Red Garland - Groovy (1957) (20bitK2)

Red Garland - Groovy (1957)

jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 220MB

Prestige 20bitK2

Allmusic:
Red Garland's third recording as a leader has him playing very well, somewhat energetic and more inclusive in his direction to span the mainstream jazz palate beyond the cool exterior he emanates. The title might be a bit deceptive, for this is not a project where soul-jazz or early boogaloo influences turned jazzmen into groovemeisters -- it's a swinging groove. With bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor, Garland has all the support he needs to wing it in a variety of directions. Recorded in that most legendary year of jazz, 1957, Garland is coming into his own in a more confident way, buoyed by his association at the time with Miles Davis. Chambers is flawless in his support role, and on this recording deserves a close listen, especially for students of the acoustic upright. They immediately dig in on the opener "C Jam Blues," with Garland at his heartiest during his bridge solo, they agree in the affirmative during the entirety of the hard bop take of "Will You Still Be Mine?," and repeat but modify the melody à la "Cool Blues" in an adept display of artistry for "Hey Now." Of course Garland has to play a ballad or two, as on "Willow Weep for Me," luscious with chord sequences, and really reflects the influence of Erroll Garner in that chiming, two-handed sustenato style for Garner's "Gone Again." It is said that by the third recording, most musicians should have their style down pat and begin attempting to take the music to a higher level. You really hear that in this recording, which was a springboard to making Red Garland one of the most revered and respected jazz pianists of the modern era.

Tracks
-1. "C-Jam Blues" - Bigard, Ellington - 8:21
-2. "Gone Again" - Hamner, Hampton, Lewis, Redding, Rock - 6:46
-3. "Will You Still Be Mine?" - Adair, Dennis - 4:43
-4. "Willow Weep for Me" - Ronell - 9:35
-5. "What Can I Say (After I Say I'm Sorry?)" - Donaldson, Donaldson, Lyman, Lyman - 7:14
-6. "Hey Now" - Garland, Gordon - 3:41

Personnel
* Red Garland - piano
* Paul Chambers - bass
* Arthur Taylor - drums

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Paul Chambers - Paul Chambers Quintet (1957) (RVG) (eac-flac-cover)

Paul Chambers - Paul Chambers Quintet (1957) (RVG)

jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 320MB

BN/EMI | RVG 2008 rem | rar +5% recovery

AMG:
Recorded at a single session on May 19, 1957, the simply titled Quintet features one of bassist Paul Chambers' rare outings as a bandleader, and it teams him with Detroiters Donald Byrd (trumpet), Tommy Flanagan (piano), and Elvin Jones (drums), and Chicagoan Clifford Jordan (tenor sax). It's a low-key affair, with the quintet running through a couple of standards ("Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise," "What's New"), a pair of compositions from Chambers ("The Hand of Love," "Beauteous"), and two pieces by the prolific Benny Golson ("Minor Run-Down," "Four Strings"). The Golson tunes are the most striking, really, with "Minor Run-Down" starting things off with an easy, gliding swing, and "Four Strings" (an alternate take is also included here) gives Chambers a chance to show off his abilities bowing the bass. Jordan is impressive here as well, sounding a bit like Dexter Gordon as he rounds out these tracks nicely on the tenor. Nothing is particularly innovative with this set, but these tracks don't push or pull against themselves, either, and there's a clear joy coming off of the floor as these musicians, all in the early phases of their careers, do what they do with comforting assurance.

Tracks:
01 - Minor Run-Down
02 - The Hand Of Love
03 - Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
04 - Four Strings
05 - What's New
06 - Beauteous
07 - Four Strings (Alt Tk)

Personnel:
* Donald Byrd - Trumpet
* Paul Chambers - Bass
* Clifford Jordan - Sax (Tenor)
* Tommy Flanagan - Piano
* Elvin Jones - Drums

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Paul Chambers - Bass on Top (1957) (RVG) (eac-flac-cover)

Paul Chambers - Bass on Top (1957) (RVG 2007)

jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 265MB

BN/EMI | RVG 2007 | rar +5% recovery

AMG:
Bass on Top is another thoroughly engaging set of straight-ahead, mainstream jazz from Paul Chambers. The bassist leads a quartet comprised of guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Hank Jones, and drummer Art Taylor through a selection of standards, including "Yesterdays," "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," and "Dear Old Stockholm," as well as a handful of contemporary jazz numbers and originals. There's a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to the music, both in its tone and in the fact that Chambers lets Jones and Burrell have some time in the spotlight. The result is a warm, entertaining collection of mainstream jazz that nevertheless rewards close listening.

Tracks:
1. Yesterdays 5:53
2. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 7:17
3. Chasin' The Bird 6:19
4. Dear Old Stockholm 6:44
5. The Theme 6:15
6. Confessin' 4:15
7. Chamber Mates 5:02

Personnel:
Kenny Burrell - guitar
Hank Jones - piano
Paul Chambers - bass
Art Taylor - drums

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