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I don't know that Curry ever performed with Cal, although Cal did give a nod to Curry's employer on his album Tjader from 1971, his first album after returning to the Fantasy label after recording for Verve and Skye Records.
I've heard a few cuts from the album via YouTube, enough to know I'd love the album, but never was able to find a useable copy.@DAN BOLTON This album was only on CD in Japan, and I think it was $50+ (plus shipping) just to get ahold of one. I'm actually a bit surprised that it hasn't shown up digitally elsewhere in the world yet, as many of Tjader's albums on Fantasy have been released. The Prophet on Verve never had a US release on CD, but it's available on the music streaming services.
There could be copyright reasons why "She's Leaving Home" isn't posted on YouTube. I do have the vinyl but haven't had time to do a needle drop of it yet.
I need to get those last 3 Verve releases (Along Comes Cal, Hip Variations, and The Prophet). I'm genuinely surprised that the Japanese powers that be never issued CDs of these.Even with compilations and reissues, Tjader and Mancini still top the list
"Breeze from the Men's Room" is what Tjader called it...However Tjader's other Asian flavored lp "Breeze From The East" is one of his worst.
"Breeze from the Men's Room" is what Tjader called it...
I don't know that Curry ever performed with Cal, although Cal did give a nod to Curry's employer on his album Tjader from 1971, his first album after returning to the Fantasy label after recording for Verve and Skye Records.
It was a somewhat unique album with its brass section on many of the tunes--there are others on YouTube. He'd had a brass section on the album Hip Vibrations also, but in a different style.Now That's A Great Cover Cal Gave it his own unique approach to it
I knew nothing of its sordid history when I bought that Several Shades Of Jade / Breeze From The East Verve 2-fer back in the late '90s. I do recall I was disappointed with both recordings upon my initial listening.As for Breeze from theMen's RoomEast, Tjader mentioned in a Down Beat interview that he thought Breeze was "a dumb album", adding that "Creed...tried for a sound, and when I heard it, I went outside and vomited -- figuratively, not literally."
Yes, I'm sure I short-changed Schifrin here (and I do like most of his '60s film/TV scores)...but for me, vibes (and marimba) are best in small ensemble settings. Their sound is too delicate to be place along side numerous orchestral insruments (particularly piercing trumpets and squacky saxes). I have all of Bobby Hutcherson's '60s Blue Note releases and all of Gary Burton's '60s RCAs; Burton (with one unique exception) and Hutch kept the ensembles small and intimate. Hutch opened up a bit with occasional sax and trumpet, but these cats always retained Hutch's chamber feel, which is where I like the vibes and marimba -- and one of the reasons I like Sona Libre as much as I do.I'm the opposite--I think Jade is one of his better Verve albums, largely due to how Schifrin did the arrangements.
The 2015 issue is currently available from YesAsia for $12.75. Shipping is $14; so the out-the-door price is about $27 + tax. I just ordered it up, yesterday. This will be a happy addition; now all I need is Solar Heat.The Prophet was reissued on CD in Japan in 1999 (POCJ-2779) and 2015 (UCCU-90171)
AH Now You're in for A treat with Solar Heat you will enjoy that oneThe 2015 issue is currently available from YesAsia for $12.75. Shipping is $14; so the out-the-door price is about $27 + tax. I just ordered it up, yesterday. This will be a happy addition; now all I need is Solar Heat.
Good score--they commonly sell for a lot more these days since there are not many left.The 2015 issue is currently available from YesAsia for $12.75. Shipping is $14; so the out-the-door price is about $27 + tax. I just ordered it up, yesterday. This will be a happy addition; now all I need is Solar Heat.