Tag: Pete Recommends

1 May 2019

Pete Recommends…Paul Bley – Basics

Paul Bley Basics [Justin Time CD Just 1542]   When I visited Peter Ind’s exhibition in March, I discovered that Just Gone Jazz had issued a box set of recordings made by Peter in New York. They include some of the best sessions ever recorded by Lee Konitz. An extra surprise was the inclusion in […]

1 April 2019

Pete Recommends…Maxine Sullivan – Uptown

Maxine Sullivan with the Scott Hamilton Quintet Uptown [Concord CD  CCD4188] A few weeks ago I rang a friend to confirm a meeting. It was quite late and he told me that he was at the Verdict, where it was the interval. “Who’s on?” I asked. “Scott Hamilton, absolutely terrific,” he replied. That conversation led […]

1 March 2019

Pete Recommends…Clifford Brown – Jazz Immortal

Each month Peter Batten recommends a recording that jazz fans may wish to add to their personal library.   Clifford Brown Jazz Immortal featuring Zoot Sims [Pacific Jazz CDP 7 46850 2]   Last week I began preparing a talk about tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims. His discography suddenly reminded me of a session which I […]

1 February 2019

Pete Recommends…Kenny Davern and The Rhythm Men

Kenny Davern Kenny Davern and the Rhythm Men [Arbors Records ARCD 19147]   For the first SJM of the new year I want to offer a suggestion for those who enjoy older or mainstream styles in our music and the clarinet in particular. Kenny, who died in 2006, was a true master of the clarinet […]

1 December 2018

Pete Recommends…The Wardell Gray Story

Wardell Gray The Wardell Gray Story [Properbox 55]   In the 1950s two of my friends formed an excellent traditional jazz quintet. They played clarinet and soprano sax respectively. Soon they began listening to Lester Young. Both were tempted to take up the tenor sax, but held back. Then they heard Wardell Gray. Lester plus […]

1 November 2018

Pete Recommends…Dexter Gordon – Go

Dexter Gordon Go [Blue Note 84112]   About the time that this recording was made I heard Dexter in person. I still believe that it was one of the best live sessions I have experienced. The sheer strength of his performance, his ability to flow and to build for chorus after chorus, was breathtaking. Over […]

1 July 2018

Pete Recommends…Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones

Each month Peter Batten recommends a recording that jazz fans may wish to add to their personal library.   Art Tatum, Red Callender, Jo Jones       My recommendation this month is a recent addition to my collection. I did own the vinyl version of this album for several years, but did not replace it […]

1 June 2018

Pete Recommends…Milt Jackson – Three Classic Albums

Each month Peter Batten recommends a recording that jazz fans may wish to add to their personal library.   Milt Jackson Three Classic Albums with Cannonball Adderley: Things Are Getting Better with Coleman Hawkins: Bean Bags with Art Farmer & Benny Golson: Bags Opus       This recommendation is a new addition to my collection. […]

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