Review
by Scott Yanow
At the time of this live set, altoist Charles McPherson had been known for 40 years as a major interpreter of bebop/hard bop, featuring a sound influenced by Charlie Parker. Actually, during the previous decade, which is not documented extensively, McPherson had developed a more individual sound and his style continued to evolve. This CD, which features six lengthy performances, really gives the altoist plenty of room to stretch. The recording quality on the live set from Vancouver's Cellar Club is not state of the art, but is listenable. Joined by a top-notch local trio, McPherson digs into "Spring Is Here," his bluish modal original "Illusions in Blue" (which shows how he might have sounded if he had worked with McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones), an uptempo "Blue & Boogie," an emotional "How Deep Is the Ocean," his worthy original "Manhattan Nocturne," and "Star Eyes." McPherson is in prime form throughout, showing that he had long since carved out his own voice in modern straight-ahead jazz.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-the-cellar-mw0001318268
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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
En la época de este directo, el contralto Charles McPherson era conocido desde hacía 40 años como uno de los principales intérpretes del bebop/hard bop, con un sonido influenciado por Charlie Parker. En realidad, durante la década anterior, que no está ampliamente documentada, McPherson había desarrollado un sonido más individual y su estilo seguía evolucionando. Este CD, que incluye seis largas interpretaciones, ofrece al contraltoista mucho espacio para explayarse. La calidad de la grabación en directo desde el Cellar Club de Vancouver no es la mejor, pero se deja escuchar. Acompañado por un trío local de primera categoría, McPherson profundiza en "Spring Is Here", su azulado original modal "Illusions in Blue" (que muestra cómo podría haber sonado si hubiera trabajado con McCoy Tyner y Elvin Jones), un uptempo "Blue & Boogie", un emotivo "How Deep Is the Ocean", su digno original "Manhattan Nocturne" y "Star Eyes". McPherson está en plena forma, demostrando que hace tiempo que se ha labrado su propia voz en el jazz moderno directo.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-at-the-cellar-mw0001318268
1 - Spring Is Here - 10:12
2 - Illusions In Blue - 13:22
3 - Blue & Boogie - 10:41
4 - How Deep Is The Ocean - 14:56
5 - Manhattan Nocturne - 11:52
6 - Star Eyes - 11:13
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Charles McPherson
Bass – Jodi Proznick
Drums – Blaine Wikjord
Piano – Ross Taggart
Recorded January 24 & 25, 2002 at Cory Weeds' Cellar
Label: - Cellar Live – CL000726, Maximum Jazz – CL000726
Released: - 2002
Genre: - Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/9174525-Charles-McPherson-Live-At-The-Cellar
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