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Re: Getz/Gilberto is more of Bossa Nova style Jazz

Posted by Bruce from DC (B) on October 26, 2005 at 07:28:48

In Reply to: Re: Getz/Gilberto is more of Bossa Nova style Jazz posted by AAA on October 25, 2005 at 07:24:51:

"thundering" is not an adjective that I'd ever use for jazz bass. In any event, the Getz/Gilberto is an obviously studio production (with hard pans, left, right and center). That said, Getz's saxophone on the SACD has a presence and immediacy that, in its own way, is as thrilling as any live performance. The bass for that matter, I would describe as "robust and satisfying." Bear in mind, of course, that this release is based on an analog tape master.

If you really want to get your sox knocked off, you might look for the SACD re-release (I think I've seen it) of the 1962 Columbia recording session of the full Count Basie Band and Duke Ellington Orchestras together Count Meets Duke!. I have the original vinyl record, lovingly preserved and infrequently played all of these years; and it's sonically terrific. The opening cut on Side A, written by Billy Strayhorn just for the recording is called "Battle Royal." I think you can get the picture from the title, if you're looking for sonic fireworks. That said, just about every other piece on the record, is musically superior to that one.

But, have no doubts, these guys swing and they wail!

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