egroj world: Bob Brookmeyer • The Blues Hot And Cold

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Bob Brookmeyer • The Blues Hot And Cold

Review
by Ken Dryden
Bob Brookmeyer is thought of as a cool jazz stylist, though the valve trombonist throws everyone a curve with these 1960 small group dates.
Accompanied by pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Buddy Clark, and drummer Mel Lewis, Brookmeyer delves into music from the swing era, utilizing a mute throughout most of the album, something he doesn't use all that often. He delivers a sassy "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and an imaginative reworking of "Stompin' at the Savoy" ("Stoppin' at the Savoy"). "I Got Rhythm," one of the most popular standards recorded by jazz musicians, benefits from Brookmeyer's arrangement, which at one point is a jig, then switches to bop, all with terrific accompaniment by the rhythm section and an intricate solo by Rowles. Also rewarding is his playful approach to "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." This Verve LP, released in 1961, is extremely hard to find, so don't expect to find it quickly or at a cheap price.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-blues-hot-and-cold-mw0000911218

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden
Bob Brookmeyer es considerado como un estilista de cool jazz, aunque el trombonista de válvulas lanza a todos una curva con estas fechas de 1960 de un grupo pequeño.
Acompañado por el pianista Jimmy Rowles, el bajista Buddy Clark y el baterista Mel Lewis, Brookmeyer se adentra en la música de la era del swing, utilizando una sordina a lo largo de la mayor parte del álbum, algo que no utiliza muy a menudo. Ofrece una descarada "On the Sunny Side of the Street" y una imaginativa reelaboración de "Stompin' at the Savoy" ("Stoppin' at the Savoy"). "I Got Rhythm", uno de los estándares más populares grabados por los músicos de jazz, se beneficia del arreglo de Brookmeyer, que en un momento dado es una giga y luego cambia al bop, todo ello con un acompañamiento estupendo de la sección rítmica y un intrincado solo de Rowles. También es gratificante su enfoque juguetón de "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". Este LP de Verve, publicado en 1961, es extremadamente difícil de encontrar, así que no esperes encontrarlo rápidamente o a un precio barato.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-blues-hot-and-cold-mw0000911218

Tracks:
A1 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street 6:07
A2 - Stoppin' At The Savoy 6:00
A3 - Languid Blues 7:26
B1 - I Got Rhythm 4:55
B2 - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 5:52
B3 - Hot And Cold Blues 8:03

Credits:
    Bass – Buddy Clark
    Drums – Mel Lewis
    Liner Notes – Nat Hentoff
    Piano – Jimmy Rowles
    Trombone – Bob Brookmeyer

Label:    Verve Records – MG V-8385
Released:    Nov 1960
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Bop, Cool Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/8015356-The-Bob-Brookmeyer-Quartet-The-Blues-Hot-And-Cold