Gene Ludwig Trio • Duff's Blues

 

Review
by Ken Dryden  
Gene Ludwig is a well-known soul-jazz organist who has had relatively sporadic opportunities to record as a leader during his long career. But the Pittsburgh-based instrumentalist, leading a trio with guitarist Bob DeVos and drummer Rudy Petschauer, shines in a meeting with trumpeter Bill Warfield's big band for a concert at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Ludwig contributed the soulful opener, "Duff's Blues," which showcases the organist and the still brilliant octogenarian trumpeter Joe Wilder. Lee Morgan's exotic "Totem Pole" also features Wilder and tenor saxophonist Dave Riekenberg (the latter a talent deserving of wider recognition). Warfield and Ludwig are the soloists for Woody Shaw's driving hard bop vehicle "The Organ Grinder." There's no mistaking the train influence in DeVos' funky "Dance of the Coal Cars," with the horn section providing the warning to get out of the way. Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance" has been a favorite of jazz pianists since it first appeared, though it works equally well in Warfield's subtle arrangement. Beautifully recorded with excellent balance, this concert CD is warmly recommended.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/duffs-blues-mw0000792583

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden  
Gene Ludwig es un conocido organista de soul-jazz que ha tenido oportunidades relativamente esporádicas de grabar como líder durante su larga carrera. Pero el instrumentista de Pittsburgh, al frente de un trío con el guitarrista Bob DeVos y el batería Rudy Petschauer, brilla en una reunión con la big band del trompetista Bill Warfield para un concierto en la Lehigh University de Bethlehem, PA. Ludwig contribuyó con la conmovedora apertura, "Duff's Blues", que muestra al organista y al todavía brillante trompetista octogenario Joe Wilder. El exótico "Totem Pole" de Lee Morgan también cuenta con Wilder y el saxofonista tenor Dave Riekenberg (este último un talento que merece un mayor reconocimiento). Warfield y Ludwig son los solistas del hard bop de Woody Shaw "The Organ Grinder". No hay duda de la influencia del tren en el funky de DeVos "Dance of the Coal Cars", con la sección de vientos avisando de que hay que quitarse de en medio. Dolphin Dance" de Herbie Hancock ha sido una de las favoritas de los pianistas de jazz desde que apareció por primera vez, aunque funciona igual de bien en el sutil arreglo de Warfield. Bellamente grabado y con un excelente equilibrio, este CD de concierto es muy recomendable.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/duffs-blues-mw0000792583

Tracks:
1 - Duff's Blues
2 - Totem Pole
3 - The Organ Grinder
4 - The Circuit
5 - Naked City
6 - Dance of the Coal Cars
7 - Dolphin Dance
8 - Breakin' the Ice


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Ben Kono
    Baritone Saxophone – Ed Xiques
    Drums – Rudy Petshauer
    Guitar – Bob DeVos
    Organ – Gene Ludwig
    Tenor Saxophone – Dave Riekenburg*, Glenn Cashman
    Trombone – Sam Burtis, Tim Sessions (2)
    Trumpet – Danny Cahn, Dave Spier, Joe Wilder, Jon Owens
    Trumpet, Arranged By, Leader – Bill Warfield

Label:    18th & Vine – 18V 1056
Country:    UK & Europe
Released:    2008
Genre:    Jazz, Blues
Style:    Big Band
https://www.discogs.com/release/7932187-Gene-Ludwig-Trio-Bill-Warfield-Big-Band-Duffs-Blues

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