Bud Freeman, George Barnes & Carl Kress • Something Tender

 

Review:
by Ken Dryden
One of two unusual sessions featuring tenor saxophonist Bud Freeman with guitarists George Barnes and Carl Kress, this studio date for United Artists was recorded a year after a live performance in 1962, but it was issued decades sooner. Regardless whether the trio is playing a standard, a classic jazz composition, or an original of their own, they swing effortlessly together, with Freeman typically leading the way and a guitar solo to follow. The lively unison line between the tenor sax and the lead guitar combine to sound somewhat like an accordion in the lively opener, "The Eel's Nephew." Other highlights include "Doctor Paycer's Dilemma" (evidently composed at the session) and a perky take of Rodgers & Hart's "Mountain Greenery." The liner notes don't indicate which of the two guitarists is soloing on a track-by-track basis, although Kress can be identified by his advanced chordal approach. In the end, it doesn't really matter, however. All three musicians have been unjustly overlooked since their respective deaths, but this long unavailable LP is worth pursuing by serious jazz collectors.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/something-tender-mw0000896819

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Reseña:
por Ken Dryden
Una de las dos sesiones inusuales que presentan al saxofonista tenor Bud Freeman con los guitarristas George Barnes y Carl Kress, esta fecha de estudio para United Artists se grabó un año después de una actuación en vivo en 1962, pero se publicó décadas antes. Independientemente de si el trío está tocando un estándar, una composición clásica de jazz o un original propio, se balancean juntos sin esfuerzo, con Freeman normalmente liderando el camino y un solo de guitarra para seguir. La animada línea al unísono entre el saxo tenor y la guitarra principal se combinan para sonar algo así como un acordeón en el animado comienzo, "The Eel's Nephew". Otros temas destacados son "Doctor Paycer's Dilemma" (evidentemente compuesto en la sesión) y una alegre toma de "Mountain Greenery" de Rodgers & Hart. Las notas del disco no indican cuál de los dos guitarristas hace el solo pista por pista, aunque Kress puede ser identificado por su avanzada aproximación a los acordes. Sin embargo, al final, no importa realmente. Los tres músicos han sido injustamente pasados por alto desde sus respectivas muertes, pero este LP, que hace tiempo que no está disponible, merece ser buscado por los coleccionistas de jazz serios.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/something-tender-mw0000896819

Tracklist:
1. The Eel's Nephew
2. Something Tender
3. Golden Retriever Puppy Dog Blues
4. Please
5. Disenchanted Trout
6. Satin Doll
7. It Must Be True
8. Mimi
9. Doctor Paycer's Dilema
10. Let's Do It Again
11. Mountain Greenery
12. Sweet Sue

Credits:
    Artwork – Frank Gauna
    Guitar – Carl Kress, George Barnes
    Producer – George Wein
    Sleeve Notes – Robert A. Messinger
    Tenor Saxophone – Bud Freeman

Label: United Artists Jazz – UAJS 15033
Released: 1962
Genre: Jazz
Style: Swing
https://www.discogs.com/release/18427735-Bud-Freeman-And-Two-Guitars-George-Barnes-Carl-Kress-Something-Tender

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