Release Date: 05 May 2023
Label: Wienerworld
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 875531022780
Description
Unissued rare live recordings from legendary pianist on 2 CDs with an extensive 32-page booklet with essays and photos.
Bish at the Bank: Live in Baltimore is an official previously unissued set of recordings by one of the unsung heroes of bebop jazz piano, Walter Bishop Jr., featuring a swinging trio with Harold Vick on saxophone, Lou McIntosh on bass and Dick Berk on drums. The double set consists of 2 shows recorded in Baltimore, Maryland, disc one recorded at The Madison Club on August 28, 1966 and The Famous Ballroom on February 26, 1967 on disc two.
A plethora of historical jazz is enclosed: jazz heads can find an extensive 32-page booklet with essays by esteemed jazz journalists Ted Panken and Bret Primack, plus rare photos by Don Schlitten, Raymod Ross and Jan Persson, plus poetry pieces written by Bishop.
The set is produced by label owner musician Cory Weeds and "Jazz Detective" producer Zev Feldman. This double CD set was transferred from the original tape reels and, boasts 100 minutes of music and is packaged in a gatefold sleeve.
Tracklisting
Buddy Rich
Buddy Rich
Buddy Rich
Lee Kerslake
The Contractions
The Don Powell Band feat. Bev Bevan
Various
Shakin' Street Scarlet
James Chadwick Trio
Charles Mingus
Various Artists
Massimo Urbani Quintet
Jimmy Guiffre Trio / Gene Krupa Quartet
Miles Davis
JD Allen
Jerry Bergonzi
