A rare piece of wax of a
concert Richie Cole played whilst on tour in Russia in 1989. He is backed by a
local group which do justice to his style of play. It was recorded during
autumn at the International Jazz Festival held in Leningrad hence the sub-concert
title "Autumn Rhythms". Richie is in fine form as he lays down some
great interpretations of a number of well recognised standards. He also adapts
a few tunes aimed at pleasing the Russian audience. A highlight is his
beautiful soloing on "If Ever I Would Leave You". Only ever released
on vinyl in Russia. Taken from an LP in reasonable condition, the resultant rip
after trimming excess applause and manually removing a number of clicks is a
truly entertaining concert coming from a master altoist, Enjoy!
Melody Records, 60 30069 006,
1990
Recorded 1989 At Leningrad
International Jazz Festival "Autumn Rhythms"
Musicians:
Riche Cole - Alto Saxophone
Andrey Kondakov - Piano
Andrey Ryabov - Guitar
Vitaly Solomonov - Double
Bass
Oleg Butman - Drums
Tracks:
A1. Leningrad Bossa Nova
{Duke Ellington, Richie Cole} (8:57)
A2. If Ever I Would Leave You
{Frederick Loewe, Alan Jay Lerner} (4:43)
A3. How High The Moon {Sam
Lewis} (7:16)
B1. Sunday In New York {Peter
Nero} (8:46)
B2. Polyushko Field {Richie
Cole, Lev Knipper} (7:45)
B3. Blues For Leningrad {D.
Forest, Richie Cole} (4:38)
Credits:
Engineer - Victor Dinov
Photography - D. Akulshin
Liner Notes - Vladimir Feiertag
