Time: 51:08
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1997
Styles: Soul Jazz
Art: Front
01. Alone (5:19)
02. Reminiscence (6:18)
03. Soliloquy (Live) (3:23)
04. Bad Mattie (4:47)
05. All Clear (5:37)
06. Oh Lonesome Me (5:03)
07. This Year (4:28)
08. Stardance (4:47)
09. Motor Pool (5:19)
10. Barcarolle (4:04)
11. Epilogue (1:58)
The number of jazz musicians having adopted the organ are rather few in number, compared to other instruments used in jazz:: Fats Waller, Jimmy Smith, Bill Doggett, "Wild" Bill Davis, Lou Bennet, Jimmy McGriff, and naturally Rhoda Scott.
The latter achieves an original synthesis in her productions and in her music and she allows herself with grace and joy to combine themes which are typically jazz, other religious, but also themes from classical music played in jazz.
A minister's daughter, brought up in the classical music tradition, and having attended Manhattan School of Music in New York, surrounded by traditional Afro-American music, how could it be otherwise?
This is wat she demonstrates in her music. Thus it is not surprising to discover, other than her original compositions, wel-known jazz tunes, classical music themes or French airs at the same time as certain Gospels or Negro Spirituals.
All of this comes from the essence of her personality and the unique characteristics of the Hammond organ, so original on the level of jazz music.
The latter achieves an original synthesis in her productions and in her music and she allows herself with grace and joy to combine themes which are typically jazz, other religious, but also themes from classical music played in jazz.
A minister's daughter, brought up in the classical music tradition, and having attended Manhattan School of Music in New York, surrounded by traditional Afro-American music, how could it be otherwise?
This is wat she demonstrates in her music. Thus it is not surprising to discover, other than her original compositions, wel-known jazz tunes, classical music themes or French airs at the same time as certain Gospels or Negro Spirituals.
All of this comes from the essence of her personality and the unique characteristics of the Hammond organ, so original on the level of jazz music.
Alone
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ReplyDeleteShe's a living legend, and a truly gifted player. Thanks a lot Mai Neime for this fantastic share.
DeleteGood point : as she's not with other musicians, there is less "Grooves" than on her other records. Bad point : as she's alone, there is not much variety in the music and after 30 minutes, it's boring. Check her cheesy cover of Oh Lonesome Me. Make me feel as I am skating on a hockey rink in 1962.
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