Bam Bam Bam
1989 live album by Ray Brown From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bam Bam Bam is a live album by the American musician Ray Brown, credited to his trio.[1][2] It was released in 1989 by Concord Jazz.[3]
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Concord Jazz | |||
| Producer | Carl E. Jefferson | |||
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Production
The album was recorded at the 1988 Fujitsu-Concord Jazz Festival, in Tokyo, Japan, with Brown backed by Gene Harris on piano and Jeff Hamilton on drums.[4][5] The title track was written by Brown.[6] "A Night in Tunisia" is a version of the Dizzy Gillespie composition.[7] "Rio" was written by Victor Feldman.[8] "Summertime" is an interpretation of the George Gershwin standard.[9] "F.S.R. (For Sonny Rollins)" is based on Rollins's "Doxy".[10]
Critical reception
The Windsor Star stated that "the set has catchy originals, standards and three cuts featuring ... Brown's cello-like arco, Hamilton hand-drumming and Harris rolling out blues breaks and funky snatches."[17] The Ottawa Citizen said that Brown is "the complete musician, setting the perfect tempo, balancing the instrumental voices, coming up with meaty but unobtrusive bass figures, showcasing the talents of his sidemen in precisely the right settings."[18] The Chicago Tribune opined that Brown "is one of the few players who can pull [melodic bass work] off without making it seem like a gimmick."[19] The Calgary Herald praised Brown's "tasty intros and assured solo flights."[12] The Times-Colonist concluded that the trio "demonstrate the essence of great ensemble jazz playing."[20]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Introductory Announcement" | |||
| 2. | "F.S.R. (For Sonny Rollins)" | |||
| 3. | "Put Your Little Foot Right Out" | |||
| 4. | "Rio" | |||
| 5. | "If I Loved You" | Oscar Hammerstein II | Richard Rodgers | |
| 6. | "Introductory Announcement" | |||
| 7. | "Summertime" | DuBose Heyward, Ira Gershwin | George Gershwin | |
| 8. | "Days of Wine and Roses" | Johnny Mercer | Henry Mancini | |
| 9. | "Introductory Announcement" | |||
| 10. | "A Night in Tunisia" | Jon Hendricks | Dizzy Gillespie | |
| 11. | "Bam Bam Bam" |
References
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