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Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers JazzDecember 1, 1998 [Archive]
Editor, S. Duda
FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL:
* Word for Word: Art Ensemble of Chicago's Lester Bowie
* Jazz Month: November
* Touchin' on Trane
* Advance Orders: Future Jazz!
* Jazz Video
WORD FOR WORD: ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO'S LESTER BOWIE
***************************************************** "When we first got together we knew we'd be together 30 years later. The music was at that level. We knew it was unique and different and vital. It was just for us to keep it intact and stay pumped for all that time so when people are ready to hear, we're ready to produce. And now we've got this 33 years of experience, so we've got it down pretty good." --Lester Bowie, describing the Art Ensemble of Chicago's longevity
Read more of Amazon.com's interview with the Art Ensemble of Chicago at http://www.amazon.com/lester-bowie-interview
JAZZ MONTH: NOVEMBER
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"Joy of Joplin"
Marcus Roberts
On this recording, the tradition-conscious pianist Marcus Roberts delivers a satisfying and surprisingly modern take on ragtime composer Scott Joplin's music. Instead of performing like a human piano roll, Roberts interweaves ragtime with a number of musical genres. With an agile right hand that never sacrifices form for the sake of fluff, and a strong left hand that emulates the low-frequency tuba-bass beats central to the ragtime style, Roberts brings out the best of Joplin's compositions.
"Straight Up"
Jimmy McGriff
On "Straight Up," organist Jimmy McGriff is joined by veteran soul-jazzers like David "Fathead" Newman, on tenor saxophone, and Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, on drums. Highlights include a shuffling rendition of the Isley Brothers' classic "It's Your Thing," and Sonny Rollins's composition "Oleo." McGriff's bluesy organ style is energetic and often comes straight from his work with the church. Amid the covers and original tunes, McGriff and company also embrace standards like "It Had to Be You" and Johnny Mercer's beautiful ballad "Dream."
"Like Minds"
Gary Burton
Vibist Gary Burton has been collaborating with pianist Chick Corea and guitarist Pat Metheny since the mid-'70s, and it shows. The three have a strong intuitive sense of each other's lines and sound and can enhance the music in myriad, subtle ways. Having a great rhythm section doesn't hurt either, and bassist Dave Holland and drummer Roy Haynes are two of the very best. On "Like Minds" they have created an excellent CD: a no-frills, straightahead jazz album, crisply recorded, full of energy and imagination.
"Praise"
Roy Haynes
Veteran bebopper Roy Haynes's deft, precise drumming propels a spirited band of Young Turks through an admirably varied program on this date. His crisp, freely pulsed drums provide just the right amount of rhythmic tension, from the duet of Charlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes" with altoist Kenny Garrett; to the ballad "The Touch of Your Lips" with his son, trumpeter Graham Haynes; to the rousing full-ensemble version of John Carisi's classic "Israel." Haynes's subdued, melodic approach recalls the African-tinged style of the late jazz master Ed Blackwell. This excellent disc reaffirms his continuing vitality and ageless spark.
"The Classic Quartet: Complete Impulse! Studio Recordings"
John Coltrane
This ambitious collection of John Coltrane's classic-era quartet (Elvin Jones, drums; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass) could be the reissue of the year. Highlights? We've got highlights: eight discs featuring the music in chronological order; an entire disc of unreleased material; commentary from Elvin Jones; liner notes from Bob Blumenthal. Yep, it's essential.
TOUCHIN' ON TRANE
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To commemorate the release of John Coltrane's "The Classic Quartet" recordings, Amazon.com editors have commissioned a quartet of articles exploring the rich legacy of one of jazz music's most original thinkers. Our tribute includes a listing of the essential Coltrane albums, an interview with Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones, an essay by bassist William Parker, and a review of the set by Sun Ra biographer John Szwed.
http://www.amazon.com/john-coltrane-quartet
ADVANCE ORDERS: FUTURE JAZZ!
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"West Coast Jazz"
Various artists
"Banned in New York"
Greg Osby
"Live in New York"
Stanley Jordan
JAZZ VIDEO
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Besides a great selection of CDs and books, Amazon.com now offers the web's most wide-ranging selection of videos dedicated to jazz. Here's just a sample of what you can discover.
"'Round Midnight"
Starring Dexter Gordon
"Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser"
Starring Thelonious Monk
"Rahsaan Roland Kirk--The One Man Twins"
Starring Rahsaan Roland Kirk
"Don Cherry's Multikulti"
Starring Don Cherry
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You'll find more great music, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Jazz Music section at http://www.amazon.com/jazz-music
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Copyright 1998 Amazon.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
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