egroj world: Tyree Glenn • At The Embers

NOTICE / AVISO

 


As many of you may have noticed apart from the Ulozto problem the main Mega account has been suspended, therefore the blog will be temporarily down until we can restructure and normalise the blog. I appreciate all the support you have shown me. Thank you for your understanding.

 /////// 

Como muchos habrán notado aparte del problema de Ulozto la cuenta principal Mega ha sido suspendida, por consiguiente el blog se verá disminuido temporalmente hasta poder reestructurar y normalizar el blog. Agradezco todas las muestras de apoyo que me han brindado. Gracias por comprender.



Sunday, May 29, 2022

Tyree Glenn • At The Embers



Biography by Scott Yanow
Tyree Glenn, who had the unusual double of trombone and vibes, was an important asset at various times to both Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Glenn started out working in territory bands in Virginia, then moved to the West Coast, playing with groups headed by Charlie Echols (1936) and Eddie Barefield. After playing with Ethel Waters and Benny Carter, he became a longtime member of the Cab Calloway Orchestra (1939-1946). Glenn visited Europe with Don Redman's big band (1946). During his association with Ellington (1947-1951), he was an effective wah-wah trombonist in the Tricky Sam Nanton tradition and Ellington's only vibraphonist, being well-featured on the "Liberian Suite." During the 1950s, Glenn worked in the studios, led his quartet at the Embers, and freelanced in swing and Dixieland settings. Other than some European dates in 1947, Glenn's only extensive opportunity to record was for Roulette (1957-1958 and 1961-1962). During 1965-1968, he toured the world with Louis Armstrong's All-Stars. After leaving Armstrong, Tyree Glenn led his own group during his last few years.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tyree-glenn-mn0000806249/biography


Review by Ken Dryden
This long-forgotten recording session is a rare opportunity to hear trombonist Tyree Glenn as a bandleader, though he is far better known for his work as a valuable sideman with Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Cab Calloway. The excellent supporting cast includes Hank Jones, trumpeter Harold "Shorty" Baker, guitarist Mary Osborne, bassist Tommy Potter, and drummer Jo Jones. Glenn's memorable muted solo on a snappy take of Mary Lou Williams' "Lonely Moments," Baker's haunting treatment of "What Will I Tell My Heart," and Hank Jones' unforgettable interpretation of the often banal "How High the Moon" are among the many highlights. Glenn switches to vibes for the happy riff tune "Sinbad the Sailor"; he also wrote the lush ballad "After the Rain" (not to be confused with the song of the same name later written by John Coltrane). Like many LPs of the era that imply a live nightclub recording, the lack of audience reaction and extraneous noise indicate that this is a studio session. Out of print for decades, this somewhat rare LP is well worth acquiring.

///////

Biografía de Scott Yanow
Tyree Glenn, que tenía el inusual doble de trombón y vibraciones, fue un activo importante en varios momentos tanto para Duke Ellington como para Louis Armstrong. Glenn comenzó trabajando en bandas de territorio en Virginia, luego se mudó a la costa oeste, tocando con grupos encabezados por Charlie Echols (1936) y Eddie Barefield. Después de tocar con Ethel Waters y Benny Carter, se convirtió en miembro de la Orquesta Cab Calloway (1939-1946). Glenn visitó Europa con la big band de Don Redman (1946). Durante su asociación con Ellington (1947-1951), fue un eficaz trombonista wah-wah en la tradición de Tricky Sam Nanton y el único vibrafonista de Ellington, siendo bien representado en la "Liberian Suite". Durante la década de 1950, Glenn trabajó en los estudios, dirigió su cuarteto en el Embers, y trabajó como freelance en escenarios de swing y Dixieland. Aparte de algunas fechas europeas en 1947, la única oportunidad que tuvo Glenn de grabar fue para Roulette  (1957-1958 y 1961-1962). Durante 1965-1968, recorrió el mundo con las All-Stars de Louis Armstrong. Después de dejar Armstrong, Tyree Glenn dirigió su propio grupo durante sus últimos años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tyree-glenn-mn0000806249/biography


Reseña de Ken Dryden
Esta sesión de grabación tan olvidada es una oportunidad única para escuchar al trombonista Tyree Glenn como líder de banda, aunque es mucho más conocido por su trabajo como un valioso acompañante de Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong y Cab Calloway. El excelente reparto incluye a Hank Jones, el trompetista Harold "Shorty" Baker, la guitarrista Mary Osborne, el bajista Tommy Potter y el baterista Jo Jones. El memorable y apagado solo de Glenn en una rápida toma de los "Momentos solitarios" de Mary Lou Williams, el inquietante tratamiento de Baker de "Qué le diré a mi corazón" y la inolvidable interpretación de Hank Jones de la a menudo banal "Cuán alta es la luna" son algunos de los muchos puntos destacados. Glenn cambia a las vibraciones para la alegre melodía de riff "Sinbad the Sailor"; también escribió la exuberante balada "After the Rain" (que no debe confundirse con la canción del mismo nombre escrita más tarde por John Coltrane). Como muchos LPs de la época que implican una grabación en vivo en un club nocturno, la falta de reacción de la audiencia y el ruido extraño indican que se trata de una sesión de estudio. Fuera de impresión durante décadas, este LP un tanto raro bien vale la pena adquirirlo.


Tracklist:
A1 - Sinbad The Sailor
A2 - What Can I Tell My Heart
A3 - Lonely Moment
A4 - After The Rain
A5 - Tyree's Tune
A6 - Until The Real Thing Comes Along
B1 - Without A Song
B2 - I Thought About You
B3 - How High The Moon
B4 - I Wanna Be Loved
B5 - Too Marvelous For Words


Credits:
    Bass – Tommy Potter
    Drums – Jo Jones
    Guitar – Mary Osborne
    Liner Notes – Robert Sylvester
    Piano – Hank Jones
    Trombone – Tyree Glenn
    Trumpet – Harold Baker


Notes:
Recorded March 28, 1957 - March 29, 1957


Label: Roulette ‎– R-25009, Roulette ‎– R25009
Released: Jun 1957
Genre: Jazz, Blues
Style: Bop, Chicago Blues, Swing




MORE Tyree Glenn ...




This file is intended only for preview!
I ask you to delete the file from your hard drive after reading it.
thank for the original uploader


 


4 comments:

  1. thank you so much for this wonderful post -- but the tracklist & track length is a total chaos - could you please correct so that the each track name / track length is in order? Sorry for being so picky, but neither discogs nor allmusic.com could help in this matter

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Certainly some topics are mislabeled, I've labeled them according to Spotify and Amazon. Thank you very much for giving advice. Regards.

      //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

      Ciertamente están mal etiquetados algunos temas, los he etiquetado de acuerdo a Spotify y Amazon . Muchas gracias por dar aviso.

      Delete
  2. thank you sooo much for all your efforts in re-posting with corrected track-list, it is appreciated very much. ALl the best, Monique

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you very much, Monique. I appreciate the help you give so much. And especially the few ladies who visit the blog, as they are the ones who notice these details.
      Regards

      Delete