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Phil Woods Unheard Herd CD

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The music of the little-recorded second incarnation of Woody Herman's Herd is revived on this 2006 set based on original bebop-influenced band charts originally composed in the late 1940s. These pleasant performances feature the legendary alto saxophonist Phil Woods.

Phil Woods & The Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra perform the great Woody Herman Band Second Herd Bebop charts from the late 1940's. The Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of trumpeter Ron Stout, is joined by alto sax legend Phil Woods and a host of LA's greatest jazz musicians including Ross Tompkins, Carl Saunders, Scott Whitfield, Andy Martin, Jerry Pinter, Kim Richmond and Joel Hamilton."The opening moments of "Keen and Peachy" command instant excitement, quickly revealing the imprint of Woody Herman's explosive big bands. In the case of this "live" recording, the focus is on the spirit and direction of his remarkable "Second Herd", a sizzling band soaked in the vanguard of bebop inspired by gate breakers Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, and Max Roach. Considering the engaging music the Second Herd represented and sadly its short list of studio recordings, it is notable that at long last its seldom heard/unheard music is embodied in a CD. Consequently, Ken (Poston) judiciously assembled the Los Angeles Jazz Orchestra under the capable leadership of trumpeter Ron Stout who as a Herdsman from 1984-1990 has answered promptly many a call to participate in performances and activities connected with Woody Herman.

Phil Woods' performance on this CD reflects his status as a celebrated jazz soloist who is an unrivaled alto saxophonist. His solos are models of surprise and marvel of configuration. He is as fully equipped as any musician can possibly be, possessing acute ears, nimble fingering, a distinctive sound and an inexhaustible repertoire of songs he taps to lace his story telling. And the audience had a super time because the band was groovin'. Everyone had a ball swinging!The "Unheard Herd" has, indeed, been heard."Dr. Herb Wong- Past President, International Association for Jazz EducationAlumnus, KJAZ Radio- San Francisco, California

Composer: Phil Woods.

Personnel: Phil Woods (alto saxophone); Phil Woods (alto flute); Jerry Pinter, Keith Bishop, Bill Trujillo, Bob Carr (reeds); Mike McGuffey, Bob Summers (trumpet); Scott Shitfield, Scott Whitfield (trombone); Joel Hamilton (bass guitar); Kim Richmond (clarinet, alto clarinet); Frank Szabo, Ron Stout, Carl Saunders (trumpet); Andy Martin (trombone); Bryant Byers (bass trombone); Ross Tompkins (piano); David Tull (drums).

Audio Mixer: Rod Nicas.

Liner Note Author: Herb Wong.

Recording information: LAX Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Los Angeles, CA (05/29/2004).

Director: Ron Stout.Down Beat (p.72) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Woods rides with supreme confidence on top of the band's sound....The soloists are uniformly good."

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List Price $15.99 (You save $2.54)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz Instrument CDs, Live Performances, Tenor Sax, Jazz
Label Jazzed Media
Orig Year 2006
All Time Sales Rank   36362  
CD Universe Part number 7044561
Discs 1
Release Date Feb 23, 2006
Studio/Live Live
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Graham Carter; Graham Carter
Engineer Tim Pinch; Tim Pinch
Recording Time 59 minutes
Personnel Phil Woods - alto flute
Andy Martin - trombone
David Tull - drums
Bob Summers - trumpet
Frank Szabo
Carl Saunders - trumpet
Kim Richmond - clarinet, alto clarinet
Ron Stout
Ross Tompkins - piano
Scott Whitfield - trombone

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Keen and Peachy
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Great Lie, The
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Man, Don't Be Ridiculous
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Yardbird Suite
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.My Old Flame$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.We the People Bop
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Comments by Phil Woods: Humor in Jazz
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.More Moon
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Comments by Ron Stout: Playing the Blues...Fast!
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Boomsie

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Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

4 stars Terrific Band, Excellent Charts
Well orchestrated and managed by Ron Stout. The band is terrific. Great Solos, Almost all the charts sound as fresh if they had just been written. Only one sounded a "little" dated. Worth the investment in time and money.
Submitted by rthomen (Orange County, CA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Great performance
Phil and his bunch did a great job of recollecting the magnificent works of Woody Herman's 2nd herd. The whole group is tight here, and the little humorous asides thru the show make the whole experience not only pleasurable, but fun also. A great addition to any Woody fan libraries, and, of course, Phil Woods fans too.
Submitted by DB (Derry, NH USA)
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