Coryell [Import]

Product Description
Japanese exclusive CD reissue of the jazz rock pioneers classic 1969 album. Though obscure and under appreciated, 'Coryell' is rhtyhmic, melodic and even lyrical at times, Seven tracks including the fearsomely funky, 'The Jam With Albert'.2001 release. St

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Average customer rating: More killer guitar work from Mr. Coryell Excellent Jazz Rock

Traffic Larry Coryell , Victor Bailey , and Lenn White Manufacturer: Chesky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Structures New York Time Mysterious Shorter Saudades West of 5th ASIN: B000HIVO9Q Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. Judith Loves Jazz
2. Manic Depression
3. Door #3
4. Joyce's Favorite
5. Misterioso
6. Dedication
7. Drums & Bass
8. Jake's Lullaby
9. Overruled
10. Electric Jam

Customer Reviews:

More killer guitar work from Mr. Coryell .......2006-12-16

CBW is back with their second album and Mr. Coryell, Mr. Bailey and Mr. White show why they're the best power trio slash jazz fusion group working today. By and large, big name recognition has eluded Larry Coryell despite his considerable talents. Larry will tell you that Jimi Hendrix is, hands down, the best guitarist ever. In the same breath, he'll tell you he resents him because it feels like his life was stolen from him. At roughly the same time as Jimi, Larry Coryell was blasting out fiery lick after lick and is widely regarded as the father of jazz fusion guitar. Doesn't seem fair that one man is a legend and the other man is acknowledged as one of the founders of a genre that many people think died back in the seventies. Stylistically, this album is more diverse than the first album, reminding his audience that Larry is equally at home playing straight jazz as well. Oh yeah, the other two guys, Victor Bailey and Lenny White, are pretty darned good as well. Seems like I've heard their names some place before. I think maybe they played fusion as well. Tongue planted firmly in cheek. One of my favorites of the year.

Excellent Jazz Rock.......2006-10-05

Following their rockin' 2005 debut album, "Traffic" finds guitarist Larry Coryell, bassist Victor Bailey and drummer Lenny White harnessing their considerable experience in an eclectic blend of jazz, R&B and rock.

Larry Coryell debuted on Chico Hamilton's "Dealer" album in 1966 and has appeared on more than 200 albums, 70 as a leader. Coryell was involved in the early fusion movement, later moved into acoustic, and for the last few years has refined his sound as a traditional jazz guitarist.

Victor Bailey began his recording career with Weather Report, and has played with such diverse groups as Steps Ahead and Madonna. Bailey's ability to play both rhythm and lead provides for a deep rhythm section.

Lenny White is best known for participating as one of the drummers on Miles Davis's Bitches Brew sessions, and as a member of the most famous lineup of Chick Corea's Return to Forever. Since embarking on a solo career White has collaborated with the cream of fusion players, including Brian Auger, Jan Hammer, Miroslav Vitous and Al DiMeola. With a heavy groove and chops to burn, White is a drummer comfortable in any style.

"Traffic" begins "Judith Love Jazz," a Coryell composition with blazing solos by both Coryell and Bailey.

Though the melody to Hendrix's "Manic Depression" is weak, Coryell manages to pull it out with an excellent rock guitar solo.

One of the highlights of the album is White's quirky "Door #3". This is a great tune, played wonderfully by all. White shows what an incredible drummer he is with his use of finesse and clever odd meters.

Coryell pulls out his acoustic on the Bailey's beautiful tune "Joyce's Favorite". Both Bailey and Coryell play lovely solos that could easily end up on a smooth jazz station.

For the first time on a recording, Coryell plays slide on the Monk tune "Misterioso". With a country flavor, Coryell solos with uncommon flair during the break. This tunes finishes with jazz comping and a short jazz solo by Coryell.

Once again Coryell plays acoustic on White's "Dedication". On this on, Bailey demonstrates some of the most beautiful bass lines you'll ever hear.

Where other similar artists might come out shredding, Bailey and While play with incredible restraint on their duet outing "Drums and Bass". Bailey plays mostly chord figures on this funky, uplifting jam.

Coryell is alone on his modern acoustic solo piece "Jake's Lullaby". Coryell demonstrates what a master guitarist he is on this jazz and classical workout.

The band returns with "Overruled". This track has a head that sounds loosely like a "Led Zeppelin" tune, but breaks into heavy jazz-rock chording.

The album concludes with the anthem "Electric Jam". Once you hear this tune, you can't get it out of your head. With its rock-inflected solos and incredible rhythm section, this track alone is worth the cost of the album.

There isn't a single low-point on "Traffic". Every tune has the vibe of a working band playing live at the top of their game. This is one of the top jazz-rock fusion albums of the last few years.

Average customer rating: Budget-Priced Introduction to Fusion Guitar Innovator

Larry Coryell (Vanguard Visionaries) Larry Coryell Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Pilgrimage Metheny Mehldau Quartet The Trio of Doom Live Traffic The Enchantment ASIN: B000PDZJ44 Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

1. Stiff Neck
2. Sweet Shuffle
3. Joy Ride
4. The Jam With Albert
5. Lady Coryell
6. Yin
7. Spaces (Infinite)
8. The Dream Thing
9. Birdfingers
10. Theme For a Dream

Album Description

A true visionary, Larry Coryell influenced artists like Phish, Medeski, Martin & Wood & Greg Osby

Customer Reviews:

Budget-Priced Introduction to Fusion Guitar Innovator.......2007-06-13

In 1969 Miles Davis recorded his groundbreaking album BITCHES BREW. The same year a 25-year old Larry Coryell recorded his Vanguard debut CORYELL. While maybe not the household name that Davis is, Coryell was a major influence on the whole fusion, jazz-rock music scene fom its infancy.

This 10-song collection begins with "Stiff Neck" (one of three tracks from LADY CORYELL), which has Coryell on electric guitar backed only by drummer Elvin Jones. The final track, "Theme from a Dream" (one of four tracks from INTRODUCING THE 11th HOUSE), again has Coryell on electric guitar alongside Randy Brecker (trumpet), Alphonse Mouzon (percussion), Mike Mandell (piano and synthesizer) and Danny Trifan (bass). The only other Vanguard albums represented here (and he recorded 12 from 1969 to 1979) are two songs that clock in at more than nine minutes each: "The Jam with Albert" from his debut, and "Spaces (Infinite)" from 1974's SPACES, which has Coryell trading solos with John McLaughlin (along with Chick Corea on electric piano, Miroslav Vitous on bass, and Billy Cobham on drums).

The only acoustic track is from the 1978 album STANDING OVATION (Coryell plays 6- and 12-string Ovation guitars on the entire album--hence the title). Suprising this is not a Vanguard recording. It was recorded in Germany on the Mood Records label and distributed by Arista in the United States. Coryell's solo performance on this number shows another facet of playing style. [It's unclear why they didn't use a track from 1975's THE RESTFUL MIND where Coryell also plays some fine acoustic guitar alongside labelmates Ralph Towner, Collin Walcott and Glen Moore (all members of OREGON)].

While all but "Birdfingers" and "Theme for a Dream" are included on 1999's 2-disc anthology IMPROVISATIONS: BEST OF THE VANGUARD YEARS, this is a fine introduction to a gifted guitarist. [Running Time - 59:43] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Three Guitars John Abercrombie , Badi Assad , and Larry Coryell Manufacturer: Chesky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Solo Structures David Chesky: Area 31 [Hybrid SACD] Shades of Jade Telarc SACD Sampler: The Absolute Sound ASIN: B00081926E Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Seu Jorge E Dona Ica
2. New Lute (Prelude)
3. New Lute (Interlude)
4. Soundtrack - John Abercrombie, Larry Coryell
5. After the Rain
6. Descending Grace
7. Metamorphosis
8. No Flight Tonight - Badi Assad, Larry Coryell
9. Ralph's Piano Waltz
10. Suspended Circles - John Abercrombie, Badi Assad
11. Exercise in Fourths - Badi Assad, Larry Coryell
12. Autumn Breeze - Badi Assad
13. Timeless

Average customer rating: Larry Coryell & The 11th House one of the all-time fusion masterpieces And miss out on "cover girl" & "rocks"? You're Nuts! Funk/Rock/Fusion Personified Fusion at its finest

Introducing the Eleventh House with Larry Coryell The Eleventh House Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Spaces Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy No Mystery Birds of Fire Where Have I Known You Before ASIN: B000000EL4 Release Date: 1990-10-17

Tracks:

1. Birdfingers
2. The Funky Waltz
3. Low-Lee-Tah
4. Adam Smasher
5. Joy Ride
6. Yin
7. Theme For A Dream
8. Gratitude 'A So Low'
9. Ism-Ejercicio
10. Right On Y'All

Customer Reviews:

Larry Coryell & The 11th House.......2007-05-13

I may be prejudiced with my review, because I attended a small club on Sunset Strip, the year that Larry Coryell put out this album. I sat at a large table to the left of the stage. Their was 2 empty chairs in front of me. When Larry Coryell took a break, he sat at one of these chairs, RIGHT in front of me and my female companion. I was in AWE!!! I talked to him, in an strange moment, and he responded by saying that he was glad that we came to see our band. I told him how much I LOVED his guitar and the band. He responded, positively. When he went back on stage, we were AMAZED that LARRY CORYELL talked to us. DAMN! I NEVER got an autograph! Never the less, the concert was beyond belief!! Brilliant! Just astounding, especially Larry and Alphonse Mouzon on drums. I have NEVER, besides Carmine Appice, from Vanilla Fudge, ever witnessed a drummer of the effect of Mouzan! He was BRILLIANT, and addicting, as was Larry's guitar playing!

THIS album is EXACTLY played, and performed, as I had witnessed in that club. PERFECT JAZZ/ROCK! Absolute perfection,beyond belief for me. This is what jazz/rock fans have GOT to HAVE!!! Buy it, friends, you will NOT be disappointed to ANY degree! And find the original Larry Coryell album. BOY, will you be entertained in SO many ways! Larry is at his BEST!

one of the all-time fusion masterpieces.......2005-12-11

Larry Coryell stands on equal footing with John McLaughlin as one of the premier jazz fusion guitarist and this probably represents his finest achievement. Many people consider his earlier work with McLaughlin, 'Spaces' as writing the textbook for fusion style guitarwork, but to me, this is his greatest overall musical achievement. Comparisons to the original Mahavishnu Orchestra may seem to be inevitable considering the power and attack of the band's performance, but stylistically, the band plays much closer to the fusion/funk style of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters. Their is not as much of an eastern influence as the Mahavishnu Orchestra and there seems to be a wider variety of tempo and stylistic diversity on this recording. The synthesizer runs and Randy Brecker's trumpet keep pace rather well with Coryell's intensity and the compositional framework is elaborate and melodically sophisticated. But the highlight, of course, is the blitzkrieg of notes being pummelled out of Coryell's guitar mostly trading with synthesizer and trumpet, intermingled with more mid tempo improvisations; but the dynamics and interaction feature not just beautifully intricate work, but ingenious melodic and harmonic scales befitting musicians of the highest technical accomplishment. This is probably the most technically perfect fusion recording I have ever heard; a joyous and awesome performance!

And miss out on "cover girl" & "rocks"? You're Nuts!.......2003-09-26

Don't get this version, make a few more mouse clicks & find the REMASTERED import version with 3 bonus tracks & pay the 2 or 3 dollars extra for that & be even more blown away, it's worth every penny. Far from being forgettable, the tracks "Cover Girl" & "Rocks" are as burning as fusion gets & as crazy as Mouzon gets on drums! Mouzon & Cobham are the reigning king monsters of all 1970s drummers.

Also, if you like this recording pick up "Barefoot Boy" by Coryell which is even better. Then go over to John Etheridge & Rick Sanders 2nd-Vision if you want to find a really obscure fusion album that ranks up with the best ever made by anyone.

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Funk/Rock/Fusion Personified.......2001-03-30

Mountains of Funk. Listen to "Adam Smasher", there is Clavinet, Fender Rhodes, and Trumpet with a wah-wah pedal on it all going at the same time! How much funkier can it get?

Fusion at its finest.......2000-05-10

Mr. Coryell is, in short, THE MAN. Here he is with his brainchild, The 11th House. This power-house of a band storms in with truth in the form of fusion. A. Mouzon on drums and R. Brecker on the horn. I used to play this album relentlessly on my jazz show in college. I mean, when they hit it, they HIT IT. A true landmark album of the 1970s, that took much too long to get on CD...

Average customer rating: phenomenal playing, togetherness, variety of styles

Coryells Larry Coryell , Murali Coryell , and Julian Coryell Manufacturer: Chesky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Electric Back to Black ASIN: B000047848 Release Date: 2000-01-25

Tracks:

1. Sentenza Del Cuore: 1. Allegro
2. Sentenza Del Cuore: 2. Interlude
3. Sentenza Del Cuore: 3. Adagio
4. Goodbye Porkpie Hat
5. Sink Or Swim
6. Zimbabwe
7. Low-Tee-Tah
8. Love And Happiness
9. Something Pretty
10. Trouble No More
11. Funky Waltz
12. Transparence
13. Somebody's Got To Win, Somebody's Got To Lose
14. Song For Emily

Amazon.com

Perhaps the inventor of the oft-misused jazz-rock idiom, guitarist Larry Coryell can now claim a most unlikely feat. He's the father of a veritable guitar dynasty, or at least that's what The Coryells seems to demonstrate. From the charged, three-part suite that opens this album to the closing track, Coryell and his sons (Murali and Julian) are fantastically dialed in to a guitar virtuosity that's matched by Chesky Records' pristine audiophile setting. Larry stands out, of course, but sometimes just barely. He's awash in gushing strums when the threesome is cooking, and he's enveloped elsewhere in Murali's bluesy vocals and guitar. Percussionist Alphonse Mouzon and bassist Brian Torff acquit themselves gingerly in the sonic recesses, framing the guitars with perceptible but not driving rhythmic forces. Many guitar-rich sessions are too closely aimed only at musicians. Here, Murali's vocals (especially) on Mingus's "Goodbye Porkpie Hat" make it clear that this is a session both fiercely talent laden and entertaining. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

phenomenal playing, togetherness, variety of styles.......2003-09-03

This is an amazing CD!

The three guitarists, Larry Coryell and his sons Murali and Julian, are phenomenal players and work wonderfully together. The bassist Brian Torff, and Percussionist Alphonse Mouzon don't do anything spectacular but they do a really good job of holding down the groove.

This CD has a really wide variety of styles: a wide variety of jazz, blues, and other styles. This variety, along with the great playing of course(!), makes this CD really interesting to listen to. If you're worried about too much variety and not enough coherence, that is not a problem. Despite the variety, this CD is very coherent and definitely has a feeling of togetherness.

Anyone who likes an intersting fusion of accoustic jazz and other styles should get this CD. Amazing!!

Average customer rating: hubby was very happy Fallen angels This Album, Fallen Angel LOVE IT

Fallen Angel Larry Coryell Manufacturer: Membran/Cti ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sugar En Route I'll Be Over You Pacific Coast Highway Tricycles ASIN: B00003L2CN Release Date: 2006-04-28

Tracks:

1. Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
2. Fallen
3. Never Never
4. (Angel on Sunset) Bumpin' on Sunset
5. Stardust
6. Musty
7. I Remember Bill
8. Pieta
9. Thus Spoke Z
10. Stella by Starlight
11. Monk's Corner
12. Westerly Wind
13. Moors

Album Description

13-track album from 1993. On Fallen Angel, Larry Coryell teams up with arranger Don Sebesky to produce a wide-ranging album full of sampled sounds and programmed tracks in an attempt to mix the old CTI sound of the '70s with the production techniques and rhythms of the '90s.

Customer Reviews:

hubby was very happy.......2007-01-10

i purchased this cd for my husband for his birthday after he heard it on the radio and i tried to order it from a retail store they sent me the wrong cd well i went to amazon and placed my order and i actually recieved it the next day he never even knew it was coming he could not recall the name of the song so when i handed him his own personal copy he was very happy thanks amazon

Fallen angels.......2007-01-09

This is an oldie but goodie from Larry. The fourth cut is the best of the entire album.

This Album,.......2002-12-30

This is one of Those album that I play very often.From the first to the last it's all good.I highly recomend it.

Fallen Angel.......2002-12-12

I have been looking everywhere for this CD for my boss. Does anyone know where I can purchase it.

LOVE IT.......1999-03-09

Love this cd where can I get a copy?

Average customer rating:

The Devil's Toothpick Manufacturer: Kudu ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000236T Release Date: 1994-11-28

Tracks:

1. Theme Form The Devil's Toothpick (Yemanja) - Klyde Jones/Kenia/Chris Hunter/Jamie Lawrence
2. Demon Dance - Donald Harrison/Joji Hirota
3. Afoxe - Kenia/Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Ted Rosenthal/Jay Rowe/Francisco Centeno/Portinho/Cafe
4. Satelite Express - Joji Hirota
5. Samba - Kenia/Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Ted Rosenthal/Jay Rowe/Francisco Centeno/Portinho/Cafe
6. A Raca Humana - Gilberto Gil/Ernie Watts/Marlon Graves/Kenny Kirkland/Robert Sadin/Victor Bailey/Cafe/Frank Colon
7. Ballad - Kenia/Romero Lubambo
8. Glazed - Jim Beard/Mark Ledford/Mino Cinelu
9. Trio Electrico - Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Cafe
10. Lament - Romero Lubambo/Cafe
11. Bossa Nova - Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo/Cafe
12. Malaysian Image - Joji Hirota
13. Calypso - Donald Harrison/Romero Lubambo
14. Batucada - Larry Coryell/Billy Cobham/Monica Millet/Indio/Tiao Oliveira/Edfran/August Conceicao/Leonardo
15. Samba Reggae - Kenia/Carole Sylvan/Donald Harrison/Jay Rowe/Ronald Jenkins/Marlon Graves/Romero Lubambo

Average customer rating: Virtuoso Acoustic Guitar Wizardry The Best of the Best; Soulful Acoustic Guitar Odyssey A CLASSIC OF THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Bolero Larry Coryell with Brian Keane Manufacturer: Evidence ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tricycles Spaces Traffic ASIN: B0000014JX Release Date: 1993-05-04

Tracks:

1. Improvisation On 'Bolero'
2. Nothing Is Forever
3. Something For Wolfgang Amadeus
4. Prld from 'Tombeau De Couperin'
5. Elegancia Del Sol
6. Fancy Frogs
7. 6 Watch Hill Road
8. Blues In Madrid
9. Motel Time
10. At The Airport
11. Brazilla
12. A Piece For Larry
13. La Pluie
14. Waltz No.6
15. Patty's Song

Customer Reviews:

Virtuoso Acoustic Guitar Wizardry.......2005-04-27

When I asked Larry Coryell what CD "Bolero" was on after his blistering set at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia he looked slightly perturbed by my question and answered "Bolero." I ordered the CD based on the performance of that one piece. The Bolero I heard that night was a little different than the one on the CD. It had a distinctly Indian flavor as if had been filtered through a Pakistani deli. I was blown away by the piece in concert and waited with baited breath for the CD to arrive. I was not disappointed. "Bolero" is arguably the finest collection of virtuoso acoustic guitar wizardry I have ever heard. Stylistically the CD veers between classical, jazz, flamenco and fusion with elements of rock. Despite this melting pot of influences, all the tracks mesh together seamlessly. The spirit of the music is positive, warm, upbeat and blissful. It would be the perfect CD to listen to while sitting on a beach watching the waves roll in. It gets played more than most of the CDS in my collection of over 600. I recommend it highly!

The Best of the Best; Soulful Acoustic Guitar Odyssey.......2000-10-18

This is one of the most spectacular collections of high-quality, virtuoso acoustic guitar playing ever released. With Larry Coryell, the soul of the music NEVER gets lost in the technique and there is no better demonstration of Coryell at his best than this record. Coryell's musicianship, at this point in his career, was at an extremely high level and some of these tunes may take some extra listening to fully appreciate; but once you get used to them, you can't get enough.

The legendary versions of "Something for Wolfgang Amadeus," (first published in Guitar Player in the '70s) and "Improvisation on Bolero" are here, as well as "Elegancia Del Sol," Larry's sensational tribute to flamenco-master Paco De Lucia, the gorgeous French impressionist meditation "La Pluie," the Django Reinhardt style "Waltz No.6," and a whole bunch of fantastic blues and rock inspired pieces. There's also Brian Keane's "A Piece for Larry," (which Larry himself found too difficult to play) one of the most complicated and beautiful acoustic guitar pieces I've ever heard.

If you're a fan of great guitar playing and don't already own this CD, you are suffering a SERIOUS lack; hurry up and buy this right now before your musical tastes atrophy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

A CLASSIC OF THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR.......2000-03-12

If you like acoustic guitar playing of the highest caliber, look no further. You've never heard playing like this...everything is played only as good as it has to be and left to breath. From flamenco influenced burners like "Elegancia del Sol" to wonderfully eccentric classical improvisations, everything on this record is a connoisseur's special yet accessible to all who can hear.

Average customer rating: Active or Passive Voice? Four Seasons a Winner A New Twist for an Old Favorite! Not as much fun as it could be given the premise

Vivaldi's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Four Seasons Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Canon Ravel's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Bolero Tchaikovsky's Greatest Hit: The Ultimate Nutcracker Pachelbel's Greatest Hit: Canon in D The Elegance of Pachelbel ASIN: B0000894R5 Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro - Vladimir Spivakov
2. II. Largo - Amsterdam Guitar Trio
3. III. Allegro - Michala Petri
4. I. Allegro Non Molto - Larry Coryell
5. II. Adagio/Presto - Tracy Scott Silverman
6. III. Presto - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
7. I. Allegro - James Galway
8. II. Adagio Molto - Larry Coryell
9. III. Allegro - Vladimir Spivakov
10. I. Allegro Non Molto - Ransom Wilson
11. II. Largo - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
12. III. Allegro - James Galway
13. I. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Michala Petri
14. III. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
15. I. Allegro Non Molto (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
16. II. Adagio/Presto (Alternate Version) - James Galway
17. III. Presto (Alternate Version) - Larry Coryell
18. III. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Amsterdam Guitar Trio
19. I. Allegro Non Molto (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz
20. I. Allegro Non Molto (Alternate Version) - James Galway
21. II. Largo (Alternate Version) - Vladimir Spivakov
22. II. Largo (Alternate Version) - Larry Coryell
23. III. Allegro (Alternate Version) - Gottfried Von Der Goltz

Customer Reviews:

Active or Passive Voice?.......2006-11-29

Part One: It must have been the wax.
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While it is essential for any artist to interpret the work of another before them, a regard for the original author must remain intact. This is an ambitious recording, however, we are rarely judged by our intent and far more often by our act. All too often in this recording we are listening to the artist playing an author's work rather than the author's work being played by an artist. Hubris abounds in this recording, from its conception to its release, and unfortunately suffers an all too predictable fate.

Part Two: I can see the numbers.
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However, even more disenchanting than the usurping of a masterwork is the lack of inspired performances, as if each is so out of context that within the confines of these "snippets" the artist never engages leaving the listener equally disengaged, akin to a polished paint-by-numbers canvas executed in water color by a haphazard collection of period icons. If this was the very first recording of this sterling composition, it may well have been the very last.


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Four Seasons a Winner.......2005-07-21

This is the second copy of Vivaldi's Greatest Hit I have purchased. I liked it so much, I decided to buy another copy to give my 15-yr-old nephew, who is a violinist and lover of classical music. He loves it, too, so two thumbs up from this reviewer.

A New Twist for an Old Favorite!.......2004-05-28

I own two other renderings of "The Four Seasons" in addition to this one, and this disc is my favorite. Vivaldi intended for "The Four Seasons" to be a multimedia experience, incorporating music, image, and poetry. This collection truly captures that spirit of versatility by arranging the work for several different instruments (not just guitar, as the previous review would have you believe). In addition, the movements rendered with soloist Gottfried von der Goltz on the Baroque violin sound almost completely different from any previous recordings. His style is hard, almost violent, while his instrument sounds much darker and richer than a modern violin. It adds a depth to "The Four Seasons" lacking in many new studio recordings. The third movement from "Summer" in particular is stunning, with von der Goltz transforming it from a mere succession of rushing 16th notes into an exuberant, virtuosic portrait of a prairie thunderstorm. The guitar, flute, and electronic arrangements (only one electronic arrangement, however) are excellent, retaining the true spirit of the original while managing to add something new. The disc contains the entire cycle of the seasons twice, with various different instrumentations playing each movement. Lovers of "The Four Seasons," Baroque music, or classical music in general will find MUCH to appreciate here!

Not as much fun as it could be given the premise.......2003-04-16

This isn't a bad album. It's a perfectly nice run-through of Four Seasons, twice. But the premise is that there are many different performers in many different styles, and the actuality comes out less varied than one would hope.

The performers are certainly all-stars, and there's nothing wrong with any of the performances. It's just that, they're, well, the same performances those all-stars could give any time. There are no new interpretations of the work. There are very few adaptations to unusual instruments - except for the movements done mainly on guitar, everything else is essentially the basic original orchestration, with different soloists filling in instead of the violin - Michaela Petri on recorder, James Galway on flute, etc.

And I didn't feel that the choice of which soloists did which movements was as inspired as it could have been. In several movements, the soloists hardly came across as soloists at all. The order in which the performers appeared, appeared to have been chosen at random. That is, every movement was played in order, with some randomly chosen set of artists doing it. Then, the (nearly) whole thing was played again, this time with the artists chosen randomly a different way, so that Michaela Petri was doing a different movement from the first time through.

Many casual listeners to classical music aren't aware that each "Season" is actually made up of three sections. The recording switches performers with every section. I personally think this would have been more effective if one set of performers had done all three sections of a season, long enough for the listener to really get a feel for their sound, then switched to another performer only with the change of seasons. With 8 seasons to go through (four times two), that still would have allowed for plenty of variety, and left one much more able to appreciate that variety.

If you don't already have a recording of "The Four Seasons" then this one isn't bad at all - go ahead and buy it. But if you already have several recordings, you won't be adding anything unusual or radically different to your collection.

Average customer rating: Back Together Again - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah As great as you remember! good fusion let down by poor mastering A classic

Back Together Again Larry Coryell , and Alphonse Mouzon Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Aspects Introducing the Eleventh House with Larry Coryell Mind Transplant Oh Yeah? Traffic ASIN: B0000667PN Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Beneath The Earth
2. The Phonse
3. Transvested Express
4. Crystallization
5. Rock 'N' Roll Lovers
6. Get On Up (We Gonna Boogie)
7. Reconciliation
8. Back Together Again
9. Mr. C
10. High Love

Album Description

The jazz-fusion album Back Together Again by Larry Coryell & Alphonse Mouzon has been one of our most requested items. It also features guitarist Philip Catherine. Originally issued in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it is making its worldwide CD debut! A fusion classic! Wounded Bird Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Back Together Again - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.......2006-10-13

I'm so happy that this album is finally available on CD. I don't think the sound quality is such that it should keep anyone from buying this CD which I recommend to all. Check out LC on Young Django with Stephane Grappelli, Phillip Catherine and NHOP or LC on Count's Jam Band Reunion or LC on Spaces with John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Miroslav Vitous and Billie Cobham. You know how you sing a song to yourself, well I'd do that all the time to the title track and now I've got the CD to accompany my bad singing. Get this CD, you'll be happy you did!

As great as you remember!.......2004-06-26

Truly an incendiary slice of mid 70's fusion, Mouzon and Coryell both at the very top of their game. These sessions were rounded out by Phil Catherine on 2nd guitar and John Lee on bass, both fusion players of the first order. Couple of simple vocals near the end of this disc but this album is all about the PLAYING ! Another reviewer had noted his dislike of the mastering and though I grant that it is probably not state of the art, it sounds pretty good to these ears. No need to be put off. I'm still listening to the software more than the hardware. Get this while it's in print!

good fusion let down by poor mastering.......2003-05-27

The is a good effort by larry Coryell but the sound quality on this disc is horrendous! The label, "Wounded Bird" seems to make a habit of this. This CD sounds like it was mastered from the vinyl masters..just like the original cd pressings back in the mid eighties sounded, weak, no separation, no highs, and low volume! This is extrememly frustrating. If you are going to do it...do it right! With the incredible technology today it is a shame that these titles being out out by wounded Bird sound so bad. If you like your fusion with good sound beware...If you are an audiophile...run home to your mommas! If you just want to hear it, and don't have the ability to master it from a vinyl record your self...buy it.

A classic.......2002-06-22

Well, it's midnight and I'm cruising around seeing if old classics have come out on cd. And I as a joke I type in "Coryell and Mouzon," and here we are. I didn't think anything would show up; I thought it was too obscure. I'll get to the point. This is absolutely one of the greatest jazz rock albums of all time. Except, I am a rock fan, not a jazz fan. So, this is a rock jazz album (ok, cd). It is entirely instrumental, but there is some brief singing on a song or two. This thing rocks hard, and I'm not kidding. The guitar playing is stellar, and I mean stellar. The bonus is you don't just get one great guitar player in Larry, you also get Philip Catherine - they are a great guitar duo. It is not pure "hard rock" but is as close to that as rock jazz can get. This really is not for pure jazz fans, it rocks too hard for you (I don't mean to be condescending). Of course, the drumming is fantastic, that is the Mouzon part of the title. And, I don't want to leave the bass player out, he does a great job; it's just that he has so much to compete with! If you like 70's hard rock with a jazz influence, and as a song I suggest Sister Andrea from Mahavishnu Live - this is that type of album. It is the best example I have ever heard of instrumental rock jazz. It is an absolute classic of that genre. Ok, I'm sorry, I said "genre," that's such a cliche word. But I'm not kidding, if you like rock with a jazz kick that makes it unclassifyable, this is it. I simply cannot say enough good things about this CD. And if I haven't convinced you yet, they also at times throw some great funk into the mix! BUY IT.

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