Charles Lloyd • The Flowering

 

Review from AllMusic (by Scott Yanow) - 4.5 Stars:
Released by Atlantic in 1971 when the Charles Lloyd Quartet was already history, these performances (from the same concert that resulted in Charles Lloyd in Europe) contain some excellent remakes ("Love In/Island Blues" and "Goin' to Memphis"), Gabor Szabo's "Gypsy '66," Cecil McBee's "Wilpan's," and a fine rendition of "Speak Low." Lloyd (whether on tenor or flute), the already impressive pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist McBee, and drummer Jack DeJohnette are heard in enthusiastic form. This set is even a bit better than the In Europe album due to the stronger (if more familiar) material.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-flowering-mw0000882294

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Reseña de AllMusic (por Scott Yanow) - 4.5 Estrellas:
Lanzado por Atlantic en 1971 cuando el Charles Lloyd Quartet ya era historia, estas interpretaciones (del mismo concierto que resultó en Charles Lloyd in Europe) contienen algunos excelentes remakes ("Love In/Island Blues" y "Goin' to Memphis"), "Gypsy '66" de Gabor Szabo, "Wilpan's" de Cecil McBee y una excelente versión de "Speak Low." Lloyd (ya sea en tenor o flauta), el ya impresionante pianista Keith Jarrett, el bajista McBee y el baterista Jack DeJohnette se escuchan en forma entusiasta. Este set es incluso un poco mejor que el álbum In Europe debido al material más fuerte (aunque más familiar).
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-flowering-mw0000882294

VA • The Chess Rockabilly Story #1

 

VA • The Chess Rockabilly Story #2

 

Melvin Rhyne • Front And Center

Hammond B-3 master Melvin Rhyne's eighth Criss Cross release as a leader is another sterling chapter in his association with guitarist Peter Bernstein. Their exquisite rapport is assisted by another one of Rhyne's longtime colleagues, drummer Ray Appleton.

The trio skillfully maneuvers through a program of choice items from the American Popular Songbook, classic jazz compositions like 'All Blues' and 'Jordu', as well as Rhyne's originals.

Readily moving from blues to ballads to up-tempo burners, Rhyne and company make this an essential addition to his impressive discography.

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El octavo lanzamiento de Criss Cross del maestro Melvin Rhyne de Hammond B-3 como líder es otro capítulo excelente en su asociación con el guitarrista Peter Bernstein. Su excelente relación es asistida por otro de los colegas de Rhyne, el baterista Ray Appleton.

El trío maneja hábilmente a través de un programa de elementos selectos del American Popular Songbook, composiciones de jazz clásico como 'All Blues' y 'Jordu', así como los originales de Rhyne.

Rhyne y compañía, que se trasladaron rápidamente de blues a baladas y quemadores de ritmo acelerado, hacen de esta una adición esencial a su impresionante discografía.

William Ash • Sweet Wire Vol. 1 & 2

 

William Ash is a great New York City guitarist.  He began learning the instrument at the age of nine, and by the time he was twelve he was mastering Wes Montgomery’s style. During his high school years William studied with Barry Harris and RodneyJones, and won the Young Talent Search of the NationalAssociation of Jazz Educators (NAJE), as well as the McDonald’s Combo Contest. This led to him performing as a soloist with a big band at the Oakland Jazz Festival at the request of Buddy Montgomery, brother of the late Wes. William has continued to work as a sideman with a host of jazz legends, including Junior Cooke, Jack McDuff, John Patton, Cecil Payne, Roy Hargrove, Rodney Jones, Jimmy Ponder, and Larry Go!dings.  On this recording he is partnered with Hammond organist Jared Gold, and drummer Jimmy Madison, who has played with a who’s who of jazz, including Joe Farrell, George Benson, Hubert Laws, Lee Konitz, Art Farmer, Quincy Jones, and The Duke Ellington Orchestra, to name just a few.
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William Ash es un gran guitarrista de Nueva York.  Empezó a aprender el instrumento a los nueve años, y a los doce ya dominaba el estilo de Wes Montgomery. Durante sus años de instituto, William estudió con Barry Harris y RodneyJones, y ganó el Young Talent Search de la NationalAssociation of Jazz Educators (NAJE), así como el McDonald's Combo Contest. Esto le llevó a actuar como solista con una big band en el Festival de Jazz de Oakland a petición de Buddy Montgomery, hermano del difunto Wes. William ha seguido trabajando como músico de acompañamiento con numerosas leyendas del jazz, como Junior Cooke, Jack McDuff, John Patton, Cecil Payne, Roy Hargrove, Rodney Jones, Jimmy Ponder y Larry Go!dings.  En esta grabación le acompañan el organista Hammond Jared Gold y el batería Jimmy Madison, que ha tocado con Joe Farrell, George Benson, Hubert Laws, Lee Konitz, Art Farmer, Quincy Jones y la Orquesta de Duke Ellington, entre otros.
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Colaborador / Contributor:  Mich58