A collection of timeless sessions capturing the essence of modern jazz.
This compilation of Blue Note classics ranges from hard bop to delicate ballads, and clearly conveys the warmth and improvisation of the recordings.
The sharpness of the horn attacks and rhythm section is striking, capturing the tension of the ensemble. Each solo unfolds fluidly in sync with the rhythm, conveying both the freedom and structure of improvisation. The recording has a warm midrange, with vivid overtones of the piano and ride cymbal. Each song captures the atmosphere of a jazz club from that time, making this a valuable recording with the texture that only analog sound sources can provide.
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A:
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1)
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Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins - Solitude
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2)
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Count Basie - Trey Of Hearts
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3)
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Ben Webster - Single Petal Of A Rose
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Terry Gibbs - Tippie
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Shirley Scott - Lisa And Pam
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B:
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John Coltrane - Big Nick
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Shelly Manne - Avalon
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Charles Mingus - Freedom
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Clark Terry - Hammer-Head Waltz
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McCoy Tyner - Flapstick Blues
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder (A1, A3, A4, B1, B4, B5)
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Producer - Bob Thiele
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Design [Liner Design] - Joe Lebow
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Design [Cover Design] - Flynn
