René Thomas Guitar Groove (2 LP ON 1 CD) for Sale

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René Thomas Guitar Groove (2 LP ON 1 CD) For Sale

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René Thomas Guitar Groove (2 LP ON 1 CD):
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René Thomas

GUITARGROOVE (2 LP ON 1 CD)

Personnel:

JR.Monterose (ts), René Thomas (g), Hod O\'Brien (p), Teddy Kotick (b), Albert\'Tootie\' Heath (d), Doc Severinsen (tp), Nat Adderley (cnt), Rolf Kuhn (cl,as), Bobby Jaspar (ts, bs, fl), Toshiko Akiyoshi (p), John Drew (b), BertDahlander (d)

Reference: FSRCD 898

In 1960,Belgian guitarist René Thomas (1926-1975) had his much-anticipated leader debutin the US with the album “Guitar Groove”. He had appeared on record before, onToshiko Akiyoshi’s “United Notions” (included here as a bonus) and on SonnyRollins’ “Big Brass”, but “Guitar Groove” was a more informal encounter. Itshowcases René at great length, establishing him as one of the most fluent andarticulate guitarists in jazz.

With him, tenorsaxophonist J.R. Monterose—a robust, intensely focused swinger—shares the solospot, and contributes three originals, Spontaneous Effort (based on Out ofNowhere), the quick-moving M.T.C., and Green Street Scene, an upbeat blues withsome Oriental riffing fore and aft. Pianist Hod O’Brien contributes someassured, flowing solos, while Teddy Kotick’s solid bass and the tastefultimekeeping of drummer Tootie Heath provide consistent and unobtrusive support.

WithMonterose and Thomas matched in fluency and expressiveness, the tenoristswinging with typical forcefulness, it has to be said that the set alsoprovides ample scope to display Thomas’s inventive and emotional playing inballads such as How Long Has This Been Going On? and Ruby, My Dear. Throughout,he is imaginative and full of confidence, developing his solos, regardless oftempo, with an unpretentious, swinging conviction that adds credence to thebelief that he deserved much more eminence and praise than he ever received.

Tracklisting:

01. SpontaneousEffort (JR. Monterose) 5:18

02. Ruby, MyDear (Thelonious Monk) 4:47

03. LikeSomeone in Love (Burke-Van Heusen) 5:52

04. M.T.C.(J.R. Monterose) 4:23

05.Milestones (Miles Davis) 5:49

06. How LongHas this Been Going On? (G. & I. Gershwin) 5:59

07. GreenStreet Scene (JR. Monterose) 7:36

08.Introduction 0:30

09. Broadway(Woode-McRae-Bird) 6:48

10. Sukiyaki(Bobby Jaspar) 6:30

11. Swingin’Till the Girls Come Home (Oscar Pettiford) 6:51

12. UnitedNotions (Toshiko Akiyoshi) 6:23

13.Civilized Folk (Bob Freedman) 4:15

14. StrikeUp the Band (George Gershwin) 4:22

15. Jane(Bob Freedman) 4:17

Sources:

Tracks #1-7,from “René Thomas - Guitar Groove” (Jazzland JLP 927)

Tracks#8-15, from “Toshiko Akiyoshi: United Notions” (MGM MM 2087)

Personnel on #1-7:

JR.Monterose, tenor sax, except #3 & 6; René Thomas, guitar; Hod O’Brien,piano except #6; Teddy Kotick, bass; Albert “Tootie” Heath, drums.

Recorded atNola Penthouse Studios, New York City, September 7 & 8, 1960

Personnel on #8-15:

Doc Severinsen,trumpet on #1-3 & 5; Nat Adderley, cornet on #4, 6 & 7; Rolf Kuhn,clarinet, alto sax; Bobby Jaspar, tenor and baritone saxes, flute; ToshikoAkiyoshi, piano; René Thomas, guitar; John Drew, bass; Bert Dahlander, drums.

Recorded atBeltone Studios, New York City, June 13, 1958

Original recordings produced by OrrinKeepnews (#1-7) and Leonard Feather (#8-15)

Cover photo:Don Silverstein

Produced for CD release by JordiPujol

Stereo · 24Bit Digitally Remastered

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René Thomas Guitar Groove (2 LP ON 1 CD) For Sale

René Thomas Guitar Groove (2 LP ON 1 CD): $19.98

René Thomas Guitar Groove (2 LP ON 1 CD):
$19.98