Jazz De Chambre by Various Artists - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Part of the fun of listening to Universal Music's Jazz in Paris series is digging into their compilations of obscure recordings, such as these two mid-'50s sessions, led by Buddy Banks and Bobby Jaspar. Banks, originally a saxophonist who switched to bass, had arrived in Europe after World War II; he is accompanied by drummer Roy Haynes, pianist Bob Dorough, and guitarist Jimmy Gourley. The leader takes the spotlight in a subtle take of "Yesterdays," though a strange clicking mars an otherwise swinging "I Love You." Banks' group also offers serviceable interpretations of modern pieces like Gerry Mulligan's "Line for Lyons" and Milt Jackson's "Bag's Groove." The partnership of Belgian flutist Bobby Jaspar and American pianist Blossom Dearie was rather brief. Married not long after they met, they recorded just four selections together in 1956 with bassist Benoit Quersin and drummer Christian Garros, then went their separate ways. The best track is the snappy arrangement of "Old Devil Moon." Dearie adds a quick bit of celesta to their abbreviated take of "There Will Never Be Another You." The four standards on this session are enjoyable, though they might have benefited from adding a second reed or brass instrument to provide some variety.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo

1. A Night In Tunisia

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: Dizzy Gillespie
Frank Paparelli; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Dizzy Gillespie
Frank Paparelli; Other

2. Almost Like Being In Love

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: Frederick Loewe; Composer
Author: Alan Jay Lerner; Production

3. Bag's Groove

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: Milt Jackson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Milt Jackson; Other

4. Yesterdays

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: Jerome Kern
Otto Harbach; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jerome Kern
Otto Harbach; Other

5. I Love You

Recording Arrangement: Buddy Banks; Production
Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Performer: Buddy Banks; Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other

6. Line For Lyons

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: Gerry Mulligan; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Gerry Mulligan; Other

7. You Go To My Head

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: J. Fred Coots; Composer
Author: Haven Gillespie; Production

8. Buddy Banks Blues

Primary Artist: Buddy Banks; Main Performer
Composer: Buddy Banks; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Buddy Banks; Other

9. Old Devil Moon

by Bobby Jaspar

Primary Artist: Bobby Jaspar; Main Performer
Composer: E.y. Harburg; Composer
Composer Lyricist: E.y. Harburg; Other

10. Autumn In New York

by Bobby Jaspar

Primary Artist: Bobby Jaspar; Main Performer
Composer: Vernon Duke; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Vernon Duke; Other

11. Flamingo

by Bobby Jaspar

Primary Artist: Bobby Jaspar; Main Performer
Composer: Theodor Grouya; Composer
Author: Edmund Anderson; Production

12. There Will Never Be Another You

by Bobby Jaspar

Primary Artist: Bobby Jaspar; Main Performer
Composer: Harry Warren; Composer
Author: Mack Gordon; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

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Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz

Label

Universal Music Division Decca Records France

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

France

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

4400130342