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1. CHEROKEE
2. JACQUI
3. SWINGIN'
4. LANDS END
5. GEORGE'S DILEMMA
6. SANDU
7. GERKIN FOR PERKIN
8. IF I LOVE AGAIN
9. TAKE THE A TRAIN
10. LANDS END (ALTERNATE TAKE) |
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180gr./ / With Max Roach |
| | Description: | Study In Brown by Clifford -Quintet- Brown, released 14 May 2012, includes the following tracks: "Swingin'", "George's Dilemma", "Gerkin For Perkin", "Take The A Train" and more.
This version of Study In Brown comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - 180GR.// WITH MAX ROACHHeavyweight 180gm direct metal mastered vinyl LP pressing with deluxe inner sleeve. Includes on bonus track. Wax Time.Include "Lands End (Alternate Take)". Not on the original LP
Collector's edition in heavyweight vinyl, one pressing limited edition.
All tracks recorded in New York, February 23-25, 1955"Study in Brown" on LP by Clifford Brown and Max Roach is widely regarded as one of the essential hard-bop jazz recordings of the 1950s. Captured by the legendary Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet at the height of its powers, this album showcases Brown's warm, virtuosic trumpet tone and Roach's inventive, melodically aware drumming in a finely balanced ensemble setting. The repertoire combines sophisticated original compositions with memorable themes and room for expressive, yet tightly structured improvisations, making the LP both accessible to newcomers and endlessly rewarding for seasoned jazz listeners.
The musical language on this record is rooted in bebop but moves decisively toward hard bop, with strong melodic hooks, rich harmonies and a driving rhythmic foundation. The interplay between trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass and drums is conversational and dynamic; each solo feels like a natural extension of the themes rather than a mere display of technique. "Study in Brown" has long been praised for its clarity of conception, cohesive band sound and the emotional depth of Clifford Brown's playing, which combines lyrical sensitivity with breathtaking command of the instrument.
Clifford Brown, though his career was tragically short, remains one of the most influential trumpeters in jazz history. He set a standard for technical excellence, melodic imagination and artistic integrity that inspired generations of musicians. A key figure in the development of the hard-bop movement, Brown is frequently cited alongside the greatest jazz trumpeters for his beautiful tone, flawless phrasing and consistently inspired improvisations. His collaborations with Max Roach, in particular, have become touchstones of small-group modern jazz.
Max Roach stands as one of the most important drummers and bandleaders in the history of the music. A pioneer of bebop drumming, he redefined the role of the drum set as a melodic and structural voice, not just a timekeeping device. Over the course of his long career he worked with many of jazz's most significant figures and helped shape modern jazz rhythm and form. His work in the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet, including "Study in Brown," is celebrated for its precision, imagination and deep musicality.
Waxtime is a record label known for presenting classic jazz and related recordings on high-quality vinyl reissues. With a focus on historically important albums and landmark performances, the label aims to make key titles from the golden age of recorded jazz accessible to contemporary listeners in carefully produced LP editions. By concentrating on sound quality, presentation and respect for the original recordings, Waxtime appeals to both audiophile collectors and new fans discovering these masterpieces on vinyl. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
012771769 |
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