Review by Al Campbell
In
1955 the difference between East/West Coast jazz was a hot topic, with
critics and fans capable of taking zealous musical alliances with one or
the other. The title of this disc, West Coast Jazz, was conceived as a
joke, considering all musicians involved were originally from the East
Coast and did not play exclusively in the laid-back, commercially
profitable, cool style, as pigeonholed by some. Stan Getz was in
California for his part in the film the Benny Goodman Story, where he
picked up a week long gig at Zardi's in Hollywood. The pickup band that
greeted him featured a great rhythm section: Lou Levy (piano), Leroy
Vinnegar (bass), and Shelly Manne (drums), along with Conte Candoli
(trumpet). These musicians connected with Getz immediately, having
crossed paths previously. Impressed with this lineup, he took them into
the studio to record West Coast Jazz. Generally unlike West Coast jazz
of the time, the rapid group interplay with energized bop solos, still
stand out particularly on "S-H-I-N-E" and Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in
Tunisia." Coupled with the album's original six tracks, the Verve Master
Edition collects several previously released outtakes from these
sessions.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/west-coast-jazz-mw0000602275
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Reseña de Al Campbell
En
1955 la diferencia entre el jazz de la Costa Este y el de la Costa
Oeste era un tema candente, con críticos y aficionados capaces de
aliarse musicalmente con uno u otro. El título de este disco, West Coast
Jazz, fue concebido como una broma, teniendo en cuenta que todos los
músicos involucrados eran originarios de la Costa Este y no tocaban
exclusivamente en el estilo relajado, comercialmente rentable y cool,
como lo encasillaron algunos. Stan Getz se encontraba en California para
participar en la película La historia de Benny Goodman, donde consiguió
un concierto de una semana en el Zardi's de Hollywood. La banda que le
recibió contaba con una gran sección rítmica: Lou Levy (piano), Leroy
Vinnegar (bajo) y Shelly Manne (batería), junto con Conte Candoli
(trompeta). Estos músicos conectaron de inmediato con Getz, ya que se
habían cruzado con él anteriormente. Impresionado con esta formación,
los llevó al estudio para grabar West Coast Jazz. En general, a
diferencia del jazz de la Costa Oeste de la época, la rápida interacción
del grupo con los energéticos solos de bop, sigue destacando
especialmente en "S-H-I-N-E" y en "A Night in Tunisia" de Dizzy
Gillespie. Además de los seis temas originales del álbum, la edición
maestra de Verve recoge varias grabaciones de estas sesiones publicadas
anteriormente.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/west-coast-jazz-mw0000602275
Tracklist
Show Credits
1 - East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) - 6:17
2 - Four - 7:32
3 - Suddenly It's Spring - 6:56
4 - A Night In Tunisia - 6:09
5 - Summertime - 6:04
6 - S-h-i-n-e - 8:53
7 - Split Kick - 7:53
8 - Of Thee I Sing - 4:09
9 - A Handful Of Stars - 3:20
10 - Love Is Here To Stay - 3:25
11 - Serenade In Blue - 3:52
12 - Of Thee I Sing (Alternative Take) - 4:44
13 - Love Is Here To Stay (Alternative Take) - 3:30
Credits:
Art Direction [Reissue, Series] – Hat Nguyen, Patricia Lie
Design [Cover] – David Stone Martin
Design [Reissue] – Coral Diaz
Double Bass – Leroy Vinnegar
Drums – Shelly Manne
Executive-Producer [Reissue] – Richard Seidel
Liner Notes [Edited By] – Peter Keepnews
Mastered By [Reissue] – Chris Herles
Photography By [Back Cover] – Phil Stern
Piano – Lou Levy
Producer [Original Recording] – Norman Granz
Production Manager [Print] – Suzanne White
Reissue Producer [Assistance] – Carlos Kase, Tom Greenwood
Reissue Producer [Coordination] – Bryan Koniarz
Research [Photograph] – Cynthia Sesso
Supervised By [Reissue], Research [Reissue], Technician [Reissue, Restored By] – Ben Young
Tenor Saxophone – Stan Getz
Trumpet – Conte Candoli (tracks: 1 to 7)
Notes:
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood in August 1955.
Label: Verve Records – 314 557 549-2
Series: Verve Master Edition –
Released: 1999
Genre: Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/Stan-Getz-West-Coast-Jazz/release/10573661
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