Review: Celebration, Volume 1 marks the beginning of a series of archival treasures curated by the iconic saxophonist Wayne Shorter before his passing in 2023. This electrifying 2014 live recording captures Shorter's renowned quartetifeaturing pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Bladeiat the Stockholm Jazz Festival. The set includes dynamic interpretations of 'Zero Gravity,' 'Smilin' Through,' 'Orbits,' 'Lotus,' and 'She Moves Through The Fair,' each showcasing the group's fearless improvisation. Carolina Shorter's liner notes reveal the deep personal connection Wayne had with this project. As he meticulously sifted through unreleased recordings, the Stockholm performance stood out out to him strongly Originally envisioned as Unidentified Flying Objects to reflect the otherworldly nature of the music, the collection was later renamed Celebration as Wayne embraced the urgency of honouring life's vibrancy.
The Next Time You See Me, Things Won't Be The Same
The Take Off
Birks' Works (alternate take)
Lady Be Good (alternate take)
Love Walked In
36-23-36/The Theme
Review: By the time Kenny Burrell took the stage at the Five Spot Cafe in August 1959, he had already 90-degree head-turned his best jazz fellow travellers with a glissando of Blue Note LPs. But this gig, his first live date as a leader, brought a new kind of magic. Contracting Art Blakey, Tina Brooks, Roland Hanna, Bobby Timmons, and Ben Tucker on band duties, Burrell confidently executed a suite of hard bop soaked in sweat, swing, and soul. This 3xLP brings that steamy summer evening back to life in full analogue detail; housed in a tip-on trifold jacket with an accompanying booklet of rare Francis Wolff photos, an essay by Syd Schwartz, and new reflections from Burrell himself, it's a vivid snapshot of a moment when everything clicked.
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