Pianoless saxophone trio recommendations ? - Page 2

HutchFan · July 2nd, 2008, 09:08 PM

Bobby Jones - Hill Country Suite

save, spun this vinyl this evening and thought of your sax-trio thread. This another one that's well off the beaten path... but interesting.

Bobby Jones (ts, clarinet)/George Mraz (b)/Freddie Waits (d)

There's something almost Jimmy Giuffre-ish (in his folky phase) about this recording -- especially when Jones picks up his clarinet (on just one song). But I like the whole dusty, pared-down vibe that Jones gets here very much. The photo on the album cover gets at it. This isn't late-night city jazz. It's country-jazz, sorta.

Johnny Murgatroyd · July 2nd, 2008, 10:55 PM

John Coltrane's "Chasin the Trane" from "Live at the Village Vanguard" is a sax trio performance, albeit coupled with two other live tracks.

Ornate Coalman · July 3rd, 2008, 08:14 AM

Marge 40

Trio 3
Oliver Lake (saxophone alto), Reggie Workman (contrebasse) & Andrew Cyrille (batterie)
Wha's Nine / Live at the Sunset
Paris le 28 octobre 2007

Justin V · July 3rd, 2008, 11:02 AM

Charlie Haden's "The Montreal Tapes," with Joe Henderson and Al Foster. I appreciate this one more and more over time.

Blue · July 3rd, 2008, 11:12 AM

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Charlie Haden's "The Montreal Tapes," with Joe Henderson and Al Foster. I appreciate this one more and more over time.

What is the sound quality like on this one? Good? subpar? etc?

Justin V · July 3rd, 2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue

What is the sound quality like on this one? Good? subpar? etc?

The sound quality is pretty good. It was in the can for over a decade before being released, and I've never exactly figured out why. Although billed under Haden's name, as it was recorded at a series of tribute concerts to Haden, the spotlight is mainly on Henderson.

Blue · July 3rd, 2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin V

The sound quality is pretty good. It was in the can for over a decade before being released, and I've never exactly figured out why. Although billed under Haden's name, as it was recorded at a series of tribute concerts to Haden, the spotlight is mainly on Henderson.

Very nice. That makes it look like it might be a good companion sitting next to Henderson's State of the Tenor album on my shelf. I'd still like, and hope, to find a reasonably priced copy The Standard Joe by Joe Henderson. Henderson with Rufus Reid and Al Foster.

yawuh · July 5th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Don't forget Sonny Rollins' Way Out West. Look for the 20-bit K2 remaster if you can. I like it a little better than the Vanguard and Freedom Suite.

Further out, there's Ornette Coleman at the Golden Circle (Blue Note RVGs).

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woofy · July 5th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Check out Karl Densen's "Chunky Pecan Pie." Its a powerful session with Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland.
It seems to be a one off album. I do not care for any of his later "Tiny Universe" recordings.

Justin V · July 5th, 2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue

Very nice. That makes it look like it might be a good companion sitting next to Henderson's State of the Tenor album on my shelf. I'd still like, and hope, to find a reasonably priced copy The Standard Joe by Joe Henderson. Henderson with Rufus Reid and Al Foster.

I was looking for Al Foster stuff on emusic yesterday. Doublechecking just now, I see that they have "The Standard Joe" available for download, if you're just interested in hearing it. I need to pick up that "State of the Tenor."

captain adventure · July 6th, 2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HutchFan

Bobby Jones - Hill Country Suite

save, spun this vinyl this evening and thought of your sax-trio thread. This another one that's well off the beaten path... but interesting.

Bobby Jones (ts, clarinet)/George Mraz (b)/Freddie Waits (d)

There's something almost Jimmy Giuffre-ish (in his folky phase) about this recording -- especially when Jones picks up his clarinet (on just one song). But I like the whole dusty, pared-down vibe that Jones gets here very much. The photo on the album cover gets at it. This isn't late-night city jazz. It's country-jazz, sorta.

I used to own this on vinyl, and have to agree with you Hutch. Think I still have a tape somewhere containing 'Bringing In The Sheep'

Cubby Phillips · January 19th, 2013, 12:30 PM

Ingebrigt Haker Flaken- Mitt Hjerte Altid Vanker II

Most are Sax-Bass duo, but a few are trio. Superb.

Steven Reynolds · January 23rd, 2013, 10:32 AM

DKV Trio - for a hundred bucks, hear them explode - Live, Past and Present (7 CD's from 2008 through the end of 2011)
The band is Hamid Drake, Kent Kessler and Ken Vandermark. If you want to spend twenty bucks get 2 CD set Live in Wels and Chicago recorded in 1998

Clusone Trio - with cello in place of bass: Michael Moore (reeds), Ernst Reijseger (cello) and Han Bennink (drums). Many great records but "I An An Indian" is my personal favorite.

Borgmann-Morris-Charles - find the silkheart disc - Last Concert - hear the *great* Denis Charles at his best right near the end

Parker-Guy-Lytton: At The Vortex 1996

Parker-Edwards-Sanders: The Two Seasons (2 CD's) 1999

Anderson-Parker-Drake: Blue Winter (2 CD's) 2004 Eremite

many more but these ones are keepers

djangoblackbird · January 23rd, 2013, 11:02 AM

Steve Lehman Trio - "Dialect Fluorescent"

Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Larry Grenadier - "Fly"

docbop · February 9th, 2013, 08:33 AM

I just came back to check for more suggestions and want to thank everyone for their input. I've picked up some Lee Kontiz, Joe Lavano, Kenny Garrett, J.D. Allen and listening and learned from all.

July 2nd, 2008, 09:08 PM	#16
HutchFan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 4,763	Bobby Jones - Hill Country Suite save, spun this vinyl this evening and thought of your sax-trio thread. This another one that's well off the beaten path... but interesting. Bobby Jones (ts, clarinet)/George Mraz (b)/Freddie Waits (d) There's something almost Jimmy Giuffre-ish (in his folky phase) about this recording -- especially when Jones picks up his clarinet (on just one song). But I like the whole dusty, pared-down vibe that Jones gets here very much. The photo on the album cover gets at it. This isn't late-night city jazz. It's country-jazz, sorta. __________________ Explore my web site dedicated to Bobby Hutcherson: http://www.musicweb-international.com/jazz/Hutcherson

July 3rd, 2008, 08:14 AM	#18
Ornate Coalman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 160	how about this one ? Marge 40 Trio 3 Oliver Lake (saxophone alto), Reggie Workman (contrebasse) & Andrew Cyrille (batterie) Wha's Nine / Live at the Sunset Paris le 28 octobre 2007

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Justin V Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Euclid, OH Posts: 5,332	Charlie Haden's "The Montreal Tapes," with Joe Henderson and Al Foster. I appreciate this one more and more over time. __________________ When I grow up, I want to be like Roy Haynes.

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djangoblackbird Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 570	Steve Lehman Trio - "Dialect Fluorescent" Mark Turner, Jeff Ballard, Larry Grenadier - "Fly" __________________ "Se Wo Were Fi Na Wosan Kofa a Yenki" ------- "It is Not Taboo To Go Back and Fetch What You Forgot" - Akan proverb

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July 2nd, 2008, 10:55 PM	#17
Johnny Murgatroyd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 848	John Coltrane's "Chasin the Trane" from "Live at the Village Vanguard" is a sax trio performance, albeit coupled with two other live tracks.

July 5th, 2008, 03:06 PM	#23
yawuh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 550	Don't forget Sonny Rollins' Way Out West. Look for the 20-bit K2 remaster if you can. I like it a little better than the Vanguard and Freedom Suite. Further out, there's Ornette Coleman at the Golden Circle (Blue Note RVGs). ---- www.jazzshelf.org

July 5th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#24
woofy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 57	Check out Karl Densen's "Chunky Pecan Pie." Its a powerful session with Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland. It seems to be a one off album. I do not care for any of his later "Tiny Universe" recordings.

January 19th, 2013, 12:30 PM	#27
Cubby Phillips Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Omaha, NE, USA Posts: 3	Ingebrigt Haker Flaken- Mitt Hjerte Altid Vanker II Most are Sax-Bass duo, but a few are trio. Superb.

January 23rd, 2013, 10:32 AM	#28
Steven Reynolds Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 100	DKV Trio - for a hundred bucks, hear them explode - Live, Past and Present (7 CD's from 2008 through the end of 2011) The band is Hamid Drake, Kent Kessler and Ken Vandermark. If you want to spend twenty bucks get 2 CD set Live in Wels and Chicago recorded in 1998 Clusone Trio - with cello in place of bass: Michael Moore (reeds), Ernst Reijseger (cello) and Han Bennink (drums). Many great records but "I An An Indian" is my personal favorite. Borgmann-Morris-Charles - find the silkheart disc - Last Concert - hear the great Denis Charles at his best right near the end Parker-Guy-Lytton: At The Vortex 1996 Parker-Edwards-Sanders: The Two Seasons (2 CD's) 1999 Anderson-Parker-Drake: Blue Winter (2 CD's) 2004 Eremite many more but these ones are keepers

February 9th, 2013, 08:33 AM	#30
docbop Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodshed, CA Posts: 116	I just came back to check for more suggestions and want to thank everyone for their input. I've picked up some Lee Kontiz, Joe Lavano, Kenny Garrett, J.D. Allen and listening and learned from all.