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George Russell (: George Russell Sextet At The Five Spot

Read "George Russell Sextet At The Five Spot" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan


Conceptualist and composer George Russell’s place in jazz history has always been a bit tenuous at best. Few really understand the implications of his Lydian Chromatic concept and up until now very few of his early recorded masterpieces have been available to all but the most diehard of vinyl collectors. Following the seminal 1957 Jazz Workshop album for RCA Victor, Russell would jump ship for the popular Decca label where he would cut another four neglected gems. Near the end ...

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