Release Date: 01 January 2019
Label: Jazz Images
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436569192993
Genres: Jazz
Description
'The Connection' is a 1959 play by Jack Gelber about drug addiction. It was first produced by the Living Theatre, directed by Living Theatre co-founder Judith Malina, and designed by co-founder Julian Beck. The original music score was composed by pianist Freddie Redd, and the great alto saxophonist Jackie McLean played the lead. Both musicians also recorded this outstanding LP, The Music from The Connection (Blue Note BLP-4027), showcasing the score. Gelber had originally thought that the play would feature real musicians - who would also double as actors in minor roles - improvising on blues and jazz standards in the tradition of Charlie Parker, but Redd convinced him to use an original score. The end result was a set of dynamic straight-ahead bop. The complete 1960 LP The Connection (Felsted FL-7512), recorded by Redd with trumpeter Howard McGhee and presenting the same score, has been added as a bonus.
Limited edition CD in a 3-panel digipack showcasing artwork by iconic photographer William Claxton.
Tracklisting
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Chet Baker
Jackie Mclean
Sonny Rollins
John Coltrane & Johnny Griffin
Art Blakey
Paul Chambers Quintet
Anthony Joseph
Kevin Figes
Michael Formanek
CTI All Stars
Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy
Noa Levy & Paul Edis
Mark Wade Trio
Mara & Nana Vasconcelos
