Release Date: 01 October 2016
Label: Pure Pleasure Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060149622483
Genres: Jazz
Description
180g audiophile vinyl reissue, remastering by Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London.
Personnel: John Lewis, piano / George Duvivier, bass / Jim Hall, guitar / Connie Kay, drums.
Eric Dolphy, alto saxophone - B2 / James Rivers, baritone saxophone - B2
Gunther Schuller, French horn - B2 / Benny Golson, tenor saxophone - B2
Paul Gonsalves , tenor saxophone - A1 / Herb Pomeroy, trumpet - A1 & B2
"There is nothing hurried about this disc. That said, the music is focused and will stretch your mind. Lewis employed masterful melodic improvisers here: Paul Gonsalves, Eric Dolphy, Jim Hall among others. Listen to "Body and Soul" as it builds powerfully and the soloists explore every possible melodic theme, where the quiet power of these master musicians is almost too much to take. Listen to "I Remember Clifford" where the players are essentially the MJQ with Jim Hall replacing Milt Jackson. This set swings, but oh-so-elegantly. Just like Mr. Lewis." - S.C. Berry
"Whether you're an old-time jazz afficionado or new to the genre, this album is essential. In my opinion, Lewis' lovely solo on "Body & Soul" makes his version virtually definitive - 15 minutes of bliss. The rest of the album, particularly "Afternoon in Paris", is at the same level. "Wonderful" is the perfect title for this record." - E Barrios
Tracklisting
Nina Simone
Archie Shepp & Mal Waldron
The Descendants Of Mike & Phoebe
Lonnie Liston Smith
Nat King Cole
David Murray
John Stubblefield
The Piano Choir
John Lewis
John Lewis
John Lewis
John Lewis
John Lewis
