This album opens with one of the most well-known jazz hits of all time, the immortal "Take 5" by pianist Dave Brubeck. The song was first released by Paul Desmond, who was part of Brubeck's quartet, appearing on his album "Blue Rondo a la Turk." The excitement was rampant in the audience at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 22, 1982 when Brubeck, his son, Chris, on bass trombone, drummer Randy Jones, and clarinetist Bill Smith took the stage performing the piece in an unconventional 5/4 time signature and an attractive swinging sound. To cap off the evening, Carmen McRae performed a rare vocal version of "Take 5" as lyrical author Mrs. Iola Brubeck listened from the front row enthralled with McRae's smoky tone and fantastic delivery. The songstress, backed by Donald Bailey on drums and John Leftwitch on bass, has a complex feeling for rhythm and uses the techniques of scat singing to heighten the audience's enjoyment.
Track three features Freddie Hubbard in the Warsaw Jazz Jamboree in October 1991. The over packed house rose to their feet for the virtuoso trumpeter as he belted out "Bolivia." Hubbard has demonstrated his ingenious melodies and brilliant technique all over the world, always performing with other great jazz artists, as he did with Michael Urbaniak in Warsaw. He has also tried many varieties of music, such as fund, disco, and all-electric rock, but has always pleased his audience most with his lyrical ballads and swinging bop.
"Rhytheming" was performed by McCoy Tyner in a solo set that Brought the Operetta House in Warsaw to noiseless attention. The world renowned jazz pianist first sparked audience's interest in the early 1960's with John Coltrane's quartet. Tyner is known for his immediate recognizable technique and his powerful, yet sensitive, tones. Plus, Tyner's remarkable performance with Stephane Grappelli made the night even more memorable. Grappelli was making his first visit to Poland of his career when he brought the house to a ten minute standing ovation. The 84 year-old Jazz violinist, backed by Marc Fosset on guitar and Jean-Philippe Viret on bass, performed for over an hour. The set included the outstanding "All God's Children Got Rhythm," with Tyner joining him for "How High the Moon," which drove the standing room only crowd wild.
The Warsaw audience was treated with yet another great trumpeter, Terumasa Hino. Also a master on the flugelhorn, Hino performed with his sextet a beloved version of "Over the Rainbow," a piece that has been played over and over by many different jazz artists with spectacular and unique delivery. Hino makes New York City his home but consistently plays at clubs and festivals in Japan, Europe, and all over the United States.
We close the "BEST" Jazz Album with the delicate performance of "African Flower" by the sensitive artist of vibraphone fame, Gary Burton. Burton has always played with small ensembles and in duos to perform his original style of improvisation. Within his music, the audience is able to find 20th-century classical and country music emphasized a great deal. Burton was backed in this MIDEM Jazz Gala by the French Trio Hum, consisting of Rene Urtregeron drums, Daniel Humair on piano, and Pierre Michelot on bass, providing world class accompaniment.
Product Description
Who's Who In Jazz is proud to bring to you this collection of unforgettable jazz hits by some of the greatest names in jazz performed before adoring live audiences, performances that can in every way be considered jazz history in the making. This is the "BEST" jazz album in an American Tradition- a tradition that has been built on diversity and extraordinary talent. The Sound of Jazz Volume II is a metaphor for such a tradition. The music may be played by those of any nationality, whether it be Japanese, French, or American, and it may be presented around the globe, but always possesses a universal theme that could satisfy any music lover. Enjoy!
The Best Jazz Album in an American Tradition, Vol. 2,Various Artists,Who's Who in Jazz,Bop,Fusion,Hard Bop,Jazz,Jazz Collections,Jazz Music,Mainstream Jazz,Pop,Post-Bop,Swing
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