COLORS is a reissue of the 1967 album on which word jazz master Ken Nordine creates whimsical verbal images of 34 different colors over a backdrop of improvised jazz. It contains 10 bonus tracks (i.e., 10 bonus colors) not included in the original release.
A truly unique concept album, Ken Nordine's COLORS finds the deep-voiced poet/vocalist evoking various hues with a series of short, jazzy tunes. From the stately "Green" to the slinky "Purple" to the lively "Crimson," this late-1960s outing reverberates with a giddy sense of wit and creativity. A bright array of Nordine's signature "word jazz" pieces, COLORS is highly recommended for fans of the eccentric yet always inviting performer. (Note: The 2000 reissue features 10 bonus tracks.)
Recorded at Universal Recording, Chicago, Illinois. Originally released on Philips. Includes liner notes by Skip Heller and Ken Nordine and original release liner notes by Bill Idol.
Personnel includes: Ken Nordine (spoken vocals); Richard Campbell (flute, harpsichord, vibraphone, marimba, drums); Mike Simpson, Ken Soderbloom.
Liner Note Authors: Skip Heller; Ken Nordine.
Recording information: Universal Studio A.
Illustrator: Ken Nordine.
Re-IssueAlternative Press (1/96, p.114) - "...Nordine's backed by some crack, improvising musicians who create perfect moods for his words, alternately as whimsical as Esquivel or as somberly cool as Miles Davis, while hitting many points in between....mostly....funny and thoughtful..."
Ken Nordine - Colors Songs
| 1 | Olive | | | |
| 2 | Lavender | | | |
| 3 | Burgundy | | | |
| 4 | Yellow | | | |
| 5 | Green | | | |
| 6 | Beige | | | |
| 7 | MAROON | | | |
| 8 | Ecru | | | |
| 9 | Chartreuse | | | |
| 10 | Turquoise | | | |
| 11 | White | | | |
| 12 | flesh | | | |
| 13 | Azure | | | |
| 14 | Puce | | | |
| 15 | Magenta | | | |
| 16 | Orange | | | |
| 17 | Purple | | | |
| 18 | Muddy | | | |
| 19 | Russet | | | |
| 20 | Amber | | | |
| 21 | Blue | | | |
| 22 | Black | | | |
| 23 | Gold | | | |
| 24 | Crimson | | | |
| 25 | Brown | | | |
| 26 | Rosey | | | |
| 27 | Hazel | | | |
| 28 | Mauve | | | |
| 29 | Fuschia | | | |
| 30 | Sepia | | | |
| 31 | Nutria | | | |
| 32 | Cerise | | | |
| 33 | Grey | | | |
| 34 | Coral | | | |
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