Hal Singer - Blues and News

Styles: Saxophone Jazz
Year: 1971
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:07
Size: 103,8 MB
Art: Front

(7:37)  1. It's My Thing
(4:38)  2. Lina
(8:38)  3. Malcolm X
(6:17)  4. Pour Stéphanie
(6:07)  5. Du Bois
(6:20)  6. Lina - Unissued
(5:27)  7. Blues For Hal

The other great Hal Singer album from his years on the French scene and a record that we'd say is even better than his legendary Paris Soul Food set! Although Singer is often most associated with an older style of swing-based jazz, he's working here in a loose, free mode that's got plenty of 70s soulful touches often funky at the best moments, but even more importantly openly rhythmic with a progressively soulful style that's really outta site! The group features Art Taylor on drums, plus an assortment of European players led by Siegried Kessler who plays some great piano and flute on the album, and also handled the arrangements. The album features Singer's wonderful tune "Malcolm X" the kind of a track that we'd rank right up there with some of the most righteous soul jazz groovers of the time. Other highlights include the modal "Pour Stephanie", the jagged "Blues For Hal", and the groovy "It's My Thing". CD also includes the bonus track "Lina".

Personnel: Hal Singer - tenor saxophone; Jacques Bolognesi - trombone;  Jean-Claude Andre - guitar; Siegfried Kessler - piano; Patrice Caratini - bass; Art Taylor - drums

Blues and News

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