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****RINGER OF THE WEEK****WHEN IT WAS HEP TO BE HIP…Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon: In Perfect Harmony-The Lost Album
Trumpet-wise, there is a nary a thumb width of difference between the two in terms of rich tone and style. Both are in love with melody and clarity, and while the two have similar vocal deliveries, there is no chance of confusing the two. They both sing together on an absolute charmer of “This Can’t Be Love” and the horns coo together on the instrumental bossa “Once I Loved”. For the rest of the standards and original blues, the two take turns playing obligatos behind the other’s vocals, and then having a chance at a solo. It works to perfection.
A SMOKING CANNONBALL; Cannonball Adderley: Burning In Bordeaux-Live in France 1969, Poppin’ in Paris-Live at L’Olympia 1972
Believe It or not, once upon a time, jazz musicians actually had “pop” hit songs and played music that was creative and accessible. You’ll have to trust me on this one. Elemental Music has recently uncovered a pair of concerts by the maestro alto saxist Cannonball Adderley. The gigs are only separated by a few years, and only a minor change in musicianship, but oh, what a change that made!
Graded on a Curve: The Supremes, We Remember Sam Cooke & The Temptations, Wish It Would Rain
Elemental Music kicks off the Motown Sound Collection, a thoughtfully assembled series that will reissue over two dozen Motown albums monthly throughout 2024 and into next year from a wide range of celebrated acts. The first two LPs, The Supremes’ We Remember Sam Cooke and The Temptations’ Wish It Would Rain are available now.
YUSEF LATEEF ‘ATLANTIS LULLABY: THE CONCERT FROM AVIGNON’ 2X180G VINYL RSD (ELEMENTAL MUSIC) 5/5
“Atlantis Lullaby” is a Record Store Day special release that captures the performance of Yusef Lateef’s quartet on July 19th 1972 at Cloître des Célestins in Avignon. Alongside Yusef Lateef’s saxes and flute, there’s Kenny Barron on piano, Bob Cunningham on bass and the late Albert “Tootie” Heath on drums (mostly).
Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse 1966-1968 Ahmad Jamal (Jazz Detective)
The vast archive of tapes that Jim Wilke recorded at the Penthouse in Seattle in the ‘60s has yielded many historic discoveries. The three double-disc sets by the pianist Ahmad Jamal released on Zev Feldman’s Jazz Detective label are among the most important. They contain music from eleven nights, spanning five years and four different trios. The third (and final) volume comes from the years 1966-1968, and it will always occupy a special place in the heart of this reviewer. The reason is personal: he was there.
Jazz Views - Bill Evans – Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964)
With this album the Zev Feldman high standards are in evidence. The notes contain interviews with Brandyn Bunker, the widow of Larry Bunker, an essay by Marc Myers and a frank interview with Chuck Israels who describes how his style of playing differs from Scott LaFaro.
The Arts Fuse - Jazz Album Reviews: Supple Piano Trios — Led by Les McCann and Bill Evans
A decidedly different (but not opposite) approach from the same period is Bill Evans’s Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964). Both Evans and McCann are pianists deeply invested in their present moments of jazz, but they look forward to two different futures for the music.
glide MAGAZINE - Record Store Day Guide To 14 Unreleased & Reissued Jazz Recordings: Brubeck, Evans, Jamal & More
Rather than provide our usual detailed reviews of these never-before-released and/or reissued jazz recordings, we will instead provide a summary of each in alphabetical order by artist. While we see some of the usual suspects such as Bill Evans, Wes Montgomery, Charles Mingus, and Oscar Peterson, we also see Les McCann, Cal Tjader, and Gil Evans among the group. Yes, it is heavy on pianists, but all are legendary. Most of these sets have terrific liner notes, historic photos, and remembrances from those who played with or admired the musicians.
Jazz Journal - Bill Evans: Tales – Live In Copenhagen (1964)
Previously unissued 1960s Evans trio performances in Denmark feature Chuck Israels, Larry Bunker, Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell. These are previously unissued recordings by the Bill Evans Trio during its first European tour in 1964.
Jazzwise - Bill Evans - Tales: Live in Copenhagen, 1964
It's not often that a recording comes along from Bill Evans Tales over half a century ago that has never been released before but which can truly be said to be essential listening.
10 Jazz RSD Black Friday 2023 Releases You Need to Know
The 2023 edition boasts an extensive catalog of releases, reissues, and a selection of special and limited editions. Among this musical treasure trove, we’ve picked out ten releases that we believe are essential for jazz vinyl collectors and aficionados.
Record Store Day Black Friday 2023: Jazz Releases
For many, Black Friday conjures up images of massive crowds battling each other to get their hands on marked-down gift items at huge department stores. For record collectors, though, the scene is much less dramatic because Black Friday is one of two yearly Record Store Day drops. This is where limited-run albums hit the shelves of many independent record stores. Although a variety of musical genres is represented, there are always some cool jazz releases to pick up. Here are some of the Black Friday jazz releases for 2023.
Jazz Wax - Bill Evans: 'Tales - Live in Copenhagen, 1964'
Recorded in the summer of 1964 during his first tour abroad with a trio, these 10 previously unreleased tracks were captured in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Chuck Israels on bass and Larry Bunker on drums. The tracks also are remarkable for being among the very finest work by this ensemble.
PARIS MOVE - BILL EVANS – TALES – LIVE IN COPENHAGEN (1964)
L’un des grands aristocrates du jazz piano, Bill Evans était non seulement l’un des plus distingués et articulés, mais surtout une figure devenue quasiment mythique pour tout apprenti du clavier à deux tons.
Radio France - Bill Evans, les inédits de 1964 à Copenhague
“Tales : Live in Copenhagen 1964” est le 11ème recueil d'enregistrements inédits de Bill Evans produit par Zev Feldman, le "détective du jazz", et entièrement autorisé par la succession de Bill Evans.
All About Jazz - Bill Evans: Tales: Live In Copenhagen (1964)
Maybe it is and maybe it isn't as historical in scope as some of the previous ten archival Bill Evans releases from that master of jazz discovery, Zev Feldman, and Evans' estate, but Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964) is sure fire proof you got nothing but the best on any given night at any given gig by Evans and his cohorts.
Audiophile Audition ★★★★★ Review - Cal Tjader – Catch The Groove: Live At The Penthouse 1963-1967 – Record Store Day
Jazz Detective has unearthed some previously unreleased live performances of this artist. Cal Tjader: Catch The Groove – Live At The Penthouse 1963-1967 is being released on triple vinyl, consisting of 27 tracks recorded at the iconic Seattle jazz club.
Times (London) - Ahmad Jamal: Emerald City Nights review — fabulous performances
Ahmad Jamal may be best known as the master of minimalism who gave Miles Davis his signature style. Yet the Pittsburgh-born pianist was so much more than that. His unhurried yet intensely persistent playing has a transfixing, almost transcendental effect on listeners, but his powerful tone and talent for dramatic surprise can upend that mood in a flash. This newly unearthed live recording is a good place to discover him.
RSD Black Friday 2023 Jazz Album Preview
Check out Norman Maslov ( @/ mazzystar on YouTube) latest video review of our RSD Black Friday releases!
Great Releases For Record Store Day/Walmart's Black Friday Sale is a bust!
Check out Melinda Murphy's new YouTube video review of our Black Friday RSD releases available Friday November 24th!