Dave Pell Octet - Jazz & Romantic Places

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1955
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 40:14
Size: 93,5 MB
Art: Front

(2:59)  1. How Are Things In Glocca Morra
(3:56)  2. On A Slow Boat To China
(2:56)  3. Memphis In June
(2:56)  4. Paris In The Spring
(4:28)  5. London In July
(2:35)  6. Isle Of Capri
(2:56)  7. The White Cliffs Of Dover
(3:22)  8. Sunday In Savannah
(4:07)  9. Deep In The Heart Of Texas
(3:41) 10. Shuffle Off To Buffalo
(3:26) 11. New Orleans
(2:46) 12. Flying Down To Rio

In the midst of the 1950s, Dave Pell was one of the so-called "cool" jazz musicians on the West Coast of the United States, though he hasn't received as much recognition as others. Utilizing a variety of charts by talented arrangers including Johnny Mandel, Marty Paich, Jack Montrose, Wes Hensel, and Shorty Rogers (who also conducted the sessions), Pell's octet interprets the charts with gusto. For those not familiar with Pell's work, these sessions are similar in nature to recordings by Gerry Mulligan. The outstanding group includes baritone saxophonist Bob Gordon, trumpeter Don Fagerquist, and trombonist Ray Sims. In addition to the usual standards, Pell delves into infrequently heard gems like "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" (from the Broadway musical 42nd Street) and even a playful take of "Deep in the Heart of Texas." This is a very enjoyable LP that has been out of print for decades and it may be somewhat challenging to locate.
~ Ken Dryden http://www.allmusic.com/album/jazz-and-romantic-places-mw0000790334

Jazz & Romantic Places

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