Idle Moments

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The alluring title track alone makes this CD a must-have. A 15-minute dreamscape laid down by pianist Duke Pearson, the song features enchanting solos by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Guitarist Grant Green's single-note melody heightens the song's suspense. Grant's original "Jean de Fleur" finds the ensemble in brisker tempo, while their cover of John Lewis's "Django" exudes the spine-tingling coolness of Lewis's brand of bop. --John Murph

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Average customer rating: Idle Moments by Grant Green unsung jazz genuius Fantastic Album Makes me wish I was 29 years old in 1963! Grows on you

Idle Moments Grant Green Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Modern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Boogaloo | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Midnight Blue Green Street Matador Soul Station The Sidewinder ASIN: B00000IL2A Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

1. Idle Moments
2. Jean De Fleur
3. Django
4. Nomad
5. Jean De Fleur (Alternate Version)
6. Django (Alternate Version)

Amazon.com

The alluring title track alone makes this CD a must-have. A 15-minute dreamscape laid down by pianist Duke Pearson, the song features enchanting solos by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Guitarist Grant Green's single-note melody heightens the song's suspense. Grant's original "Jean de Fleur" finds the ensemble in brisker tempo, while their cover of John Lewis's "Django" exudes the spine-tingling coolness of Lewis's brand of bop. --John Murph

Album Description

Time is suspended on these four haunting, extended tunes by this brilliant guitarist with the aid of an all-star cast. Unique in Green's discography for its relaxed, lengthy performances and almost dream-like lyricism, this Blue Note classic could well be called "Ballads for the Ages."

Customer Reviews:

Idle Moments by Grant Green.......2007-03-13

The deeper I reach into the Grant Green bag of musical delights, the more I am aware of what true musical mastery is.

unsung jazz genuius.......2007-03-08

Idle Moments is a jazz masterpiece: understated, elegant, flowing; a veritable delight on a late night listen. All of the players shine and blend together well. Both Grant Green and Duke Pearson rate with the best. This is a trippy, laid back session; subtlety reigns supreme.

Fantastic Album.......2006-12-14

My parents bought me this album about six years ago to get me into jazz (which I had started playing a little bit) and now I'm studying jazz guitar in a conservatory. It's just that inspiring. Jean de Fleur and Nomad are especially interesting tunes, and the solos on Nomad continue to amaze me. The ballads speak for themselves... If you like jazz guitar at all, buy this album!

Makes me wish I was 29 years old in 1963!.......2006-09-15

I was born in 71 so I'm just discovering all this jazz stuff at the ripe age of 34 in 2006 but this CD is just... well it's just freaking great. Makes me wish I was 29 in the 60's in NY. I'm discovering a lot of jazz preparing my mother's iPod for xmas (shhhh.....) so I'm trying to buy alot of the the jazz she has in albums and buying this and listening to this makes me realize, damn... my parents must have been pretty cool if they had this album back in the day. Anyway, pretty much all the reviews are 5-star so this review is for the young folks that are teetering... just buy it! If you don't like it you can always resell it for about what you paid cause someone that appreciates music will buy it.

Grows on you.......2006-08-20

Don't put it away after just a few listens, give this one a solid chance and you will be rewarded. It has become a favorite of mine.

Average customer rating: One of the best of Blue Note's best Shoulda Wouulda Coulda . . . I'm impressed Grant Green IS the GROOVE Master Get this record now!!!

Idle Moments Grant Green Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Boogaloo | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Waltz for Debby ASIN: B000005HCL Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Idle Moments
2. Jean De Fleur
3. Jean De Fleur (Alternate Version)
4. Django
5. Django (Alternate Version)
6. Nomad

Amazon.com

The alluring title track alone makes this CD a must-have. A 15-minute dreamscape laid down by pianist Duke Pearson, the song features enchanting solos by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Guitarist Grant Green's single-note melody heightens the song's suspense. Grant's original "Jean de Fleur" finds the ensemble in brisker tempo, while their cover of John Lewis's "Django" exudes the spine-tingling coolness of Lewis's brand of bop. --John Murph

Customer Reviews:

One of the best of Blue Note's best.......2000-06-01

What a shame that Green didn't receive the recognition he deserved for releases like this one. If he had, he might never have undertaken some of the inferior projects he completed in the late '60s and throughout the '70s until his death. Unfortunately, quality doesn't always get its due, especially in jazz. And make no mistake: "Idle Moments" is a recording of the highest quality.

From the intoxicating, dreamy strains of the title tune to the energetic "Jean De Fleur" to the crisply swinging "Django," Green and his band never miss a beat. In fact, the first thing that struck me when I first heard the album was how authoritative they all sounded, and utterly relaxed in their musical exchanges. That feeling added to my surprise when I read the liner notes and found that Green didn't even know vibist Bobby Hutcherson all that well prior to the date.

Well, you'd never know that listening to "Idle Moments." From the opening note of that title cut, the band slips into a groove that it never loses. Green's playing was never better (and he recorded a number of other great Blue Note records), and he is firmly supported by Hutcherson's bell-like vibes. Joe Henderson is in complete control on tenor sax, ranging across a variety of moods from liquid to hard edged, and the underrated Duke Pearson provides a strong anchor on piano.

Nearly any jazz date that brought together the talent in this band would deliver a few memorable moments. On this date, the memorable moments never seemed to end. You'll find that spending time with "Idle Moments" is not time that is wasted. Not in the least.

Shoulda Wouulda Coulda . . ........1999-12-29

Elmo like CD very much! Very good horn playing and the vibes are really neat-o. Duke Pearson was a good arranger--too bad he died so young.

I'm impressed.......1999-08-28

My (limited) experience w/jazz guitarists has been that they're BORING! Even the title track, which definitely seems aptly named, is anything but boring. Great stuff!

Grant Green IS the GROOVE Master.......1998-10-23

Grant green was an unbelievable guitar player. Along with Wes Montgomery, Green gets a lot of play time on my box. While there are many, this is definately one of Green's best. Buy this CD and you will be a Grant Green fan for life.

Get this record now!!!.......1998-05-09

If you are going to have only one Grant Green record, this should be it!

How can you go wrong with Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson and Grant Green on the same record?!

All the selections are performed at an incredible level of mastery and control (listen to Joe Henderson's solos, its like liquid sunshine). Credit has to be given to the great writing of Duke Pearson for the success of this session (check out his record Wahoo).

Average customer rating:

Idle Moments Grant Green Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000K429 Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. Idle Moments
2. Jean de Fleur
3. Jean de Fleur [Alternate Version][*]
4. Django
5. Django [Alternate Version][*]
6. Nomad

Album Details

Special Limited Edition with Paper Sleeve Cover.

Average customer rating: One of the best of Blue Note's best Shoulda Wouulda Coulda . . . I'm impressed Grant Green IS the GROOVE Master Get this record now!!!

Idle Moments Grant Green Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Waltz for Debby ASIN: B00002682H Release Date: 2000-11-22

Tracks:

1. Idle Moments
2. Jean de Fleur
3. Jean de Fleur [Alternate Version][*]
4. Django
5. Django [Alternate Version][*]
6. Nomad

Amazon.com

The alluring title track alone makes this CD a must-have. A 15-minute dreamscape laid down by pianist Duke Pearson, the song features enchanting solos by tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Guitarist Grant Green's single-note melody heightens the song's suspense. Grant's original "Jean de Fleur" finds the ensemble in brisker tempo, while their cover of John Lewis's "Django" exudes the spine-tingling coolness of Lewis's brand of bop. --John Murph

Customer Reviews:

One of the best of Blue Note's best.......2000-06-01

What a shame that Green didn't receive the recognition he deserved for releases like this one. If he had, he might never have undertaken some of the inferior projects he completed in the late '60s and throughout the '70s until his death. Unfortunately, quality doesn't always get its due, especially in jazz. And make no mistake: "Idle Moments" is a recording of the highest quality.

From the intoxicating, dreamy strains of the title tune to the energetic "Jean De Fleur" to the crisply swinging "Django," Green and his band never miss a beat. In fact, the first thing that struck me when I first heard the album was how authoritative they all sounded, and utterly relaxed in their musical exchanges. That feeling added to my surprise when I read the liner notes and found that Green didn't even know vibist Bobby Hutcherson all that well prior to the date.

Well, you'd never know that listening to "Idle Moments." From the opening note of that title cut, the band slips into a groove that it never loses. Green's playing was never better (and he recorded a number of other great Blue Note records), and he is firmly supported by Hutcherson's bell-like vibes. Joe Henderson is in complete control on tenor sax, ranging across a variety of moods from liquid to hard edged, and the underrated Duke Pearson provides a strong anchor on piano.

Nearly any jazz date that brought together the talent in this band would deliver a few memorable moments. On this date, the memorable moments never seemed to end. You'll find that spending time with "Idle Moments" is not time that is wasted. Not in the least.

Shoulda Wouulda Coulda . . ........1999-12-29

Elmo like CD very much! Very good horn playing and the vibes are really neat-o. Duke Pearson was a good arranger--too bad he died so young.

I'm impressed.......1999-08-28

My (limited) experience w/jazz guitarists has been that they're BORING! Even the title track, which definitely seems aptly named, is anything but boring. Great stuff!

Grant Green IS the GROOVE Master.......1998-10-23

Grant green was an unbelievable guitar player. Along with Wes Montgomery, Green gets a lot of play time on my box. While there are many, this is definately one of Green's best. Buy this CD and you will be a Grant Green fan for life.

Get this record now!!!.......1998-05-09

If you are going to have only one Grant Green record, this should be it!

How can you go wrong with Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson and Grant Green on the same record?!

All the selections are performed at an incredible level of mastery and control (listen to Joe Henderson's solos, its like liquid sunshine). Credit has to be given to the great writing of Duke Pearson for the success of this session (check out his record Wahoo).

Average customer rating:

Idle Moments ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009XE85G Release Date: 2005-08-30

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