Live in '65
Live in '65 is a DVD of an Art Blakey concert in Paris in 1965.
Background
Drummer Art Blakey had many versions of his Jazz Messengers, but for a 1965 tour of Europe he assembled a short-term quintet without using that band name.[1] The other musicians were saxophonist Nathan Davis, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, pianist Jaki Byard, and bassist Reggie Workman.[1] They had played several concerts before this one, which was at the Palais de la Mutualite in Paris.[1]
Recording and music
The concert was recorded in black and white.[2]
Of the four tracks, "The Hub" and "Crisis" are Hubbard compositions.[1] Hubbard's "strikingly unpredictable solos, at times distantly related to Red Allen's, are the main attraction though Blakey plays a phenomenal solo on 'Crisis', the flashing sticks superimposed very effectively over his smiling face. This track, with solos all round, lasts for 24 minutes and 'Blue Moon' (a feature for Hubbard) and 'The Hub' are also lengthy, with the 'Theme' a very brief closer."[2]
Release
The recording was released as a 60-minute DVD by Jazz Icons, licensed to Naxos Records.[3] "The digital remastering of the slightly grainy black and white source film results in acceptable picture and good audio quality."[1]
Track listing
- "The Hub"
- "Blue Moon"
- "Crisis"
- "NY Theme"
Personnel
- Art Blakey – drums
- Nathan Davis – saxophone
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Jaki Byard – piano
- Reggie Workman – bass
References
- ^ a b c d e Ramsey, Doug (December 6, 2009) "Recent Viewing: Art Blakey". Rifftides.
- ^ a b Colombé, Graham (March 2010) "DVD Reviews". Jazz Journal. p. 14.
- ^ "Jazz Icons: Art Blakey Live in '65" (DVD liner notes). Naxos 2119017.
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- Out Front! (1964)
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- On the Spot! (1967)
- Sunshine of My Soul (1967)
- Jaki Byard with Strings! (1968)
- The Jaki Byard Experience (1968)
- Live at the Jazz'Inn (1971)
- Duet! (1972)
- Family Man (1978)
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- The Magic of 2 (1982 [2013])
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- Phantasies (1984)
- Phantasies II (1988)
- Foolin' Myself (1988)
- The Changes of Life (1996)
- This Happening (1997)
- Night Leaves (1997)
- July in Paris (1998)
piano
- Blues for Smoke (1960 [1988])
- Solo Piano (1969)
- Parisian Solos (1971)
- The Entertainer (1972)
- There'll Be Some Changes Made (1972)
- Flight of the Fly (1976)
- Sunshine of My Soul: Live at the Keystone Korner (1978 [2007])
- A Matter of Black and White (1978–79 [2011])
- The Late Show: An Evening with Jaki Byard (1979 [2014])
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- The Freedom Book (Booker Ervin, 1963)
- The Space Book (Booker Ervin, 1964)
- Groovin' High (Booker Ervin, 1963–64)
- The Trance (Booker Ervin, 1965)
- Setting the Pace (Dexter Gordon & Booker Ervin, 1965)
- Heavy!!! (Booker Ervin, 1966)
- Newport Suite (Maynard Ferguson, 1960)
- Let's Face the Music and Dance (Maynard Ferguson, 1960)
- Maynard '61 (Maynard Ferguson, 1960–61)
- Two's Company (Maynard Ferguson and Chris Connor, 1960–61)
- "Straightaway" Jazz Themes (Maynard Ferguson, 1961)
- Maynard '64 (Maynard Ferguson, 1961)
- Manhattan Plaza (Ricky Ford, 1978)
- Manhattan Blues (Ricky Ford, 1989)
- Ebony Rhapsody (Ricky Ford, 1990)
- American-African Blues (Ricky Ford, 1991)
- Honi Gordon Sings (Honi Gordon, 1962)
- Smackwater Jack (Quincy Jones, 1971)
- Five on Eight (Rufus "Speedy" Jones, 1964)
- Dr. Chicago (Clifford Jordan, 1984)
- Rip, Rig and Panic (Roland Kirk, 1965)
- Here Comes the Whistleman (Roland Kirk, 1966)
- Grits & Gravy (Eric Kloss, 1966)
- Sky Shadows (Eric Kloss, 1968)
- In the Land of the Giants (Eric Kloss, 1969)
- Involution (Michael Marcus, 1998)
- Charlie Mariano with His Jazz Group (Charlie Mariano, 1950)
- Modern Saxophone Stylings of Charlie Mariano (Charlie Mariano, 1951)
- Year of the Iron Sheep (Ken McIntyre, 1962)
- Home (Ken McIntyre, 1975)
- Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt/Paris, Vol. 1 (Mingus Dynasty, 1988)
- Live at the Theatre Boulogne-Billancourt/Paris, Vol. 2, 1988)
- Body and Soul (Ray Nance, 1969)
- Life Is a Many Splendored Gig (Herb Pomeroy, 1957)
- "In" Jazz for the Culture Set (Dannie Richmond, 1965)
- Fuchsia Swing Song (Sam Rivers, 1964)
- Rhythm Is Our Business (Jordan Sandke, 1985)
- Lady Bird (Archie Shepp, 1978)
- Amarcord Nino Rota (Hal Willner, 1981)
- Musique du Bois (Phil Woods, 1974)