Live at the Jazz Showcase [Live]

1. Sonny Side

2. Duke's Blues

3. 3 P.M.

4. I Hear a Rhapsody

5. Walkin' With Buddy

6. Jam for Your Bread

7. Warm Valley

8. Cherokee

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Average customer rating: Don't Fix It If Ain't Broke!

Chicago Revisited: Live at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase Ahmad Jamal Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Modern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ahmad's Blues Cross Country Tour: 1958-1961 The Legendary Okeh and Epic Recordings Olympia 2000 The Awakening ASIN: B000003D3Q Release Date: 1993-02-23

Tracks:

1. All The Things You Are
2. Daahoud
3. Tater Pie
4. Bellows
5. Blue Gardenia
6. Dance To The Lady
7. Be My Love
8. Where Are You
9. Lullaby Of Birdland

Customer Reviews:

Don't Fix It If Ain't Broke!.......2002-12-11

That could well apply to the music on this cd when compared to the first Ahmad Jamal recording I heard from 34 years earlier. I don't mean to imply that he hasn't gotten better.......rather he has retained the same inventiveness, the embellishments to the melody, the timing and the jazz style that are now his trademark.

There are mostly familiar tunes on this album but my favorite is a lengthy (12+ minutes) original which captivates the audience into clapping with the beat. This one also features some outstanding bass work by John Heard. Another favorite is "Blue Gardenia", forever associated by me with two fine singers, Nat Cole and Dinah Washington.

If you enjoy a good jazz trio or the work of Ahmad Jamal in particular, you will enjoy this!

Average customer rating: Communion of two distinct, and fine-aged, spirits "McPartland & Pickens glitter...are hot together!"

Ain't Misbehavin: Live at the Jazz Showcase Marian McPartland Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 9 From This Moment On In My Life 85 Candles - Live in New York The Single Petal of a Rose: The Essence of Duke Ellington ASIN: B00005M0FW Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Ain't Misbehavin'
2. Along Came Betty
3. Close Your Eyes - Marian McPartland
4. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
5. Spring Is Here - Willie Pickens
6. Night And Day
7. (It's Only A) Paper Moon - Willie Pickens
8. Autumn Nocturne - Marian McPartland
9. Just One Of Those Things

Amazon.com

Not that it should come as any surprise that Marian McPartland--the longtime host of NPR's Piano Jazz and a leading figure in jazz piano for over four decades running--has released another fine album of piano duets, but this one is even more satisfying than longtime fans could rightly expect. Transferring the format of her radio program to the stage of Chicago's venerable Jazz Showcase, Ain't Misbehavin' matches McPartland with the veteran Chicago pianist Willie Pickens, and the result is pure piano-jazz heaven. Right from the opening title track, the chemistry between McPartland and Pickens is electric, with McPartland's more reserved style perfectly complementing Pickens's dense and outgoing playing that at times has him sounding like two pianos all by himself. On "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" the two effortlessly trade licks and accompaniment until their styles seem to merge into a wonderfully united blur, and on "Along Came Betty" Pickens's more bluesy soloing style contrasts perfectly with McPartland's accompaniment. But it's the pair's versatility that really pushes Ain't Misbehavin' into another sphere, with the two not only trading licks on some well-worn jazz standards but also lighting up some lovely solo performances here as well, like Pickens's impressionistic "Spring Is Here" and McPartland's beautiful rendition of "Autumn Nocturne." --Ezra Gale

Customer Reviews:

Communion of two distinct, and fine-aged, spirits.......2002-07-03

Some say that all creativity and inspiration is a communion with God. The precision of science displays how God thinks; while artistic effort hints at the emotional side of God. What we are suposed to do with this gift is, in part, portrayed in the music on this album.

Truth and beauty alternately flow and surge from the shared minds of McPartland and Pickens. The two of them are simply dazzling with each other--picking up each other's ideas, examining them, elaborating on them, merging them in a "wall" of sound and then softly winding down and disengaging in quiet reflection. The essence of jazz is musical conversation----spontaneous and disciplined conversation.

There are no distractions in this dialogue--just the stark beauty of twin and solo acoustic pianos. This is a live concert and the audience is very enthusiastic. Clearly, there is a spiritual "electricity" connecting Pickens and McPartland, which got transmitted to the crowd. Their response is thunderous.

Pickens and McPartland are from different jazz generations. He from Be-Bop and she from Swing. Even though their styles are well individuated from each other--they easily get "in each other's backyard" so to speak. These are old traditions; but the music on this disc is as fresh as the odor of a newborn infant. Though both musicians are "about as old as The Hills", neither one sounds "dated" in any way. This music, like most great art, is timeless.

Their solo works are mini-masterpieces. Willie Pickens' versions of "Spring is Here" and "Paper Moon" are unique and I don't think I have ever heard "Spring" done more delicately and with such quiet intensity--it's a great, romantic, mini-concerto all it's own. I can't hear enough of McPartland's "Autumn Nocturne". It makes me go "Aaahhhhhh...." each time I hear it.

I can only hope that they will do another one like this very soon.

"McPartland & Pickens glitter...are hot together!".......2001-07-18

We all know the distinctive style of Marian McPartland...unmistakable...but let's look at Willie Pickens...plays up a storm on the piano, never stops when it comes to pleasing the audience...Marian and Willie are completely spell-binding on every track...but the stand out ~ "JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS", a Cole Porter tune...the two musicians burn up the keyboard with over a seven minute performance...can only be described as the epitome of two classic jazz-people enjoying what they do best...perform on the piano...so do yourself a favor...pick this one up...spin it, sit back and groove to the best live jazz concert you'll ever witness.

You might try other albums by Marian Partland on Concord Jazz, all worthy of a good listen ~ "The Single Petal Of A Rose" (CCD-4895-2)..."Reprise" (CCD-4853-2)...Plays The Benny Carter Songbook" (CCD-4412)...check out my reviews on amazon.com/music.

Total Time: 59:02 on 9 Tracks ~ Concord Jazz CCD-4968-2 ~ (2001)

Average customer rating: Sir Charles keeps his string going; Schneider's a real bonus What's on the CD

I Got Rhythm - Live at the Jazz Showcase Sir Charles Thompson Manufacturer: Delmark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005QK72 Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

1. I Got Rhythm
2. Autumn Leaves
3. All The Things You Are
4. Three Little Words
5. I Want A Little Girl
6. Just You, Just Me
7. Stardust
8. If I Had You
9. Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
10. What's New
11. Sometimes I'm Happy
12. Second Balcony Jump

Customer Reviews:

Sir Charles keeps his string going; Schneider's a real bonus.......2005-03-12

Sir Charles Thompson has been going for 60+ years now, and it's obvious his piano will give out before he does. The composer of "Robbins' Nest" has starred with Coleman Hawkins, Lionel Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Lester Young (who dubbed Thompson "Sir Charles" in 1941), Roy Eldridge, Dizzy Gillespie, Don Byas ... well, by now you get the idea. He played with the greats, and this Delmark CD shows he's still doing it very well. Tenor saxophonist Eric Schneider, who's so young now that he must have been in diapers when he broke in with Earl Hines' group in 1978, provides a bonus for buyers of "I Got Rhythm." He's one of the best reedmen around, and Delmark and other companies would be well advised to give him his own recording gig soon.

What's on the CD.......2001-11-16

I can't review it since I won't buy it until I can at least get a listing of the songs, and whether Thompson is playing the piano or organ on this CD. Why don't you provide at least a listing and some details of who the musicians are if more than one, and what instruments they play. Also, how about a sampling of some of the selections, as others in the business do?

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Kenton a la Russo Live at the Jazz Showcase Chicago Jazz Ensemble Manufacturer: Hallway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Chicago Jazz Ensemble - Conducted by William Russo ASIN: B000059R8G Release Date: 2000-10-13

Tracks:

1. Frank Speaking
2. Aint No Misery
3. Loverman
4. Peanut Vendor
5. 23 Degrees North 82 Degrees West
6. Shoo fly Pie
7. Resist
8. Collaboration
9. Blues before and After
10. Eager Beaver
11. Portrait of a Count
12. Road Runner (*Bonus Track)

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Live at the Jazz Showcase Hampton Hawes Manufacturer: Enja ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000AFRT Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. M.C. - Joe Segal
2. Blue Bird/Blue Hamp
3. My Funny Valentine
4. Announcement By Hampton Hawes
5. Walking Around The Town
6. The Shadows Of Your Smile
7. Carson Blues
8. Spanish Mood

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Live at the Jazz Showcase Louis Bellson Quartet Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000006H1 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Sonny Side
2. Duke's Blues
3. 3 P.M.
4. I Hear A Rhapsody
5. Walkin' With Buddy
6. Jam For Your Bread
7. Warm Valley
8. Cherokee

Average customer rating: Best I have bought lately

Robbins' Nest: Live at the Jazz Showcase Sir Charles Thompson Manufacturer: Delmark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000050809 Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

1. Robbins' Nest
2. 'S Wonderful
3. Tunis In (Tune Us In)
4. You Don't Know What Love Is
5. Body & Soul
6. A Boogie Woogie
7. Stuffy
8. Easy Living
9. The King
10. Blue And Sentimental
11. I Never Knew
12. Goodbye

Album Description

Pianist Sir Charles Thompson is best known for his historic 1945-47 Apollo recordings with Charlie Parker and Dexter Gordon ("Takin' Off," available on Amazon), and his signature tune, "Robbins' Nest," has become a jazz standard. A mainstay of New York's dynamic 52nd Street scene in the '40s and '50s, Thompson recorded with Coleman Hawkins, Illinois Jacquet, Buck Clayton, Leo Parker, etc. This long-awaited homecoming, impeccably recorded live at Chicago's Jazz Showcase in 2000, features appearances by Eric Schneider and Art Hoyle.

Customer Reviews:

Best I have bought lately.......2001-11-28

Excellent tracks, well mastered; lots of presence. All tracks first rate. no duds. Most tracks include piano,sax, trumpet,drums, bass. But not Robbins'Nest. Still,its the second best version of Robbins'Nest ever. The best done by Thompson with more side men at JATP (I think). Have been trying to replace that for years.

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Live at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Vol. 1 Hampton Hawes Manufacturer: Enja ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Jazz General | Jazz | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000005C6X Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Stella By Starlight
3. Bluebird
4. Spanish Moods
5. St. Thomas

Average customer rating: Straightahead and Swinging - 4 and 1/2 stars

Chic Boom: Live at the Jazz Showcase Cecil Payne Manufacturer: Delmark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005AMOD Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Talk
2. Chic Boom
3. Ding-A-Ling
4. You Will Be Mine Tonight
5. Bosco
6. Here's That Rainy Day
7. Cit Sac
8. Theme

Customer Reviews:

Straightahead and Swinging - 4 and 1/2 stars.......2002-09-03

This is the latest in an excellent series of recordings by baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne on the Delmark label. Payne tells the audience at the beginning of this live recording that they're in for a lesson in swing and he's right. This is great straightahead, swinging jazz that falls into the bop and hard bop category.
In the liner notes tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander speaks of Payne's "economy... and lightness of approach" on the baritone. This is certainly true, but Payne's playing is full of authority and interest (and Alexander would certainly agree). Payne's solos are logical, swinging, and satisfying. He always resolves even the most knotty line and adds real heft to the ensemble sound.
Payne has put together a fine band including Alexander, who is one of the most remarkable tenor players around these days, charging into his solos with great energy and passion. Trumpeter Jim Rotondi plays with a fire and lyricism which sometimes reminds me of Freddie Hubbard in his good days. Harold Mabern is an exciting, two handed piano player, while bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth always keep the pots boiling. In fact, I've never heard a recording with Farnsworth that wasn't swinging at the highest level. Having him on a date seems to guarantee a satisfying, swinging recording.
Five of the tunes (including the theme) are uptempo swingers (though the tempos and rhythms are varied nicely) and two very interesting ballads provide a nice balance to the set. The music was mostly written by Payne (some in conjunction with Farnsworth). The one standard "Here's the Rainy Day" features Payne in a fine flute solo.
This CD is heartily recommended to all fans of hard swinging jazz (as are all of Payne's Delmark recordings).

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Ain't Misbehavin' - Live At the Jazz Showcase Marian McPartland , and Willie Pickens Manufacturer: Concord Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000E1A3JI

Product Description

Ain't Misbehavin' - Live at the Jazz Showcase //Marian McPartland and Willie Pickens// 1. Ain't Misbehavin' 2. Along Came Betty 3. Close Your Eyes 4. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 5. Spring Is Here 6. Night And Day 7. (It's Only A) Paper Moon 8. Autumn Nocturne 9. Just One Of Those Things

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