Jack Sheldon • Playing For Change

 

Review
by Ken Dryden
Jack Sheldon is probably better known for his trumpet playing on other musicians' record dates, but this 1986 studio date more than proves he is a capable leader. With fellow veterans Barry Harris on piano, alto saxophonist Jerry Dodgion, bassist Rufus Reid, and drummer Ben Riley, Sheldon is in top form. Also known for his humorous vocals, he sticks exclusively to trumpet on this occasion, delivering a lyrical solo in "Angel Eyes" and trading licks with Dodgion in a brisk rendition of "The Chase." Fluegelhornist Don Sickler (who did most of the arrangements for the date) sits in during "Along Came Betty." Sheldon also contributed the original ballad "Wait and See," an emotional work that connects with the listener without the need of a lyric. Recommended.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/playing-for-change-mw0000429651

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Reseña
por Ken Dryden
Jack Sheldon es probablemente más conocido por tocar la trompeta en discos de otros músicos, pero este disco de estudio de 1986 demuestra con creces que es un líder capaz. Con sus compañeros veteranos Barry Harris al piano, el saxofonista alto Jerry Dodgion, el bajista Rufus Reid y el batería Ben Riley, Sheldon está en plena forma. También conocido por sus voces humorísticas, en esta ocasión se ciñe exclusivamente a la trompeta, ofreciendo un lírico solo en "Angel Eyes" e intercambiando licks con Dodgion en una enérgica interpretación de "The Chase". El trompetista Don Sickler (que hizo la mayor parte de los arreglos de la fecha) participa en "Along Came Betty". Sheldon también contribuyó con la balada original "Wait and See", un trabajo emocional que conecta con el oyente sin necesidad de letra. Recomendado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/playing-for-change-mw0000429651

Tracks:
1 - Angel Eyes - 4:36
2 - Along Came Betty - 5:49
3 - Ne Quittez Pas - 5:09
4 - You Better Go Now - 3:41
5 - The Chase - 4:50
6 - Dear Ann - 5:15
7 - Wait And See - 3:13
8 - That Old Feeling - 5:35
9 - Follow Me - 3:59
10 - Just For A Thrill - 4:55
11 - Trane's Strain - 4:39
12 - No Trump - 4:55
13 - Nancy - 5:31

    
Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion
    Arranged By – Don Sickler (tracks: 1 to 6, 9 to 13), Jack Sheldon (tracks: 7, 8)
    Bass – Rufus Reid
    Design – Nicolas Moumouris
    Drums – Ben Riley
    Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder, Rudy Van Gelder
    Flugelhorn – Don Sickler (tracks: 2)
    Liner Notes – Bob Blumenthal
    Photography By – Scott Sternbach
    Piano – Barry Harris
    Producer – David A. Sunenblick, Robert E. Sunenblick MD.
    Trumpet – Jack Sheldon

Recorded At – Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Recorded May 24 & 25, 1986 at Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Label:    Uptown Records (2) – UPCD 27.43
Format:   
CD, Album
Country:    US
Released:    1997
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/4672333-Jack-Sheldon-Playing-For-Change

 

 

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