Music for Lighthousekeeping

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A veteran of the Stan Kenton band, bassist Howard Rumsey's greatest contribution may have been in providing a solid base of operations for many of the West coast's finest players of the '50s. From 1951 to '60, Rumsey led a variety of bands at the Lighthouse Cafe (which he later co-owned) in Hermosa Beach near Los Angeles featuring such outstanding musicians as Max Roach, Jimmy Giuffre, and Shorty Rogers. Recorded in 1956, Music for Lighthousekeeping is typical of the music Rumsey and his compatriots made: relaxed, witty, and warm. If some of the original vehicles such as arranger/composer Bill Holman's two mambo tunes now sound a bit out of fashion, the band's ability to integrate such historic stepping stones as Count Basie's "Topsy" and "Taxi War Dance" into their mellow, modern sound more than compensates. This edition of the band is notable for its inclusion of a young Sonny Clark on piano, drummer Stan Levey, and Kenton veterans Bob Cooper on sax, Conte Condoli on trumpet, and Frank Rosolino on trombone. --Fred Goodman

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Music for Lighthousekeeping Howard Rumsey & the Lighthouse All-Stars Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sunday Jazz á la Lighthouse, Vol. 1 Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 3 In the Solo Spotlight Lighthouse at Laguna Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars, Vol. 6 ASIN: B000000YU5 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Love Me Or Levey
2. Taxi War Dance
3. Octavia
4. Mambo Las Vegas
5. Jubilation
6. I Deal
7. Latin For Lovers
8. Topsy

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A veteran of the Stan Kenton band, bassist Howard Rumsey's greatest contribution may have been in providing a solid base of operations for many of the West coast's finest players of the '50s. From 1951 to '60, Rumsey led a variety of bands at the Lighthouse Cafe (which he later co-owned) in Hermosa Beach near Los Angeles featuring such outstanding musicians as Max Roach, Jimmy Giuffre, and Shorty Rogers. Recorded in 1956, Music for Lighthousekeeping is typical of the music Rumsey and his compatriots made: relaxed, witty, and warm. If some of the original vehicles such as arranger/composer Bill Holman's two mambo tunes now sound a bit out of fashion, the band's ability to integrate such historic stepping stones as Count Basie's "Topsy" and "Taxi War Dance" into their mellow, modern sound more than compensates. This edition of the band is notable for its inclusion of a young Sonny Clark on piano, drummer Stan Levey, and Kenton veterans Bob Cooper on sax, Conte Condoli on trumpet, and Frank Rosolino on trombone. --Fred Goodman

Customer Reviews:

Swinging CD.......2006-10-30

This album is a lot of fun. From what I understand, the entire band is composed of Stan Kenton Alumni. It features Stan Levey(d), Frank Rosolino(tb), Conte Candoli(tp), Howard Rumsey(b), and Sonny Clarke(p). The group has a lot of energy and virtuosity.

A sure bet for people looking to listen to different jazz ensemble settings.

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Music for Lighthousekeeping Manufacturer: Original Jazz Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000E0JL Release Date: 1991-11-01

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