The Mitchell-Ruff Duo • Appearing Nightly

 

Review by Ken Dryden
The Mitchell-Ruff Duo, with pianist Dwike Mitchell and bassist/French horn player Willie Ruff, had only been together for two years by the time this LP was made. Their piano/bass improvisations of several standards, including "Angel Eyes," "Thou Swell," and "Gone With the Wind," are masterpieces. But even more intriguing are the piano/French horn duets, especially the captivating take of Duke Jordan's "Jordu" and classical works by Ravel (Pavanne) and Debussy (My Reverie). They collaborated in the composition of "Fugue for Lulu," an intricate Bach-like fugue for piano and bass. Although the amusing cartoon front cover may give the impression that this is a live date at the original Birdland club, these are studio recordings. This LP on the long-defunct Forum label will be rather difficult to acquire.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/appearing-nightly-mw0000871491

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
El dúo Mitchell-Ruff, formado por el pianista Dwike Mitchell y el bajista y trompa Willie Ruff, sólo llevaba dos años juntos cuando se grabó este LP. Sus improvisaciones al piano/bajo de varios estándares, como "Angel Eyes", "Thou Swell" y "Gone With the Wind", son obras maestras. Pero aún más intrigantes son los dúos de piano y trompa, especialmente la cautivadora toma de "Jordu" de Duke Jordan y las obras clásicas de Ravel (Pavanne) y Debussy (My Reverie). Colaboraron en la composición de "Fugue for Lulu", una intrincada fuga al estilo de Bach para piano y bajo. Aunque la divertida portada de dibujos animados puede dar la impresión de que se trata de una cita en directo en el club Birdland original, se trata de grabaciones de estudio. Este LP del desaparecido sello Forum será bastante difícil de conseguir.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/appearing-nightly-mw0000871491

Tracklist:
A1 - Jordu -
A2 - Angel Eyes -
A3 - Thou Swell -
A4 - Nearness Of You -
A5 - Gone With The Wind -
A6 - Pavanne -
B1 - Fugu For Lulu -
B2 - When I Fall In Love -
B3 - Time After Time -
B4 - My Reverie -
B5 - That's All -


Credits:
    Bass, French Horn – Willie Ruff
    Liner Notes – Wylie Fargo
    Photography By [Back Liner] – Arnold Meyers
    Piano – Dwike Mitchell
    Recording Supervisor – Joe Guercio


Label: Roulette ‎– R-52002
Series: Birdland Series –
Released: 1958
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/The-Mitchell-Ruff-Duo-Appearing-Nightly/release/4964164

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