Los Angeles native Herb Geller (1928-2017) was an accomplished and respected alto saxophonist who started his professional career in the late 1940s, influenced by Charlie Parker. He recorded with such leaders as Earle Spencer, Claude Thornhill, Stan Kenton, Billy May, Shorty Rogers, Bill Holman, Clifford Brown, Maynard Ferguson, Marty Paich and the whole West Coast clique.
In 1958 his life turned upside down. While on tour with Benny Goodman, he got news that his young wife, pianist Lorraine Geller had died. They had been married and performing together for seven years, and had high hopes for their future jazz careers. Her unexpected death hit Geller hard, and he dug in to forget. He went on two more tours with Benny Goodman, the last of them to South America under the aegis of the U.S. State Department, and upon his return he played many gigs on the West Coast. But sadness lingered.
Finally, Geller decided to find himself, and like Dexter Gordon, Kenny Clarke and a host of other jazz musicians who embraced the expatriate life —he moved to Europe in March 1962. “I wanted to see new things and get away fromit all,” he said. Things started to look up for the 34-years old altoist. He played clubs and concert halls all over Europe— in Paris, East Berlin, Geneva, Monte Carlo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rome. “I’m having a ball,” he said. “It’s much more fun than in the States. And I’ve played with some great musicians.”
During the spring and part of the summer of 1962, Herb was residing in Paris, where he performed in concert with groups led by the pianist Henri Renaud. Together, they also recorded music for commercials and short films. He also did radio work with All Star groups organized by fellow pianist Jack Dieval. The excellent recordings compiled here come from this period, and in them we can hear the altoist in his best form. The first examples of Herb Geller’s rebirth, playing with some of the best jazzmen on the French and European scene.
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Herb Geller (1928-2017), natural de Los Ángeles, fue un consumado y respetado saxofonista alto que comenzó su carrera profesional a finales de los años 40, influenciado por Charlie Parker. Grabó con líderes como Earle Spencer, Claude Thornhill, Stan Kenton, Billy May, Shorty Rogers, Bill Holman, Clifford Brown, Maynard Ferguson, Marty Paich y toda la camarilla de la Costa Oeste.
En 1958 su vida dio un vuelco. Mientras estaba de gira con Benny Goodman, recibió la noticia de que su joven esposa, la pianista Lorraine Geller, había muerto. Llevaban siete años casados y actuando juntos, y tenían grandes esperanzas en sus futuras carreras de jazz. Su inesperada muerte golpeó fuertemente a Geller, que se empeñó en olvidar. Realizó dos giras más con Benny Goodman, la última de ellas a Sudamérica bajo los auspicios del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU., y a su regreso dio muchos conciertos en la Costa Oeste. Pero la tristeza persistía.
Finalmente, Geller decidió encontrarse a sí mismo y, al igual que Dexter Gordon, Kenny Clarke y una serie de otros músicos de jazz que abrazaron la vida de expatriado, se trasladó a Europa en marzo de 1962. "Quería ver cosas nuevas y alejarme de todo", dijo. Las cosas empezaron a mejorar para el contralto de 34 años. Tocó en clubes y salas de concierto de toda Europa: en París, Berlín Oriental, Ginebra, Montecarlo, Copenhague, Estocolmo y Roma. "Me lo paso en grande", dice. "Es mucho más divertido que en Estados Unidos. Y he tocado con grandes músicos".
Durante la primavera y parte del verano de 1962, Herb residió en París, donde actuó en concierto con grupos dirigidos por el pianista Henri Renaud. Juntos, también grabaron música para anuncios y cortometrajes. También realizó trabajos radiofónicos con grupos All Star organizados por el también pianista Jack Dieval. Las excelentes grabaciones aquí recopiladas proceden de este periodo, y en ellas podemos escuchar al contralto en su mejor forma. Los primeros ejemplos del renacimiento de Herb Geller, tocando con algunos de los mejores jazzistas de la escena francesa y europea.
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01. Crazeology (Charlie Parker) 5:45
02. Brake’s Sake (Gigi Gryce) 5:44
03. C.T.A. (Jimmy Heath) 5:50
04. Foolin’ Myself (Lawrence-Tinturin) 4:12
05. I Didn’t Know About You (Duke Ellington) 3:40
06. It’s You or No One (Styne-Cahn) 6:54
07. I Should Care (Stordahl-Weston-Cahn) 3:26
08. Moanin’ (Bobby Timmons) 5:10
09. Tabou (Ernesto Lecuona) 5:09
10. There’s No Greater Love (Jones-Symes) 4:36
11. While the Cigarette was Burning (Charles & Nick Kenny) 3:51
12. Tominique C (Henri Renaud) 2:36
13. Greta, No.1 (Henri Renaud) 2:57
14. Solo for Gaby (Henri Renaud) 2:21
15. Oscar is Happy (Henri Renaud) 2:59
16. Blue ‘n’ Boogie (Gillespie-Paparelli) 2:57 *
17. A Cool Day (Bled & Butter) (Herb Geller) 5:36 *
(*) Bonus Tracks
Album details:
Personnel:
Tracks #1-2: Sonny Grey, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; Jack Dieval, René Urtreger (#2), piano; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” radio show, July 11, May 19, 1962
Track #3: Bernard Vitet, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; François Jeanneau, tenor sax; Jack Dieval, piano; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” radio show, May 7, 1962
Tracks #4-5: Herb Geller, alto sax; Jack Dieval, piano; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” radio show, July 2, 1962
Track #6: Bernard Vitet, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax; François Jeanneau, tenor sax; Jack Dieval, piano; Dany Doriz, vibes; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” radio show, May 1, 1962
Track #7: Herb Geller, alto sax; Jack Dieval, piano; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” radio show, May 1, 1962
Tracks #8-9: Sonny Grey, trumpet; Herb Geller, alto sax, Jack Dieval, piano; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” radio show, July 2, 1962
Tracks #10-11: Herb Geller, alto sax; Jack Dieval, piano; Jacques Hess, bass; Franco Manzecchi, drums.
Paris, RTF Studio, for the “Jazz aux Champs Elysées” Radio show, April 1, May 19, 1962
Tracks #12-14: Herb Geller, alto sax; Henri Renaud, piano; Michel Gaudry, bass; Teddy Martin, drums.
Recorded in Paris, spring 1962
Track #15: Herb Geller, alto sax; Henri Renaud, piano; unknown bass and drums.
Recorded in Paris, spring-summer 1962
Track #16: Herb Geller, alto sax; Kenny Drew, piano; Pierre Michelot, bass; Larry Ritchie, drums.
Recorded live at San Remo Jazz Festival, Italy, March 24, 1962
Track #17: Herb Geller, alto sax; Renato Sellani, piano; Rajko Milosavljevic, bass; Jimmy Pratt, drums.
Recorded live at Bled 1962, III Yugoslavia Jazz Festival, June 9, 1962
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