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Super Bass by Ray Brown (Bass) (CD - 05/27/1997)
 

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Super Bass by Ray Brown (Bass) (CD - 05/27/1997)
"Super Bass" (05/27/1997) Jazz Instrument Brown, Ray (Bass), Telarc DistributionPersonnel: Ray Brown, John Clayton, Christian McBride (bass); Benny Green (piano); Gregory Hutchinson (drums). Recorded at Sculler's, Boston, Massachsetts. This live Boston summit meeting between Ray Brown, Christian McBride and John Clayton was the logical outcome of several joint appearances, as well as an extension of a one-off bass troika track that McBride included on his first solo album. The idea of a bass trio on records probably would have been unthinkable in the primitive days of recording when Brown was coming up, but Telarc's fabulously deep yet clear engineering makes it seem like a natural thing to do. Whether pizzicato or bowed, whether taking the melodic solo or plunking down the 4/4 bottom line, all three perform with amazing panache, taste, humor, lack of ego, and the sheer joy of talking to and against each other beneath the musical staff. But if one has to pick out a single star, the choice has to be McBride, whose unshakeable time, solid tone and amazing ability to play his cumbersome bull fiddle like a horn stands out in astonishing fashion on the right speaker. On two tracks, the fleet-fingered Benny Green and drummer Gregory Hutchinson join Brown to form a conventional trio that serves as an effective change of pace. It's a fun set without a doubt, but these guys are also clearly making coherent music, and that is what will hold our interest over the long haul. ~ Richard S. Ginell

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Live At Tonic [5/2] *
 

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Live At Tonic [5/2] *
"Live at Tonic" (05/02/2006) Jazz General McBride, Christian, Ropeadope Records (USA)Personnel: Christian McBride (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, acoustic bass, electric bass); Christian McBride (bass instrument); Jenny Scheinman (violin); Rahsaan Patterson (trumpet); Geoff Keezer, Jason Moran (piano, keyboards); Terreon Gully (drums); Scratch (background vocals); Eric Krasno, Charlie Hunter (guitar); DJ Logic (turntables). Audio Mixer: Jeffrey Chestek. Recording information: Tonic, New York, NY. Photographer: Michael Didonna. One of the leading jazz bassists of the 1990s and 2000s, Christian McBride is known for his formidable technique, his infallible chemistry with other players, and his restless sense of experimentation. The three-disc set LIVE AT TONIC is an impressive demonstration of these qualities. Recorded over two nights at New York City's avant music nightclub Tonic, LIVE finds McBride playing with a killer backing band and being joined by some of the hottest musicians on the scene, including pianist Jason Moran, guitarist Charlie Hunter, and turntablist DJ Logic. This is a hefty dose of compelling, joyful contemporary jazz.

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New York - Los Angeles 1939-1941
 

New York - Los Angeles 1939-1941

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New York - Los Angeles 1939-1941
"The Quintessence: New York to Los Angeles 1939-1941" (07/30/2002) Jazz Instrument Christian, Charlie, FremeauxThis French double-disc, 32-track anthology by Fremeaux & Associates is a decent, even solid collection of material of Charlie Christian's early recording years with the Benny Goodman band, in a number of studios all across the United States. Some of the track selections are curious, and considering the nine-volume retrospective on the Masters of Jazz imprint, this is but a mere drop in the bucket. Nonetheless, there are still plenty -- plenty -- of novices out there who are still discovering Christian some eight decades after he impacted music forever with his playing and had such a profound effect on jazz. So these sides, all of them showcasing him in the company of some prominent soloists, including Count Basie and Lester Young, offer plenty of proof that the genius was real. The notes are just OK, but the sound is terrific considering the source material. The only truly confounding thing here is the inclusion of four takes on disc two of "Benny's Bugle," all strung together as one long jam. ~ Thom Jurek

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More Encores: Christian Marclay Plays With the Records Of... by Christian Marclay (CD - 05/18/2004)
 

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More Encores: Christian Marclay Plays With the Records Of... by Christian Marclay (CD - 05/18/2004)
"More Encores: Christian Marclay Plays With the Records Of..." (05/18/2004) Jazz Instrument Marclay, Christian, ReRAudio Mixer: Christian Marclay. Recording information: Harmonic Ranch (01/1987-05/1988); Horvitz Studio (01/1987-05/1988); King St. Studio (01/1987-05/1988); Noise NY (01/1987-05/1988). Christian Marclay may be the unwitting inventor of turntablism. This disc is a stellar example of why. The music here is by such unlikely compatriots as Johann Strauss, John Zorn, John Cage, Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, Ferrante and Teicher, Louis Armstrong, Martin Denny, Maria Callas, Jimi Hendrix, and Frederic Chopin. Basically, Marclay terrorizes the listener with his turntable manipulations of music by these artists. Each of the pieces here is dedicated to an artist whose records were used to create it. In the case of the Cage composition, Marclay cut slices from several records and pasted them back together on a single disc. On everything else the records were mixed together via several turntables simultaneously, then recorded and overdubbed in analogue. So what does it sound like? It's a mess, pure and simple. But in many cases, it's a compelling mess. The Cage piece is one example where the deep cracks in the records are audible as pieces of music from "Works for Prepared Piano," the string quartets and "Atlas Eclipticalis," among others, were used. The Chopin piece is like mad circus music, careening like an organ grinder's monkey got hold of the instrument. The Louis Armstrong track was recorded using a hand-crank gramophone and therefore its non-sampled charm is everywhere present. Also, the Gainsbourg/Birkin track in some ways tracks better than their own songs. Ultimately, though, all the speed changes become irritating throughout. Given that this was the ultimate use of a turntable back in 1988, and was a different take on sampling, it's an interesting disc. [Originally issued as a 10" vinyl record, More Encores was reissued on CD by Chris Cutler's Recommended label in 1996.] ~ Thom Jurek

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Top 25 Praise Songs: Instrumental by Various Artists (CD - 11/11/2003)
 

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Top 25 Praise Songs: Instrumental by Various Artists (CD - 11/11/2003)
"Top 25 Praise Songs: Instrumental" (11/11/2003) Gospel Various Artists, Maranatha MusicPersonnel: Andy Dodd (guitar); Greg Vail (saxophone); Tony Guerrero (trumpet); Phil Kristianson (piano); Phil Sillas (keyboards, programming); Steve DiStanislao (drums). Audio Mixer: John Hendrickson. Recording information: BeachCityStudios.com, San Clemente, CA. Arranger: Phil Sillas.

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50 Golden Hymns
 

50 Golden Hymns

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50 Golden Hymns
"50 Golden Hymns Instrumental Collection" (11/07/2005) Gospel Various Artists, New DayThis three-disc set includes instrumental versions of well-known hymns like "Amazing Grace," "The Lord's My Shepherd," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," and "How Great Thou Art." The arrangements range from sweeping, full-orchestra renditions to solo piano -- a gentle piano version of "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is a highlight. There are few rather stilted contemporary instrumentals -- the badly programmed percussion in "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" is a distraction. But for the most part, 50 Golden Hymns is workable as background music. ~ Johnny Loftus

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Mississippi Po' Boy
 

Mississippi Po' Boy

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Mississippi Po' Boy
"Mississippi Po Boy" (10/26/2004) Gospel Canton Spirituals (The), J&B RecordsPersonnel: Harvey Pop Watkins, Sr., Harvey Watkins, Jr., Dwayne Watkins, Ray Johnson (vocals). Recording information: 1985. This Billboard charting album is the perfect sampling of this Canton-based group's vocal intensity. While the distribution of this album was limited mainly to the southeastern states, it gained great attention among gospel music listeners during the mid-'80s. Most of the selections are led by lead singer Harvey Watkins Jr. in his patented emotion-filled moaning style. Out of the ten selections included on this album, six have become nationwide hits. Many would resurface on the Canton Spirituals' national debut project, Live in Memphis on Blackberry Records. From the lead guitar-driven "Mississippi Po Boy" to the foot-stomping "Jeremiah," the listener is treated to a very balanced recording. The late Harvey Watkins Sr. is in rare form, contributing his clear falsetto vocals on "Heavenly Choir" and "The Bible Is Right," to name two. On the whole, this recording is very consistent with the Canton Spirituals' sound on the J&B record label. A very raw and crisp production that emphasizes the down-home quartet experience is characteristic of J&B productions, and is prevalent on this outstanding example of Mississippi gospel. While this recording is full of hit selections, it is the lesser-known selections that make this a must for any collector of raw quartet gospel. ~ Minister Donnie Addison

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Instrumental 2 [2/14] *
 

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Instrumental 2 [2/14] *
"Instrumental, Vol. 2" (02/14/2006) Gospel Taiz?, GiaTaiz?: Kertesz Annamaria (guitars); More Iren, Szabo Reka (flute).

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djTrio [Digipak] by Christian Marclay (CD - 04/13/2004)
 

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djTrio [Digipak] by Christian Marclay (CD - 04/13/2004)
"djTrio [Digipak]" (04/13/2004) Jazz Instrument Marclay, Christian, AsphodelLiner Note Author: Christian Marclay. Recording information: Arts At Brad College; Electroluxe Festival, Tonic; Pompidou Center; Sculpture Garden's Ring Auditorium; The Andy Warhol Museum; The Detroit Institute Of Arts; The Hirshhorn Museum; The Richard B. Fisher Center For The Performing; Tonic's Subtonic PhOnOmena. Editors: Christian Marclay; DJ Olive. As close as Christian Marclay has ever come to conventional DJ mixing -- which is to say, not very close at all -- djTrio collects seven live performances by Marclay's ever-shifting collective of turntable masters, including Toshio Kajiwara, Erik M, DJ Olive, and Marina Rosenfeld. This is not traditional turntablism in that the beat is never the point. Similarly, the traditional structure of soundclash-style records, where each DJ takes turns soloing while the others provide a steady beat backdrop, is out the window: this is more like three DJs soloing on top of each other. However, it's not as chaotic and difficult to absorb as many of Marclay's solo performances, because although Marclay's extreme noise-for-noise-sake aesthetic prevails, his cohorts are at least partially rooted in traditional turntablism, which provides just enough familiarity for the listener to throw Marclay's sound art into sharp relief. Relatively becalmed pieces like "New York, August 21, 2003" aren't really that far removed from the likes of DJ Shadow, making djTrio a less threatening introduction to Christian Marclay's musical world than many of his solo recordings. ~ Stewart Mason

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Front Line by Jodie Christian (CD - 11/19/1996)
 

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Front Line by Jodie Christian (CD - 11/19/1996)
"Front Line" (11/19/1996) Jazz Instrument Christian, Jodie, DelmarkPersonnel includes: Jodie Christian (piano); Norris Turney (alto saxophone); Eddie Johnson (tenor saxophone); Sonny Cohn (trumpet). Personnel: Jodie Christian (piano); Francine Griffin (vocals); Norris Turney (alto saxophone); Eddie Johnson (tenor saxophone); Sonny Cohn (trumpet); Ernie Adams, Gerryck King (drums). Recording information: Riverside Studios, Chicago, IL (01/08/1996/01/09/1996). Photographer: Todd Winters. If a city has any type of jazz scene, it has some improvisers who enjoy local hero status -- people who are highly regarded locally but not well-known elsewhere. Local jazz heroes can be found in places that range from Copenhagen to Seattle to Rio de Janeiro; they can be tenor saxophonists like Philadelphia's Bootsie Barnes, singers like Boston's Paul Broadnax, or pianists like Chicago's Jodie Christian. If someone is unfamiliar with Christian, it doesn't necessarily mean that he/she doesn't know jazz -- but it does indicate that he/she hasn't spent much time checking out Chicago's jazz scene. Thankfully, the Chicago-based Delmark Records gave Christian a chance to do some recording in the 1990s, and 1996's Front Line was his third Delmark album. Produced by label owner Bob Koester, this CD finds the artist leading a hard-swinging group of Chicagoans that includes Norris Turney on alto sax, Eddie Johnson on tenor sax, John Whitfield on bass, and Ernie Adams or Gerryck King on drums. Francine Griffin, a likable but obscure singer, joins the sextet on Duke Ellington's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." But all of the other material is instrumental, and that includes a few Christian originals as well as solid performances of Wayne Shorter's "Lester Left Town" and Miles Davis' "All Blues." Turney was heavily influenced by Johnny Hodges and spent some time as lead alto sax in the Ellington big band, which explains why standards from the Ellington/Strayhorn songbook are a high priority. In addition to "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," Christian puts his spin on "Mood Indigo," "Chelsea Bridge," and "In a Mellow Tone." Outside of the Windy City, Christian isn't nearly as well known as he deserves to be, but that doesn't make Front Line any less appealing. ~ Alex Henderson

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Instrumental Gospel by Various Artists (CD - 01/15/2002)
 

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Instrumental Gospel by Various Artists (CD - 01/15/2002)
"Instrumental Gospel" (01/15/2002) Gospel Various Artists, Meek RecordsPersonnel: Wilbert Jarmon (guitar); Royal Warren (organ, synthesizer); Pierre Walker (organ); Jeral Gray, SR., Kamaron Adams (synthesizer); Terrence Williams, Kamaron Jarmon, Tony Russell (drums). Recording information: Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, IL. Directors: Earl Evans; Cynthia Nunn; George Winfrey; Kelvin Lenox; Percy Gray, Jr.; Anthony Tidwell; Royal Warren; Pierre Walker; Bryant Jones.

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The Immortal Charlie Christian [Columbia] by Charlie Christian (CD - 09/30/1992)
 

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The Immortal Charlie Christian [Columbia] by Charlie Christian (CD - 09/30/1992)
"The Immortal Charlie Christian [Columbia]" (09/30/1992) Jazz Instrument Christian, Charlie, Legacy RecordingsPersonnel: Charlie Christian (guitar); Don Byas (tenor saxophone); Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Guy (trumpet); Thelonious Monk, Kenny Kersey (piano); Nixk Finton (bass); Kenny Clarke (drums). Recorded live at Minton's, New York, New York in May 1941. Personnel: Charlie Christian (guitar); Don Byas (tenor saxophone); Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Guy (trumpet); Ken Kersey, Thelonious Monk (piano); Kenny Clarke (drums). Liner Note Author: Leonard Feather. Recording information: Minton's in Harlem (05/1941). Aside from the name being misspelled on front and back cover, guitarist Charlie (not Charley) Christian was at the forefront of the bebop revolution. These ten tracks show why, and also gives rise to the notion of Christian being the first to wield an amplified electric guitar. The CD has a nice range of bop classics, three written by co-conspirator Dizzy Gillespie, two originals of Christian's, a lone standard, and a tribute to Jack Kerouac. This collection represents not only a smidgen of what Christian did before his career was tragically cut short, but opens a window into his grand contributions to jazz. Though only an appetizer and a bit flawed, it is tasty. ~ Michael G. Nastos

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Romantic Heart: Instrumental
 

Romantic Heart: Instrumental

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Romantic Heart: Instrumental
"Romantic Heart: Instrumental" (1996) Gospel Various Artists, Daywind

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Simplicity: Saxophone & Trumpet
 

Simplicity: Saxophone & Trumpet

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Simplicity: Saxophone & Trumpet
"Simplicity: A Spiritual Instrumental Music Experience, Vol. 5 & 6" (06/15/2004) Easy Listening Various Artists, Crossroads (Music Box Recordings)Personnel: Trammell Starks (keyboards). Illustrator: Jacqui Morgan.

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The Original Guitar Hero by Charlie Christian (CD - 09/24/2002)
 

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The Original Guitar Hero by Charlie Christian (CD - 09/24/2002)
"The Original Guitar Hero" (09/24/2002) Jazz Instrument Christian, Charlie, Legacy RecordingsThis is a selection from the 4-CD box THE GENIUS OF THE ELECTRIC GUITAR. Personnel: Charlie Christian (guitar); George Auld (tenor saxophone); Cootie Williams (trumpet); Benny Goodman (clarinet); Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Johnny Guarnieri, Dudley Brooks (piano); Artie Bernstein (bass); Nick Fatool, Jo Jones, Harry Jaeger (drums). Producer: John Hammond. Compilation producers: Michael Brooks, Michael Cuscuna. Recorded in 1939-1940. Includes liner notes by Les Paul and Brad Tolinski. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: Charlie Christian (electric guitar); Benny Goodman (clarinet); Georgie Auld (tenor saxophone); Cootie Williams (trumpet); Count Basie, Dudley Brooks, Fletcher Henderson, Johnny Guarnieri (piano); Lionel Hampton (vibraphone); Harry Jaeger, Jo Jones , Nick Fatool (drums). Liner Note Authors: Derek Trucks; Duke Robillard; Brad Tolinski; Herb Ellis; Jimmie Vaughan; Joe Satriani; Les Paul; Russell Malone; Tal Farlow; B.B. King; Vernon Reid; Barney Kessel; Walter Becker; Warren Haynes; Bill Frisell; John Scofield; Brian Setzer. Recording information: Word Studios, NY (10/02/1939-11/07/1940). This eight-track sampler from Columbia's The Genius of the Electric Guitar box set is a fairly ill-advised promotional gimmick that offers a slice of the box to people who may be unsure of its overall worth. It is far from a definitive sampler, though, and as such is a waste of money, because those who are convinced to buy the box will have paid an extra ten bucks, while those who decide that the sampler stands on its own will be deprived of many of Christian's essential performances. If you're a big Christian fan, buy the box; otherwise, the original (and still-available) Genius of the Electric Guitar is still the best way to go. ~ Jim Smith This eight-track sampler from Columbia's The Genius of the Electric Guitar box set offers a slice of the box to people who may be unsure of its overall worth. It is far from a definitive sampler, though. If you're a big Christian fan, buy the box; otherwise, the original (and still-available) Genius of the Electric Guitar is still the best way to go. ~ Jim Smith

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Experience by Jodie Christian (CD - 06/15/1992)
 

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Experience by Jodie Christian (CD - 06/15/1992)
"Experience" (06/15/1992) Jazz Instrument Christian, Jodie, DelmarkPersonnel: Jodie Christian (piano, whistling), Larry Gray (bass), Vincent Davis (drums). Personnel: Jodie Christian (whistling, piano); Vincent Davis (drums). Liner Note Author: Emmanuel Cranshaw. Recording information: PS Recording Studio (05/29/1991-02/12/1992). Photographer: Melvin Williams. A local legend in Chicago for decades, Jodie Christian is a flexible pianist able to play anything from bebop to fairly free jazz. On this set he performs six standards (including "Mood Indigo," "End of a Love Affair," and "All the Things You Are") and four originals. Some of the tunes are taken as unaccompanied piano solos (on "Blues Holiday" Christian also whistles) while the other songs have the pianist supported by bassist Larry Gray and drummer Vincent Davis. Christian mostly sticks to the modern mainstream and he sounds quite fine throughout this largely melodic set. ~ Scott Yanow

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Sacred Music From The Mountains
 

Sacred Music From The Mountains

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Sacred Music From The Mountains
"Sacred Music From the Mountains" (08/19/2003) Country Various Artists, Crossroads (Music Box Recordings)Performers includes: Aubrey Haynie, Bryan Sutton. Sacred Music From the Mountains features a variety of songs that evoke responses synonymous with transcendental experiences in mountainous contexts. It's a rather engaging concept, particularly since it's so abstractly executed. Many will be familiar with the songs on this album since they are longtime religious anthems, examples being "Holy, Holy, Holy," "Amazing Grace," and "Old Rugged Cross." However, as wonderfully odd as this album's concept may be, the performances are unfortunately lackluster and perhaps even faceless. ~ Jason Birchmeier

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Psalms 150 Instrumental Gospel by Various Artists (CD - 07/11/2000)
 

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Psalms 150 Instrumental Gospel by Various Artists (CD - 07/11/2000)
"Psalms 150 Instrumental Gospel" (07/11/2000) Gospel Various Artists, Orchard (Distributor)Personnel: Neil Williford (saxophone); Artis Joyce (bass guitar). Arranger: Neil Williford.

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