The Lost Chords
ASIN: B00023BIG0
Track Listings
| 1. 3 Blind Mice |
| 2. Wink Leak / Traps / Leonard Feather |
| 3. The Maze / Blind Mice Redux |
| 4. Hip Hop |
| 5. Tropical Depression |
| 6. Red |
| 7. Lost Chords I |
| 8. Lost Chords II |
| 9. Lost Chords III |
Editorial Reviews
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For those accustomed to Carla Bley's recent nudge-and-a-wink big-band efforts and corny post-lounge work, the more grounded pleasures of The Lost Chords may come as something of a surprise. Her compositions are not without their playful side: the elegantly ambulating "Red," she tells us, was named after a chicken friend of hers. Recorded live, with Bley on piano, longtime partner Steve Swallow on bass, young British associate Andy Sheppard on tenor and soprano saxophone, and Billy Drummond on drums, the album radiates a newfound sense of purpose and, possibly, a new outlook on life. Judging by the fragmented melodies and loose, Monk-like structures at play here, Bley's new working band isn't just looking for lost chords, but thriving in the absence of conventional ones. "Three Blind Mice," one of two suite-like pieces, recasts the kids' tune with wide harmonic contrasts, dancing exchanges, and a relaxed funk groove. As an instrumentalist, Bley mainly lends accents, deepens contrasts, and provides direction on the stylistic compass, pointing toward gospel on "Hip Hop." The melodic load is carried by Sheppard, long a comer on the British scene, but here rising to a new level of feathery fluency and tonal strength. Drummond, perhaps best known for his muscle, displays a winning lightness of touch throughout. --Lloyd Sachs
Product Description
This record kicks off with a suite based on "Three Blind Mice" - the first tune Carla learned to play as a child. The music has a nostalgic component, and is witty also in its allusions to modern jazz history, but it swings and dances and has terrific power. **This package includes a 16-page booklet with tour photos and liner notes.
The Lost Chords
The Lost Chords,Carla Bley,Steve Swallow,Andy Sheppard,Billy Drummond,Ecm Records,Jazz,Pop,Post-Bop
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ASIN: B00023BIG0 Release Date: 2004-07-13 |
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For those accustomed to Carla Bley's recent nudge-and-a-wink big-band efforts and corny post-lounge work, the more grounded pleasures of The Lost Chords may come as something of a surprise. Her compositions are not without their playful side: the elegantly ambulating "Red," she tells us, was named after a chicken friend of hers. Recorded live, with Bley on piano, longtime partner Steve Swallow on bass, young British associate Andy Sheppard on tenor and soprano saxophone, and Billy Drummond on drums, the album radiates a newfound sense of purpose and, possibly, a new outlook on life. Judging by the fragmented melodies and loose, Monk-like structures at play here, Bley's new working band isn't just looking for lost chords, but thriving in the absence of conventional ones. "Three Blind Mice," one of two suite-like pieces, recasts the kids' tune with wide harmonic contrasts, dancing exchanges, and a relaxed funk groove. As an instrumentalist, Bley mainly lends accents, deepens contrasts, and provides direction on the stylistic compass, pointing toward gospel on "Hip Hop." The melodic load is carried by Sheppard, long a comer on the British scene, but here rising to a new level of feathery fluency and tonal strength. Drummond, perhaps best known for his muscle, displays a winning lightness of touch throughout. --Lloyd SachsAlbum Description
This record kicks off with a suite based on "Three Blind Mice" - the first tune Carla learned to play as a child. The music has a nostalgic component, and is witty also in its allusions to modern jazz history, but it swings and dances and has terrific power. **This package includes a 16-page booklet with tour photos and liner notes.Customer Reviews:
Thanks once again Carla!.......2004-07-26
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ASIN: B00000JPNO Release Date: 1999-08-24 |
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A Musical Companion for the Book, Lost Chords.......1999-12-01
The other more interesting reason is that it is a companion to the incredible book of the same name. Now you can follow along and hear just what the author, Richard Sudhalter, is talking about -- sort of a mixed media experience. This is the reason that the CD does not follow strict historical order when it comes to the takes it contains, which is slightly off-putting without the book to go along with it.
You can buy the CD without the book, but if you buy the book, you really should buy the CD as well.
What happened to my review that was posted?.......1999-11-06
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