Playlist 1331 ~ 1340

【PlayList 1331】

THE MESSAGE - J.R. MONTEROSE

J.R. Monterose (January 19, 1927 - September 16, 1993; aged 66), born Frank Anthony Peter Vincent Monterose, Jr., was an American jazz saxophonist playing mainly tenor occasional soprano.
J. R. Monterose is an album by J. R. Monterose recorded in 1959 and released on the JARO label.

and other album

(2023/3/16)
 

【PlayList 1332】

UP, OVER & OUT - ERIC ALEXANDER

Eric Alexander (born August 4, 1968; age 54) is an American jazz saxophonist.
Alexander finished second at the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. Alexander has worked with many jazz musicians, including Chicago pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Idris Muhammad, and guitarist Pat Martino.
Up, Over & Out is an album by Eric Alexander. It was recorded in 1993 and released by Delmark Records.

and other album

(2023/3/16)
 

【PlayList 1333】

SWEET EXPLOSION - CHICO FREEMAN

Chico Freeman (born Earl Lavon Freeman Jr.; July 17, 1949; age 73) is a modern jazz tenor saxophonist and trumpeter and son of jazz saxophonist Von Freeman. He began recording as lead musician in 1976 with Morning Prayer, won the New York Jazz Award in 1979 and earned the Stereo Review Record of the Year in 1981 for his album The Outside Within.
Sweet Explosion is an album by Chico Freeman and Brainstorm which was recorded live at Ronnie Scotts, London, April 1990, released on In & Out Records.

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(2023/3/17)
 

【PlayList 1334】

WHILE THE GATE IS OPEN - GARY THOMAS

Gary Thomas (born June 10, 1961; age 61) is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist, born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a member of Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition band and has worked with John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Dave Holland, Greg Osby, Wayne Shorter, Ravi Coltrane, Cassandra Wilson, Wallace Roney, Steve Coleman, and Miles Davis.
While the Gate Is Open is the fourth album by Gary Thomas which was recorded in 1990 and released on the JMT label.
Personnel: Gary Thomas - tenor saxophone, flute Kevin Eubanks - electric guitar (tracks 1, 5, 6 & 8) Renee Rosnes - synthesizer, piano (tracks 2, 3 & 8) Anthony Cox (tracks 4, 5, 7 & 8), Dave Holland (tracks 1-3 & 6) - bass Dennis Chambers - drums (tracks 1–5, 7 & 8)

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(2023/3/17)
 

【PlayList 1335】

VOLUNTEERED SLAVERY - RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK

Rahsaan Roland Kirk (August 7, 1935 - December 5, 1977; aged 42) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously.
Volunteered Slavery is an album by Roland Kirk containing portions of his 1968 Newport Jazz Festival performance along with studio recordings from July 1969. It was released on the Atlantic label.

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(2023/3/18)
 

【PlayList 1336】

DOCKINGS - MICHEL PORTAL

Michel Portal (born 27 November 1935; age 87) is a French composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist. He plays both jazz and classical music and is considered to be "one of the architects of modern European jazz".
Dockings is an album by Michel Portal which was released in 1998, on Label Bleu.

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(2023/3/18)
 

【PlayList 1337】

AT WESTMINSTER - BOB GRAF

Jazz tenor saxophonist Bob Graf was an admired player on the modern jazz scene of St. Louis in the 50s. He was a friend to trumpeter Clark Terry, also from St. Louis, and they were both members of Count Basie's small group formed in 1948. Graf joined Woody Herman's band and recorded for Capitol in 1950 and MGM in '51. He also recorded with Chet Baker's big band for Pacific Jazz in '56 and has solos on several tunes. This 1958 recording was the first modern jazz LP to be issued on the Delmar label (later to become Delmark).

(2023/3/19)
 

【PlayList 1338】

JOURNEY TO TRUTH - STEVE WILLIAMSON

Steve Williamson (born 28 June 1964; age 58) is an English saxophonist and composer (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, keyboard and composition). He has been called "one of the most distinctive saxophone voices in contemporary British jazz".
Journey To Truth is an album by Steve Williamson which was released in 1994 on Phonogram Jazz(Nippon Phonogram) label.

(2023/3/19)
 

【PlayList 1339】

THE BEAUTYFUL ONES ARE NOT YET BORN - BRANFORD MARSALIS Trio

Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960; age 62) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born is a jazz album by Branford Marsalis, leading a trio with Jeff "Tain" Watts and Robert Hurst and with guest appearances from Wynton Marsalis and Courtney Pine.

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(2023/3/20)
 

【PlayList 1340】

BRILLIANT CORNERS - BENNIE WALLACE with YOSUKE YAMASHITA

Bennie Wallace (born November 18, 1946; age 76) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He has cited Sonny Rollins and Coleman Hawkins among many major saxophone influences.
Yosuke Yamashita (山下 洋輔, born 26 February 1942; age 81) is a Japanese jazz pianist, composer and writer. He is praised by critics for his unique piano style, which is influenced by free jazz, modal jazz and soul jazz.
Brilliant Corners is an album by Bennie Wallace with Yosuke Yamashita which was recorded in 1986 for japanese DENON label.

and other album(Bennie Wallace)
and other album(Yosuke Yamashita)

(2023/3/20)