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- Date Released: March 16, 2004
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Bebop
- Label: Tetrachord Music / IODA
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This set can easily be divided in two. Six of the 14 selections feature the vocals of the great Jon Hendricks. Hendricks' voice was past its prime by the time he recorded these numbers with pianist Larry Vuckovich in 2001, but his mind and creative powers were still very sharp. Particularly notable are his versions of "Shorty Indigo" (trumpeter Harold "Shorty" Baker's recorded solo on "Mood Indigo") and "Bye Bye Blackbird." The latter has Hendricks singing his vocalese to Miles Davis' recorded solo before scatting a few choruses of his own. Some of the Hendricks tracks feature the tenors and other reeds of Noel Jewkes and Jules Broussard, who are also prominent on many of the other numbers. Trumpeter Allen Smith helps out on two songs, guitarist Josh Workman takes several solos, and six numbers have Latin percussionist John Santos and occasionally one other percussionist. Vuckovich, who takes "Yesterdays" as an unaccompanied piano solo, is in excellent form throughout this swing-oriented date. An added plus is bassist Nat Johnson's excellent vocal on "The Shadow of Your Smile." Recommended.
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Lester Leaps In (Jon Hendricks weaves swing/bebop vocalese on this track that is reminiscent of the original Basie Kansas City Seven.)
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3:57 |
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Last Train From Overbrook (Jon Hendricks gives a creative, lyrical bebop scat solo set against drummer Harold Jones' fast train-like opening rhythm.)
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7:11 |
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Serbo Salsa (Larry Vuckovich original features a down-home Balkan theme that grooves naturally with Latin salsa.)
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8:17 |
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Short Indigo (Jon Hendricks wrote and sang lyrics inspired by soulful, inventive Shorty Baker trumpet solo on "Mood Indigo" chord changes.)
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4:24 |
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Tickle Toe (Jon Hendricks sings this song with the last eight bars from a trumpet solo of Bix Beiderbecke, who influenced Lester Young.)
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3:41 |
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Flamingo (This is an authentic lyrical bolero.)
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6:16 |
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Impressions (recalls John Coltrane's importance in introducing and shaping modal concept and sound in jazz.)
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6:35 |
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Lester's Minor Blues (Larry Vuckovich original suggests Lester Young's melodic and smooth rhythmic phrasing.)
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6:06 |
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One Heart (Dave Brambert original is set to a bolero rhythm that enhances its beauty and romantic quality.)
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6:52 |
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Scrapple From The Apple (Afro-Cuban jazz interpretation fuses Charlie Parker's sophisticated, syncopated bebop rhythm and melody with a mambo beat.)
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4:41 |
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Shadow Of Your Smile (Bassist Nat Johnson displays a beautiful natural vocal sound on this lyrical ballad.)
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4:06 |
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| 12. | |
Do You Call That A Buddy? (John Hendricks sings with ensemble reminiscent of the Duke's small groups, featuring former Ellington trumpeter Allen Smith.)
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6:16 |
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Bye Bye Blackbird (Jon Hendricks sings Miles Davis' muted trumpet sound.)
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6:55 |
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Yesterdays (Larry Vuckovich solo suggests harmonic moments from pianist Erroll Garner.) |
3:55 |
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14 Total Tracks, 79:12 Total Length
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Credits
- Jules Broussard - Sax (Alto) // Jules Broussard - Sax (Tenor) // Jules Broussard - Soloist // Larry Vuckovich - Piano // Larry Vuckovich - Arranger // Larry Vuckovich - Producer // Larry Vuckovich - Engineer // Larry Vuckovich - Liner Notes // Larry Vuckovich - Mixing // Larry Vuckovich - Soloist // Larry Vuckovich - Music Direction // David Belove - Photography // David Belove - Cover Photo // David Belove - Insert Photography // Omar Clay - Drums // Michael Cogan - Engineer // Michael Cogan - Mixing // Phil Edwards - Engineer // Phil Edwards - Mixing // Jon Hendricks - Vocals // Noel Jewkes - Clarinet // Noel Jewkes - Flute // Noel Jewkes - Sax (Soprano) // Noel Jewkes - Sax (Tenor) // Noel Jewkes - Soloist // Harold Jones - Drums // John Santos - Bongos // John Santos - Bongos // John Santos - Bongos // John Santos - Conga // John Santos - Conga // John Santos - Conga // John Santos - Maracas // John Santos - Maracas // John Santos - Maracas // Orestes Vilató - Bongos // Orestes Vilató - Timbales // Zand Gee - Design // Josh Workman - Guitar // William Waghorn - Photography // James Frazier - Engineer // Beverley Tharp - Photography // Beverley Tharp - Cover Photo // Beverley Tharp - Insert Photography // Sanna Craig - Executive Producer // Sanna Craig - Production Coordination // Nat Johnson - Bass // Nat Johnson - Vocals
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Other Details
- Instruments:
- Clarinet //
- Flute //
- Guitar //
- Percussion //
- Piano //
- Trumpet //
- Drums //
- Sax (Alto) //
- Sax (Soprano) //
- Sax (Tenor) //
- Vocals //
- Double Bass
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