Johnny Griffin - At Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall, Hamburg 1975 (2 LP)
- LP
- 2 piece(s)
- 2017
- 7 tracks
- 1 uur, 33 min
- hard bop
At Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall, Hamburg 1975
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This performance is a lively one, just as you'd anticipate from these renowned tenor saxophonists. Griff and Lock each bring their unique voices to the table, with Lockjaw sounding steady and in top shape. J.G. pushes boundaries, venturing into some quite bold musical territories. At times, his pitch strays a bit, and his tone doesn't quite reach the brilliance it can sometimes achieve. The rhythm section holds its own but isn't as tightly knit or seasoned as, say, the group on the Minton's recordings for Prestige. Art Taylor keeps the energy up all the way through, though he seems a bit out of his element with certain riffs and arrangements. The recording quality is solid, even very good for a live album, with the bass and (to a lesser degree) the drums a bit too prominent in the mix, often overshadowing the piano. The cover art is a letdown—even if it's meant to emphasize the series, it shouldn't be too tough to come up with something less generic and downright ugly. All in all, this is a fun listen and a must for fans of the two-tenor format who already have some or all of the fantastic early '60s Griff and Lock material.
This live performance is a lively display of the classic tenor saxophone duo, as one would anticipate. Griff and Lock each bring their unique voices to the table, with Lockjaw delivering a strong and impressive performance. J.G. pushes boundaries with some quite daring ideas, although his pitch can occasionally stray and his tone lacks some of the brilliance it has at times. The rhythm section holds its own but isn't as cohesive and tight as, say, the group on the Minton's recordings for Prestige. Art Taylor keeps the energy high throughout, though he seems less comfortable with some of the musical phrases and arrangements. The sound quality is quite good, even very good for a live recording, with the bass and drums (to a lesser degree) being too prominent in the mix and often overshadowing the piano. The album cover is a letdown—even if it's meant to emphasize the series, it shouldn't be too difficult to come up with something less generic and downright ugly. All in all, this is a fun listen and highly recommended for fans of the two-tenor format who already own some or all of the fantastic early 60s Griff and Lock recordings.
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