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Cary Kilner's Picks: Volume 45
Bill Evans and Stan Getz – Night and Day We heard Bill in Part 3 last month playing with his signature trio sound. But it's great to hear him in other contexts to see how he adapts. I didn't know of this album, but with Elvin Jones on drums and Ron Carter on bass – whoa, what a line-up! Note the pretty solo sections for Bill when everyone stops playing for 8-bar segments. We have heard Stan Getz recently as well, weaving his tenor magic. Here he also gets 8-bar segments – an interesting device I haven't heard used before, but certainly a logical way to build up interest and energy. And some signature Elvin on 8-bar breaks with Ron. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=xJfBEtX219I&list=RDAMVMJj4pOPLylLY Cannonball Adderley – Del Sasser This great quintet plays a Sam Jones’ tune on an old Cannonball Adderley album. Sam is on this, along with Cannonball’s brother, Nat, and with Barry Harris on piano who I presented in Part 2 of my article. I was going to give you a modern version by The TNEK Quartet, but I find this original to be more tasty, particularly Cannonball, who always pleases with his happy buoyant sound. Dig him on the tag (repeated tune ending). https://youtu.be/vAdE3pLlMFQ The Jazztet – Con Alma This is one of my all time favorite sextets, with our friend Cedar Walton on piano. Gorgeous harmonies used in the three-horn arrangements. You should find this album, Big City Sounds, to hear all the tunes on this album, exquisitely arranged and very relaxed. Beautiful use of subtlety. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmxH69Tep2I&list=RDAMVMZmxH69Tep2I Earl Klugh – 4 Minute Samba A lovely tune with lovely changes, Earl plays such beautifully articulated acoustic guitar. He has really found his place in the cadre of exceptional modern guitarists. https://youtu.be/wo7j-yhT1IU Gary Burton – Take Another Look After his early career with Chick Corea, then his years at Berklee as chair of curriculum and then VP, he is still killin’ on this beautiful Pat Metheny tune with Julian Lage on guitar. Gary changed jazz vibes by using straight tones rather than having the motor-driven vanes below the bars produce their constant tremolo sound. Former Berklee student and later piano instructor in Japan, Makoto Ozone shines as well. Note how well the three harmonic instruments play together without clashing. https://youtu.be/I7AOnxm6EZ8 |
