Saturday, July 28, 2012

Johnny Coles - Katumbo (Dance)

I must admit that I am not a big fan of the Mainstream "sound".  It more or less comes across like many CTI albums, and it's not for me.  But to paint the whole thing black would be foolish, as this album has proven.

I actually found this and two other Mainstream sides at a thrift, still sealed and only $1 each!!  My main idea was to simply trade them at the local record shop, but two ended up staying with me.

This album varies wildly in terms of style - and for the good I think.  Bop, fusion and avante garde can all be heard at one point or another.  The thing which really holds this session together, at least for my tastes, is Coles' clear and bold statement of a theme.  Tunes like 728 and Petit Machins really stand out as they open up with something groovy for the listener to take into the song.  This album won't be for everyone but I would suggest givin it a whirl if you enjoy Coles' playing at all.

Ripped at 24/44.1 wav and dithered to 16/44.1 FLAC... enjoy!!

Mainstream MRL 346
1971

Gregory Herbert (ts), Johnny Coles (t, fh), Astley Fennell (tb), Howard Johnson (tu), Cedar Walton (p, ep), Reggie Workman (b, eb), Bruce Ditmas (d)

  1. Never Can Say Goodbye  (Clifton Davis) 
  2.  September Of My Years  (Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn) 
  3.  728  (Johnny Coles) 
  4.  Eleven [aka Petits Machins]  (Miles Davis, Gil Evans) 
  5.  Betty's Bossa  (Cecil Bridgewater) 
  6.  Funk Dumplin'  (Johnny Coles
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12 comments:

  1. poppachubbyJuly 28, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?3v5en63rea78ir9

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  2. Otis FosterJuly 28, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Thnx Poppa

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  3. rogJuly 28, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Thank You Poppa

    Just can't get into electric piano or ebass, but really enjoy Cedar and Reggie being normal...

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  4. JustPlainHipJuly 28, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Thank you Poppa! What a great lineup! JPH

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  5. wilJuly 29, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Thanks for this new to me Coles.

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  6. brianJuly 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Mine most deeply respect!

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  7. PeterJuly 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    I like Coles, but I love Howard Johnson. Thx Poppa!

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  8. Mutha KlangerJuly 30, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    i like me some Johnny Coles. OK with leccy piano and bass too. just find covers of things like "Never Can Say Goodbye" a bit toe-curling. once you get past the theme, though, it all kicks rather nicely...and someone kindly faded before the reprise :-) thank you Poppa!

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  9. MaxJuly 30, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Many Thanxxxx

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  10. AmyBRAINSAugust 7, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Many thanks.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 17, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I'm very intrigued by this title, and love me some Johnny Coles too. But alas I am too late to the party. Any chance for a re-up on this? You have a wonderful wonderful blog here. All the thanks in the world to you. jb

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    No can do? Well it's OK - I understand - there are other avenues. Thank you all the same! jb

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