CONCORD JAZZ LP CJ-337: Gene Harris Big Band, Tribute To Count Basie 1988 SEALED
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Background -
Factory SEALED since 1988 - NO cut out marks.A big-band date that slightly predated pianist Gene Harris' association with the Philip Morris Superband, this album is ostensibly a tribute to the recently deceased Count Basie, but surprisingly, only two of the eight songs ("Swingin' the Blues" and "Blue and Sentimental") were played by Basie, although one original ("Captain Bill") was written in homage of the bandleader. Harris' 16-piece orchestra does bring back the spirit of Basie's band in spots, with a lightly but steadily swinging rhythm section and such soloists as trumpeters Conte Candoli and Jon Faddis and tenors Plas Johnson and Bob Cooper. But in reality, Harris dominates the solo spotlight, and the music (which includes a memorable version of "When Did You Leave Heaven") is a bit predictable. - Scott Yanow
One of the most accessible of all jazz pianists, Gene Harris' soulful style (influenced by Oscar Peterson and containing the blues-iness of a Junior Mance) was immediately likable and predictably excellent. After playing in an Army band (1951-1954), he formed a trio with bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Bill Dowdy which was, by 1956, known as the Three Sounds. The group was quite popular, and recorded regularly during 1956-1970 for Blue Note and Verve. Although the personnel changed and the music became more R&B-oriented in the early '70s, Harris retained the Three Sounds name for his later Blue Note sets. He retired to Boise, ID, in 1977, and was largely forgotten when Ray Brown persuaded him to return to the spotlight in the early '80s. Harris worked for a time with the Ray Brown Trio and led his own quartets in the years to follow, recording regularly for Concord and heading the Phillip Morris Superband on a few tours; 1998's Tribute to Count Basie even earned a Grammy nomination. While awaiting a kidney transplant, he died on January 16, 2000, at the age of 66. - Scott Yanow
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LP made by CONCORD JAZZ Records, in the USA
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LP released in 1988
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LP is recorded in STEREO
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Record Catalog Number: CJ 337
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FACTORY SEALED with NO cut out marks.
Gene Harris All Star Big Band
LP Title -
Tribute To Count Basie
Track Listing -
A1. Captain Bill - Written-By – Herb Ellis, Monty Alexander, Ray Brown - 3:56
A2. Night Mist Blues - Written-By – Ahmad Jamal - 7:35
A3. Swingin' The Blues - Written-By – Count Basie, Eddie Durham - 4:17
A4. When Did You Leave Heaven - Written-By – Richard Whiting, Walter Bullock - 4:29
B1. Blue And Sentimental - Written-By – Count Basie, Jerry Livingston, Mack David - 4:33
B2. Riled Up - Written-By – Frank Wess - 4:31
B3. The Masquerade Is Over - Written-By – Allie Wrubel, Herbert Magidson - 6:59
B4. Dejection Blues - Written-By – Ray Brown - 5:02
Performers / Other Information -
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Concord Jazz
• Copyright © – Concord Jazz
• Mastered At – Greg Lee Processing – L-29435
• Bass – James Leary (tracks: A3, A4, B4), Ray Brown (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3)
• Drums – Jeff Hamilton
• Guitar – Herb Ellis
• Saxophone [Alto] – Jackie Kelson (tracks: A3, A4, B4), Bill Green (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3)
• Saxophone [Baritone] – Jack Nimitz
• Saxophone [Lead, Alto] – Marshal Royal
• Saxophone [Tenor] – Bob Cooper, Plas Johnson
• Trombone – Bill Reichenbach, Billy Watrous (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3), Garnett Brown, Thurman Green (tracks: A3, A4, B4)
• Trombone [Lead] – Charlie Loper
• Trumpet – Bobby Bryant, Conte Candoli, Frank Szabo
• Trumpet [Lead] – Snooky Young (tracks: A3, A4, B4), Jon Faddis (tracks: A1, A2, B1 to B3)
• Barcode (Runout side A): CJ 337 A1 L-29435 (T)
• Barcode (Runout side B): CJ 337 B1 L-29435X (T)
• Rights Society: BMI
• Rights Society: ASCAP
CONDITION Details:
The LP JACKET is in MINT overall condition! The jacket has NO seam splits, NO cutout marks and NO writing on it. The corners and seams are solid with no real shelf wear! The colors on the jacket are sharp and clean - see our pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item offered.
The LP is assumed to be in MINT overall condition, as this item is FACTORY SEALED.A Short Note About LP GRADING -
- Mint = Only used for sealed items.
- Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way.
- Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible.
- Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise.
- Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.
For best results, always properly clean your LPs before playing them, even for brand new, sealed items.
The LP is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).
Do not let this rarity slip by!
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