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A never-before released Mal Waldron Trio 1970 live recordings. First official release with the full permission and cooperation of the Mal Waldron Estate & INA (Institut National de l’Audiovisuel). This was recorded inside the Palais d’Orsay Hotel in Paris on March 10, 1970. The city’s International Sound Festival was being held at the time, and this recording was aired in the “Jazz Vivant” radio show presented by André Francis. The performance here is a first on record, and it captures the renaissance of pianist Mal Waldron, fronting a trio comprised of drummer Christian Vander (co-founder of the group Magma) and bassist Jean-François Catoire (a long-time partner of Vander). Waldron’s career was reviving after his European exile, a lengthy hiatus tied to his patient process of reconstruction after years spent fighting his addiction. In 1969 he recorded Free at Last for the brand-new ECM label (it was their very first production) and two years later he would do the same for the Enja label. Before that, in 1970, he had also toured in Japan for the first time, and it would make him instantly popular there. Before the present concert recorded on March 10, 1970, Mal Waldron had appeared the previous year (a summer gig) in a club at Antibes, the Early Bird, playing with the same comrades, namely Christian Vander and Jean-François Catoire. Many critics had praised that trio’s quality in the media, and the late Maurice Cullaz, a great admirer of Waldron, even went so far as to say he had “rarely heard these three musicians play in such an extraordinary manner.” So it was quite logical, when the trio got together again in March in Paris, that the same cohesion would be apparent in their opening tune “Rat Now,” a theme that had appeared on the Free at Last album recorded for ECM (November 1969) only four months before this concert. The pianist plays throughout in his characteristic style, the left hand accentuating a constant undertow while his right hand releases a controlled energy. Christian Vander’s unbridled percussion gives a free dimension to this tune, which lends a kind of austerity that shows the fundamental influence that the great Thelonious Monk had wielded over Waldron’s piano style, alongside that of Bud Powell: ”After I fell into the depths, I couldn’t find the lyrical side of my playing again. The way I expressed myself had become more dense; it had refocused itself more.” That legacy is even more palpable in the tune that follows, “Champs Elysées,” a composition from the album Impressions (1959). The melody lines, impregnated by the blues, mingle gleefully with the whirling figures provided by Mal and his partners. “Rock My Soul”—and its heady tempo, where once again we can measure the strength and complementary nature of Waldron’s left hand, transmitting a breakneck rhythm beneath the controlled lyricism coming from his right hand—also appeared among the pianist’s recently recorded compositions on the Free at Last session. Vander’s tumultuous drumming here feeds the flow with a robust jazz that is brimming with vigorous phrases; and when the tempo dies down, the double bass of Jean-François Catoire instils a truce that fools no-one: it heralds a feverish finale. The final theme “Mount Fujiyama” was inspired by a trip to Japan that Waldron made in the winter of 1969-70. Here the music carries the imprint of serenity, yet once again it is the reflection of Mal Waldron’s deep-rooted New York heritage. Romain Grosman – Translation by Martin Davies Mal Waldron (Piano) Jean-François Catoire (Bass) Christian Vander (Drums)

Limitiert auf 200 Stück ist diese HHV Exclusive Edition des neuen Mighty Mocambos Album. Mocambo und HHV setzen mit ihr die erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit der letzten Jahre fort.
Ein einzigartiger Longplayer der deutschen Funk-Champions The Mighty Mocambos: Scénarios" ist eine wilde Reise durch ikonische Performances, die auf 8-Spur-Bändern aufgenommen wurden, darunter gefeierte Versionen von Breakdance-Lieblingen wie "Axel F." und "Let The Music Play" sowie brandneues Originalmaterial, das speziell für Aufnahmen in ungewöhnlichen Umgebungen komponiert wurde.

Die Hamburger Deep-Funk-Köche sind bekannt für ihre intuitiven Aufnahmen, die die Energie einer Live-Performance einfangen, und mit dieser Platte gehen sie aufs Ganze.

Kurz vor der Pandemie nahm die Gruppe eine Live-Session im legendären Hamburger Plattenladen Groove City und einen improvisierten Auftritt beim Breakdance-Battle JAM PDM! in Potsdam auf. Beide wurden auf 45er Vinyls veröffentlicht, waren schnell ausverkauft und wurden zu Geheimwaffen für DJs. Während die meisten Bands im Jahr 2020 ihre Bühne ins Studio verlegten und eine Fülle von isoliertem, von Lockdown inspiriertem Material produzierten, nahmen die Mighty Mocambos - nie um ein Gegenmittel verlegen - die mobile Version ihres Aufnahmestudios mit auf die Straße.

Da beim Wohltätigkeitskonzert der Pitt Hopkins Music Session kein Publikum zugelassen war, nutzte die Gruppe die Gelegenheit, um meditative Folk-Soul-Instrumentals zu komponieren, die ausschließlich auf Saiteninstrumenten gespielt werden. Sweaty Funk funktioniert nicht per Videostream, aber das Format bot eine willkommene Gelegenheit, etwas ganz anderes zu schaffen. Auch ohne Strom und Schlagzeug sind die cineastischen "Four Two Three" und "Silent Heroes" unverkennbar als Mocambo-Themen zu erkennen.

Wenn man Nina Simones Credo folgt, dass es "die Pflicht eines Künstlers ist, die Zeit widerzuspiegeln", war es klar, dass weitere Konzerte auf der tragbaren Fostex R-8 Bandmaschine der Gruppe festgehalten werden würden, sobald sich die Welt langsam wieder öffnete. Glücklicherweise fielen die Einschränkungen genau auf den Abend, an dem die Band am 11. September 2021 auf der Open-Air-Bühne des Import Export in München auftrat. Der ausgedehnte, vom Afrobeat inspirierte Jam zu J.J. Cales "Carry On" zeigt, wie die Menschen zum ersten Mal nach einem Jahr wieder zusammen feiern und tanzen, und das manische "Munich Psycholympics" setzt alle aufgestauten Energien frei, die in der Vergangenheit geschlummert hatten.

Das leicht kafkaeske "Ghost Walk" wurde während eines Soundchecks für ein Konzert aufgenommen, das schließlich aus Sicherheitsgründen abgesagt wurde und spiegelt einmal mehr die Ungewissheit der damaligen Zeit wider. Im letzten Szenario kehren die Mighty Mocambos in eine volle Halle zurück und spielen "Let The Music Play" vor einem Publikum aus B-Boys und -Girls - ein Beweis für die schiere Kraft der Musik. Als Zugabe gibt es eine Akustikversion von "Where Do We Go From Here?" (ursprünglich mit Lee Fields aufgenommen) schließt das Album und seine rastlose Reise durch ungewöhnliche Aufnahmesituationen ab.

"Scénarios" unterscheidet sich drastisch von anderen Live-Alben, da es nicht versucht, vorhandenes Material von Studioalben zu reproduzieren. Alle Songs wurden speziell für die Live-Aufnahmen geschrieben oder arrangiert, um den DJ-freundlichen Trademark-Sound der Gruppe mit zusätzlichen Vibes und Impulsen des Publikums zu kombinieren. Die meisten von ihnen wurden aufgenommen, während sie zum ersten Mal öffentlich aufgeführt wurden.

Elvin Jones, one of the true great drummers in jazz, recorded this album in 1971 after having led his own band for several years following his immortal work with the John Coltrane Quartet. This unique recording has a spacious feel with plenty of room for the players to work out the melodic compositions created by the members of the group. At times the recording creates an almost cinematic space, yet always propelling forward into unexpected territory. No pandering to contemporary tastes at this date or following the trends of the time, this is simply a great example of mature musicians given the freedom to create their own vision and place in time. Saxophonists Frank Foster and Dave Liebman instruments intertwine in a spellbinding way with opportunities to showcase Jones' incredible virtuosity as a drummer. An album that reveals itself to the listener slowly with new delights every time it's removed from the jacket.

313 Series Detroit has long held a shared respect with New York; a similar outlook on authenticity. Tough to describe, but you know it when you see it. Third Man Records and Blue Note Records share this respect and also a commitment to integrity regarding the musical legacies they support that extends to the collaboration happening on the 313 Series partnership. The five unique albums from the Blue Note catalog chosen for limited edition re-release by Blue Note Records President and Detroiter Don Was represent the best of the Motor City; innovative sounds, incredible playing and that inexplicable something you know is real. For an undertaking like this you have to walk the extra mile. The original tapes were sent to Third Man's Detroit mastering and pressing facility where their extensive all analog re-mastering process ensured that the albums delivered live up to the tradition they are part of. The Third Man Records team's commitment to audio purity means no corners can be cut; sound and mastering engineer Warren Defever's goal being to provide the closest possible approximation of the magic found on the original master's tape brought to your living room. From the lacquers cut in the studio on the Neumann Vms-70 Cutting Lathe to the 180 gram vinyl pressed across the hall, every step of the process is tested in the facilities against exacting standards. That's the Detroit way and the reason why the musical legacy from the 313 area code remains beloved around the world. Elvin Jones - drums Gene Perla - bass Frank Foster - tenor saxophone, alto flute Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Recorded at Van Gelder Studio - Englewood Cliffs, NJ 1971 by Rudy Van Gelder

Der Waffle House Index bemisst in den USA seit 2011 die Wucht von Katastrophen: Grün = vollständiges Menü - Restaurant hat vollen Strom, Speisen unbegrenzt, Schaden schlimmstenfalls begrenzt. Gelb = eingeschränktes Menü - kein Strom, Verfügbarkeit von Speisen ist begrenzt. Rot = Restaurant zu - ernsthafte Schäden oder Überflutungen. Übertragen auf den freigeistigen Jazzrock der Band Kuhn Fu: Die Musik auf dem neuen Album "Katastrofik Kink Machine" springt mit Begeisterung und Verve zwischen Grün und Rot hin und her, und lässt die laue Mitte aus. Dem Wort Jazzrock haftet etwas Altbackenes an: Musik, in der seelenlose Virtuosität den Spirit und die Unmittelbarkeit ersetzt hat. Der Gitarrist und Komponist Christian Achim Kühn allerdings spielt mit seiner Band Kuhn Fu einen mit E-Gitarre infizierten Jazz, dem die Spielfreude und der Spaß am tiefschürfenden Unsinn (und eben dann doch auch: die Virtuosität) aus jeder Pore dampfen. Spaß an den Extremen nicht zuletzt, Grün und Rot, kein Gelb.

Elvin Jones, one of the true great drummers in jazz, recorded this album in 1971 after having led his own band for several years following his immortal work with the John Coltrane Quartet. This unique recording has a spacious feel with plenty of room for the players to work out the melodic compositions created by the members of the group. At times the recording creates an almost cinematic space, yet always propelling forward into unexpected territory. No pandering to contemporary tastes at this date or following the trends of the time, this is simply a great example of mature musicians given the freedom to create their own vision and place in time. Saxophonists Frank Foster and Dave Liebman instruments intertwine in a spellbinding way with opportunities to showcase Jones' incredible virtuosity as a drummer. An album that reveals itself to the listener slowly with new delights every time it's removed from the jacket.

313 Series Detroit has long held a shared respect with New York; a similar outlook on authenticity. Tough to describe, but you know it when you see it. Third Man Records and Blue Note Records share this respect and also a commitment to integrity regarding the musical legacies they support that extends to the collaboration happening on the 313 Series partnership. The five unique albums from the Blue Note catalog chosen for limited edition re-release by Blue Note Records President and Detroiter Don Was represent the best of the Motor City; innovative sounds, incredible playing and that inexplicable something you know is real. For an undertaking like this you have to walk the extra mile. The original tapes were sent to Third Man's Detroit mastering and pressing facility where their extensive all analog re-mastering process ensured that the albums delivered live up to the tradition they are part of. The Third Man Records team's commitment to audio purity means no corners can be cut; sound and mastering engineer Warren Defever's goal being to provide the closest possible approximation of the magic found on the original master's tape brought to your living room. From the lacquers cut in the studio on the Neumann Vms-70 Cutting Lathe to the 180 gram vinyl pressed across the hall, every step of the process is tested in the facilities against exacting standards. That's the Detroit way and the reason why the musical legacy from the 313 area code remains beloved around the world. Elvin Jones - drums Gene Perla - bass Frank Foster - tenor saxophone, alto flute Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Recorded at Van Gelder Studio - Englewood Cliffs, NJ 1971 by Rudy Van Gelder