Jazz Dialogue

Jazz Dialogue

ASIN: B000063NE3

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Product Description
Performed with the All Star Jazz Band featuring Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Kai Winding, Charlie Mariano, Jimmy Cleveland, Seldon Powell, Snooky Young & Howard Collins. This album is making its worldwide CD debut. Remastered. Wounded Bird. 2002.

Tracks:

Catta
Idle While
Les Noirs Marchant
Dialogue
Ghetto Lights
Jasper

Album Description

Today Bobby Hutcherson is one of the established giants of mainstream modern jazz. But in 1965, He was on the cutting edge of experimentation, working with Jackie McLean, Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill and Archie Shepp. The personnel on Dialogue, his first album as a leader to be released, reads like a who's who of the creative front in jazz at the time: trumpeter Freddie Hubbarrd, reedman Sam Rivers, pianist/composer Andrew Hill, bassist Richard Davis and drummer/composer Joe Chambers.

Rudy Van Gelder's vivid recording style captures all nuances of this amazing album. Added to the original LP is Andrew Hill's "Jasper" from the session.

Produced by Alfred Lion. Recording engineer: Rudy Van Gelder. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 3, 1965. Remastered in 2001 by Rudy Van Gelder. All transfers from the analog tapes to digital were made at 24-bit resolution.

The Players:
Bobby Hutcherson: Vibes & Marimba
Freddie Hubbard: Trumpet
Sam Rivers: Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Bass Clarinet & Flute
Andrew Hill: Piano
Richard Davis: Bass
Joe Chambers: Drums.

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One of Blue Note's Finest.......2006-12-19

While Blue Note may have been known during the early-to-mid 60s for its string of soul-flavored boogaloo records, there was also during that same period an outpouring of forward thinking, experimental post-bop that challenged the boundaries of jazz convention without dispensing altogether with structure. Led by artists such as Andrew Hill, Bobby Hutcherson, Grachan Moncur III, Jackie McLean, Sam Rivers, Wayne Shorter and Joe Henderson, Blue Note's offerings from 1962-65 were without peer. And if I'm making a list of my favorite Blue Note recordings, regardless of era, then I'm placing Hutcherson's Dialogue in the top five.

Though is nominally a Hutcherson record, it is in many ways an Andrew Hill record; adventurous, yet accessible. Hill composed four of the albums' six songs, and the flavor of Hill's jagged and harmonically dense piano is predominant throughout the record. The opening song, "Catta," is a clear example of Hill's unique approach to composition, placing a repetitive line on top of an odd-metered mambo rhythm. Also evident throughout is Hill's penchant for probing the outer boundaries of meter and harmony, while keeping one foot firmly rooted in compositional structure. But that's not to belittle the contributions of Hutcherson, whose unique approach to the vibes, with it's airy, spacious feel, gives the recording that unmistakable Hutcherson sound.

Another important contributor is the vastly underrated drummer/composer, Joe Chambers. Along with having one of the best grooves this side of Billy Higgins, Chambers is an excellent composer. His contributions "Idle While," a beautiful, lilting waltz-time number, and "Dialogue," with its outward leaning, spooky haunted house feel, illustrate his unique compositional talents.

I would be remiss not to mention the contributions of this records' A-list supporting cast, which includes trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, Sam Rivers on tenor and soprano sax, as well as bass clarinet and flute, and the amazing Richard Davis on bass. Hubbard once again shows his ability to stretch beyond the conventions of his hard-bop roots, and Rivers shows his incredible versatility as a multi-reedist. I have to take exception with N. Dorward of Toronto's remark that Rivers is in "middling form" on "Catta." While I do concur that it is perhaps the strongest composition here, Rivers' tenor solo is wonderful; well constructed, purposeful and probing, without losing site of the song's melody. And as usual, you will not find a better, more versatile bass player than Richard Davis, a classically-trained player with an ear for melodic exploration.

Hutcherson made a number of appearances on the Blue Note label during the early-to-mid 60s, and I've yet to find one that I don't like. Other excellent examples of Hutcherson at his best include his other collaborations with Hill, Andrew!!! and Judgment, as well as Eric Dolphy's Out To Lunch, Jackie McLean's One Step Beyond and Destination Out, Grachan Moncur III's Evolution, Grant Green's Idle Moments, as well as Hutcherson's own Oblique, Stick-Up and Happenings. I highly recommend this recording for anyone that's a fan of avant-garde or post-bop jazz, as well as any fan of Andrew Hill. This is clearly a case of a pure five-star record, and not the typical gushing, hyperbole-filled amazon five-stars.

the best jazz album I know of.......2005-07-20

Blue Note is often credited with a 'different approach' to 60's avant garde jazz. The difference, I would say, is due to a more studied, cerebral quality among the Blue Note issues.

Hutcherson himself credits the expansive mood prevalent in New York City at the time--a willingness to 'cross-pollinate' art forms typified by the outdoor 'happenings' that were part of the scene.

This record, "Dialogue", has the feel of synchronicity: six players on the same wavelength. The core of the record is formed by the two tracks, "Les Nois Marchant" and "Dialogue" which dovetail into each other seamlessly, with the feel of exploratory 20th Century chamber music. The ragtag processional, "Marchant" has a bit lighter mood than "Dialogue", which revolves around a repeated, stalking bass line.

The rest of the record, frankly, seems haunted by the ghost of Eric Dolphy. One wonders if he would have participated in the sessions, had he not met an untimely death. "Idle While" sounds very like "Ode to Charlie Parker" from Dolphy's "Far Cry", although Hutcherson's floating vibes provide a supranormal glow to the piece. Sam Rivers provides Dolphyesque bass clarinet to the slightly off kilter blues, "Ghetto Lights", as well as a great, laid back soprano sax solo.

Much of the music here anticipates directions that music would take in the next decade, predating the Art Ensemble of Chicago's forays into 'little instruments', and British progressive rockers like King Crimson openly acknowledge that they were listening to the Blue Note releases. They would certainly have heard this one, because King Crimson improvs were very similar in feel to this.

The musicians on "Dialogue" are uniformly great. Freddie Hubbard and Richard Davis contribute some of their finest playing on record. This is a mentally stimulating record that will get those endorphins going--with no sweat involved.

Don't pass it by.

Spectacular, mysterious and addictive..........2005-07-09

'Dialogue' is one of the most listenable of the mid-sixties avante-garde Blue Note dates. Comparisons are drawn here and elsewhere to Dolphy's 'Out to Lunch' and Hill's 'Point of Departure', but 'Dialogue' has more tonality and rhythm to balance the dissonance. This disc finds its way into my CD player five times as often as the other two mentioned.
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If it appeals, you might seek out Hutcherson's 'Happenings', currently available on Amazon as a moderately priced Japanese import. Herbie Hancock features, and his playing is as interesting here as it is anywhere - the feel is more intense than on 'Dialogue', the startling cerise cover art a fair indication of what awaits. 'Vertigo' by Jackie McLean features similarly inspired piano work from Herbie, while McLean's 'One Step Beyond' has the leader in fabulous 'in and out' form, and Hutcherson bringing along a variety of intriguing moods - this album is available, with 24bit remastering, through Mosaic records in their Grachan Moncur 'Select' release; another McLean disc, 'Destination Out', available readily as an RVG remaster, has Hutcherson at his most intricate and surprising, the sparse arrangements giving room to hear all his nuances.
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Another great date with Hutcherson and Hill is the latter's 'Judgment!'; and there's also Big John Patton's disc, 'Let 'Em Roll', which just might be his best, with Hutcherson, Grant Green, and Otis Finch on drums. Most of the discs with Hutcherson as leader are excellent, albeit less surprising than 'Dialogue' and 'Happenings'; 'Patterns' has some particularly beautiful moments; 'The Kicker' and 'Stick-Up' are solid, the latter showcasing Joe Henderson's talent; 'Oblique', with Herbie again, is due to be re-released on the 2nd of August, 2005; the magic is lost, however, on 'Medina', the release of these sessions having been deferred for good reason.
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'Dialogue' wound rank in my top ten of all Blue Notes.

Completes the Blue Note triumvirate of the avant-garde.......2005-03-26

Many people mention this album in the same breath as Eric Dolphy's Out to Lunch and Andrew Hill's Point of Departure, and true, the similarities are striking. Both share much of the same personnel (Richard Davis being the man present on all occasions) and style, with elaborate, "structured-free" compositions, and very impressionistic soloing from all concerned.

That said, it's not the equal of Out to Lunch or Point of Departure...the themes are even more striking on those two, and the soloing is probably better. So get those 2 first to really learn what the kind of exploratory, blending tradition with radicalism style of the 60's really was. Once you have those, buy this.

This is really Andrew Hill's album in a way...most of the compositions (save 2 by drummer Chambers) are his, and while he has limited solo space you can see his touch over everything the others play. Hubbard is in very fine form here, proving he could be as avant-garde as anyone else (he often, unfairly, is considered solely to be a "groove" trumpeter.) Rivers only solos twice, but both solos (particularly his soprano) are two of the finest on record. Hutcherson plays great, especially on the title track. Joe Chambers is no Tony Williams, but he reminds you that he is one of the most underrated drummers in history. As for the bassist, Richard Davis, he is very much the un-sung hero of this album, as well as "Departure" and "Lunch." His bass lines combine both walking and strumming, and add to the colorful mix, while also providing an anchor to hold it together.

For the musically daring lovers of jazz, this needs to be in your collection...place it third behind Out to Lunch and Point of Departure and you've got it made.

A classic!.......2004-10-28

This is mostly an Adrew Hill date, he provides most of the compositions and when comparing it with other dates by him, it is evident that he was the man behind this date. All players get equal space to solo, including Bobby Hutcherson. He is great all around, but my favourite moment is Freddie Hubbard solo on "catta', this might be my favourite all time solo of him. This one deserves to be called a Blue Note classic indeed.

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Dialogue
Bobby Hutcherson
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000008BBI
Release Date: 1995-08-15

Tracks:

Catta
Idle While
Noirs Marchant
Dialogue
Ghetto Lights

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Good contemporary, topical African pop
Chris Nickson --All Music Guide
Still relevant, still soulful, Manel is BACK
Still Relevant, still soulful, Manel is BACK

Maron di mar
Ze Manel
Manufacturer: Cobiana
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ASIN: B00005KAM0
Release Date: 2001-05-05

Tracks:

Afrika Unite
Maron di mar
Tchiko Te
Immigre
Siko na bankule
Na kaminho di luta
Pubis ka burro
Safinte na baloba
Bu fidjo femia
Divine Fire
Fidjo di tchon

Album Description

Contemporary pop from Guinea-Bissau, West Africa.

Guinea-Bissau has been largely overlooked in the newest wave of enthusiasm over music from this part of the world, despite the influence that Bissau-Guinean music has had in the region. Ze Manel is one of the icons of that country's musical history. He continues a tradition of popular music which values Bissau-Guinean rhythm and folklore while bringing these into musical dialogue with European, Latin and North American sounds.

"Tchiko Te" is a hard driving dance track recorded entirely by Ze, except for the trumpet. He has the trumpeter "talk" through the trumpet in a two-note solo, in imitation of a traditional horn (they won't understand it though, since this trumpet speaks English). Later on the trumpeter takes off on his own jazzy solo, over the top of hard-driving african rhythm in bass, guitar, drums and conga.

"Divine Fire" reminds one of a hard-driving, sexy blues, punctuated with a twang like those traditional storytellers use to keep the rhythm of their narrations.

"Safinte na baloba" is a complex intertwining of acoustic guitar, played on the classical instument with conga in the background.

"Siko na Bankule" is a cindarella story with traditional rhythm and a flying flute solo.

A number of the instruments used on this album haven't been used in Bissau-Guinean music before. These are probably the first songs recorded in English by a Bissau-Guinean artist, in an album which serves up ever new and surprising compositions. Most of the songs are sung in the Portuguese creole of Guinea-Bissau, where the album is already a national event.

Customer Reviews:

Good contemporary, topical African pop.......2002-11-12

A pleasant African pop album by a Guinea-Bissau bandleader who has recently emigrated to the United States for political reasons... Those political leanings are evident on several songs here, which touch on the widespread warfare and unrest that has engulfed Africa. This is a nice, pleasantly diverse album, with jazzy undertones and intricate musical arrangements. Worth checking out!

Chris Nickson --All Music Guide.......2002-04-22

Zé Manel is the biggest and possibly the most important contemporary musician to come out of the African country of Guinea-Bissau. Originally the drummer with Mama Djombo, one of the country's most popular groups, he was forced to flee the country after his 1983 solo album, Tustumunhus di Aonti, whose politically acute lyrics put his life in danger. Maron di Mar is his return to his homeland, and it's equally thoughtful but a work of stunning maturity. With a voice that slides gorgeously in and out of the upper registers, his compositions also feature his wonderful multi-instrumental playing, with "Immigré" (not the Youssou N'Dour song of that title) an absolute quiet standout. The rhythms throughout float easily across the album, the arrangements airy and easy but still quite involving. To put it simply, this is one of the best and most accessible albums to come out of West Africa in a long time, making you wonder just why Zé Manel isn't the household name other African performers are. He has everything going for him: the voice, the instrumental chops, and the songwriting ability that shows itself so sharply on pieces like "Safinte na Baloba" and the title cut. Upon its release, this immediately became the biggest disc in Guineau-Bissau. It's not hard to understand why. - Chris Nickson

Still relevant, still soulful, Manel is BACK.......2001-11-01

In the tumultuous 60's and 70's, as independence from colonial rule was won across Africa, there emerged many expressions of cultural revolution. In Guinea-Bissau, it was music. Deep-rooted rhythms and folklore were re-interpreted in modern arrangements that inspired, mobilized, and unified. The new music featured electric guitars, brass, and lyrics sung in Kriol (a synthesis of several African languages and Portuguese), the language of the people. Zé Manel is a foundational figure of that movement.

Manel was born in Bissau, the capital city, on May 22, 1957. At age six, he formed a band to play music at boy scout camp. Soon the band was playing weddings, baptisms and birthday parties, and its members took their craft so seriously that some were forced to leave. By age seven, young Zé, playing drums and acoustic guitar, had become the main attraction of this band, named Super Mama Djombo after the female spirit of a sacred offering place. When Guinea-Bissau won its independence from Portugal years later, Orchestra Mama Djombo emerged to sing the victory.

In the years that followed, Kriol music became the bridge that brought people to their national identity. "Independence felt like people taking over their own house," recalls Manel. "After independence, life was a party, not a struggle." In that euphoric atmosphere, Mama Djombo acquired the status of national group. They often traveled with the first President Luís Cabral, representing the new nation through music. In 1978 they were flown to Cuba to mark the new musical identity "present" at the 11th Youth Music Festival. The group filled a Senegalese stadium, where the crowds literally broke down the doors to hear them play. It is said that whenever a Mama Djombo song came on the radio during lunch, people would get up and dance-and then return to their meal. It seemed an ascendancy that would never end.

The pressures of success-and ideological conflict-brought the end of the band in the mid 80's. In 1982, Zé released his first solo album Tustumunhos di Aonti (Yesterday's Testimony), which sounded the alarm over the formation of a new, repressive ruling class. The album was a national event (people in Guinea-Bissau today still sing the songs from this soulful, relevant album), but the political environment was heating up and Manel's fans were concerned for his safety. It was becoming increasingly easy to "disappear." He was given a scholarship to study abroad-one of the more pleasant means of removing voices of dissidence.

Manel left Guinea-Bissau for a Portuguese conservatory to study classical music, opera and piano. Upon completion of his studies, Zé played for a year on the Paris scene, then moved to Oakland, California to equip a studio.

Still Relevant, still soulful, Manel is BACK.......2001-11-01

After years of political and musical exile,
"the talisman of Guinean music returns
to the origins on a Sea wave"

-Diário de Bissau

"...politically sharp, poetically soft,
guitars mourning without pedal effects,
...and Manel's terrific voice."

-The Rough Guide to World Music

Maron di mar marks Zé's return to Guinea-Bissau for the first time since Tustumunhos. The album has touched a nerve with people there, and Manel is once again a national hero. The struggle for dignity and new possibilities that drove the revolution continues today, as a society strives to affirm democracy and identity. Thanks to Zé Manel, Kriol music once again aids that fight, providing a counter-narrative to potential constitutional fictions.

Jazz Dialogue
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Jazz Dialogue
Modern Jazz Quartet
Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000063NE3
Release Date: 2002-04-02

Tracks:

Home
Django
One Never Knows
Animal Dance
Intima
The Golden Striker
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Album Description

Performed with the All Star Jazz Band featuring Clark Terry, Phil Woods, Kai Winding, Charlie Mariano, Jimmy Cleveland, Seldon Powell, Snooky Young & Howard Collins. This album is making its worldwide CD debut. Remastered. Wounded Bird. 2002.

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Dialogue
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Manufacturer: Blue Note Japan
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ASIN: B000006ZQG
Release Date: 2000-11-22

Tracks:

Catta
Idle While
Noirs Marchant
Dialogue
Ghetto Lights

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Dialogue Blue
Miltiades Papastamou & Marcos Alexiou
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Release Date: 2003-12-02

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A brand new approach to one of the most classic jazz duo concept with violin and guitar. The debut album "Musik" was highly appreciated by the press and media, worldwide. Five years later Girdland-Neumann bring us "Dialogue" an album consisting of mainly original music spanning through Swedish folk music, rhumba, tango, irish jig, ballads, waltzes and others. Much has happened with the group since the debut and people will be stunned when listening to "Dialogue".

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Dialogue
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ASIN: B00006IU24
Release Date: 2003-01-27

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Catta
Idle While
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Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase. Includes a Bonus Track.

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Release Date: 2006-10-23

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