Dick Patterson Trio - The Lost Chicago Tapes

The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 1

Styles: Jazz Instrumental
Year: 2023
Time: 54:05
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 125,3 MB
Art: Front

(5:44) 1. Like Someone in Love (Live)
(6:20) 2. If I Had You (Live)
(5:01) 3. A Night in Tunisia (Live)
(6:55) 4. Lover Man (Live)
(6:04) 5. On Green Dolphin Street (Take 1) [Live]
(4:01) 6. Billie's Bounce (Live)
(3:41) 7. Twisted (Live)
(2:17) 8. Perdido (Live)
(7:04) 9. Everything Happens to Me (Take 1) [Live]
(3:31) 10. The Lonesome Road (Live)
(1:36) 11. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (Live)
(1:45) 12. Get Me to the Church on Time (Live)

The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 1

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The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 2

Styles: Jazz Instrumental
Year: 2023
Time: 90:44
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 209,9 MB
Art: Front

(9:56) 1. I Got Rhythm (Live)
(7:45) 2. Blues in G (Live)
(4:49) 3. Dancing on the Ceiling (Live)
(6:10) 4. Everything Happens to Me (Take 2) [Live]
(6:16) 5. I'm Beginning to See the Light (Live)
(4:58) 6. Pennies from Heaven (Live)
(4:48) 7. The Nearness of You (Live)
(5:30) 8. I'm Getting Sentimental over You (Live)
(6:30) 9. Satin Doll (Take 1) [Live]
(5:01) 10. Doodlin' (Live)
(4:37) 11. The Transition (Live)
(0:55) 12. Sweet Georgia Brown (Live)
(0:50) 13. Slow Boat to China (Live)
(1:43) 14. Exactly Like You (Live)
(1:09) 15. The Whiffenpoof Song (Live)
(5:11) 16. A Foggy Day (Live)
(4:45) 17. Bewitched (Live)
(5:28) 18. Jordu (Live)
(4:13) 19. Witchcraft (Live)

The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 2

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The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 3

Styles: Jazz Instrumental
Year: 2023
Time: 47:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 109,2 MB
Art: Front

(11:16) 1. Blues in Bb, G, C, and F (Live)
( 6:39) 2. Blue Moon (Live)
( 5:12) 3. Battle Hymn of the Republic (Live)
( 6:28) 4. Night and Day (Live)
( 6:34) 5. On Green Dolphin Street (Take 2) [Live]
( 6:48) 6. I'll Remember April (Live)
( 2:35) 7. Amor Amor Amor (Live)
( 1:41) 8. Aquellos Ojos Verdes (Live)

The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 3

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The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 4

Styles: Jazz Instrumental
Year: 2023
Time: 48:43
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 112,8 MB
Art: Front

(7:21) 1. Robbin's Nest (Live)
(7:34) 2. My Romance (Live)
(2:57) 3. Don't Blame Me (Live)
(2:55) 4. The Nearness of You (Live)
(2:56) 5. When I Fall in Love (Live)
(5:46) 6. East of the Sun (West of the Moon) [Live]
(1:14) 7. Old MacDonald Swang a Farm (Live)
(6:09) 8. Satin Doll (Take 2) [Live]
(5:03) 9. Round Midnight (Live)
(6:44) 10. The Theme (Live)

The Lost Chicago Tapes Set 4

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In late 2022, a collection of previously undiscovered live jazz recordings was found by Mark and Craig Patterson. These recordings all have a common thread – they feature Dick Patterson, the father of Mark and Craig, playing bass alongside various artists. Until now, these recordings had never been made public, remaining unheard since their original performances.

The initial release in this series is The Lost Chicago Tapes, a compilation of recordings from four nights of performances by the Dick Patterson Trio. These recordings provide a unique window into the musical talents of the three musicians, as they perform classic songs by artists like Monk, Davis, Parker, Ellington, Strayhorn, Carmichael, Lerner & Loewe, Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart and many others.

Containing a total of 48 tunes, including multiple takes from different nights, The Lost Chicago Tapes offers a glimpse into the vibrant Chicago jazz scene of the 1960s. Produced by Mark Patterson, a well-respected figure in the jazz world, and mastered by Craig Patterson, owner of PME Records, this project is a family endeavour. One aspect the Patterson brothers regret is the lack of information about the pianist and drummer who played alongside Dick Patterson during these recordings. The tape labels simply read “Trio – Chicago,” with one tape featuring the notation “November 24, 1962 – Highwood.” Highwood is a suburb on the north side of Chicago, but he venue is unknown.

The Pattersons are eager to acknowledge the other two musicians and are seeking the assistance of aficionados with knowledge of early 1960s Chicago jazz musicians. They have created a video on YouTube to explain their situation, and the four-album set is now available on various streaming platforms, including Bandcamp.

By the late 1950s, Dick Patterson had become a prominent figure on the Chicago club scene. In 1963, he relocated to Colorado with his young family, embarking on a new phase of his career. This time around, he played with renowned artists like Clark Terry, The Pointer Sisters, Johnny Smith, Peanuts Hucko, Jerry Lewis, Spike Robinson, Neil Bridge, Stew Jackson, Dean Bushnell, Bob Montgomery, Claude Thornhill, George Gobel, and Dave and Don Grusin, among many others. The 1960s marked a golden era for jazz in Denver, and Dick Patterson played a important role, performing up to six nights a week for several decades while supporting fellow musicians on their journeys to success.

However, his own artistry was often overshadowed by his dedication to others. More tapes from his career are set to be released soon, inviting audiences to join in this exploration of musical history.

https://jazzjournal.co.uk/2023/10/29/the-dick-patterson-trio-a-real-life-jazz-mystery/

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Kenny Burrell - Live at the Village Vanguard

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1980
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:03
Size: 113,0 MB
Art: Front

( 6:10) 1. Second Balcony Jump
( 6:44) 2. Willow Weep For Me
( 4:27) 3. Work Song
( 7:03) 4. Woodyn' You
( 0:55) 5. The Introduction by Kenny Burrell of Max Gordon, Village Vanguard
(10:11) 6. In The Still Of The Night
( 6:49) 7. Don't You Know I Care - Love You Madly
( 6:41) 8. It's Getting Dark

Kenny Burrell's storied career as perhaps the premier modern jazz guitarist has been documented by many efforts in the studio, but here's a nightclub date that may well be highly ranked as one of his very best efforts. The spontaneity and freshness of Burrell's lyric lines and deft chords is further enhanced by perhaps the most advanced musicians he has ever played with bassist Richard Davis and drummer Roy Haynes.

For music done in 1959, this is heady, seat-of-the-pants, brilliantly executed jazz that is mostly based in standards, but stretched to exacting tolerances that bend, but are not close to breaking. Davis provides strong support without going as outward as he did later in life, while Haynes might sound subdued to his fans, yet has an elastic presence that allows the other two a lot of freedom to fully articulate this modern mainstream language as a prelude heading into the turbulent '60s.

On this straight reissue that originally sported the title "Man at Work," the trio plays all standards save the lively blues groove, more pronounced than the studio version of Burrell's "All Night Long," and the Erroll Garner tune "Trio," where Burrell's proves expert at combining singles lines and chords in balance. Most of the material is very upbeat and energetic as on the fast and quick "Will You Still Be Mine," and the bop swing of "Broadway" mixed up a little melodically by Burrell.

The love of Duke Ellington's music is always with the guitarist as rendered during "Just A-Sittin' and A-Rockin'," where the genius of Burrell is extant in his ability to provide his own counterpoint. Burrell's other precious component is his ability to relax and consistently swing as on Thelonious Monk's "Well, You Needn't," Benny Goodman's poignant and simple "Soft Winds," and dipping deep into the tenderness quotient on the ballad "I'm a Fool to Want You" aside the tango-flavored bass of Davis. A solid effort top to bottom, and a recording most highly recommended, this is Burrell and his extraordinary trio very close to, if not truly in their prime, and their element. By Michael G. Nastos https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-night-at-the-vanguard-mw0000203946#review

Live at the Village Vanguard

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David Hazeltine - Ballads and Blues Volume I

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2024
Time: 23:33
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Size: 54,3 MB
Art: Front

(5:25) 1. Felicia’s Blues
(5:32) 2. Just Things
(6:16) 3. When I Fall In Love
(6:19) 4. Blues De Troye

David Hazeltine is one of a handful of contemporary pianists who has mastered all of the major musical skills, from improvisation and technique, to accompaniment, arranging, and composition. Even more impressive, David is the rare artist able to innovate in each category. Thus it’s no surprise that he’s the most recorded contemporary jazz pianist of our time, having recorded thirty five cd’s as a leader and hundreds more as a sideman, on various major labels globally. A Milwaukee native, David was playing the clubs as a preteen, and before he’d even come of age he was already grabbing the attention and respect of jazz legends like Sonny Stitt, and Chet Baker. They urged him to make the move to New York City, which he did in 1992.

Beautifully complex and memorable:

The mark of a true artist, David’s style appeals to a wide range of musical tastes and levels of sophistication. His melodies and harmonies are beautifully complex and memorable. As a composer and instrumentalist, he has developed a signature style that is readily recognizable. His cooperative group “One For All” featuring tenor great Eric Alexander, has attained critical acclaim with their impressive 16 cd discography, and live concerts worldwide including appearances at the North Sea Jazz Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Hazeltine is one of the most sought after pianists today. He has worked with some of the world’s most respected jazz legends including James Moody, Eddie Harris, Jon Faddis, Joe Henderson, Pepper Adams, Jon Hendricks, and Marlena Shaw. David is known for taking a familiar or unexpected song and making it new, making it his own. He effortlessly transfers this skill from song to stage. Whether he’s composing or interpreting, accompanying or leading, you are certain to end the set remembering the sounds of David Hazeltine.

Carrying the art forward:

A brilliant teacher, David is also determined to carry the art forward to the next generation. Formerly an Associate Professor at Berklee, he currently teaches at SUNY-Purchase in New York. David is also a highly skilled clinician, and has served on the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Camp faculty for the past 15 years. His teaching has had a major impact on many of today’s young professional pianists including Ben Markley, who published his doctorate “The David Hazeltine Method” based on his lessons with Mr. Hazeltine. Hal Leonard has published the new “Real Book - Enhanced Edition”, featuring David’s own re-harmonizations of 200 well known standards. Lessons from David are also available on his online workshops; check out his sessions on harmony at www.jazzpianomastery.com, and on the essentials of bebop at www.mymusicmasterclass.com.
https://www.davidhazeltine.com/biography

Personnel: David Hazeltine - piano; Neal Miner - bass; Pete Van Nostrand - drums

Ballads and Blues Volume I

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