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This deluxe 5-disc box set contains the complete NORMAN GRANZ' JAM SESSION original LP series #1 through #9.
One of the most influential men in jazz, Norman Granz was not even a musician. However, the famed impresario provided invaluable performance opportunities for jazz artists, raising the public profile of many who knew him. Presented on five discs, these jam sessions--which were scheduled and supervised by Granz--feature some of the very best jazz musicians of the 1950s.
Whether it's the inventive bebop solos of alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, the foot stomping swing of pianist Count Basie, or the cool, silky tones of tenor saxophonist Stan Getz, these sessions really sparkle. A jam or "cutting" session is, by its very nature, competitive, so listeners will hear a lot of fiery solos on these tracks, as each musician tries to up the ante. Spanning the years 1952-1954, this collection has many highlights, including "Ballad Medley" on Disc One, which moves through a series of standards. On this 13-minute track, it's marvelous to compare the saxophone styles of Parker, Ben Webster, and Johnny Hodges, as each displays their wares in perfect succession. Another highlight is Disc Five's "Lullaby in Rhythm," a tune that showcases the speed and dexterity of pianist Oscar Peterson, clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, and others. Listeners are treated to some high-flying solos on this box set, which offers up a truly exciting mix of swing and bebop.
Personnel: Freddie Green, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel (guitar); Buddy DeFranco (clarinet); Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith, Benny Carter , Charlie Parker (alto saxophone); Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet, Stan Getz, Wardell Gray, Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (trumpet); Bill Harris (trombone); Count Basie (piano, organ); Oscar Peterson (piano); Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); John Simmons , Ray Brown (double bass); Harry "Sweets" Edison, J.C. Heard, Louie Bellson, Buddy Rich (drums).
Liner Note Authors: Tad Hershorn; Bob Porter. Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions Music Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions Songs Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   For old time jazz lovers.................
The finest collection of great jazz artists which were sponsored by Norman Granz..........
Submitted by sdesanto1 (Livonia, Mich)
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 Classic
A must have for the classic Jazz entusiast.
Submitted by a reviewer (Connecticut)
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I wish they were still here.
What music ...from slow to fast...all with soul...the sad thing is that music like this is not produced so listen and read up onj your musical history..you will hear great music.DF PS...only Oscar and Louis are still with...LOWER THE VOLUME ON THE JACQUET SOLO's they will blow your hat of your head
Submitted by user275575 (Boston,Mass.,USA)
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The headline of this review appears on the back cover of the album jackets of so many classic Verve LPs in my collection. I've never owned the complete set of these Jam Sessions before, and haven't heard Apple Jam from the 2nd CD in over 20 years, but it sounds just as fresh and exciting now as it did so many years ago. On the whole, I believe these studio sessions have more staying power than the live Jam Session portions of the old JATP box sets from the 1950's (although I still hope to see them reissued in my lifetime). In his time, Norman Granz' productions were criticized in some quarters, but I believe this collection will demonstrate to today's listeners that Norman Granz knew what he was doing, and his productions were as much a benefit to the artists he recorded as they are for us who still enjoy these recordings. I'm particularly thrilled by the inclusions of Charlie Parker and Wardell Gray in the earlier sets, as well as the Jacquet/Phillips tenor team on the later volumes. There's something for everyone here!
Submitted by pvoerdin (Minneapolis MN USA)
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