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Contents Introduction Treasury of 70's Mainstream Jazz -CHOICE RECORDS- Founded in 1970 by Jerry MacDonald. Based in New York State, CHOICE Records has pursued the path of acoustic jazz, producing masterpieces that can be considered the lifelong signature works of artists such as Irene Krall and Carol Sloane, and releasing three albums with the up-and-coming pianist Joanne Brackeen, who is known for her own compositions. Now, all 32 titles of the CHOICE label's masterpieces, full of handcrafted charm, are being reissued for the first time in about 30 years! Original jacket reproductions, 2020 latest digital remastering, and new liner notes included. Supervision and commentary: Kazunori Harada Buddy DeFranco, a veteran who has performed with Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, and others, and whose own band has produced Art Blakey and Sonny Clark. A masterpiece from the 70s in which he showed new territory by collaborating with young technicians, now revived after a long time. Be overwhelmed by the virtuosity of "a man born to play the clarinet." Personnel: Buddy DeFranco (cl), Victor Feldman (p & elp), John Chiodini (g), Victor Sproles (b), Joe Cocuzo (dr) Release year: 1974, Recording: July 1974, McDonald Studios (Long Island, New York) 1. Slate of Freedom, Part 1-4 2. Please Send Me Someone to Love 3. Free Fall 4. Yesterdays 5. Free Sail 6. Free Fall (unreleased take) 7. Free Sail (unreleased take) Media reviews and more Buddy DeFranco, a veteran who has performed with Count Basie, Oscar Peterson and others, and whose own band has produced talents such as Art Blakey and Sonny Clark. A masterpiece from the 1970s, in which he showcased new territory through collaborations with young technicians during his prime, has been revived after a long hiatus. Be overwhelmed by the virtuosity of "the man born to play the clarinet." (C)RS
About the Artists: Buddy DeFranco (cl), Victor Feldman (p & elp), John Ciodini (g), Victor Sproles (b), Joe Cocuzo (dr)
