Joe Morello • Morello Standard Time

 

Review by Scott Yanow
Drummer Joe Morello's second date as a leader for DMP (and only third since 1962) uses the same lineup of musicians as the previous one: tenor saxophonist Ralph Lalama, pianist Greg Kogan and bassist Gary Mazzaroppi. Although a powerful drummer, Morello is mostly content to feature his sidemen, particularly the up-and-coming Lalama, whose style fits perfectly into late-1950s hard bop. Highlights of the often delightful bop set include "Paper Moon," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Doxy" and "Take Five."
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Biography by Scott Yanow
A brilliant drummer, Joe Morello played early on with Phil Woods and Sal Salvador. He had short stints during 1952-1953 with Johnny Smith, Stan Kenton's Orchestra, and Gil Melle, but really gained a strong reputation for his work with the Marian McPartland Trio (1953-1956); he also played during the period with Tal Farlow and Jimmy Raney. Morello gained fame as a member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet during 1956-1967, making it possible for Brubeck to experiment with unusual time signatures. Due to his failing eyesight (he went blind in 1976), Morello mostly worked as a drum instructor in later years (Danny Gottlieb was a student), but still played and participated in reunions with Brubeck and McPartland. He led sessions for Score (1956), RCA (1961-1962), Ovation (1969), and DMP (1993-1994). Morello died on March 12, 2011 at his home in Irvington, NJ. He was 82.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/joe-morello-mn0000207988/biography

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
La segunda cita del baterista Joe Morello como líder de DMP (y sólo tercero desde 1962) utiliza la misma alineación de músicos que la anterior: el saxofonista tenor Ralph Lalama, el pianista Greg Kogan y el bajista Gary Mazzaroppi. Aunque es un baterista poderoso, Morello se contenta con tener a sus compañeros, particularmente al prometedor Lalama, cuyo estilo encaja perfectamente en el hard bop de finales de los 50. Lo más destacado del a menudo encantador conjunto de bop incluye "Paper Moon", "Bye Bye Blackbird", "Doxy" y "Take Five".
https://www.allmusic.com/album/morello-standard-time-mw0000626057


Biografía de Scott Yanow
Un brillante baterista, Joe Morello tocó desde el principio con Phil Woods y Sal Salvador. Tuvo cortos períodos de tiempo durante 1952-1953 con Johnny Smith, la Orquesta de Stan Kenton y Gil Melle, pero realmente ganó una fuerte reputación por su trabajo con el Trío Marian McPartland (1953-1956); también tocó durante el período con Tal Farlow y Jimmy Raney. Morello ganó fama como miembro del Cuarteto de Dave Brubeck durante 1956-1967, haciendo posible que Brubeck experimentara con firmas de tiempo inusuales. Debido a su falta de visión (se quedó ciego en 1976), Morello trabajó principalmente como instructor de batería en años posteriores (Danny Gottlieb era un estudiante), pero aún así tocó y participó en reuniones con Brubeck y McPartland. Dirigió sesiones para Score (1956), RCA (1961-1962), Ovation (1969), y DMP (1993-1994). Morello murió el 12 de marzo de 2011 en su casa de Irvington, NJ. Tenía 82 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/joe-morello-mn0000207988/biography

 

 

Tracklist:

1 - Paper Moon - 5:36
2 - When You Wish Upon a Star - 6:40
3 - One For Amos - 5:07
4 - Take Five - 6:39
5 - Bye Bye Blackbird - 5:12
6 - Somewhere Over The Rainbow - 7:17
7 - Someday My Prince Will Come - 4:17
8 - In Your Own Sweet Way - 6:32
9 - Alone Together - 4:14
10 - Doxy - 4:10


Credits:
    Bass – Gary Mazzaroppi
    Design – Tom & Ellie Hughes
    Drums – Joe Morello
    Photography By – Dave King
    Piano – Greg Kogan
    Producer – Joe Morello, Tom Jung
    Recorded By – Tom Jung
    Saxophone, Flute – Ralph Lalama


Notes:
Says: This album is dedicated to my wife, Jean Ann Morello. Recorded by Tom Jung using Wadia Reference 20-bit A/D converters and the Yamaha DMR8 20-bit digital Mixer/Recorder on April 14 & 15, 1994 at the Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT.
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