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Review by Thom Jurek
Jackie
McLean is the subject of the sixth volume in the Prestige Profiles
series. The eight tracks here come from 1956 and 1957. they are deeply
bluesy cuts from the later bebop and early hard bop era, and show McLean
really stretching himself to come to terms with the new music that was
in his head and emerged fully on his later Blue Note recordings.
"Strange Blues" is here, along with the lovely "Sentimental Journey" off
Volumes 4, 5, and 6, with Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley, and Mal Waldron
(who appears on five selections here). There's also the fine original
"Lights Out," with Byrd, Elmo Hope, Doug Watkins, and Art Taylor. While
all the cuts have been previously released, the various bands here
showcase McLean's versatility as a leader and, in the case of "Alto
Madness," as a co-leader with John Jenkins.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/prestige-profiles-vol-6-mw0000178500
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Reseña de Thom Jurek
Jackie
McLean es el tema del sexto volumen de la serie Prestige Profiles. Los
ocho temas que se incluyen aquí proceden de 1956 y 1957. Son cortes
profundamente blueseros de la última época del bebop y del primer hard
bop, y muestran a McLean esforzándose realmente por llegar a un acuerdo
con la nueva música que estaba en su cabeza y que emergió plenamente en
sus últimas grabaciones de Blue Note. "Strange Blues" está aquí, junto
con la encantadora "Sentimental Journey" de los volúmenes 4, 5 y 6, con
Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley y Mal Waldron (que aparece en cinco selecciones
aquí). También está el excelente original "Lights Out", con Byrd, Elmo
Hope, Doug Watkins y Art Taylor. Aunque todos los cortes ya han sido
editados anteriormente, las diferentes bandas aquí muestran la
versatilidad de McLean como líder y, en el caso de "Alto Madness", como
colíder con John Jenkins.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/prestige-profiles-vol-6-mw0000178500
Biography by Scott Yanow
A
fine all-round tenor player, Jimmy Forrest is best-known for recording
"Night Train," a song that he "borrowed" from the last part of Duke
Ellington's "Happy Go Lucky Local." While in high school in St. Louis,
Forrest worked with pianist Eddie Johnson, the legendary Fate Marable,
and the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra. In 1938, he went on the road with Don
Albert and then was with Jay McShann's Orchestra (1940-1942). In New
York, Forrest played with Andy Kirk (1942-1948) and Duke Ellington
(1949) before returning to St. Louis. After recording "Night Train,"
Forrest became a popular attraction and recorded a series of
jazz-oriented R&B singles. Among his most important later
associations were with Harry "Sweets" Edison (1958-1963), Count Basie's
Orchestra (1972-1977), and Al Grey, with whom he co-led a quintet until
his death. Forrest recorded for United (reissued by Delmark),
Prestige/New Jazz (1960-1962), and Palo Alto (1978).
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jimmy-forrest-mn0000354769/biography
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Biografía de Scott Yanow
Jimmy
Forrest, un excelente tenor polifacético, es más conocido por haber
grabado "Night Train", una canción que "tomó prestada" de la última
parte de "Happy Go Lucky Local" de Duke Ellington. Mientras estudiaba en
el instituto de St. Louis, Forrest trabajó con el pianista Eddie
Johnson, el legendario Fate Marable y la Orquesta Jeter-Pillars. En
1938, salió de gira con Don Albert y luego estuvo con la Orquesta de Jay
McShann (1940-1942). En Nueva York, Forrest tocó con Andy Kirk
(1942-1948) y Duke Ellington (1949) antes de regresar a San Luis. Tras
grabar "Night Train", Forrest se convirtió en una atracción popular y
grabó una serie de singles de R&B orientados al jazz. Entre sus
asociaciones posteriores más importantes se encuentran las de Harry
"Sweets" Edison (1958-1963), la Orquesta de Count Basie (1972-1977) y Al
Grey, con quien codirigió un quinteto hasta su muerte. Forrest grabó
para United (reeditado por Delmark), Prestige/New Jazz (1960-1962) y
Palo Alto (1978).
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jimmy-forrest-mn0000354769/biography
Born
on Aug. 21, 1928, in Iowa, Farmer was raised in Phoenix, Arizona along
with his twin brother Addison. They moved to Los Angeles in 1945 and
during the late '40s, Farmer worked with the West Coast based bands of
Jay McShann, Johnny Otis, Roy Porter and Benny Carter. He also worked
with Wardell Gray and in 1952-'53 he went to Europe on the same Lionel
Hampton tour as Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce and Quincy Jones. Upon his
return he decided to settle in New York City and shortly thereafter, he
worked with Gryce (1954-'56), Horace Silver (1956-'58) and Gerry
Mulligan (1958-'59).
Then, in 1959, he became a co-leader of the
Jazztet with Benny Golson, a group that remained together from 1959-'62
and was revived in the early '80s. The Jazztet possibly enjoyed less
success than it deserved. The unique combination of Farmer's
improvisational talent and leadership combined with Benny Golson's gift
for composition and arrangement produced a number of world-class
recordings. Apart from Golson, the Jazztet included a young McCoy Tyner
and trombonist Curtis Fuller.
Following the first Jazztet, Farmer
worked in a quartet format with Jim Hall, which lasted until 1964. In
musical terms Farmer's trademarks have always been; carefully built
melodic statements, beautifully proportioned solos and a rich and mellow
sound. Since the early 60-s Farmer has played the flugelhorn as his
primary instrument which has only enhanced the mellowness of his tone.
He travelled to Europe in the mid '60s for solo tours and worked with
Jimmy Heath at home, before taking a job with the Austrian Radio
Orchestra in 1968.
Since then he has toured around the world,
often returning home for club dates and recordings. In the 80s he
recorded 3 fine albums for Contemporary, Clifford Jordan plays sax on
all three. In recent years he has taken up the flumpet, a hybrid
blending qualities of the trumpet and flugelhorn.
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/artfarmer
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Nacido
el 21 de agosto de 1928 en Iowa, Farmer se crió en Phoenix, Arizona,
junto con su hermano gemelo Addison. Se trasladaron a Los Ángeles en
1945 y, a finales de los años 40, Farmer trabajó con las bandas de la
Costa Oeste de Jay McShann, Johnny Otis, Roy Porter y Benny Carter.
También trabajó con Wardell Gray y en 1952-53 fue a Europa en la misma
gira de Lionel Hampton que Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce y Quincy Jones. A
su regreso, decidió instalarse en Nueva York y, poco después, trabajó
con Gryce (1954-'56), Horace Silver (1956-'58) y Gerry Mulligan
(1958-'59).
Luego, en 1959, se convirtió en colíder del Jazztet
con Benny Golson, un grupo que permaneció unido desde 1959-'62 y que se
recuperó a principios de los 80. El Jazztet posiblemente tuvo menos
éxito del que merecía. La combinación única del talento para la
improvisación y el liderazgo de Farmer, junto con el don de Benny Golson
para la composición y los arreglos, produjo una serie de grabaciones de
primera clase. Además de Golson, el Jazztet incluía a un joven McCoy
Tyner y al trombonista Curtis Fuller.
Tras el primer Jazztet,
Farmer trabajó en formato de cuarteto con Jim Hall, que duró hasta 1964.
Desde el punto de vista musical, las marcas de Farmer siempre han sido:
declaraciones melódicas cuidadosamente construidas, solos bellamente
proporcionados y un sonido rico y suave. Desde principios de los años
60, Farmer ha tocado el flugelhorn como su instrumento principal, lo que
no ha hecho más que aumentar la suavidad de su tono. A mediados de los
60 viajó a Europa para hacer giras en solitario y trabajó con Jimmy
Heath en su país, antes de aceptar un trabajo en la Orquesta de la Radio
Austriaca en 1968.
Desde entonces, ha realizado giras por todo
el mundo, volviendo a menudo a su país para participar en clubes y
grabaciones. En los años 80 grabó tres excelentes álbumes para
Contemporary, en los que Clifford Jordan toca el saxo. En los últimos
años se ha dedicado a tocar la flumpet, un híbrido que combina las
cualidades de la trompeta y el flugelhorn.
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/artfarmer
Biography by Chris Kelsey
A first-rate bop-oriented alto saxophonist, Wright was also one of the finest flutists jazz has known. He studied saxophone under the tutelage of his father. His first recording was made in 1958 with vibist Dave Pike; the next year, he played the Newport Festival with bassist Charles Mingus' group. Wright joined Dizzy Gillespie's band in 1959, remaining until 1962. In addition to his sideman work, Wright established himself as a leader in the early '60s, leading New York-based bands that included the likes of bassist Ron Carter, pianist Junior Mance, drummer Charlie Persip, and guitarist Kenny Burrell, among others. In 1960, he recorded the record for which he is perhaps best-known -- Blues Shout for the Atlantic label -- with a group consisting of himself, Mance, Persip, bassist Art Davis, and trumpeter Richard Williams. After leaving Gillespie's band, Wright went on to play and record with pianist/composer Lalo Schifrin and organist Jack McDuff; with the latter he recorded Screamin' for the Prestige label. He also worked with composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, trumpeter Johnny Coles, and singer Jimmy Witherspoon before moving to Europe later in the decade. There he worked with pianist/composer George Gruntz and he also played with saxophonist Lee Konitz in an all-star group called Alto Summit and with trumpeter Carmell Jones. Wright eventually moved to Berlin, where he played in a studio band and worked freelance. In May 1978, Wright co-led a studio session in New York City with pianist Red Garland for Muse Records. He essentially retired from music around 1979, before re-emerging in the mid-'80s. In 1986, Wright played gigs with the Paris Reunion Band, which also included trombonist Grachan Moncur III, cornetist Nat Adderley, and pianist Kenny Drew Sr. In the years before his death, Wright worked and recorded with his wife, singer Elly Wright. His autobiography, God Is My Booking Agent, was published posthumously by Bayou Press in the fall of 1991. His last recording was made with his wife on her CD Listen to My Plea.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/leo-wright-mn0000208857#biography
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Biografía de Chris Kelsey
Wright, saxofonista alto de primera clase orientado al bop, fue también uno de los mejores flautistas que ha conocido el jazz. Estudió saxofón bajo la tutela de su padre. Su primera grabación fue en 1958 con el vibra Dave Pike; al año siguiente, tocó en el Festival de Newport con el grupo del bajista Charles Mingus. Wright se incorporó a la banda de Dizzy Gillespie en 1959, donde permaneció hasta 1962. Además de su trabajo como músico de acompañamiento, Wright se consolidó como líder a principios de los 60, al frente de bandas de Nueva York en las que figuraban, entre otros, el bajista Ron Carter, el pianista Junior Mance, el batería Charlie Persip y el guitarrista Kenny Burrell. En 1960, grabó el disco por el que quizá sea más conocido, Blues Shout para el sello Atlantic, con un grupo formado por él mismo, Mance, Persip, el bajista Art Davis y el trompetista Richard Williams. Tras abandonar la banda de Gillespie, Wright tocó y grabó con el pianista y compositor Lalo Schifrin y el organista Jack McDuff; con este último grabó Screamin' para el sello Prestige. También trabajó con el compositor Antonio Carlos Jobim, el trompetista Johnny Coles y el cantante Jimmy Witherspoon antes de trasladarse a Europa a finales de la década. Allí trabajó con el pianista y compositor George Gruntz y también tocó con el saxofonista Lee Konitz en un grupo de estrellas llamado Alto Summit y con el trompetista Carmell Jones. Wright se trasladó finalmente a Berlín, donde tocó en una banda de estudio y trabajó como freelance. En mayo de 1978, Wright codirigió una sesión de estudio en Nueva York con el pianista Red Garland para Muse Records. Se retiró prácticamente de la música hacia 1979, antes de reaparecer a mediados de los 80. En 1986, Wright actuó con la Paris Reunion Band, integrada también por el trombonista Grachan Moncur III, el cornetista Nat Adderley y el pianista Kenny Drew Sr. En los años anteriores a su muerte, Wright trabajó y grabó con su esposa, la cantante Elly Wright. Su autobiografía, God Is My Booking Agent, fue publicada póstumamente por Bayou Press en otoño de 1991. Su última grabación la realizó con su esposa en el CD Listen to My Plea.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/leo-wright-mn0000208857#biography
Biography by Scott Yanow
Throughout his career, Zoot Sims was famous for epitomizing the swinging musician, never playing an inappropriate phrase. He
always sounded inspired, and although his style did not change much
after the early 1950s, Zoot's enthusiasm and creativity never wavered.
Zoot's family was involved in vaudeville, and he played drums and clarinet as a youth. His older brother, Ray Sims, developed into a fine trombonist who sounded like Bill Harris. At
age 13, Sims switched permanently to the tenor, and his initial
inspiration was Lester Young, although he soon developed his own
cool-toned sound. Sims
was a professional by the age of 15, landing his first important job
with Bobby Sherwood's Orchestra, and he joined Benny Goodman's big band
for the first time in 1943; he would be one of BG's favorite tenormen
for the next 30 years. He recorded with Joe Bushkin in 1944, and even at that early stage, his style was largely set.
After a period in the Army, Sims was with Goodman from 1946-1947. He gained his initial fame as one of Woody Herman's "Four Brothers" during his time with the Second Herd (1947-1949). Zoot had brief stints with Buddy Rich's short-lived big band, Artie Shaw, Goodman (1950), Chubby Jackson, and Elliot Lawrence. He toured and recorded with Stan Kenton (1953) and Gerry Mulligan (1954-1956). Sims
was also a star soloist with Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band of the early
'60s and visited the Soviet Union with Benny Goodman in 1962. A
freelancer throughout most of his career, Sims often led his own combos
or co-led bands with his friend Al Cohn; the two tenors had very
similar sounds and styles. Zoot started doubling on soprano quite effectively in the '70s. Through the years, he appeared in countless situations, and always seemed to come out ahead. Fortunately,
Zoot Sims recorded frequently, leading sessions for Prestige,
Metronome, Vogue, Dawn, Storyville, Argo, ABC-Paramount, Riverside,
United Artists, Pacific Jazz, Bethlehem, Colpix, Impulse, Groove
Merchant, Famous Door, Choice, Sonet, and a wonderful series for Pablo.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/zoot-sims-mn0000228087/biography
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Biografía de Scott Yanow