Charles McPherson • Siku Ya Bibi

 

Review by Scott Yanow
For the second of his three Mainstream sessions (one that has been reissued on CD), the bebop altoist Charles McPherson pays tribute to Billie Holiday; in fact, "Siku Ya Bibi" means "Day of the Lady" in Swahili. The emphasis is mostly on ballads, with "Miss Brown to You" and "Lover Come Back to Me" being exceptions. Four of the eight selections find McPherson backed by ten strings arranged by Ernie Wilkins, while the remainder of the date has the altoist joined by a rhythm section that includes pianist Barry Harris. Although not quite up to the level of his upcoming, more freewheeling Xanadu sessions, this is a fine outing. Highlights include the two aforementioned cooking pieces, "LoverMan," "Good Morning Heartache," and "I'm a Fool to Want You."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/siku-ya-bibi-mw0000275027

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Para la segunda de sus tres sesiones Mainstream (una que ha sido reeditada en CD), el altoista de bebop Charles McPherson rinde homenaje a Billie Holiday; de hecho, "Siku Ya Bibi "significa" Día de la Dama" en swahili. El énfasis está principalmente en las baladas, con "Miss Brown to You" y "Lover Come Back to Me" como excepciones. Cuatro de las ocho selecciones encuentran a McPherson respaldado por diez cuerdas arregladas por Ernie Wilkins, mientras que el resto de la fecha tiene al altoista acompañado por una sección rítmica que incluye al pianista Barry Harris. Aunque no está a la altura de sus próximas sesiones de Xanadu, más despreocupadas, esta es una buena salida. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen las dos piezas de cocina antes mencionadas, "LoverMan", "Good Morning Heartache" y " Soy un tonto por Quererte."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/siku-ya-bibi-mw0000275027

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Tracks:
1 - Don't Explain - 4:31
2 - Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) - 5:03
3 - God Bless The Child - 4:33
4 - Miss Brown To You - 4:47
5 - Good Morning Heartache - 4:22
6 - For Heaven's Sake - 5:08
7 - I'm A Fool To Want You - 4:48
8 - Lover Come Back To Me - 7:05
9 - My Funny Valentine - 7:42


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Charles McPherson
    Bass – Ron Carter, Sam Jones
    Drums – Leroy Williams
    Guitar – Earl Dunbar
    Piano – Barry Harris
    Trumpet – Lonnie Hilliard

Recorded in New York City, June 1972.
Track 9 are bonus track.

Label: - Solid Records – CDSOL-45219
Series: - Mainstream Records Master Collection – No.019
Country: - Japan
Released: - Mar 22, 2017
Genre: - Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/10217140-Charles-McPherson-Siku-Ya-Bibi-Day-Of-The-Lady

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