Friday, August 30, 2013

The 20th Concord Festival All Stars

Here's a little gem to get your weekend movin the right way.  Some of you will remember the wonderful posts we had at the original Crypt, all taken from the first 300 Concord Jazz sides.  Infact, I had made it a regular feature of the blog - a look at Concord Jazz.  Perhaps with enough positive response and some input from you all, I could be prompted to put that project back on its tracks.  There were scores of titles I never got to, including this one here today.

This album is damn near perfect.  A blowing session of epic proportions, from some real legends.  There's not a single wasted note.  For me, Sweets takes first prize but Gene Harris was in a really amazing stage of his career here.  The fact is that they are all undeniably excellent on this album.

Matching the music is the excellent fidelity - typical Concord.  My copy is in absolute mint condition creating a perfect listening experience.  This is where being a vinyl fan pays off in spades.  We are treated to superb dynamics and tonally splendid analog.  I have never heard the CD but I would be interested if the vinyl egdes it at all.  Ripped at 24/44.1 wav and dithered to 16/44.1 FLAC, this is a post not to be missed!!!  Enjoy!!


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To celebrate the 20th Concord Jazz Festival, an all-star quintet of veterans was gathered together to play swinging jazz. With trumpeter Harry "Sweets" Edison, Red Holloway on tenor, pianist Gene Harris, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jeff Hamilton comprising the group, it is not a surprise that this session is quite successful. Standards and ballads (along with a Ray Brown blues) make up the program and the results are satisfying. - 4.5 / 5.0 - Scott Yanow / AMG

Concord Jazz CJ-366
1989

1 Blues For Sam Nassi
2 Sophisticated Lady
3 Time After Time
4 Bye Bye Blackbird
5 I Wish I Knew
6 I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
7 Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Red Holloway (tenor saxophone), Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet), Gene Harris (piano), Ray Brown (bass), Jeff Hamilton (drums)
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11 comments:

  1. poppachubbyAugust 30, 2013 at 5:11 PM

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  2. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Solid lineup. Thanks PC.

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  3. rmAugust 31, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    thank you very much

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  4. auntadadoomSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Sounds great, thanks very much

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  5. rogSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Perfection Poppa ! Thanks for this one...

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  6. Wade CottinghamSeptember 2, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    thank you poppa

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  7. Prof. YaffleSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Thank you

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  8. Wade CottinghamSeptember 3, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Have to 2nd the remark that Gene Harris had a stand-out day and sounds fantastic on this, wonderful energy and communicative solos. Everything sounds real good here, but I especially like what and how Gene Harris plays !!!!!!

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  9. poppachubbySeptember 3, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    You know it Wade! I have another really nice Concord which centers around Harris - also from this period. Soon come mahn!!

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  10. BeppoSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Thank you!

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  11. ArvinSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Sweets is one of my idols and in in such company... I know I'm going to love this album, thanks Poppa

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