"92 Years Young." Sometimes that's an exaggeration. On the other hand, when applied to vibraphonist Terry Gibbs it may well be an understatement. Gibbs was indeed a mere six months shy of his ninety-second birthday when "Jammin' at the Gibbs House" was recorded in his living room in April 2016. Close your eyes, however, and it's the 1940s again, and Gibbs is jammin' with Woody Herman's Second Herd, or the '50s, and he's presiding over his high-powered Dream Band in Los Angeles. In other words, as people often reassure nonagenarians, he "hasn't changed a bit." In this case, however, it's more truism than solace. While Gibbs has no doubt changed a bit, as has everyone his age, that bit is wholly imperceptible to the human ear.
To put it another way, Gibbs continues to play, even in "retirement," with the energy and enthusiasm of a teenager auditioning for his first gig. Yes, Gibbs had been sequestered for more than a year, and had to be coaxed by Neal Weiss at Whaling City Sound to take vibes in hand for a "comeback" recording. When at last Gibbs agreed, his provisos were that no travel would be involved, and that the event would be akin to a good old-fashioned jam session in which he would suggest a song and the others would either agree or turn thumbs down. Son Gerry Gibbs helped turn Terry's living room into a recording studio, pianist John Campbell and bassist Mike Gurrola were invited on board to make it a quartet, and four days were set aside during which thirty-one songs were recorded and fifteen chosen (with no second takes or playbacks).
The session opens with the flag-waver "Back Home in Indiana" and closes with another, the Terry Gibbs original "Here It Is." In between, tempos are for the most part more moderate with half a dozen opulent ballads brightening the landscape. Billy Strayhorn is represented with "Take the 'A' Train," Lionel Hampton with "Blues for Hamp," Charlie Parker with "Yardbird Suite." After the last note of "Here It Is" has faded, Terry says, "Let's go home," to which Gerry replies, "You are home."
Gerry, who no doubt learned long ago to stay out of his dad's way, plays with brushes as often as sticks (and is outstanding on either), while Campbell proves time and again what a superlative player he is and Gurrola keeps the rhythm sure and steady. In the liner notes, Terry writes, "If you can't find anything good to say about the CD, give it to your friend." Sorry, Terry; this one isn't going anywhere. It's a twenty-four carat keeper.
Jack Bowers By JACK BOWERS
June 5, 2017
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/92-years-young-jammin-at-the-gibbs-house-whaling-city-sound-review-by-jack-bowers.php
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"92 años de juventud". A veces eso es una exageración. Por otro lado, cuando se aplica al vibrafonista Terry Gibbs puede ser una subestimación. Gibbs estaba en realidad a sólo seis meses de su noventa y dos cumpleaños cuando "Jammin' at the Gibbs House" fue grabado en su sala de estar en abril de 2016. Cierra los ojos, sin embargo, y es la década de 1940 otra vez, y Gibbs está improvisando con la Segunda Manada de Woody Herman, o los años 50, y está presidiendo su potente Dream Band en Los Ángeles. En otras palabras, como la gente suele tranquilizar a los nonagenarios, "no ha cambiado nada". En este caso, sin embargo, es más una verdad que un consuelo. Aunque Gibbs sin duda ha cambiado un poco, como todos los de su edad, esa parte es totalmente imperceptible para el oído humano.
Para decirlo de otra manera, Gibbs sigue tocando, incluso en el "retiro", con la energía y el entusiasmo de un adolescente que hace una audición para su primer concierto. Sí, Gibbs había estado secuestrado durante más de un año, y tuvo que ser persuadido por Neal Weiss en Whaling City Sound para tomar las vibraciones en mano para una grabación de "regreso". Cuando por fin Gibbs estuvo de acuerdo, sus condiciones fueron que no habría ningún viaje, y que el evento sería similar a una buena jam session a la antigua en la que sugeriría una canción y los demás estarían de acuerdo o rechazarían los pulgares. Son Gerry Gibbs ayudó a convertir la sala de Terry en un estudio de grabación, se invitó al pianista John Campbell y al bajista Mike Gurrola a bordo para formar un cuarteto, y se reservaron cuatro días durante los cuales se grabaron treinta y una canciones y se eligieron quince (sin segundas tomas ni playbacks).
La sesión se abre con el abanderado "Back Home in Indiana" y se cierra con otro, el original de Terry Gibbs "Here It Is". Entre medias, los tempos son en su mayoría más moderados con media docena de baladas opulentas que iluminan el paisaje. Billy Strayhorn está representado con "Take the 'A' Train", Lionel Hampton con "Blues for Hamp", Charlie Parker con "Yardbird Suite". Después de que la última nota de "Here It Is" se ha desvanecido, Terry dice, "Vamos a casa", a lo que Gerry responde, "Estás en casa".
Gerry, que sin duda aprendió hace mucho tiempo a no meterse en el camino de su padre, juega con los pinceles tan a menudo como con los palos (y es sobresaliente en cualquiera de los dos), mientras que Campbell demuestra una y otra vez lo superlativo que es y Gurrola mantiene el ritmo seguro y constante. En las notas del forro, Terry escribe: "Si no encuentras nada bueno que decir sobre el CD, dáselo a tu amigo". Lo siento, Terry; este no va a ninguna parte. Es un conservador de veinticuatro quilates.
Jack Bowers por JACK BOWERS
5 de junio de 2017
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/92-years-young-jammin-at-the-gibbs-house-whaling-city-sound-review-by-jack-bowers.php
1 - Back Home In Indiana - 4:33
2 - Yesterdays - 5:29
3 - The Shadow Of Your Smile - 5:41
4 - What's New? - 4:36
5 - Take The "A" Train - 5:18
6 - Blues For Hamp - 6:24
7 - I'm Getting Sentimental Over You - 6:51
8 - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea - 6:30
9 - Autumn Leaves - 6:38
10 - Yardbird Suite - 3:23
11 - All The Things You Are - 7:28
12 - Just Some G Minor Blues - 5:21
13 - Imagination - 4:46
14 - Here It Is - 4:04
15 - Closing Remarks - 0:20
Credits:
Acoustic Bass – Mike Gurrola
Co-producer [Assistant To The Producer] – Rod Nicas
Design [Package Design] – David Arruda Jr.
Drums – Gerry Gibbs
Engineer – Gerry Gibbs
Executive-Producer – Neal Weiss
Liner Notes – Neal Weiss, Terry Gibbs, Warren Wolf
Mastered By – Mike Marciano*
Mixed By – David Stoller, Gerry Gibbs
Photography By [Cover, Back Cover And All Posed & Studio Photos Of Terry] – Rebekah Gibbs
Photography By [Group Photo; Inside Cover] – Rod Nicas
Photography By [Live Photo] – Kyeshie Gibbs
Piano [Acoustic Piano] – John Campbell (18)
Producer – Terry Gibbs
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Terry Gibbs
Notes:
Recorded in Terry Gibbs' living room (April 2016)
Label: Whaling City Sound – WCS 092
Released: 2017
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/Terry-Gibbs-92-Years-Young-Jammin-At-The-Gibbs-House/release/10400798
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