Elvin Jones Jazz | Fusion 7 Artikel

Elvin Jones ist einer der einflussreichsten Schlagzeuger des Jazz, nicht zuletzt durch seine langjährige Zusammenarbeit mit John Coltrane. Der Rolling Stone listete Jones vor einigen Jahren auf Rang 23 der 100 besten Schlagzeuger aller Zeiten. Die bislang unveröffentlichten Aufnahmen, die jetzt als „Revival: Live at Pookie's Pub” herauskommen, zeigen Jones‘ Neufindung als Leader zwei Wochen nach Coltranes Tod, live aufgenommen im Juli 1967 in New York City zusammen mit Saxofonist Joe Farrell, Pianist Billy Greene und Bassist Wilbur Little. Das Deluxe-180g-3-LP-Set enthält ein Booklet mit Fotos von Francis Wolff u.a., sowie Essays vom GRAMMY-ausgezeichneten Autor Ashley Kahn, den Produzenten Zev Feldman und Don Was, Toningenieur Bob Falesch u.v.a.

Elvin Jones, one of the true great drummers in jazz, recorded this album in 1971 after having led his own band for several years following his immortal work with the John Coltrane Quartet. This unique recording has a spacious feel with plenty of room for the players to work out the melodic compositions created by the members of the group. At times the recording creates an almost cinematic space, yet always propelling forward into unexpected territory. No pandering to contemporary tastes at this date or following the trends of the time, this is simply a great example of mature musicians given the freedom to create their own vision and place in time. Saxophonists Frank Foster and Dave Liebman instruments intertwine in a spellbinding way with opportunities to showcase Jones' incredible virtuosity as a drummer. An album that reveals itself to the listener slowly with new delights every time it's removed from the jacket.

313 Series Detroit has long held a shared respect with New York; a similar outlook on authenticity. Tough to describe, but you know it when you see it. Third Man Records and Blue Note Records share this respect and also a commitment to integrity regarding the musical legacies they support that extends to the collaboration happening on the 313 Series partnership. The five unique albums from the Blue Note catalog chosen for limited edition re-release by Blue Note Records President and Detroiter Don Was represent the best of the Motor City; innovative sounds, incredible playing and that inexplicable something you know is real. For an undertaking like this you have to walk the extra mile. The original tapes were sent to Third Man's Detroit mastering and pressing facility where their extensive all analog re-mastering process ensured that the albums delivered live up to the tradition they are part of. The Third Man Records team's commitment to audio purity means no corners can be cut; sound and mastering engineer Warren Defever's goal being to provide the closest possible approximation of the magic found on the original master's tape brought to your living room. From the lacquers cut in the studio on the Neumann Vms-70 Cutting Lathe to the 180 gram vinyl pressed across the hall, every step of the process is tested in the facilities against exacting standards. That's the Detroit way and the reason why the musical legacy from the 313 area code remains beloved around the world. Elvin Jones - drums Gene Perla - bass Frank Foster - tenor saxophone, alto flute Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Recorded at Van Gelder Studio - Englewood Cliffs, NJ 1971 by Rudy Van Gelder

Es war schon eine ungewöhnliche Besetzung, die mit Elvin Jones, dem damals legendären Ex-Coltrane-Quartet Drummer, im März 1966 in die New York Atlantic Studio ging: Bruder Thad an der Trompete war erste Wahl, aber Dollar Brand am Klavier, Don Moore am Bass und Hank Mobley, stets als 2. Wahl hinter Coltrane eingeordnet? Jedoch wie stets: Der impulsive, knallharte Beat des grandiosen, variantenreichen Elvin trieb die Musiker vor sich her und zu ungeahnter Klasse. Wenn er ins Studio lud, war Power allererste Pflicht für alle Solisten.
Die Vorlagen steuerten alle Musiker bei, dazu kamen noch zwei Anleihen aus dem zeitgenössischen Umfeld. Wenn man Titel mit Enthusiasmus loben kann, dann die zwei Thad Jones Stücke, die so gut gerieten, dass sie ins Repertoire der späteren Thad Jones – Mel Lewis Big Band gehören sollten. Überhaupt wird Thad oft wegen seiner Fähigkeiten als Komponist und Arrangeur hoch bewertet, und behält so bis heute seinen unbestrittenen Verdienst in der Jazzgeschichte. Die Komposition von Dollar Brand (alias Abdullah Ibrahim) ist ein schöner Ohrwurm; auch dieser blieb zu Recht im bandbook der späteren Dollar Brand Auftritte.
Atlantic-LPs in der Hand zu halten, war schon immer ein Vergnügen, hatten diese doch immer fette Cover mit fachgerechten liner notes. Eines der seltenen Originale zu kaufen, kann man sich heute nicht leisten, bei den Preisen! Darum greifen Sie zu, wenn Sie diese Ausgabe irgendwo stehen sehen. Wer weiß denn schon, wann wieder eine auftaucht?!

Diese Speakers Corner Produktion wurde unter Verwendung von analogem Masterband und Mastering 100% rein analog gefertigt.
Alle Lizenzen und GEMA-Beiträge wurden abgeführt.

Aufnahme: März 1966 in New York City von Tom Dowd
Produktion: Arif Mardin

Elvin Jones, one of the true great drummers in jazz, recorded this album in 1971 after having led his own band for several years following his immortal work with the John Coltrane Quartet. This unique recording has a spacious feel with plenty of room for the players to work out the melodic compositions created by the members of the group. At times the recording creates an almost cinematic space, yet always propelling forward into unexpected territory. No pandering to contemporary tastes at this date or following the trends of the time, this is simply a great example of mature musicians given the freedom to create their own vision and place in time. Saxophonists Frank Foster and Dave Liebman instruments intertwine in a spellbinding way with opportunities to showcase Jones' incredible virtuosity as a drummer. An album that reveals itself to the listener slowly with new delights every time it's removed from the jacket.

313 Series Detroit has long held a shared respect with New York; a similar outlook on authenticity. Tough to describe, but you know it when you see it. Third Man Records and Blue Note Records share this respect and also a commitment to integrity regarding the musical legacies they support that extends to the collaboration happening on the 313 Series partnership. The five unique albums from the Blue Note catalog chosen for limited edition re-release by Blue Note Records President and Detroiter Don Was represent the best of the Motor City; innovative sounds, incredible playing and that inexplicable something you know is real. For an undertaking like this you have to walk the extra mile. The original tapes were sent to Third Man's Detroit mastering and pressing facility where their extensive all analog re-mastering process ensured that the albums delivered live up to the tradition they are part of. The Third Man Records team's commitment to audio purity means no corners can be cut; sound and mastering engineer Warren Defever's goal being to provide the closest possible approximation of the magic found on the original master's tape brought to your living room. From the lacquers cut in the studio on the Neumann Vms-70 Cutting Lathe to the 180 gram vinyl pressed across the hall, every step of the process is tested in the facilities against exacting standards. That's the Detroit way and the reason why the musical legacy from the 313 area code remains beloved around the world. Elvin Jones - drums Gene Perla - bass Frank Foster - tenor saxophone, alto flute Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Recorded at Van Gelder Studio - Englewood Cliffs, NJ 1971 by Rudy Van Gelder