Johnny Griffin, Art Taylor • Johnny GriffinArt Taylor In Copenhagen

 

 

Review by Ken Dryden
This live CD marks the first release of music recorded during a series of dates led by Johnny Griffin at Montmartre Jazzhaus, with Kenny Drew, Niels Pedersen and Art Taylor. Both "What Is This Thing Called Love?" and Griffin's "Doctor's Blues" are long jams, with the latter including a humorous vocal by the leader. All of the musicians are in top form throughout, highlighted by the pulsating "Wee Dot" and a tribal chant-like introduction to build tension as they launch "A Night In Tunisia." These recordings are a little bit on the bassy side, and there are noticeable tape dropouts at times. https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-copenhagen-mw0000932009

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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Este CD en directo marca el primer lanzamiento de música grabada durante una serie de fechas dirigidas por Johnny Griffin en Montmartre Jazzhaus, con Kenny Drew, Niels Pedersen y Art Taylor. Tanto «What Is This Thing Called Love?» como «Doctor's Blues» de Griffin son largas jams, con esta última incluyendo una voz humorística del líder. Todos los músicos están en plena forma, destacando la palpitante «Wee Dot» y una introducción tribal para crear tensión en el lanzamiento de «A Night In Tunisia». Estas grabaciones tienen un poco de bajo y a veces se aprecian pérdidas de cinta. https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-copenhagen-mw0000932009

 

 

 

Tracks:
1 - What Is This Thing Called Love? - 17:35
2 - Body And Soul - 9:25
3 - WeeDot - 4:47
4 - Doctor's Blues - 19:21
5 - Exactly Like You - 9:57
6 - A Night In Tunisia - 8:24


Credits:
    Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen
    Drums – Art Taylor
    Layout – C.M.O.*
    Liner Notes – Alun Morgan
    Photography By – David Redfern
    Piano – Kenny Drew
    Producer – Anders Stefansen
    Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin
    Vocals – Johnny Griffin (tracks: 4)

Recorded live on April 16, November 28, and December 12, 1964.

Label: Storyville – STCD 8300
Country: Denmark
Released: 1998
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/11711313-Johnny-Griffin-Art-Taylor-In-Copenhagen

 

 

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