Stan Getz + Jimmie Rowles - The Peacocks (1975) [Jazz][mp3 192][h33t][schon55] torrent download



Stan Getz + Jimmie Rowles - The Peacocks


Original Release Date: July 1975 


Label: Koch Records 


Bitrate: 192 kbps





Tenor saxophonist Stan Getz's career as a producer for Sony Music came late in his overall career as a sometimes-troubled jazz veteran. The odd thing is that his personal troubles, of which there were some real doozies, never seemed to disrupt the music. And his second outing as a producer features some of the most unshakably calm stuff in his oeuvre. Getz's intent on Peacocks was to bring the underappreciated Jimmy Rowles to the fore, allowing the pianist to shine with his remarkable, long-lasting sense of balladry and seasoned, rough, romantic voice. Together, Rowles and Getz shine on several duets, including the wondrous, low-key swing of "What Am I Here For?" and the sublime flow of Rowles's "The Peacocks." It's not all butter, though, as Getz calls on drummer Elvin Jones and bassist Buster Williams to create a strong, supple quartet on a pair of Wayne Shorter numbers, "Lester Left Town" and "The Chess Players." The latter tune features Jon, Judy, and Michelle Hendricks along with Beverly Getz. Rowles knocks off a couple solo tracks, both showing off his reach--from swing era and Tin Pan Alley phrasing to hints of more daring execution. Through it all, though, Getz plays his heart out, milking every phrase for its musical core and the breathy shell just around the tone. It's a magnificent display, top to bottom. ~ Andrew Bartlett





"This is a wonderful record, and anyone who is a fan of Stan Getz will enjoy his excellent playing here, with great company -- Jimmy Rowles, an idiosyncratic and charming pianist who was somewhat underappreciated because he spent most of his career on the west coast, and the greats Buster Williams and Elvin Jones. A couple of performances here are real classics -- especially "The Peacocks", a beautiful tune which was also performed by some other fine musicians for the soundtrack of the film "Round Midnight." My only quibble is the Jon Hendricks vocal additions on two tunes -- he transcribed two of Getz's improvised solos and overdubbed sung versions of the solos later, so it sounds like Getz and the singers are improvising together. I find the effect weird. And especially on this GREAT performance of Wayner Shorter's "The Chess Players" (why is this incredibly swinging tune not played more often?) I dearly wish I could hear it without the voices. If anyone from Columbia happens to read this -- there are many of us fans out here waiting for a re-release of this album with a bonus track WITHOUT the voices. What heaven that would be."





"This title has always been a jazz ballad hallmark, hailed by the '70s and '80s jazz critics, but now largely forgotten. Rowles' relaxed style allows Getz and company to stretch out and explore the songs. "The Peacocks" is a minor key blues ballad that allows Getz to express his trademark mournful style. Lester Left Town is a classic Shorter hard bop song, and is a sample of the rich variety the bop composition could contain. (The other classic Shorter composition, the Chess Players, adds strange lyrics which have nothing to do with chess). Hasn't dated one bit!!!"





Credits:


Stan Getz (ts);


Jimmie Rowles (p, vo);


Buster Williams (b -7/11);


Elvin Jones (d -7/11);


Beverly Getz, Jon Hendricks, Judy Hendricks, Michele Hendricks (vo -11)





Stan Getz + Jimmie Rowles - The Peacocks tracklist:


01 I'll Never Be The Same


02 Lester Left Town


03 Body And Soul


04 What Am I Here For?


05 Serenade To Sweden


06 The Chess Players


07 The Peacocks


08 My Buddy


09 The Hour Of Parting


10 Rose Marie


11 This Is All I Ask


12 Skylark


13 Mosaic/Would You Like To Take A Walk
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