The Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions [Box]

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合計収録時間 : 05:15:09
This deluxe 5-disc box set contains the complete NORMAN GRANZ' JAM SESSION original LP series #1 through #9. Personnel: Freddie Green, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel (guitar); Buddy DeFranco (clarinet); Johnny Hodges, Willie Smith, Benny Carter , Charlie Parker (alto saxophone); Flip Phillips, Illinois Jacquet, Stan Getz , Wardell Gray, Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet, drums); Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shavers (trumpet); Bill Harris (trombone); Count Basie (piano, organ); Oscar Peterson, Arnold Ross (piano); Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); John Simmons , Ray Brown (double bass); J.C. Heard , Louie Bellson, Buddy Rich (drums). Liner Note Authors: Norman Granz; Bob Porter; Tad Hershorn. Recording information: New York, NY (06/17/1952-10/30/1954); Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA (06/17/1952-10/30/1954). Photographers: Phil Stern; Esther Bubley; Margery Lewis; Herman Leonard. One of the most influential men in jazz, Norman Granz was not even a musician. However, the famed impresario provided invaluable performance opportunities for jazz artists, raising the public profile of many who knew him. Presented on five discs, these jam sessions--which were scheduled and supervised by Granz--feature some of the very best jazz musicians of the 1950s. Whether it's the inventive bebop solos of alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, the foot stomping swing of pianist Count Basie, or the cool, silky tones of tenor saxophonist Stan Getz, these sessions really sparkle. A jam or "cutting" session is, by its very nature, competitive, so listeners will hear a lot of fiery solos on these tracks, as each musician tries to up the ante. Spanning the years 1952-1954, this collection has many highlights, including "Ballad Medley" on Disc One, which moves through a series of standards. On this 13-minute track, it's marvelous to compare the saxophone styles of Parker, Ben Webster, and Johnny Hodges, as each displays their wares in perfect succession. Another highlight is Disc Five's "Lullaby in Rhythm," a tune that showcases the speed and dexterity of pianist Oscar Peterson, clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, and others. Listeners are treated to some high-flying solos on this box set, which offers up a truly exciting mix of swing and bebop.
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