Release Date: 15 June 2003
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101835829
Description
This previously unreleased music was recorded live by Danish Radio at the famous jazz club Montmartre, in Copenhagen, in June, 1975. The CD consists of seven tracks (69 minutes), and the repertoire is a round blending of blues, standards and modern jazz, including tunes like Garner’s ”Misty”, ”Bye Bye Blackbird”, Ellington’s ”Satin Doll”, and ”The Theme”. Because Terry and Wilkins had been close friends, privately and musically, since their childhood in St. Louis, there is a special communication and relaxed cohesiveness in their playing, not least of all because of their years together in the Count Basie Orchestra. Wilkins is best known for his great talents as composer and arranger for big bands - especially Basie and countless jazz singers - while Terry is a premier trumpeter and flugelhorn player, famous as a soloist and as side-man in Basie’s orchestra. The band on this CD was on a European tour at the time of this Montmartre gig, and were a tight, relaxed unit, featuring a fabulous rhythm section. High professionalism and a relaxed, good feeling make this first-time release a perfect tribute to two old friends from St. Louis, who are two of the top names in modern jazz today.
Tracklisting
Sophisticated Ladies
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Rosa Passos
Peter Vuust Quartet
Carsten Dahl Ensemble
Danish Radio Big Band
Thomas Fonnesbaek
Michel Petrucciani Trio
Sun Speak
Robert Mitchell
Gregory Groover Jr.
Thom Rotella
JD Allen
The 3 Cohens & WDR Big Band
Wolfgang Muthspiel; Scott Colley; Brian Blade
Rolf Thofte Quintet
