Review by Ken Dryden
Steve Kuhn leads an all-star trio with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Al Foster in this compilation of 1986 performances recorded over several nights at the Village Vanguard. First issued on Black Hawk and subsequently re-released in 2012 with a new cover, this is one of the many highlights of the pianist's vast discography. Opening with a spry, playful take of "Little Old Lady," Kuhn follows with his loping, bluesy "Two by Two" and Fats Waller's lyrical "Jitterbug Waltz," the latter showcasing Carter's intricate bass and Foster's light touch with brushes. His brisk setting of "Yesterday's Gardenias" (a song recorded by Glenn Miller in the 1940s) takes it far from its roots, turning this ballad into an engaging post-bop vehicle. The pianist's "Mr. Calypso Kuhn" puts the spotlight on Foster, opening with an intense solo, followed by the addition of Carter and, finally, the leader. Kuhn's luxurious, spacious take of "Never Let Me Go" conveys the song's message even without its lyrics. The disc closes with an extended workout of "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" that leaves the entranced audience wanting more.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/lifes-magic-mw0000649606
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Precioso, y brillante disco grabado por este trío de ases de la ritmica jazzistica en el Village Vanguard de New York y que sirve para constatar que los musicos que estan detrás de muchas grabaciones historicas, – y estos tres tiene muchas hechas – son tambien capaces de liderar su propia sesion y hacerlo con enorme creatividad y elegancia. Extraordinario.
https://apoloybaco.com/jazz/steve-kuhn-lifes-magic/
1 - Little Old Lady
Written-By – Carmichael, Adams - 4:03
2 - Two By Two
Written-By – Kuhn - 7:40
3 - Jitterbug Waltz
Written-By – Waller - 10:00
4 - Ulla / Trance
4.1 - Ulla
Written-By – Kuhn - 0:35
4.2 - Trance
Written-By – Kuhn - 10:45
5 - Yesterday's Gardenias
Written-By – Robertson, Cogane, Mysels - 5:56
6 - Mr. Calypso Kuhn
Written-By – Kuhn - 6:01
7 - Never Let Me Go
Written-By – Evans/Livingston - 4:41
8 - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Written-By – Hammerstein, Romberg - 13:21
Credits:
Art Direction – Zand Gee
Bass – Ron Carter
Cover [Cover Art], Artwork [Cover Art] – Brian Fessenden
Drums – Al Foster
Engineer [Assistant Engineer (Recording)] – Jim Anderson
Engineer [Recording] – David Baker
Executive-Producer – James H. Simons
Liner Notes [English] – Stanley Crouch
Mastered By – George Horn
Photography By [Back Cover Photographs] – Mitchell Seidel
Piano – Steve Kuhn
Producer [Produced By] – Arthur Moorhead
Text By [Quote In Booklet (English)] – Howard Hawks
Recorded "Live," Direct to Digital 2-Track (Mitsubishi X-80), at the Village Vanguard, New York, March 28-30, 1986
Label: Sunnyside – SSC 1323
Country: US
Released: 2012
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/11082326-Steve-Kuhn-Trio-Lifes-Magic
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Stevie Kuhn, el patético. No me extraña que no cuadre la traducción.
ReplyDeleteA Steve Kuhn se le recuerda por lo mismo. En 1960 lo llama Coltrane. Kuhn es un joven de 22 años que tiene un ego de paquidermo. Lleva 5 años de oficio. Kuhn se cree Mozart. Coltrane anda probando músicos para componer el cuarteto que le llevaría a la fama. Le dice a Stevie no cómo debe tocar, sino qué no quiere escuchar: a un pianista que vaya por fuera aparte, de solista.
Primera noche en el club: Kuhn se emociona, alarga su solo, acompaña a Trane, al bajista (creo que era Steve Davis) y hasta al baterista (Higgins). Se hace del todo ubicuo. Va de prima dona. Coltrane le lee la cartilla. Última oportunidad de conciliar para el pianista la noche siguiente.
Segunda noche en el club: Kuhn se emociona. Hay demasiadas mujeres en el club y quiere impresionar. Total, que se prodiga tanto como la anterior si no más.
Al terminar Trane le dice que no le convence su sonido… y Kuhn lo deja con la palabra en la boca. Se marca un Tommy Moore en toda regla, porque siente que su talento es desmedido y qué coño va a saber un saxofonista que no ha debido completar siquiera la escuela de cómo se toca de verdad un piano. Y se pira a ver si logra ligar a alguna de las chatas que le ha aplaudido a rabiar.
Resto de la vida de Kuhn: tratando de llamar la atención de Trane, de los instrumentistas con los que tocó Trane y realizando periódicos homenajes a John Coltrane.