And Now... The Metronomes + Something Big (2 LP On 1 CD) for Sale

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And Now... The Metronomes + Something Big (2 LP On 1 CD) For Sale

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And Now... The Metronomes + Something Big (2 LP On 1 CD):
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Personnel:

Paul Benson (1st tenor), Julius Robinson (2nd tenor), JohnnyOglesby (baritone), Charles “Woody” Woodford (bass), Sam Reed (as), LeroyLovett, Junior Mance (p), Billy Davis, Les Spann (g), Jay Roland (vib), WinstonWilliams, Henry Grimes, Arthur Harper (b), William “Bubbles” Ross, Grady Tate,Roy McCurdy (d), Melba Liston (arr)

The Metronomes were a vocal group formed in 1959 inPhiladelphia noted for their fresh and engaging sound based on expandedjazz-style harmonies.

Its members were: Paul Benson, first tenor, Julius Robinson,second tenor, Johnny Oglesby, baritone, and Charles “Woody” Woodford, bass.Although they were virtually unknown, pianist and producer Leroy “Lee” Lovettsaw their talents and immediately decided to record them for his new Wynnelabel. For the recording, Lovett organized a sextet with himself as pianosoloist, and with Sam Reed, another Philadelphia jazzman, featured on altosaxophone. The album “and now…TheMetronomes” was released in October 1959 andmarked the introduction and beginning of the group. As time passed, the groupgradually developed more cohesiveness and unity together, as they began toattract some attention in hometown engagements.

In 1961, Conrad Moore replaced Oglesby as baritone, andshortly thereafter the group made its debut at Philadelphia’s Peps Club. MelbaListon, a former trombonist and arranger for Dizzy Gillespie and Quincy Jones,was present for the performance. “They made a guest appearance at the club,” saidMelba, “singing mostly standards, and we all noted that they had a really nicemix and what seemed like a pretty laidback, upbeat style.” So the manager ofthe group and Melba planned to record an album, and the Metronomes-Listonalliance went into action. Before recording for the Jazzland label, Miss Listonworked a long time on all the vocal and instrumental arrangements and alsochose much of the repertoire for the “Something Big!” album. Pianist JuniorMance is also a brilliant contributor to the excellent rhythm quartet thatMelba put together, and that provides appropiate and distinctive support to TheMetronomes. As Melba said, “I think there’s plenty here for people to listen toand dig…” to and dig…”

—Jordi Pujol

TRACKLIST:

01. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

02. YOU’RE MINE YOU

03. WHIFFENPOOF SONG

04. FOOLS RUSH IN

05. I CAN’T LAUGH

06. DON’T BLAME ME

07. APRIL IN PARIS

08. A FOGGY DAY

09. EMBRACEABLE YOU

10. AGE OF MIRACLES

11. LADY BE GOOD

12. COUNT EVERY STAR

13. ON GREEN DOLPHIN STREET

14. BACK DOOR BLUES

15. I REMEMBER CLIFFORD

16. ‘TIL I MET YOU

17. MONK’S MOOD

18. THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG

19. ‘ROUND MIDNIGHT

20. LOVE IS THE THING

21. A NIGHT IN TUNISIA

22. BLUE

Sources:

Tracks #1-12, from the album “and now... the Metronomes”(Wynne WLPS 706)

Tracks #13-22, from the album “Something Big! TheMetronomes” (Jazzland JLP 978)

Personnel on “And Now... the Metronomes”:

Paul Benson, first tenor; Julius Robinson, second tenor;Johnny Oglesby, baritone; Charles “Woody” Woodford, bass.

Accompanied by Sam Reed, alto sax; Leroy “Lee” Lovett,piano; Billy Davis, guitar; Jay Roland, vibes; Winston Williams, bass; William“Bubbles” Ross, drums.

Recorded at Mastertone Studios, New York City, 1959

Personnel on “Something Big!”:

Paul Benson, first tenor; Julius Robinson, second tenor;Conrad Moore, baritone; Charles “Woody” Woodford, bass.

Accompaned by Junior Mance, piano; Les Spann, guitar; HenryGrimes or Arthur Harper (#19 & 22) bass; Grady Tate or Roy McCurdy (#19& 22), drums.

Arranged and conducted by Melba Liston

Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York City, 1962

Sound Engineers: Gene Sayet (#1-12) and Ray Fowler(#13-22)

Original liner notes: Leroy "Lee" Lovett& Orrin Keepnews

New liner notes: jordi Pujol

Original recordings produced by Lee Lovett (#1-12) andOrrin Keepnews (#13-22)

This compilation produced for CD release by Jordi Pujol

Stereo · 24-Bit Digitally Remastered