberto). El tenor de tono fresco se escucha en su innovadora colaboración con el guitarrista Charlie Byrd (que resultó en el éxito de ventas "Desafinado"), y se presenta con una gran banda arreglada por Gary McFarland (presentando "No More Blues" y "One Note Samba"), es protagonista en grabaciones con los guitarristas Laurindo Almeida y Luiz Bonfa, y se escucha en el famoso encuentro con el compositor y pianista Antonio Carlos Jobim, el guitarrista João Gilberto y el cantante Astrud Gilberto, que dio como resultado el gran éxito "The Girl From Ipanema"." Este conjunto esencial se completa con tres actuaciones inéditas de un concierto en el Carnegie Hall de 1964, y concluye con un remake de "The Girl From Ipanema". Estas grabaciones son la prueba de que es posible que la buena música se venda".

Scott Yanow -All Music Guide

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Organic Picnic • Lesliefied

 

Scene of Jazz • Stars

 

About Akira Ishii (from Jazz in Nanjo, Nanjo City Okinawa):
Akira Ishii is known as Japan's leading pianist, also recognized for his participation in the Terumasa Hino Quintet. After graduation, he started his activities in the Kansai area and moved his base to Tokyo in 1991. Meeting Toshio Osumi (ds), he joined the trio, meeting numerous players and vocalists, performing activities such as playing, composing, arranging and producing. From 1998 he joined the Terumasa Hino (tp) Quintet and was greatly influenced by the late Motohiko Hino (ds). In 2001, he released his first leader album "Voices in the Night" (EWE) with his original trio consisting of Masayuki Tawarayama (b) and Yoshihito Etoh (ds), followed by his solo album "Presence" (EWE) and the duo album "That Early September" (EWE) with Steve Swallow (b), recorded in New York. He released "Synchronicity" (EWE) and "Embrace" (EWE) in 2003 and 2004 with his trio, and has continued vigorous activity since. In 2010, he wrote his first book, "Transcendental Jazz Piano" (Rittor Music). In 2011, he released the solo piano album "a - inspiration from muse" (Studio TLive Records). That same year, Tomokazu Sugimoto (b) was newly welcomed to his trio, developing new ground. He also formed a new quartet, and participates in the piano trio Scene of Jazz (with Daiki Yasukagawa on bass and Masahiko Osaka on drums), as well as Boys Trio (with Hideaki Kanazawa and Shun Ishiwaka). His wide musicality gives a multifaceted impression to listeners, but what is always at the root of it is a serious attitude towards music and a supple life force that overflows. He is sublimated to art through rich expressive power and an excellent sense of balance, attracting many people.
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Sobre Akira Ishii (desde Jazz in Nanjo, Nanjo City Okinawa):
Akira Ishii es conocido como uno de los pianistas mas destacados de Japon, tambien reconocido por su participacion en el Terumasa Hino Quintet. Tras graduarse, comenzo sus actividades en la region de Kansai y traslado su base a Tokio en 1991. Al conocer a Toshio Osumi (bateria), se unio al trio, conociendo a numerosos musicos y vocalistas, desarrollando actividades como interpretacion, composicion, arreglos y produccion. Desde 1998 se unio al Terumasa Hino (trompeta) Quintet y recibio una gran influencia del fallecido Motohiko Hino (bateria). En 2001 publico su primer album como lider, "Voices in the Night" (EWE), con su trio original integrado por Masayuki Tawarayama (bajo) y Yoshihito Etoh (bateria), seguido de su album en solitario "Presence" (EWE) y el album en duo "That Early September" (EWE) con Steve Swallow (bajo), grabado en Nueva York. Publico "Synchronicity" (EWE) y "Embrace" (EWE) en 2003 y 2004 con su trio, y ha continuado una actividad vigorosa desde entonces. En 2010 escribio su primer libro, "Transcendental Jazz Piano" (Rittor Music). En 2011 publico el album de piano en solitario "a - inspiration from muse" (Studio TLive Records). Ese mismo ano, Tomokazu Sugimoto (bajo) se incorporo a su trio, desarrollando un nuevo terreno. Tambien formo un nuevo cuarteto, y participa en el trio de piano Scene of Jazz (con Daiki Yasukagawa en bajo y Masahiko Osaka en bateria), asi como en Boys Trio (con Hideaki Kanazawa y Shun Ishiwaka). Su amplia musicalidad ofrece una impresion multifacetica a los oyentes, pero lo que siempre esta en la raiz de ello es una actitud seria hacia la musica y una flexible fuerza vital que rebosa. Se sublima al arte a traves de una rica capacidad expresiva y un excelente sentido del equilibrio, atrayendo a mucha gente.
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Billy Larkin & The Delegates • Dr. Feelgood

 

Organist Billy Larkin and The Delegates immediately came to the attention of the Los Angeles jazz audience when their first record was released, but they also picked up a larger audience when the teenagers discovered they could dance to it. Just as Ramsey Lewis, they had an appeal that far exceeded just the jazz listener.

Basically a jazz trio with heavy emphasis on the blues, Billy Larkin and The Delegates was a versatile and dynamic group that reached into all corners of music to come up with a style and an approach that is both fresh and distinctive.

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El organista Billy Larkin y The Delegates llamaron inmediatamente la atención del público de jazz de Los Ángeles cuando salió su primer disco, pero también captaron un público más numeroso cuando los adolescentes descubrieron que podían bailarlo. Al igual que Ramsey Lewis, tenían un atractivo que superaba con creces al oyente de jazz.

Básicamente un trío de jazz con gran énfasis en el blues, Billy Larkin y The Delegates fue un grupo versátil y dinámico que llegó a todos los rincones de la música para crear un estilo y un enfoque que es a la vez fresco y distintivo.

Eric Alexander • Second Impression

 

Review from DownBeat (by Yoshi Kato):
Since he began recording under his own name almost 25 years ago, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has led at least 15 sessions with double bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth -- frequently rounded out by pianist and mentor Harold Mabern (the respected pianist was a teacher for classmates Alexander and Farnsworth at William Paterson University).

Second Impression features Mabern, Farnsworth and, in what was likely his final recording session, bassist Bob Cranshaw, who was name-checked in the spoken-word introduction to the Alexander composition "Blueski For Vonski" on his 2014 Chicago Fire album.

The "second impression" may subconsciously be a nod to a trio of atypical tracks that feature Cranshaw on an electric bass guitar and Mabern on a Fender Rhodes that were both found in the studio, as the liner notes explain. Farnsworth's funky "Jennie's Dance" struts assuredly with an authoritative and somewhat surprising extended solo by the pianist on that cult-worthy keyboard.

Sammy Fain and Paul F. Webster's "Secret Love" is buoyed by the partially electrified rhythm section. Alexander solos with elan while Mabern glides in another expanded exploration just prior to Farnsworth's demonstration in rhythmic fluency.

The Wes Montgomery classic "Full House" closes out Second Impressions with flair; the bandleader's spry tone matches the spirit of the piece, and Cranshaw seems to subtly propel the group forward with his note choices and reliable ease.
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Resena de DownBeat (por Yoshi Kato):
Desde que comenzo a grabar bajo su propio nombre hace casi 25 anos, el saxofonista tenor Eric Alexander ha liderado al menos 15 sesiones con el contrabajista John Webber y el baterista Joe Farnsworth -- frecuentemente completadas por el pianista y mentor Harold Mabern (el respetado pianista fue profesor de sus companeros de clase Alexander y Farnsworth en la William Paterson University).

Second Impression cuenta con Mabern, Farnsworth y, en lo que probablemente fue su ultima sesion de grabacion, el bajista Bob Cranshaw, quien fue mencionado en la introduccion hablada de la composicion de Alexander "Blueski For Vonski" en su album Chicago Fire de 2014.

La "segunda impresion" puede ser inconscientemente un guino a un trio de tracks atipicos que presentan a Cranshaw en bajo electrico y a Mabern en un Fender Rhodes que ambos encontraron en el estudio, como explican las notas del liner. El funky "Jennie's Dance" de Farnsworth avanza con seguridad y un autoritario y algo sorprendente solo extendido del pianista en ese iconico teclado.

"Secret Love" de Sammy Fain y Paul F. Webster se ve impulsado por la seccion ritmica parcialmente electrificada. Alexander improvisa con elan mientras Mabern se desliza en otra exploracion ampliada justo antes de la demostracion de fluidez ritmica de Farnsworth.

El clasico de Wes Montgomery "Full House" cierra Second Impression con flair; el tono vivaz del lider encaja con el espiritu de la pieza, y Cranshaw parece impulsar sutilmente al grupo hacia adelante con sus elecciones de notas y su facilidad confiable.
https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/second-impression