Thad Jones-Mel Lewis • New Life [Dedicated To Max Gordon]

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
This LP has extensive packaging (thanks to producer John Snyder) and decent but not overly memorable music. The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra's best recordings were for Solid State and Blue Note, although they still boasted an impressive all-star personnel during the mid-1970s. The seven selections (five arranged and composed by Jones and one apiece by Jerry Dodgion and Cecil Bridgewater) do not include any future standards. There are fine solos from the likes of flugelhornist Jones, Greg Herbert and Frank Foster on tenor, Roland Hanna and Walter Norris on piano, trumpeters Cecil Bridgewater and Waymon Reed, baritonist Pepper Adams, and others, so the music is not without its interesting moments. But in general, the solos and arrangements are more memorable than the melodies. This LP has not yet been reissued on CD.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/new-life-dedicated-to-max-gordon-mw0000203718

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
Este LP tiene un extenso empaque (gracias al productor John Snyder) y música decente pero no demasiado memorable. Las mejores grabaciones de la Orquesta Thad Jones/Mel Lewis fueron para Solid State y Blue Note, aunque todavía contaban con un impresionante personal de estrellas a mediados de la década de 1970. Las siete selecciones (cinco arregladas y compuestas por Jones y una por Jerry Dodgion y Cecil Bridgewater) no incluyen ningún estándar futuro. Hay buenos solos de fliscornistas como Jones, Greg Herbert y Frank Foster al tenor, Roland Hanna y Walter Norris al piano, los trompetistas Cecil Bridgewater y Waymon Reed, el barítono Pepper Adams y otros, por lo que la música no está exenta de momentos interesantes. Pero en general, los solos y arreglos son más memorables que las melodías. Este LP aún no ha sido reeditado en CD.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/new-life-dedicated-to-max-gordon-mw0000203718

Tracks:
1 - Forever Lasting
2 - Cherry Juice
3 - Thank You
4 - Love to One Is One to Love
5 - Love and Harmony
6 - Greetings and Salutations
7 - Little Rascal on a Rock


Credits:
1 - Greetings And Salutations
Acoustic Bass – George Mraz
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass Trombone – Earl McIntyre
Clarinet – Lou Marini
Composed By, Arranged By – Thad Jones
Congas – Leonard Gibbs*
Drums – Mel Lewis
Electric Guitar – Barry Finnerty
Electric Piano – Roland Hanna
Flute, Alto Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion
Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Greg Herbert*
French Horn – Jim Buffington, Julius Watkins, Peter Gordon (8), Ray Alonge
Soloist [Drums] – Mel Lewis
Soloist [Flugelhorn] – Waymon Reed
Soloist [Tenor Saxophone] – Greg Herbert*
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Janice Robinson (2), John Mosca
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Cecil Bridgewater, Sinclair Acey, Waymon Reed

2 - Love And Harmony
Acoustic Bass – George Mraz
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass Trombone – Earl McIntyre
Composed By, Arranged By – Cecil Bridgewater
Drums – Mel Lewis
Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*, Jerry Dodgion
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Greg Herbert*
Piano, Celesta – Roland Hanna
Soloist [Flugelhorn] – Thad Jones
Soloist [Piano] – Roland Hanna
Soloist [Tenor Saxophone] – Frank Foster
Soloist [Trumpet] – Cecil Bridgewater
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Janice Robinson (2), John Mosca
Trumpet – Al Porcino
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Cecil Bridgewater, Sinclair Acey, Waymon Reed

3 - Little Rascal On A Rock
Acoustic Bass – George Mraz
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass Trombone – Earl McIntyre
Clarinet – Frank Foster
Composed By, Arranged By – Thad Jones
Drums – Mel Lewis
Flute – Greg Herbert*
Flute, Alto Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*
Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion
Piano – Walter Norris
Soloist [Acoustic Bass] – George Mraz
Soloist [Baritone Saxophone] – Pepper Adams
Soloist [Piano] – Walter Norris
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Janice Robinson (2), John Mosca
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Cecil Bridgewater, Sinclair Acey, Waymon Reed
Tuba – Don Butterfield

4 - Forever Lasting
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass – Steve Gilmore
Bass Trombone – Dave Taylor*
Composed By, Arranged By – Thad Jones
Congas – Leonard Gibbs*
Drums – Herb Lovelle*, Mel Lewis
Electric Bass – Rasan Mfalme
Electric Guitar – David Spinozza
Electric Piano – Roland Hanna
Flute, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*
Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Lou Marini
Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Greg Herbert*
French Horn – Earl Chapin, Jim Buffington, Peter Gordon (8), Ray Alonge
Soloist [Baritone Saxophone] – Pepper Adams
Soloist [Flugelhorn] – Thad Jones
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Earl McIntyre, Janice Robinson (2)
Trumpet – Cecil Bridgewater, Jim Bossy, Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Steve Furtado*
Tuba – Don Butterfield

5 - Love To One Is One To Love
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass – Steve Gilmore
Bass Trombone – Dave Taylor*
Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone – Lou Marini
Composed By, Arranged By – Thad Jones
Drums – Herb Lovelle*, Mel Lewis
Electric Piano – Roland Hanna
Flute, Alto Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*
Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Jerry Dodgion
French Horn – Earl Chapin, Jim Buffington, Peter Gordon (8), Ray Alonge
Soloist [Flugelhorn] – Thad Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Greg Herbert*
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Earl McIntyre, Janice Robinson (2)
Trumpet – Cecil Bridgewater, Jim Bossy, Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Steve Furtado*
Tuba – Don Butterfield

6 - Thank You
Acoustic Bass – George Mraz
Alto Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*, Jerry Dodgion
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass Trombone – Earl McIntyre
Composed By, Arranged By – Jerry Dodgion
Drums – Mel Lewis
Piano – Roland Hanna
Soloist [Alto Saxophone] – Jerry Dodgion
Soloist [Baritone Saxophone] – Pepper Adams
Soloist [Bass Trombone] – Earl McIntyre
Soloist [Flugelhorn] – Thad Jones
Soloist [Piano] – Roland Hanna
Soloist [Trombone] – Janice Robinson (2)
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster, Greg Herbert*
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Janice Robinson (2), John Mosca
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Cecil Bridgewater, Sinclair Acey, Waymon Reed

7 - Cherry Juice
Acoustic Bass – George Mraz
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass Trombone – Earl McIntyre
Composed By, Arranged By – Thad Jones
Drums – Mel Lewis
Piano – Walter Norris
Soloist [Flugelhorn] – Thad Jones
Soloist [Piano] – Walter Norris
Soloist [Tenor Saxophone] – Frank Foster
Soprano Saxophone – Eddie Xiques*, Jerry Dodgion
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster, Greg Herbert*
Trombone – Billy Campbell, Janice Robinson (2), John Mosca
Trumpet – Al Porcino, Cecil Bridgewater, Sinclair Acey, Waymon Reed

Label:    A&M Records – SP-707, Horizon (3) – SP-707
Country:    US
Released:    1976
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Big Band
https://www.discogs.com/release/3284115-Thad-Jones-Mel-Lewis-New-Life-Dedicated-To-Max-Gordon

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