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Kenny Dorham: Kenny Dorham with Jackie McLean Complete Recordings
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The Gambit version consists of the same material but is re-titled Kenny Dorham with Jackie McLean Complete Recordings. The synergy between Dorham and altoist McLean is breathtaking and the support by both rhythm sections is exemplary.
There are distinct advantages to pairing these two recordings onto one CD. First there's the stylistic similarity of a consistent front line. Second, since these two musicians are the composers of the original pieces on both sessions, the tunes are somewhat complementary. Finally there's the advantage of being able to compare the playing and improvising in the studio setting of Matador to the live setting of Inta Something. The pair excels in both situations but it is interesting to hear how their solos evolve in response to each other versus a responsive live audience. The rhythm sections, although different on each session, are musically like-minded, thus adding to the stylistic similarity that the two recordings share.
The highlight of Matador is the three-part "Melanie, composed by McLean and that of the earlier Inta Something is "San Francisco Beat.
The sound quality is sufficiently good as are the liner notes. This is a welcome reappearance of two obscure masterpieces thatdespite being set in different venues and Matador being more Latin-tinged and modal in contrast to Inta Something's more advanced hard bopbelong together because of the compositional genius and like-minded musicianship of Dorham and McLean.
Track Listing
El Matador; Melanie; Smile; Beautiful Love; Prelude; Una Mas; It Could Happen to You; Let's Face the Music and Dance; No Two People; Lover Man; San Francisco Beat.
Personnel
Kenny Dorham
trumpetKenny Dorham: trumpet; Jackie McLean: alto saxophone; Bobby Timmons: piano; Walter Bishop: piano; Teddy Smith: bass; Leroy Vinegar: bass; J.C. Moses: drums; Art Taylor: drums.
Album information
Title: Kenny Dorham with Jackie McLean Complete Recordings | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Gambit Records
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