Ted Curson Quintet - Cattin' Curson (1973)

Ted Curson traveled extensively throughout 70's making some serious music, especially with this album Cattin' Curson in 1973. He had a most innovative and exploratory life-force; essentially Ted was a exceptional stylist whose mixture of strident energy, straight-ahead balance and explosive blues always left audiences exhilarated. His love of music was a constant and he kept playing right till the end, with the glowing spirit and youthful energy that will remain the true core of his legacy. This session recorded in Paris is a great example of his ability to create some amazing jazz. He is joined by the great George Arvanitas Trio and Chris Woods on alto and flute. This CD adds an additional bonus track, enjoy! 

Marge Records, Marge 01, 1975
EPM Records, EPM 152112, 1993
Recorded 26th October, 1973 Live at the Bilboquet Club, Paris, France 

Musicians:
Ted Curson - Trumpet (#1,3,4,6), Flugelhorn (#2,3,5), Piccolo Trumpet (#1)
Chris Woods - Alto Saxophone (#1-4,6), Flute (#1,3,5)

Georges Arvanitas - Piano
Jacky Samson - Bass
Charles Saudrais - Drums 

Tracks:
1. Typical Ted [Cattin' Curson] {Ted Curson} (9:38)
2. Searchin' The Blues {Ted Curson} (9:12)
3. Medley: Flatted 5th / Marjo / Airi Tune / Tests / False Starts {Ted Curson} (14:36)
4. Flatted Fifth {Ted Curson} (8:27)
5. Marjo {Ted Curson} (6:01)
6. Airi Tune {Ted Curson} (8:32)

Total Time: 56:26 

Credits:
Producer - Gérard Terronès
Recording Editing, Mixing Engineer - Jef Gilson
Cover Design - Jean Buzelin
Liner Notes - Chris Woods 

Note:
All Titles also on: Trident LP 12": TRS 503 [Ted Curson - Typical Ted] 

Typical Ted [Cattin’ Curson]

Georges Arvanitas Trio - Porgy And Bess (1973) [re-rip]

Porgy and Bess is an opera, first performed in 1935, with music by George Gershwin, libretto by DuBose Heyward, and lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. It was based on DuBose Heyward's novel Porgy and subsequent play of the same title, which he co-wrote with his wife Dorothy Heyward. All three works deal with African-American life in the fictitious Catfish Row (based on the area of Cabbage Row in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 1920s. Originally conceived by George Gershwin as an "American folk opera", Porgy and Bess premiered in New York in the fall of 1935 and featured an entire cast of classically trained African-American singers—a daring artistic choice at the time. Gershwin chose the African-American musician Eva Jessye as the choral director for the opera. Wikipedia

Many Musicians and especially Jazz artists have been inspired to develop their own interpretation of this famous work. In this regard the well known French pianist Georges Arvanitas in 1973 took on such a challenge. So here we have the Georges Arvanitas Trio playing in their own style some of the best known tunes from the opera. It is a well arranged great work. Enjoy!

AFA Records, N.E.C. 20777, 1973

Personnel:

Georges Arvanitas - Piano

Jacky Samson - Bass

Charles Saudrais - Drums

Track Listing:

           Acte 1

A1. Summertime (4:25)

A2. A Woman Is A Something (2:09)

A3. Gone Gone Gone (2:06)

A4. My Man's Gone Now (3:47)

           Acte 2

A5. I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' (3:17)

           Acte 3

B1. You Bess Is My Woman (2:29)

B2. Oh, I Can't Sit Down (3:07)

B3. I Ain't Got No Shame (2:35)

B4. It Ain't Necessary So (3:42)

B5. I Loves You, Porgy (2:07)

           Acte 4

B6. There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For New-York (2:13)

Credits:

Music by George Gershwin

Lyrics by Du Bose Heyward, Ira Gershwin

Artwork by Arc-En-Ciel

Recorded by Roger Delongeas

Georges Arvanitas - Pianos Puzzle (1970) [Vinyl {Newer Source}, Re-Rip, Re-Post>Flac]

Here we have a classic rare George Arvanitas Trio album released on the French Saravah Records label. George and his crew, made up of Jacky Samson on bass and Charles Saudrais on drums lays down some of Arvanitas’exciting and dynamic original compositions. The listener also gets to hear George showcasing his mastery of the Hammond organ. One of my favourite LPs by George Arvanitas, because here he plays some solid modern jazz, Enjoy!

Saravah Records, SH 10.012, 1970

Recorded 17th, 30th June, 1970 in Paris

Personnel:

George Arvanitas - Piano (#A1, A3, B1, B2), Organ (#A2, B3)

Jacky Samson - Bass (#A1-B2), Electric Bass (#B3)

Charles Saudrais - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Three of Us (6:02)

A2. High Beat (5:49)

A3. Space Ballad (5:49)

B1. Trane's Call (4:02)

B2. Contine (8:04)

B3. Un P'tit Peu de Soleil (4:38)

All Compositions by George Arvanitas

Note:

If you downloaded this before toss it and grab this far better rip [better dynamics].