Don Patterson / Sonny Stitt - Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 CD

Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 album for sale The Natural Soul finds Lou Donaldson delving deeply into soul-jazz, recording a set of funky, greasy instrumentals with only a few references to hard bop. Donaldson occasionally sounds a little awkward with the relaxed groove of The Natural Soul, as does trumpeter Tommy Turrentine, but the trio of guitarist Grant Green, organist John Patton, and drummer Ben Dixon keep things cooking. Green and Patton's solos often burn and are always invigorating, and Lou frequently matches their heights. The original compositions -- which form the bulk of the album -- aren't much more than blues and soul vamps, but they provide an excellent foundation for the combo to work hot grooves. And, in the end, that's what The Natural Soul is about -- groove. It maintains the high standards Donaldson established with his first soul-jazz foray, Here 'Tis, and remains one of his best records in that genre. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine All tracks have been digitally remastered. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on May 9, 1962. Includes liner notes by Del Shields and Bob Blumenthal. Personnel: Lou Donaldson (alto saxophone); Grant Green (guitar); Tommy Turrentine (trumpet); Big John Patton (organ); Ben Dixon (drums). Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder. Liner Note Author: Bob Blumenthal. Recording information: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (05/09/1962). Photographer: ...

Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 songs Pianist Bill Evans's first album for Warner Brothers (after more than five years with Fantasy Records) features a title track by Michel Legrand, a French musician and songwriter who influenced Evans with his use of strong melody and sentiment. Evans turns both to his advantage on YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING, managing as usual to avoid all but the merest hint of sentimentality. Evans's original songs, "We Will Meet Again," and "B Minor Waltz," are both subtly influenced by Legrand's ease with melody, and on both tracks Evans comes close to perfecting his ability to connect instantly with his listener. Included as well is an unusually sedate version of a perennial Evans favorite, the theme from M*A*S*H, which he often included in live performances. This final recording with long-time collaborator, bassist Eddie Gomez, was released in 1981, a year after Evans's death. Additional Tracks Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California on August 23-25, 1977. Originally released on Warner (3504). Includes liner notes by Richard Seidel and Francis Davis. Personnel: Bill Evans (piano, electric piano); Eliot Zigmund (drums). Audio Mixer: Jeff Magid. Audio Remixers: Frank Laico; Al Schmitt. Liner Note Authors: Francis Davis; Richard Seidel. Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (08/23/1977-08/25/1977). Editor: Frank Laico. Photographers: Scotti Lyons; Phil Bray. Unknown Contributor Role: Bill Zavatsky. Personnel: Bill Evans (piano, electric piano); Eddie Gomez (bass); Eliot Zigmund (drums).

Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 CD music Digitally remastered by Phil De Lancie (1990, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California). To call this CD (a reissue of a Pablo date) an all-star session would be an understatement. Joining pianist Oscar Peterson, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Bobby Durham are three classic trumpeters: Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, and Freddie Hubbard. They clearly inspire each other (Gillespie flew in from the East Coast specifically for this date) and the music ("Daahoud," "Just Friends," the new blues "Chicken Wings," and a torrid version of "The Champ") has plenty of exciting moments. Other performances from the same date can be heard on The Alternate Blues, another LP reissued on CD through the Original Jazz Classics imprint. ~ Scott Yanow Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, California on March 10, 1980. Originally released on Pablo (2312-114). Includes liner notes by Norman Granz. Full performer name: Dizzy Gillespie/Freddie Hubbard/Clark Terry/Oscar Peterson. Personnel: Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry (trumpet); Oscar Peterson (piano); Joe Pass (guitar); Ray Brown (bass); Bobby Durham (drums).

Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 buy CD music After countless solo guitar albums for Pablo, Joe Pass performed this welcome change of pace, a set of Brazilian tunes. Joined by fellow guitarist Oscar Castro Neves, bassist Octavio Bailly, drummer Claudio Slon, percussionist Paulinho da Costa and keyboardist Don Grusin, Pass plays warm solos on a variety of Brazilian tunes. Highlights include three songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim (including "Corcovado" and "Wave"), Deodato's "Tears," and Luiz Bonfa's "The Gentle Rain." A melodic and infectious date that has been reissued on CD. ~ Scott Yanow Recorded in May 1978. Originally released on Pablo (2310-824). Personnel: Joe Pass (guitar); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Oscar Castro-Neves (guitar); Don Grusin (keyboards); Claudio Slon (drums). Recording information: 05/08/1978. Unknown Contributor Roles: Don Grusin; Octavio Bailly, Jr.; Claudio Slon ; Oscar Castro-Neves. Personnel: Joe Pass, Paulinho Da Costa, Don Grusin, Oscar Castro-Neves, Octavio Bailley, Claudio Slon.

Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 songs In September 1969, regular collaborators saxophonist Sonny Stitt and organist Don Patterson recorded together for the last time. For the occasion, they were joined by guitarist Grant Green, forming something of an organ combo supergroup. Patterson's excellent regular drummer Billy James rounded out the quartet. The ten tracks they made together -- four of them found on the original LP, six others added to later editions -- were not the crowning achievement for any of the principals, but they still stand in the front ranks of organ jazz. Three of the LP's tracks clock in at over eight minutes, providing lots of room for stretching out. Patterson's title track -- a classic, driving soul-jazz theme -- is the highlight. James' "Creepin' Home" moves along at a slacker, shuffling pace. Irving Berlin's "Alexander's Ragtime Band" surprisingly becomes a vehicle for impressive solos from the three lead players, once they get through stating the corny melody. The Burt Bacharach/Hal David pop ballad "Walk on By" also features good work from the quartet. [The six tunes not heard on the original LP eventually appeared on the Patterson LPs Donny Brook and Tune Up, then were rounded up here.] ~ Jim Todd Live Recording Recorded on September 15, 1969. Personnel: Don Patterson (organ); Grant Green (guitar); Sonny Sitt (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Sonny Stitt (tenor saxophone); Billy James (drums). Audio Remasterer: Joe Tarantino. Liner Note Authors: Natasha White; Eddy Love. Recording information: Van Gelder's Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (09/15/1969). Photographer: Al Johnson . Unknown Contributor Role: Sonny Sitt. Personnel includes: Sonny Stitt (saxophone); Don Patterson (organ); Grant Green (guitar); Billy James (drums).

Legends of Acid Jazz: Sonny Stitt/Don Patterson, Vol. 2 album for sale Stitt plays both tenor and alto sax on this set, backed by his working band of the time: Don Patterson on organ, Billy James on drums, and Paul Weeden on guitar. This small combo jazz fits between Bebop and soul-jazz, dominated by group-penned material. Stitt gets an especially smoky tone on the ballads, particularly on the title track, which is a sultry blues number also featuring the guitarist and organ in their solo turns. Weeden distinguishes himself more as a soloist than Patterson does, particularly on the Wes Montgomery-type lines on "Silly Billy." Prestige's 1999 CD reissue of the album combines Low Flame and the entirety of Stitt's 1964 album Shangri-La (which also features Patterson and James, though not Weeden) on the same disc. ~ Richie Unterberger LOW FLAME contains LOW FLAME (1962) and SHANGRI-LA (1964). This is part of Prestige's Legends Of Acid Jazz series. Personnel includes: Sonny Stitt (vocals, alto & tenor saxophones); Don Patterson (organ). Producers include: Orrin Keepnews. Personnel: Sonny Stitt (vocals, saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Paul Weeden (guitar); Don Patterson (organ); Billy James (drums, snare drum). Audio Remasterer: Joe Tarantino. Liner Note Authors: Chris Albertson; Ira Gitler. Recording information: New York, NY (04/04/1962); Plaza Sound Studios, NY (04/04/1962); VAn Gelder Studio, Englewood Cl (04/04/1962).