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CD Pianoless Recordings. W/Chet Baker. Rec. 1953 Pacific I
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By ACB (swansea)
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Gery Mulligan and Chet Baker had recorded their quartet material with considerable impact on 1952/3 for Pacific Jazz. They had become established as the house band at 'The Haig' with an 85 capacity audience in Los Angeles. It is now famously associated with the hotel across the road 'The Ambassador' where Bobby Kennedy was assassinated and where Richard Nixon made his famous 'Checkers' speech'. With growing confidence, Mulligan invited Lee Konitz to the club to sit in. Having been somewhat restricted by his current employment with Stan Kenton, Konitz springs into life. Konitz takes most of the solos. He is in irrepressible form taking center stage. 'Lover Man, 'Too marvellous for Words' and particularly 'I'll Remember April' find his interpretations and improvisations steaming sweetly. Baker and Mulligan add to Konitz's blitz but it the altoist who dominates. 'These Foolish Things' shows that Konitz has developed his own style (Parker was still everpresent at this time). 'I Can't Believe' and the two 'Lady Be Good ' tracks were recorded at Phil Turetsky's house in L.A. Konitz's solos are majestic and authoritative throughout. Rhythm section excellent. Baker and Mulligan's inputs are assured but take a bow to Konitz. Wonderful music.
By Jim Bunton
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Hadn't heard this music for round about half a century. Cool Jazz at its best. Well it was called modern Jazz in its day but believe me its as fresh and new as ever. Who ever borrowed my original LP and never gave it back: you're forgiven it's a joy to hear it again without the scratches.
Finding this "modern" life is making you feel a bit frayed at the edges. Try the past, present and the future all at once with a new perspective that you'll just love.
Finding this "modern" life is making you feel a bit frayed at the edges. Try the past, present and the future all at once with a new perspective that you'll just love.
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A Quirky Summit
28 Dec 2001
By Tom Schusterbauer
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O.K., so it's mono. And, for much of the recording, Mulligan's quartet seems simply to be backing Konitz. But hang on, this is a marvelous little gem. Mulligan on the bari, Konitz on alto, and--yes--Chet baker on trumpet. How can you pass this up?
But this is more than an artifact. This is jazz at its spontaneous and inventive best. Konitz, freed from Stan Kenton, has all sorts of new ideas about these old standards. And, for many of the cuts, as Lee explores the possibilities, you can hear Mulligan purring far in the background (mono, remember), and, every once in a while, moving to the foreground to make a few statements of his own. These two jazz minds talk to each other, tease each other,support and--in a gentle way--challenge each other.
And, of course, in a few cuts, Baker's sweet trumpet announces itself and joins the two sax players in their explorations. The now-unheralded but extremely deft Carson Smith takes on most of the bass responsibilities, and provides--along with Larry Bunker on drums--a solid stage for Baker, Mulligan, and Konitz to swing on.
Mulligan, Konitz, and Baker, of course, went their separate ways, Konitz and Mulligan to long and brilliant careers, Baker to a briefer, tragic, but still shining career. This, then, was a moment in time, and is now your chance to catch these giants sharing a stage, playing for and with one another, showing admiration and affection for each other's talents and ideas.
Mono--so what? This is a treasure from the vaults of Pacific Jazz. It's bargain priced, but at any price, it's a bargain.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent CD
11 Sep 2001
By Joost Daalder
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At the time these tracks were recorded, both Konitz and Mulligan were among the very best saxophone players alive, as indeed they remained for many years after. And the two intermingle and inspire each other wonderfully here. Mulligan's music, as usual, is characterised by great clarity and "logic", forceful and emotionally satisfying, impeccably performed and always highly musical. Much the same can be said for Konitz, who however is "harder on the ear" in bringing to bear a greater complexity, but of a rewarding kind, as it results from a richly inventive musical mind. Hs music, though demanding, is never difficult just for the sake of it, and certainly not just "cerebral". These tracks, together with his work with Wayne Marsh, feature some of his best and most sensational work. A great CD to own, which will bring permanent pleasure! - Joost Daalder
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Non-Stop Swinging!!
25 April 2006
By A. Milian
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From the opening tune "Too Marvelous For Words," to the last one (I wish there were more) these guys swing. Mulligan, with his great background harmony, through the subtle counterpoint between Baker and Mulligan in "Sextet" and "Broadway", to the dynamic, sweet swinging melodies from Konitz' sax, it's an album that reflects the best of the these greatest of jazzmen. Don't miss this one; you won't be disappointed!
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