Peter King • East 34Th Street

 

 

Biography
by AllMusic
b. Peter John King, 11 August 1940, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Self-taught on several reed instruments, by the late 50s King had established himself as an important and exciting alto saxophonist on the UK jazz scene. Over the next few years he worked with John Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Stan Tracey and other leading British musicians. He also worked with numerous visiting American artists, ranging stylistically from Ray Charles to Red Rodney, from Jimmy Witherspoon to Hampton Hawes. By the 70s King’s stature had grown until he was on the verge of becoming a major international figure. During the 80s he consolidated his gains and amply fulfilled his potential.

By the 90s, King had established himself as one of the world’s outstanding hard bop alto saxophonists. Playing with a hard-edged brilliant tone, his remarkable agility and technical virtuosity are at the command of an exceptionally fast mind. Although his remarkable imagination and improvisational ability are best displayed on up-tempo tunes he is also a lyrical balladeer. (NB: Not to be confused with reedman Peter King who runs Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London).
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Biografía
por AllMusic
b. Peter John King, 11 de agosto de 1940, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, Inglaterra. Autodidacta en varios instrumentos de caña, a finales de los años 50 King se había establecido como un importante y excitante saxofonista alto en la escena del jazz del Reino Unido. En los años siguientes trabajó con John Dankworth, Tubby Hayes, Stan Tracey y otros destacados músicos británicos. También trabajó con numerosos artistas estadounidenses visitantes, desde Ray Charles a Red Rodney, pasando por Jimmy Witherspoon y Hampton Hawes. En la década de los 70, la estatura de King había crecido hasta estar a punto de convertirse en una importante figura internacional. Durante los 80 consolidó sus logros y desarrolló ampliamente su potencial.

En los 90, King se había consolidado como uno de los mejores saxofonistas altos de hard bop del mundo. Tocando con un tono duro y brillante, su notable agilidad y virtuosismo técnico están al mando de una mente excepcionalmente rápida. Aunque su notable imaginación y capacidad de improvisación se manifiestan mejor en los temas de ritmo rápido, también es un lírico baladista (Nota: no confundir con el director de cañas Peter King, que dirige el Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club de Londres).
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/peter-king-mn0000327747/biography


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Tracks
1 - Reverse Thrust - 6:50
2 - East 34th Street - 9:22
3 - 3/4 Peace - 7:02
4 - Evans' Song - 8:09
5 - Solitaire - 7:27
6 - Warm Breeze - 7:19


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone – Peter King
    Design – Malcolm Walker
    Double Bass – Dave Green
    Drums – Spike Wells
    Liner Notes – Dave Gelly
    Photography By – Peter Waygood
    Piano – John Horler
    Producer – Dick Walter
    Recorded By – Steve Taylor*
    Written-By – Dick Walter (tracks: 2, 5), John Horler (tracks: 4), Peter King (2) (tracks: 1, 3, 6)

Recorded at Porcupine Studios, London on Saturday, January 29, 1983

Label:    Spotlite Records – SPJ-CD 424
Series:    Vinyl Reissue
Country:    UK
Released:    1999
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Contemporary Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/12621872-Peter-King-2-With-John-Horler-Dave-Green-Spike-Wells-East-34th-Street

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