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Acclaimed jazz guitarist stretches out on this soulful & funky 1972 live album
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of the first Grant Green albums that I owned and it is certainly one of his best. The music and musicianship on this album is enthralling. This album has everything, especially being a live album and listening to the crowd really getting heated up. Grant was a very special guitarist who happened to be one of George Benson's favourites and this album demonstrates his great wide ranging abilities.
Flood in franklin Park and Jan Jan are probably the two tracks that stand out most but that is not to underestimate any of the other tracks which cook. There is even a nice version of Donaly Byrd's Fancy Free and a brilliant version of Betcha by Golly Wow. Buy it and appreciate it.
The only downside is that they were unable to incorporate all of the album onto CD but apart from that minor gripe is sincerely is something that you will contiually play year after year.
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This is a fantastic album. Very different to GG's earlier work.
A "must have" album for any Grant Green fan.
A "must have" album for any Grant Green fan.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
great album...don't listen to the naysayers
16 Jan 2003
Format:Audio CD
I gotta say this is one of the best Grant Green funk albums you'll ever find. I saw that some reviewers said that the playing is sloppy and unfocused on this album. I don't think anything could be further from the truth!!! I own over 50 albums that feature Grant Green and I say this is definately one of his best. From a musicians standpoint, I don't think Green has ever been more inventive on an album. This is way more funky that his earlier blue note work and he uses his guitar more like a snare drum on this album. It is absolutely amazing and completely innovative. I admit that the saxaphone solos are pretty bland on this album but it's really Green who shines. Buy this album if you are even the slighest Grant Green fan...you'll not be dissapointed!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
It's funky
17 May 2001
Format:Audio CD
Grant Green has re-introduced me to jazz music. I've always had a difficult time listening to jazz in the past because much of it sounded so similar to me. Grant Green has changed my attitude not only because I've become a more patient listener (long jazz sets tend to weigh heavy on the attention span), more so because his musical style and guitar playing are so undeniably infectious. "Live At The Lighthouse" is only six songs deep. There are some lengthy sets on this album. Three songs clock in at well over ten minutes but I'm not mentioning it to complain. The performances here are terrific. Songs like "Windjammer" and "Flood in Franklin Park" are rhythmically intense and feature some smoking guitar theatrics from Green himself. But the standout on this LP is "Fancy Free", a Donald Byrd original, beautifully interpreted by Grant Green and company. It's simply fifteen minutes of cool vibes and grooves. worthy of repeat listens.
18 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Will this madness ever stop?
10 Jan 2000
Format:Audio CD
I'm certainly no jazz purist, and possessing nearly all of Grant Green's recordings easily admit my admiration for this inventive and intelligent guitar player. I've tried countless times to develop an interest for this album, yet I'm consistently disappointed. As far as live recordings go, "The Lighthouse" is suberb production-wise, with enough color and depth in the playing to keep the listener continually returning. But the faults of this recording weigh it down drastically. For one, Green's playing, while always lively and colorful, is for the most part awkward and poorly executed. Listen closely how he repeats himself with the same motifs and licks on nearly every track, as if he's completely drained the creative well of his guitar playing. Saxophonist Claude Bartee sounds like he's either bored out of his mind or had too many drinks at the bar before the show (check out his unfocused wailing on "Jan Jan"). Organist Shelton Laster seems to disregard the basic principles for an enjoyable and coherent solo (like the subtle nuances of dynamics), constantly pounding on the keys like a child with their first Casio. Secondly, the selections tread the same tired groove for so long it's almost a chore sitting through them (who on earth would want to hear a limp, grooveless cover of "Betcha By Golly Wow" for nearly eight minutes?). Even the brightest spot on the disc, Donald Byrd's "Facy Free," could benefit from some editing, clocking in at almost 15 minutes. Bassist Wilton Felder is unarguably the highlight of the album, and one can't help but admire his ability and patience for remarkably holding the groove down over such dull material to work with. Overall, unless you're a die-hard fan, skip this and go for "Alive," the brilliant and energetic live release from Green two years earlier.
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