All That Jazz ...

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For me "Passing Ships" is a standout album till now, and now after repeated listens of this album, I've come to appreciate its subtle brilliance. Here…restraint interplay between Gilmore ,Bobby & Joe elevated the music, allowing the individuality of Hill's compositions to shine. This approach could have fallen flat in lesser hands, but here, it adds potency.

Sound quality of this blue note tone poet edition is brilliant!

Next up: wish to explore hill’s "Grass Roots" and "Smoke Stack".
 
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"Empyrean Isles" by Herbie Hancock is recorded this thursday June 1964. I admire this Blue Note classic for its bold fusion of hard bop, soulful grooves and love the exceptional interplay between Hancock, Freddie , Ron & Tony…. Standout tracks like "Cantaloupe Island" demonstrate the album's engaging and innovative Jazz
 
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"Empyrean Isles" by Herbie Hancock is recorded this thursday June 1964. I admire this Blue Note classic for its bold fusion of hard bop, soulful grooves and love the exceptional interplay between Hancock, Freddie , Ron & Tony…. Standout tracks like "Cantaloupe Island" demonstrate the album's engaging and innovative Jazz


For me the standout track of this album is the exploratory long-form jazz of The Egg..


 
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Chaloff's playing is simply sublime. I like this kind of Sax tone which is full-bodied . His playing is very expressive, with a wonderful sense of nuance and phrasing.

The rhythm section, featuring Sonny Clark on piano, David Allyn on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums, is tight and responsive, providing a perfect foundation.

The sound quality is exceptional with expansive soundstage, Chaloff's playing is simply fantastic and his baritone growls through my PAP open baffle speaker Horns as if he is playing in front me.

Yet another Tone poet gem from blue note!
 
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Chaloff's playing is simply sublime. I like this kind of Sax tone which is full-bodied . His playing is very expressive, with a wonderful sense of nuance and phrasing.

The rhythm section, featuring Sonny Clark on piano, David Allyn on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums, is tight and responsive, providing a perfect foundation.

The sound quality is exceptional with expansive soundstage, Chaloff's playing is simply fantastic and his baritone growls through my PAP open baffle speaker Horns as if he is playing in front me.

Yet another Tone poet gem from blue note!
Another great recommendation!
Unlike Gerry Mulligan, Chaloff almost sounds like he’s playing tenor sax. This was the album that first turned me on to him, and I feel it’s his best.
A completely wild character who only lived to 33; he died of cancer a year after making this album.
 
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Chaloff's playing is simply sublime. I like this kind of Sax tone which is full-bodied . His playing is very expressive, with a wonderful sense of nuance and phrasing.

The rhythm section, featuring Sonny Clark on piano, David Allyn on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums, is tight and responsive, providing a perfect foundation.

The sound quality is exceptional with expansive soundstage, Chaloff's playing is simply fantastic and his baritone growls through my PAP open baffle speaker Horns as if he is playing in front me.

Yet another Tone poet gem from blue note!
Thanks for this recommendation! Enjoyed all of the tracks
 
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Is this genuine jazz, or simply funk with a large dollop of jazz on top?
The correct answer is: who cares!
When a record is this much fun, ignore the genre and let your feet have a good time. :)
Steve Gadd’s kinetic drumming and Eddie Daniel’s’ staccato sax lines are highlights.

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One of the most popular 70s Japanese jazz funk albums was actually made in the US, with Kawasaki being the only non-American in the group. Keyboardist Tom Coster, famous for his time spent with Santana, adds some funky sound effects to the mix.

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Have this exact pressing! It's a great one. Been a frequent customer of Mr Bongo releases for years now. Their selection is second to none.
 
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Bluesy swagger all through the album...
...nice laid-back, West Coast jazz vibe and is perfect for unwinding after a long day. The sound quality is exceptional, with clear and crisp instrumentation.
Cheers!
 
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