Jef Gilson Nonet - New Call From France (1966) [vinyl>flac, re-rip]

Here we have a wonderful example of the mastery of the French pianist, composer and arranger Jef Gilson in a powerful Nonet setting. The music although arising out of the sixties still packs a unique punch. All the tunes sweep the listener along on an exhilarating musical journey. Starting with the “Suite Pour San Remo” and ending with “Chromatisme”. Accompanying him are some of the other well-known French musicians of the day, namely François Jeanneau, Jean-Baptiste Mira and Jean-Louis Chautemps. All players are judiciously thrown together to execute some of Gilson’s excellent compositions. So take the opportunity to hear how jazz can be orchestrated. This album is one that grows on you. Enjoy!

SABA Records, SB 15 081 ST, 1967

Recorded 18th and 19th April, 1966 at Saba Tonstudio, Villingen, Germany

Personnel:

Jef Gilson - Piano

Jean-Baptiste Mira - Trumpet

Jean-Louis Chautemps - Tenor & Alto Saxophones

François Jeanneau - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones

Pierre Caron - Tenor Saxophone

Claude Lenissois - Bass Clarinet

Bernard Lubat - Vibraphone, Percussion

Gilbert "Bibi" Rovère - Bass

Gaëtan Hervé Dupenher - Drums

Track Listing:

Suite Pour San Remo (16:21)

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A1. Overture {Jef Gilson} (4:25)

A2. Amadeo {Jef Gilson} (3:26)

A3. Adriano {Jef Gilson} (4:11)

A4. Arrigo {Jef Gilson} (4:19)

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B1. I.A.M. {Claude Lenissois} (3:13)

B2. 120 À La Noire {Jef Gilson} (2:52)

B3. A Free Call {Jef Gilson} (5:24)

B4. Chromatisme {Jef Gilson} (5:15)

Credits:

Conductor - Jef Gilson

Recording Supervisor/Director - Willi Fruth

Recording Engineer - Rolf Donner

Photography - Jean-Pierre Leloir

Artwork [Painting] - Emil Kiess

Liner Notes - André Poulain

Georges Arvanitas Quintet - Soul Jazz (1960) [vinyl>flac]

Georges Arvanitas (1931-2005) was one of the pioneers of modern jazz in France and most respected pianists in Europe. Classically trained, he absorbed bebop and hard bop jazz like a sponge during the 1950s from visiting American musicians.

Arvanitas recorded Soul Jazz in 1960 with top French musicians of the time. This classic album brings together the era’s finest French jazzmen (Georges Arvanitas, François Jeanneau, Bernard Vitet, Michael Gaudry and Daniel Humai) who impeccably interpret the bop and hard bop compositions of Bobby Timmons, Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins and Bud Powell., and performances are fiery, exciting and inspired. The quintet’s energy is dazzling, the vigor of their swing captivating, while their sound evokes the best Blue Note sessions of the time. Any European jazz lover won’t hesitate to tell you. "Soul Jazz" is without a doubt one of the rarest French modern jazz records and this rip is taken from the original French Columbia Pressing.

Label: EMI Columbia
Catalog#: FPX 193
Format: Vinyl, LP

Country: France

Style: Hard Bop

Track Listing:

A1. This Here {Bobby Timmons} (4:18)

A2. Bemsha Swing {Thelonious Monk} (3:31)

A3. Oblivion {Bud Powell} (3:01)

A4. Sonny Moon For Two {Sonny Rollins} (6:06)

A5. Mister X {Max Roach} (3:50)

B1. Poco Loco {Bud Powell} (4:57)

B2. Bohemia After Dark {Oscar Pettiford} (4:35)

B3. Monk's Mood {Thelonious Monk} (6:55)

B4. Bouncin' With Bud {Bud Powell} (4:24)

Personnel:

Georges Arvanitas - Piano

François Jeanneau - Tenor Saxophone

Bernard Vitet - Bugle

Michel Gaudry - Bass

Daniel Humair - Drums