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 01. Brookmeyer, Bob "Jive hoot" 02. Brookmeyer, Bob "Misty" 03. Brookmeyer, Bob "The wrinkle (Album Version)" 04. Brookmeyer, Bob "Bracket (Album Version)" 05. Brookmeyer, Bob "Skylark" 06. Brookmeyer, Bob "Sometime ago (Album Version)" 07. Brookmeyer, Bob "I've grown accustomed to her face" 08. Brookmeyer, Bob "Who cares" 09. Bennett, Tony / Brookmeyer, Bob "Day Dream (Album Version)" 10. Brookmeyer, Bob "Time for two (Album Version)" 11. Brookmeyer, Bob "Pretty girl (Album Version)"
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 | | Description: | Bob Brookmeyer & Friends by Bob Brookmeyer, released 2 March 2017, includes the following tracks: "The Wrinkle (album Version)", "Skylark", "I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face", "Day Dream (album Version)" and more.
This version of Bob Brookmeyer & Friends comes as a 1xCD. - Compilation (P) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
(C) 2017 Sony Music Entertainment
From tray card and CD:
Made in the EU. Sony Music Entertainment International Services GmbH, PO Box 510, 33311 Gütersloh, Germany
Original sleeve reproduction.
CD contains previously released material originally issued
1-8 as "Bob Brookmeyer And Friends" Columbia LP CL 2237 / CS 9037 in 1965
9-11 as "Bob Brookmeyer And Friends" Columbia Legacy CD 5203742 in 2005
Tracks 9-11 are bonus tracks - not on original LP.
Although this is the stereo reissue, the reproduced cover art is from the original mono LP, with "Monaural" imprint on bottom line. In addition, cover (top left corner) & tray card (top right corner) have the original 1965 mono LP catalog number CL 2237 with the Columbia emblem underneath.
Tracks 1-8 recorded May 27, 1964 at Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City.
Tracks 9-11 recorded May 26, 1964 at same location.
This session also took place on May 25 at Columbia 30th Street Studio New York City, but yielded no final performances.
Gary Burton does not play on track 4, and tracks 6 to 9, as they were recorded during the session prior to his arrival, as he explains in his 2005 liner notes. "Bob Brookmeyer & Friends" on CD from Sony Classical presents an intimate and sophisticated portrait of valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer in the company of outstanding jazz colleagues. The album captures Brookmeyer's lyrical phrasing, subtle swing and refined harmonic sense in carefully arranged ensemble settings that still leave plenty of room for inspired improvisation. Listeners can expect a warm, acoustic sound palette, a mixture of relaxed mid-tempo pieces and reflective ballads, and a focus on melodic clarity rather than sheer virtuosity. This CD is ideal both for dedicated jazz aficionados and for newcomers who appreciate elegant, timeless jazz with a chamber-music sensibility.
The production showcases the high audio standards associated with Sony Classical: a clear, well-balanced recording that places each instrument naturally in the stereo field and preserves the dynamic nuance of the performances. Sony Classical is known worldwide for its demanding catalog in classical music and high-quality crossover and jazz productions; its releases stand out for meticulous recording techniques, careful remastering and thoughtfully curated repertoire. With "Bob Brookmeyer & Friends," the label underscores its commitment to artistically substantial jazz projects that age gracefully and invite repeated listening.
Bob Brookmeyer (1929-2011) was one of the defining voices of the valve trombone in modern jazz and a highly respected composer and arranger. Over the course of his career he worked with influential big bands and small-group formations and became known for his intelligent, often understated writing and playing. He earned a reputation as a bridge between cool jazz, West Coast sounds and more advanced, compositionally oriented jazz, and his work as an educator and bandleader has left a lasting imprint on generations of musicians. This CD with "friends" highlights his ability to listen, interact and shape the music from within the ensemble, making the album a valuable document of his mature artistry. | | | No. of tracks: |
11 |
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88985406902 |
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