Product Description
Contents: CD 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 Participating Artists: Phil Woods (as), Bill Charlap (p), Peter Washington (b), Willie Jones III (ds) This live recording showcases Phil Woods, a bebop giant who emerged on the jazz scene in the 1950s as a reincarnation of Charlie Parker, and who in the 1970s moved to Europe and was at the center of the mainstream alongside the European rhythm machine, unleashing his swing spirit with the Bill Charlap Trio! [TRACKLIST] 1. A Beautiful Friendship 2. Hey There 3. "Philly" Twist 4. These Foolish Things 5. A Smitty Ditty 6. Trouble Is a Man 7. I'll Be Around 8. Voyage 9. I'll See You Again [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 their 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: Phil Woods, the bebop giant who appeared on the jazz scene in the 1950s as the reincarnation of Charlie Parker, and who moved to Europe in the 1970s and was at the center of the mainstream with the European rhythm machine, unleashes his swing spirit in this live work backed by the Bill Charlap Trio! (C)RS
