Warne Marsh • Live in Las Vegas

 

Review
by Ken Dryden  
Warne Marsh was one of Lennie Tristano's most important students. Following the pianist's lead, he enjoyed exploring complex reworkings of standards, whether penned by a fellow student like Lee Konitz or one of his own. Joined by guitarist Don Overberg, bassist Carson Smith, and drummer Frank Severino, this informal recording (possibly made by one of the participants during a rehearsal, since there is some conversation at the end of performances with no audience response), documents the quartet in 1962. The audio quality varies widely, suggesting that the tapes were made over several session. "317 E. 32nd Street" is marred with dropouts and a few spots where it sounds like the microphone was bumped, while the recorder seems to have been set up very close to the drums, with the result that Marsh's tenor sax is somewhat distant sounding. It also sounds a little labored. Marsh uncharacteristically emits a few reed squeaks in the breezy setting of "Joy Spring." Things gel best in the uptempo romp, through Konitz's "Subconsciouslee" (based on "What is This Thing Called Love") and an easygoing "The Best Things in Life." While this cheaply packaged CD (which lacks liner notes or composer credits) falls short of being an essential purchase for Warne Marsh fans, the performances and audio quality are sufficient to merit its listen.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-in-las-vegas-1962-mw0000056989

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden  
Warne Marsh fue uno de los alumnos más importantes de Lennie Tristano. Siguiendo el ejemplo del pianista, disfrutaba explorando complejas reelaboraciones de estándares, ya fueran de un compañero de estudios como Lee Konitz o de uno de los suyos propios. Acompañado por el guitarrista Don Overberg, el bajista Carson Smith y el batería Frank Severino, esta grabación informal (posiblemente realizada por uno de los participantes durante un ensayo, ya que hay alguna conversación al final de las interpretaciones sin respuesta del público), documenta al cuarteto en 1962. La calidad del audio varía mucho, lo que sugiere que las cintas se grabaron a lo largo de varias sesiones. "317 E. 32nd Street" se ve empañada por cortes y algunos puntos en los que parece que el micrófono se ha golpeado, mientras que la grabadora parece haber sido colocada muy cerca de la batería, con el resultado de que el saxo tenor de Marsh suena algo distante. También suena un poco forzado. Marsh emite de forma poco habitual algunos chirridos de lengüeta en el alegre ajuste de "Joy Spring". Las cosas se gelifican mejor en el retozo uptempo, a través de "Subconsciouslee" de Konitz (basado en "What is This Thing Called Love") y un desenfadado "The Best Things in Life". Aunque este CD barato (que carece de notas o créditos del compositor) no llega a ser una compra esencial para los fans de Warne Marsh, las interpretaciones y la calidad de audio son suficientes para merecer su escucha.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/live-in-las-vegas-1962-mw0000056989

Tracks:
1 - 317 E. 32nd - 5:27
2 - Joy Spring - 3:19
3 - You Stepped Out Of A Dream - 6:05
4 - Hello Young Lovers - 8:21
5 - Kary's Trance - 4:27
6 - Subconscious-Lee - 8:16
7 - The Best Thing For You - 4:35
8 - People Will Say We're In Love - 7:52
9 - The Best Things In Life - 4:49
10 - Feather Bed - 7:10


Credits:
Warne Marsh – tenor saxophone
Don Overberg – guitar
Carson Smith – bass
Frank Severino – drums

Recorded in Las Vegas, February 28, 1962.

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