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Contents: CD/Jewel Case Chiaroscuro, a prestigious label that documented the American jazz scene of the 1970s, is well known for releasing many live recordings that capture the essence of jazz. From their extensive catalog, we present the fifth installment of Chiaroscuro Jazz Classics, featuring a selection of live recordings, particularly those focusing on pianists! Recording Year: 2000/1996 (Tr.8) Participating Artists: Junior Mance (p), Joe Temperley (sax), Peter Washington (b), Mickey Roker (ds), Keeter Betts (bon M8), Jackie Williams (ds on M8) A thrilling live recording featuring funky and soulful bebop pianist Junior Mance, accompanied by Peter Washington and Mickey Roker, and featuring British saxophonist Joe Temperley in the front line, performing only Thelonious Monk's works! [TRACKLIST] 1. Blue Monk 2. Little Rooty Tootie 3. Balloo Bolivar Balloos Are 4. Ask Me Now 5. I Mean You 6. Rhythm Manning 7. Straight No Chaser 8. Hackensack [About Chiaroscuro] Chiaroscuro Records was founded in 1970 by producer Hank O'Neill, who later also worked as a photographer. The label's name comes from the Chiaroscuro Concerts that Eddie Condon held in the 1930s. Chiaroscuro actively records new recordings of veterans from the swing era, including Condon himself, and is a valuable label that preserves the golden age of American jazz. It is especially known for producing many works by pianists such as Teddy Wilson, Earl Hines, Dave McKenna, Ralph Sutton, and Mary Williams, and has long been popular in Japan, where there are many piano jazz fans. Furthermore, many of the early works were designed by David Stone Martin, a beloved jazz LP jacket designer, and both the content and the jackets are sure to delight Japanese jazz fans. Although O'Neill retired from the forefront after selling to Audiofile in 1978, Chiaroscuro continued to focus on promising young talents such as Jack Wilkins and Bill Charlap, giving them opportunities to release leader albums, and continued to release works by veteran pianists who embody the label's character, such as Junior Mance, Roger Kellaway, and Don Friedman, with unwavering affection. That is Chiaroscuro, a high-quality American jazz label! Media reviews and more: A scorching live album featuring funky and soulful bebop pianist Junior Mance, accompanied by Peter Washington and Mickey Roker, and featuring British saxophonist Joe Temperley in the front line, playing only Thelonious Monk's works! (C)RS
