構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 01:02:30

Personnel: Gene Harris (piano); Ernestine Anderson, Ernie Andrews (vocals); Herb Ellis (guitar); James Moody (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Frank Wess (flute, alto saxophone); Ralph Moore (tenor saxophone); Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone); Harry "Sweets" Edison , Johnny Coles, Michael Philip Mossman, Joe Mosello (trumpet); Eddie Bert, James Morrison , Urbie Green (trombone); Paul Faulise (bass trombone); Jeff Hamilton (drums). Audio Remixer: Phil Edwards . Liner Note Author: Andrew Whist. Recording information: Town Hall, New York, NY (09/23/1989). Unknown Contributor Roles: Chuck Cavanaugh; Robert "Kooster" McAllister. Arrangers: Lex Jasper; Frank Wess; Rob Pronk; John Clayton; Torrie Zito. This CD documents one of the first concerts by Gene Harris' star-studded big band, an orchestra heard at the beginning of an 80-day world tour. Unlike his earlier big band Basie tribute album, Harris is not the only musician to get significant solo space on this set although, due to the overflowing lineup, not enough is heard from everyone. The straightforward arrangements (by John Clayton, Frank Wess, Torrie Zito, Bob Pronk and Lex Jasper) balance swingers with ballads. Among the more memorable tracks are Harry "Sweets" Edison's feature (both muted and open) on "Sleepy Time Down South," a pair of fine vocals apiece by Ernie Andrews and Ernestine Anderson, the roaring "Old Man River" and Harris' interpretation of Erroll Garner's ballad "Creme de Menthe." Toss in short solos from the likes of Ralph Moore, James Morrison (on trombone), Frank Wess, Michael Mossman and baritonist Gary Smulyan and the result is a satisfying, swinging and fairly fresh big band date. ~ Scott Yanow

録音 | ステレオ (Live)