Jelly

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合計収録時間 : 00:51:36
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Kevin Harris (tenor saxophone); Roger Lewis (baritone & soprano saxophones); Eirem Towns (trumpet); Gregory Davis (trumpet, percussion); Revert Andrews (trombone, percussion); Keith Anderson (sousaphone, trombone); Jenell Marshall, Lionel Paul Batiste, Jr. (drums, percussion). Additional personnel: George French (vocals); Danny Barker (spoken vocals); Eddie Bo (piano); "Big Chief" Smiley Ricks (conga); Kenyatta Simon (djembe). Recorded at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana from August 1992 to January 1993. Includes liner notes by Tom Dent. All music written or co-written by Jelly Roll Morton except "Jelly's Jazz," "The Red Light District" and "Jelly Roll's Misgiving" (Danny Barker). The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, an innovative group that combines R&B with New Orleans parade rhythms, pays tribute to the great Jelly Roll Morton on this CD. Actually the DDBB mostly ignores Morton's original recordings (and leaves out some of his themes) in an unusual set that does not find them neglecting their own individuality. A few Danny Barker monologues add to the authenticity of this music, which takes great liberties with Morton's compositions. Trumpeter Gregory Davis (who duets with guest pianist Eddie Bo on "Dead Man Blues") is the most impressive soloist, though it is the sound of the rollicking ensembles (propelled by the sousaphone of Keith Anderson) that gives this set its sense of purpose. Purists, however, should avoid this one. ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)