Barney Kessel ‎– Modern Jazz Performances From Bizet’s Carmen (Signed)

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Signed by Barney Kessel from a performance in Berlin. Ultra rare, one of a kind.

During an era when many Broadway and movie scores were recorded in jazz settings (thanks in part to the success of Shelly Manne’s best-selling My Fair Lady album), guitarist Barney Kessel chose to interpret nine melodies from Bizet’s opera Carmen. The guitarist is heard in three different settings: joined by five woodwinds and a rhythm section; with five jazz horns (including altoist Herb Geller and trumpeter Ray Linn) and a trio; and with vibraphonist Victor Feldman in a quintet. Kessel also wrote the arrangements, which pay tribute to the melodies while not being shy of swinging the themes. An interesting if not essential project.

 

 

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Description

Original Jazz Classics ‎– OJC-269, Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue 1986 German Pressing.

Side 1.

1. Swingin’ The Toreador 5:46
2. A Pad On The Edge Of Town 6:42
3. If You Dig Me 4:00
4. Free As A Bird 4:56

Side 2.

1. Viva El Toro! 3:13
2. Flowersville 5:55
3. Carmen’s Cool 4:36
4. Like, There Is No Place Like… 3:56
5. The Gipsy’s Hip 3:30

Recorded At – Contemporary’s Studio

Credits:
Bass – Joe Mondragon
Drums – Shelly Manne
Flute – Buddy Collette
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Piano – André Previn
Trumpet – Ray Linn
Vibraphone – Victor Feldman

Additional information

Weight0,5 kg