Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, Jake Hanna and Ray Brown – Seven, Come Eleven (1973) [Reissue 2003] [SACD / Concord Jazz – SACD-1015-6]

Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, Jake Hanna and Ray Brown - Seven, Come Eleven (1973) [Reissue 2003]

Title: Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, Jake Hanna and Ray Brown – Seven, Come Eleven (1973) [Reissue 2003]
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

The second Concord album was recorded the day after the first with the same lineup: guitarists Herb Ellis and Joe Pass, bassist Ray Brown and drummer Jake Hanna. Pass would sign with Pablo but Ellis would be a fixture on the Concord label throughout the 1970s. If anything, the guitarists’ rematch was a bit stronger than their first due to material better suited for jamming including “In a Mellotone,” a speedy “Seven Come Eleven,” “Perdido” and “Concord Blues”.

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Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson – The Very Tall Band: Live at the Blue Note (1999) [SACD / Telarc Jazz – 83443-SA]

Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson - The Very Tall Band: Live at the Blue Note (1999)

Title: Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson – The Very Tall Band: Live at the Blue Note (1999)
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Oscar Peterson’s landmark meeting with Milt Jackson in the mid-’60s produced the very successful studio date Very Tall. They’ve played and recorded together on a number of occasions since then, joined by Ray Brown more often than not, but these live tracks recorded at the Blue Note are among their most satisfying sessions. Peterson continues his strong comeback from the serious stroke that he suffered in 1993, replacing his once ferocious tempos with an uncanny lyricism. Brown’s introduction to “Blues for JR” and his bass solo medley are superb, while Jackson remains a master of the blues. The finale of “Caravan” features drummer Karriem Riggins and brings the session to a thunderous climax. Highly recommended.

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