In 2007 BBC Radio commissioned saxophonist Dave Liebman to record an all-Coltrane program to mark the 40th anniversary of legendary saxophonist/composer John Coltrane's passing. Asked to bring in Saxophone Summit—the band Liebman co-led with fellow saxophonists Joe Lovano and Ravi Coltrane—Liebman managed to assemble regular members Lovano, pianist Phil Markowitz, and drummer Billy Hart, along with bassist Ron McClure as a substitute for the unavailable Cecil McBee. Ten years later, the session is being released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Coltrane's passing on July 17, 1967.
Billy Hart says that "we're all just unbelievable Coltrane fans." If the playing alone wasn't enough to show that, there's also the evidence of Liebman's album Homage To John Coltrane (Owl Records), going back to 1987. This set opens with "Locomotion," a distinctive take on the blues from Blue Train (Blue Note, 1958). The tune contains the germs of many later Coltrane works, and makes a great launching point, the classic two tenor lineup dueling with each other and egging each other on. A ballad medley showcases the two horns individually—Lovano on tenor for "Central Park West" from Coltrane's Sound (Atlantic, 1964; but recorded in 1960); Liebman on soprano for "Dear Lord" from Transition (Impulse!, 1970, but recorded in 1965). This spiritual ballad has long had a special place for Liebman, and is the only composition repeated from his early tribute album.
"Olé" from Olé Coltrane (Atlantic, 1961) represents Coltrane's long term interest in world music, which later came out in tunes like "India" and "Brazilia." After an introduction featuring wood flute and flute, the Spanish-tinged melody is introduced by tenor and soprano saxophones. "Reverend King" from Cosmic Music (Impulse!, 1968, but recorded in 1966) features Liebman on flute, accompanied by Lovano's alto clarinet: a lovely combination unique to this track. "Equinox" (also from Coltrane's Sound) is another blues, returning to the tenor/soprano combination. The album closes with "Compassion" from Meditations (Impulse!, 1966), dipping into Trane's late period. It gives Hart a solo showcase before launching into the free group improvisation with little steady pulse or set harmonic progressions that typifies late Coltrane. The band is so comfortable with this approach that they play it much like the earlier material: a bit more outside, but there is no sharp dividing line.
John Coltrane's career was so compressed that the compositions here—recorded between 1958 and 1966—represent six distinct stylistic phases. The more-or-less chronological presentation demonstrates how far he progressed in such a brief period, as well as how he maintained his own voice all the way. Coltrane's music needs no defense, but these players make an excellent case for it all the same.
By Mark Sullivan
August 3, 2017
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/compassion-the-music-of-john-coltrane-dave-liebman-resonance-records-review-by-mark-sullivan
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En 2007, BBC Radio encargó al saxofonista Dave Liebman que grabara un programa exclusivamente de Coltrane para conmemorar el 40.º aniversario del fallecimiento del legendario saxofonista y compositor John Coltrane. Cuando se le pidió que trajera a Saxophone Summit, la banda que Liebman codirigió con sus compañeros saxofonistas Joe Lovano y Ravi Coltrane, Liebman logró reunir a los miembros regulares Lovano, el pianista Phil Markowitz y el baterista Billy Hart, junto con el bajista Ron McClure como sustituto del no disponible. Cecil McBee. Diez años después, la sesión se publica para conmemorar el 50 aniversario del fallecimiento de Coltrane el 17 de julio de 1967.
Billy Hart dice que "todos somos fanáticos increíbles de Coltrane". Si tocar solo no fue suficiente para demostrar eso, también está la evidencia del álbum Homage To John Coltrane (Owl Records) de Liebman, que se remonta a 1987. Este set comienza con "Locomotion", una versión distintiva del blues de Blue Train. (Nota azul, 1958). La melodía contiene los gérmenes de muchas obras posteriores de Coltrane, y es un excelente punto de partida, la formación clásica de dos tenores que se baten en duelo y se incitan mutuamente. Un popurrí de baladas muestra los dos cuernos individualmente: Lovano en el tenor de "Central Park West" de Coltrane's Sound (Atlantic, 1964; pero grabado en 1960); Liebman en soprano para "Dear Lord" de Transition (Impulse!, 1970, pero grabado en 1965). Esta balada espiritual ha tenido durante mucho tiempo un lugar especial para Liebman y es la única composición repetida de su primer álbum tributo.
"Olé" de Olé Coltrane (Atlantic, 1961) representa el interés a largo plazo de Coltrane en la música mundial, que más tarde salió en melodías como "India" y "Brazilia". Después de una introducción con flauta y flauta de madera, la melodía con tintes españoles es introducida por saxofones tenor y soprano. "Reverend King" de Cosmic Music (¡Impulse!, 1968, pero grabado en 1966) presenta a Liebman en flauta, acompañado por el clarinete alto de Lovano: una hermosa combinación única en esta pista. "Equinox" (también de Coltrane's Sound) es otro blues que vuelve a la combinación tenor/soprano. El álbum se cierra con "Compassion" de Meditations (Impulse!, 1966), sumergiéndose en el período tardío de Trane. Le da a Hart una exhibición en solitario antes de lanzarse a la improvisación grupal libre con poco pulso constante o progresiones armónicas establecidas que tipifican a Coltrane tardío. La banda se siente tan cómoda con este enfoque que lo tocan de manera muy similar al material anterior: un poco más afuera, pero no hay una línea divisoria clara.
La carrera de John Coltrane estuvo tan comprimida que las composiciones aquí, grabadas entre 1958 y 1966, representan seis fases estilísticas distintas. La presentación más o menos cronológica demuestra cuánto progresó en un período tan breve, así como también cómo mantuvo su propia voz en todo momento. La música de Coltrane no necesita defensa, pero estos músicos son un excelente argumento a favor de todos modos.
Por Mark Sullivan
3 de agosto de 2017
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/compassion-the-music-of-john-coltrane-dave-liebman-resonance-records-review-by-mark-sullivan
1 - Locomotion
Composed By – J. Coltrane*
2 - Central Park West / Dear Lord
Composed By – J. Coltrane*
3 - Olé
Composed By – J. Coltrane*
4 - Reverend King
Composed By – J. Coltrane*
5 - Equinox
Composed By – J. Coltrane*
6 - Compassion
Composed By – J. Coltrane*
Credits:
Art Direction, Design – Burton Yount
Bass – Ron McClure
Booklet Editor [Album Package Editor] – Steve Futterman
Drums – Billy Hart
Engineer [Recording Engineer] – John Fishell*
Executive-Producer – Robert Abel (3)
Executive-Producer [Executive Producer For Resonance Records] – Dave Love, George Klabin, Zev Feldman
Liner Notes [Conversation (English)] – Dave Liebman*, Zev Feldman
Liner Notes [English] – Ashley Kahn, David Liebman, Zev Feldman
Liner Notes [Interview (English)] – Billy Hart, Zev Feldman
Liner Notes [Talk (English)] – Joe Lovano, Zev Feldman
Management [Production Manager] – Zak Shelby-Szyszko
Management [Project Assistance] – Alex Carrillo (2), Heidi T. Kalison
Mastered By – Fran Gala
Mixed By – George Klabin
Photography By [Back Cover Photo, Photo By (Dave Liebman & Joe Lovano (Booklet Page 2))] – Richard Conde
Photography By [Cover Photo (Coltrane)] – Chuck Stewart
Photography By [Cover Photo (Liebman/Lovano)] – Naoki Hayashi
Photography By [Photo By (Billy Hart (Booklet Page 21))] – Vincent Soyez
Photography By [Photo By (Dave Liebman & Joe Lovano (Booklet Page 6))] – John Abbott (7)
Photography By [Photo By (Dave Liebman (Booklet Page 1)), Photo By (Joe Lovano (Booklet Page 24))] – Andrew Lepley*
Photography By [Photo By (Phil Markowitz (Booklet Page 15))] – Ron Rinaldi
Photography By [Photo By (Ron McClure (Booklet Page 17))] – Robert Wesler
Piano – Phil Markowitz
Producer – Dave Liebman*, Joe Lovano
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Soprano Saxophone [Aulochrome], Alto Clarinet, Flute [Scottish Flute] – Joe Lovano
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax], Recorder [Wooden Recorder], Flute [C Flute] – Dave Liebman*
Text By [Quote (Booklet Page 20)] – John Coltrane
Recorded on June 22, 2007 at Clinton Recording Studio NYC from the BBC Radio 3's Jazz on 3, a Somethin' Else Production.
Label: Resonance Records – HCD-2030
Country: US
Released: 16 de jun de 2017
Genre: Jazz
Style: Contemporary Jazz, Post Bop, Free Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/10501339-Dave-Liebman-Joe-Lovano-Compassion-The-Music-Of-John-Coltrane
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