Saturday, February 8, 2014

Mal Waldron - Manfred Schoof

This is a gorgeous album delivered by an exemplary quintet of jazz pros.  In some ways, on paper anyhow, they almost seem incompatible.  I liken this album and grouping to Benny Bailey's SABA release: Soul Eyes.  What we end up getting is a highly capable group who can take the music to both likely and unlikely destinations.

As we listen, we find out that what really makes this quintet tick - their incredible sensitivity.  It's what allows the music it's interesting flavour, at least as much as their collective talents on their respective axes.

Sonically, this recording is beautiful and the album itself is super minty.  Some of you may have this already as an Enja release.  For those who don't, don't miss it.  This is really adventurous music which never gets boring OR pretentious.  Ripped at 24/96 and dithered to 16/44.1 FLAC... enjoy!!!






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  1. poppachubbyFebruary 8, 2014 at 6:34 AM

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  2. headmanFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    This looks very tasty, poppachubby. Thanks for sharing it.

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  3. rmFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    thank you very much, poppa

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    Merci !! Un très grand pianiste et une association magnifique avec Steve Lacy.
    Christophe

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  5. steveFebruary 8, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Hey PC . . . I have Hard Talk and the only duplication is a 13:27 version of Herbie. Amazing personnel. Thanks for the listen!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Mmmm, what a treat. Thank u
    Omar

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  7. mkFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    This is not Hard Talk but the East-German issue of One-Upmanship, licensed by Enja records. Btw, Enja later reissued a CD with three additional piano solo tracks. Anyway, great post, thanks very much.

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  8. fcapeauFebruary 10, 2014 at 5:40 AM

    Many thanks, Poppachubby, for this splendid post. Muxh appreciated.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Thanks poppa. Especially looking forward to hearing this version of seagulls.

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  10. AlanFebruary 15, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Thanks a lot.

    I enjoyed this.

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  11. HookfingerFebruary 15, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Really dug this. Thanks a heap!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 6, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Good stuff. Many thanks.

    Bilal

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