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Art K. said:
I hope she is good because I just bought 4 of her albums!
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She is good but I like Kari Bremnes.
Try Norwegian Mood by Kari Bremnes ....... just fantastic.

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At Storyville Volume 1 & 2 -- CD

Stan Getz

1953/1990 Roulette/EMI Records

Great Performances May 2, 2008
By Larkenfield
Format:Audio CD

These recordings are EARLIER in Getz's career, way before Sweet Rain, a completely different period. The sound quality sometimes leaves something to be desired on the live recordings because the original masters have been lost. But Getz could play the 'ell out of Bebop and these are some of his finest early performances.

These performances are also available on the Complete Roost Sessions and remastered -- recommended over this particular edition. Those who are familiar with the entire span of Getz's career will understand the importance and pleasure of these great early performances. These are some of my all-time favorites of Getz's entire career. He's incredibly lyrical and he can be creative no matter at what tempo. Gorgeous, straight-ahead, swinging sounds! The 4 stars are for this edtion. Five stars for the Complete Roost Recordings. Ten stars for Getz's playing.

1. Thou Swell
2. The Song Is You
3. Mosquito Knees
4. Pennies From Heaven
5. Move
6. Parker
7. Hershey Bar
8. Rubberneck
9. Signal
10. Everything Happens To me
11. Jumping With Symphony Sid
12. Yesterdays
13. Budo
 
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Talkin' About Grant Green -- Remastered 24 Bit CD

Grant Green - Larry Young - Elvin Jones

1965/1999 Blue Note Records

Grant Green ranked alongside Wes Montgomery as the most exciting new jazz guitarist of the early 1960s. Green recorded a couple of dozen very memorable albums for Blue Note in styles ranging from modal jazz to soul jazz, bop, funk, Latin and spirituals. When Grant Green teamed up in a trio with the forward looking organist Larry Young and drummer Elvin Jones on Talkin' About, a magical musical alchemy occurred. Far from sounding like the standard organ trio, Talkin’ About showcases three master musicians in full flight. Larry Young was no longer playing Jimmy Smith licks. He was universally acknowledged as having the first new style on organ since Smith. Elvin Jones was the major drummer of the era, and Green was capable of excelling in any setting. Just listen to the guitarist on the lengthy "Talking About J.C." and the joyous version of "I'm An Old Cowhand." You’ll quickly understand why Talkin’ About is such a sought after gem of the Blue Note catalog.

Grant Green Talkin' About! Track Listing

1. Talkin' About J.C.
2. People
3. Luny Tune
4. You Don't Know What Love Is
5. I'm An Old Cowhand
 
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Along Came John -- CD

John Patton

1963/2000 Blue Note Records

Near definitive soul-jazz session, July 4, 2000
By
Thomas Aikin (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)

This review is from: Along Came John (Audio CD)

I would rate this album 4 1/2 stars, but thats not an option. While not quite an all-time classic its certainly first rate and a necessary buy for soul-jazz enthusiasts. Its probably the best available introduction to John Patton's talents on the Hammond B3 as well.

This session marks Patton's first as a leader for Blue Note. Rounding out the group are Grant Green {guitar), Ben Dixon (drums), and Fred Jackson and Harold Vicks (both on tenor sax). The strength of this release lies in the rhythm section of Patton, Green, and Dixon. As a trio they backed numerous classic Blue Note groove sessions and have a competely organic interplay and sound. Their experience playing together really is evident on this session. The sound is effortless and easy. Jackson and Vick are two obscure but excellent soul-jazz saxophonists who are are in good form here with a bluesy, gritty sound.

For those not familiar with Patton, he is perhaps the best of the legions of Jimmy Smith followers on the Hammond organ. Patton may actually be a better groove player than Smith as his playing is more blues and less bop. He's certainly in top form here. Most of the tempos are moderate to brisk and induce foot-tapping.

All in all a most welcome reissue. If you like soul jazz and haven't been exposed to John Patton you simply must purchase this title. Excellent sound quality as well.
All compositions by John Patton except as indicated

1. "The Sliver Meter" (Ben Dixon) - 5:41
2. "I'll Never Be Free" (Bennie Benjamin, George David Weiss) - 5:03
3. "Spiffy Diffy" (Dixon) - 6:02
4. "Along Came John" - 6:03
5. "Gee Gee" - 6:01
6. "Pig Foots" (Dixon) - 5:44

John Patton - organ
Fred Jackson, Harold Vick - tenor saxophone
Grant Green - guitar
Ben Dixon - drums

* Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 5, 1963.
 
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The Duke And Ray Brown - This One's For Blanton
* this came with a full size booklet, with session pics and further notes from Granz and Benny Green.
Cozy Cole And His All Stars (Paris Records)

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Abby Lincoln, Stan Getz - You gotta pay the band
1991

Stan Getz (ts), Hank Jones (p), Charlie Haden (b), Mark Johnson (d), Maxine Roach (vl), Abbey Lincoln (v)

Stan's last recording and a fine one at that...
 
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