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Gary Burton
For Hamp, Red, Bags, and Cal
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Afro Blue - Gary Burton, Santamaria, Mongo
2. Bags' Groove - Gary Burton, Jackson, Milt
3. Move - Gary Burton, Costa, Denzil De
4. Midnight Sun - Gary Burton, Burke, Sonny [Arran
5. Flying Home - Gary Burton, Goodman, Benny
6. Django - Gary Burton, Lewis, John Richard
7. (Back Home Again In) Indiana - Gary Burton, Hanley, James F.
8. Body and Soul - Gary Burton, Eyton, Frank
9. Godchild - Gary Burton, Wallington, George
10. Jo?o - Gary Burton, Fischer, Clare
11. Hole in the Wall - Gary Burton, Norvo, Red
12. Dance of the Octopus - Gary Burton, Norvo, Red

CD Details

All Artists: Gary Burton
Title: For Hamp, Red, Bags, and Cal
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Concord Records
Release Date: 3/13/2001
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Modern Postbebop, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 013431494126

Synopsis

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With For Hamp, Red, Bags, and Cal vibist Gary Burton salutes four other masters of the mallet--Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, and Cal Tjader. He captures the essence of each player's genius while allowing himself space to demonstrate his own. For the three Tjader cuts Burton uses musicians expert in Latin rhythms, whereas for Hamp and Bags he uses pianist Mulgrew Miller, bassist Christian McBride, and drummer Lewis Nash for fresh and imaginative readings of classic tunes such as "Flying Home" and "Django." But it is, rather surprisingly, the five Norvo tributes that shine most brightly. Three of them feature a drumless trio completed by guitarist Russell Malone and McBride. The drive they achieve on "Back Home Again in Indiana" is awesome. The remaining two are duets with pianist Makoto Ozone, featuring Burton on xylophone for "Hole in the Wall" and marimba on "Dance of the Octopus," the latter proving a suitably arresting finale to the session. Burton's previous Concord release, Libertango, was one of the outstanding jazz records of 2000, and in its very different way this is every bit as resplendent. --Richard Palmer

CD Reviews

"multi-Grammy Winner honors jazz vibraphone legacy"

J. Lovins | Missouri-USA | 03/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a real gem featuring multi-Grammy winner Gary Burton - paying tribute to four legendary and influential jazz vibraphonists, he is the master and struts his stuff while performing a varied program that displays not only his knowledge and assimilation of the entire history of the instrument, but also puts his unparalleled virtuosity and creativity on the vibraphone front-and-center.Burton spins a refreshing unique collection of tunes associated with Lionel "Hamp" Hampton and Red Norvo (both pioneers of the instrument in jazz) Milt "Bags" Jackson (who brought a lyrical approach to the vibes), and Cal Tjader (who made the vibraphone an important voice in cool jazz and Latin jazz).Concord has outdone themselves with this one - thanks is in order for one and all who contributed to this outstanding album - John Burk and Glen Barros (executive produers), James Farber (recorded & mixed), Greg Kalbi (mastered)...and of course Gary Burton (also the producer), who honors the jazz vibraphone legacy, while steering it headfirst into creative, new territory...need more of this!Total Time: 61:33 on 12 Tracks...Concord Records CCD-4941-2...(2001)"

Burton's new album a tribute to himself, as well

Daniel McCarthy | Toronto, Ontario Canada | 03/14/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Gary Burton's new album, a tribute to the four vibraphonists who have had the biggest influence on him, is one of his best works to date. The band members that he assembles on this album are top notch, one must exceptionally note the wonderful playing by lewis Nash on some of the tracks. Bag's Groove is perhaps the best track on the album, with a great unison line played over top of the melody. If you are a jazz fan, or even just a music fan, this album is a must-have. BUY IT NOW!"

Stunning

Shirley Bell | Antioch, Ca. USA | 12/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"We saw Gary Burton live at Yoshi's in Oakland Ca. with the all stars. It's hard to explain the tremedous talent all these musicians displayed at this show. I guess I can only say they just knocked the crowd out. All four guest musicians were nothing less than outstanding and Burton was at the top of his game. Yes the cd rates 5 stars but live is ten. Christian McBride is Ray brown incarnated 35 years ago. The group obviously enjoys playing together as they smiled and laughed through a wonderful set of tunes that left the crowd wanting much more. We felt this group was worth every dollar paid plus some. Yoshi's club has the rare distiction of drawing great talent backed by comfortable suroundings and acoustics. Catch them live if you can."