Jazz Underground: Live At Smalls

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Recorded live at Smalls, New York, New York on July 3-6, 1997. Includes liner notes by Jim Macnie. Personnel: Dorothy Anita Taylor (flute); Myron Walden, Zaid Nasser (alto saxophone); Chris Byars, Charles Owens , Grant Stewart, Joel Frahm, Ned Goold, Charles Owens (tenor saxophone); David Schumacher (baritone saxophone); Diego Urcola, Alexander Pope Norris, Joe Magnarelli (trumpet); Avi Lebovich, John Mosca (trombone); Jason Lindner, Frank Hewitt (piano); Daniel Freedman, Frank Gant, Jimmy Lovelace, Joe Strasser (drums); Don Eaton (shekere); Kahlil Kwame Bell (percussion). Liner Note Author: Jim Macnie. Recording information: Smalls, New York, NY (07/03/1997-07/06/1997). Editors: David Baker ; Katsuhiko Naito. Illustrator: Joshua Marc Levy. To the fans and performers of New York's underground jazz scene the dingy, claustrophobic basement known simply as Smalls is a sacred place. Barely recognizable from street level, only a single door with a tiny awning, its steps lead down to a treasure chest of undiscovered talent. Undiscovered until now. With JAZZ UNDERGROUND-LIVE AT SMALLS the whole world is now able to cram into the late-night grotto and dig the music. Several Smalls regulars were captured in one stellar week to produce just a taste of the wealth of jazz that dwells therein. No holds barred is the rule in dramatic performances by the Omer Avital Group ("Kentucky Girl," "I've Never Been In Love Before") and the Charles Owens Quartet ("Scenic Roots," "Losing Victory"). The Jason Lindner Big Band is also in fine form with two of the leader's originals ("Hexophony," "Phat"). Other splendid contributions are made by the Zaid Nasser Quartet ("Everything Happens To Me"), the Frank Hewitt Sextet ("Prince Albert") and the septet known as Across 7th Street ("The Kettle Is Whistling"). While this collection is no substitute for taking in a long night at Smalls itself, it's the next best thing to being there.
録音 : ステレオ (Live)