Something Old, Something New

構成数 : 2枚
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Personnel: Jerry Jerome (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Nuncio "Toots" Mondello (alto, alto saxophone); Drifting Johnny Smith, Allen Hanlon, Johnny Smith, Bucky Pizzarelli, Charlie Christian (guitar); Bill Stegmeyer (clarinet); Arthur Rollini, Wolfie Tannenbaum, Paul Rickey, Hymie Schertzer (saxophone); Chris Griffin , Dale McMickle, Mel Davis , Randy Sandke , Yank Lawson, Charlie Shavers (trumpet); George Masso, Johnny Messner, Tyree Glenn, Vernon Brown, Will Bradley (trombone); Dick Cary, Dick Hyman, Johnny Potoker, Johnny Guarnieri, Teddy Wilson, Bill Clifton (piano); Phil Kraus (vibraphone); Mousie Alexander, Dave Tough, George Wettling, Joe Ascione, Specs Powell (drums). Audio Mixer: Gary Baldassari. Liner Note Author: Ross Firestone. Recording information: Audio Images, Bradenton, FL (1939-1996). Photographer: Bob Greenfield. Unknown Contributor Roles: Dave Tough; Dick Cary; Johnny Guamieri; Red Allen; Teddy Wilson; Bobby Hackett; Charlie Christian; Charlie Shavers. During the swing era, Jerry Jerome emerged as an excellent tenor saxophonist influenced a bit by Lester Young; he played with Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. He spent decades as a studio musician and then in the mid-1990s re-emerged with his playing (which is a little reminiscent of Flip Phillips) still very much in its prime, even though he was now in his 80s. This double CD is a perfect introduction to Jerome's long-overlooked talents. The first disc has selections dating from 1939 up to the mid-'60s, many of which were previously unissued. Jerome is heard jamming "Tea for Two" with Charlie Christian, playing Dixieland and swing (including one number on clarinet) with studio players, and faring well at jam sessions. Jerome also has several spoken interludes where he talks about the past; among the other musicians featured are pianists Teddy Wilson and Johnny Guarnieri, trumpeters Yank Lawson and Charlie Shavers and Tyree Glenn on vibes and trombone. The second disc (which was recorded in 1996) was Jerome's first full-length jazz recording session as a leader in four decades. Teamed with trumpeter Randy Sandke, trombonist George Masso (in top form) and a four-piece rhythm section that includes pianist Dick Hyman, Jerome sounds wonderful on eight standards and his "Something Old, Something New." The music is in the vein of a 1930s/'40s Count Basie small group, and the tenorman (who is showcased as the only horn on "East of the Sun") sounds as if he were 43 at the time rather than 83. Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow