From: smehta@kwela.nynexst.com (Sandeep Mehta)
Newsgroups: rec.music.bluenote
Subject: Re: JAZZ TROMBONE
Date: 8 Oct 92 13:46:56 GMT
Reply-To: smehta@nynexst.com
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> x92gwinnell@gw.wmich.edu writes:

> BESIDES JJ JOHNSON, I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD INPUT ON ANY GOOD
> JAZZ TROMBONIST RECORDINGS THAT I MIGHT BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO.
>                                          SCOTT GWINNELL


Here are some other jazz trombonists to worth listening to. This list
is not, by far, complete and I've only mentioned a some albums with
each artists. 


Ray Anderson
============
Very active on the current scene, he plays with a lot of energy and
has a cheeky sense of humor that pervades his playing. A lot of fun
to watch. Most leader dates, not listed below, are on the Gramavision
label. Has been a regular sideman in Charlie Haden's Liberation Music
Orchestra. Shows up on one cut on Maslak's hilarious yet biting album
BIG TIME. Most recently he's appeared in NYCO, a large ensemble
featuring a members of the active downtown NY scene. Their, second
album, FIRST PROGRAM IN STANDARD TIME is excellent.

As a leader:
Bass Drum Bone - Wooferlo                                  (Soul Note 1989, CD)
Also plays on:
Berne, Tim - The Ancestors                                 (Soul Note 1983, LP)
Haden, Charlie - Liberation Music Orchestra - Dream Keeper (Blue Note 1991, CD)
Maslak, Keshavan - Big Time                                 (Affinity 1988, LP)
New York Composers Orchestra, The - First Program In Stand (New World 1992, CD)

Joseph Bowie
============
Most often know as trumpeter Lester Bowie's younger brother he's been
an active part of the jazz scene since the days when BAG (Black
Artist's Guild) was thriving St. Louis. He also leads the tight funk
band Defunkt which has had some great recordings to its name.
Unfortunately, the ones listed below are not up to mark. Their most
recent album is, according to a couple of reviews, very good. The
Arista Freedom albums below are a good place to hear him in a larger
ensemble context. The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble is a small group where
he gets more space. The Silkheart album is very loose with lots of
miscellaneous percussion which adds color to the sparse(r) sax playing.

As a leader:
Defunkt - In America                                        (Antilles 1988, CD)
Defunkt - Heroes                                                 (DIW 1990, CD)
Also plays on:
Bowie, Lester - Hello Dolly                                     (Muse 1987, LP)
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble - Ancestral Song - live from Stockho (Silkheart 0, CD)
Human Arts Ensemble - Whisper Of Dharma               (Arista Freedom 1977, LP)
Lake, Oliver - Ntu: Point From Which Creation Begins  (Arista Freedom 1976, LP)
Lowe, Frank - Fresh                                   (Arista Freedom 1975, LP)

Curtis Fuller
=============
I don't have to say much about Fuller. He's been in lots of big name
groups through the years. He would probably be categorized as more
traditional but he has played in many contexts so that it really does
not matter. He appears in various Kirk and Powell groups on the two
box sets. Don't buy them for Fuller though they have some excellent
music on them.

Coltrane, John - Blue Train                                (Blue Note 1957, CD)
Henderson, Joe - Mode For Joe                              (Blue Note 1988, CD)
Shaw, Woody - Woody Three                                   (Columbia 1979, LP)
Also on records:
Kirk, Roland - "Rahsaan" - The Complete Mercury Recordings o (Mercury 1990, CD)
Powell, Bud - The Complete Bud Powell Blue Note Recordings 19 (Mosaic 1986, LP)

Charles Majeed Greenlee
=======================
Not as famous as some front line trombonists but you have to, at
least, listen to AFRICA/BRASS.

Also plays on:
Coltrane, John - Africa / Brass - Volumes 1 & 2             (Impulse! 1974, CD)
Mingus, Charles - Mingus Revisited                            (EmArcy 1960, CD)
Rivers, Sam - Crystals                                      (Impulse! 1974, LP)

Craig Harris
============
Definitely one of strongest current generation 'bone players. Paid his
dues in Sun Ra's Arkestra in the late 70's. Has been part of the NY
scene since then.  Cold Sweat is a funk "party" band with a stellar
line up. His leader dates are all good. A strong muscular style and
like Anderson he too has sense of humor. In addition, he's a regular
in David Murray's groups. He is also known for his very creative
didgeridoo (Australian aborigine hunting horn I think??) playing.

As a leader:
Cold Sweat - Cold Sweat Plays J.B.                               (JMT 1989, CD)
Harris, Craig - Black Bone                                 (Soul Note 1984, CD)
Harris, Craig - and Tailgaters Tales - Shelter                   (JMT 1987, CD)
Harris, Craig - and Tailgaters Tales - Blackout In The Square Ro (JMT 1988, CD)
Also plays on:
Abrams, Muhal Richard - Blues Forever                    (Black Saint 1982, CD)
Bowie, Lester - Brass Fantasy - I Only Have Eyes For You         (ECM 1985, CD)
Murray, David - New Life                                 (Black Saint 1987, CD)
Murray, David - Big Band conducted by Lawrence "Butch"  (DIW Columbia 1991, CD)
Ra, Sun - Strange Celestial Road                             (Rounder 1987, CD)
Threadgill, Henry - When Was That?                        (About Time 1982, LP)

Jimmy Knepper
=============
Most famous for his role in the great Mingus, and Mingus alumni,
groups. Of the post-Mingus albums the BIG BAND CHARLIE MINGUS albums
is an excellent live set with a lot of other strong players. In a totally
different context, the Burrell GUITAR FORMS album is also very good.
Must be on the list of great all time trombonists.

Also plays on:
Burrell, Kenny - Guitar Forms                                  (Verve 1965, CD)
Jazz Composers Orchestra, The - Communications                  (JCOA 1968, CD)
Mingus, Big Band Charlie - Live At The Theatre Boulogne-Bi (Soul Note 1989, CD)
Mingus, Charles - New Tijuana Moods                     (RCA Bluebird 1986, CD)
Mingus, Charles - Blues & Roots                             (Atlantic 1960, CD)
Mingus, Charles - Mingus Revisited                            (EmArcy 1960, CD)
Mingus, Charles - Oh Yeah                                   (Atlantic 1988, CD)
Also on records:
Mingus, Charles - The Complete Candid Recordings Of Charles M (Mosaic 1989, CD)

Frank Lacy
==========
I think he's an underrated player. He's been a part of some AACM
groups and most recently on Murray's big band album.

As a leader:
        None
Also plays on:
Bowie, Lester - Brass Fantasy - Avant Pop                        (ECM 1986, CD)
Hemphill, Julius - Big Band                         (Elektra Musician 1988, CD)
Murray, David - Big Band conducted by Lawrence "Butch"  (DIW Columbia 1991, CD)

George Lewis
============
Probably at the vanguard of the current avant trombonists, George
Lewis is a phenomenal musician. The two NEWS FOR LULU live albums
are wonderfully fresh interpretations of the bop period (Kenny Dorham,
Sonny Clark, Hank Mobley, Freddie Redd). The second album MORE NEWS
FOR LULU is highly recommended. Also plays with a lot of the European
avant-garde. His recordings, as shown below, cover the spectrum.

As a leader:
Zorn, John - News For Lulu - the music of Kenny Dorham, Hank (hat ART 1990, CD)
Zorn, John - with George Lewis, Bill Frisell - More News For (hat ART 1992, CD)
Also plays on:
Abrams, Muhal Richard - Mama And Daddy                   (Black Saint 1980, LP)
Braxton, Anthony - Live                                 (RCA Bluebird 1977, CD)
Braxton, Anthony - Creative Orchestra Music 1976        (RCA Bluebird 1987, CD)
Davis, Anthony - Episteme                                (Gramavision 1981, LP)
Goebbels, Heiner - Der Mann In Fahrstuhle - nacht einem Text von (ECM 1988, CD)
Hemingway, Gerry - Kwambe                                    (Auricle 1978, LP)
Jenkins, Leroy - Space Minds, New Worlds, Survival Of America (Tomato 1979, LP)
Laswell, Bill - Baselines                                  (Celluloid 1984, CD)
Mengelberg, Misha - and Lacy, Lewis, Gorter, Bennink - Cha (Soul Note 1985, CD)
Mitchell, Roscoe - L-R-G/The Maze/S II Examples                (Nessa 1978, LP)
Murray, David - Ming                                     (Black Saint 1980, CD)
Parker, Evan - Hook, Drift & Shuffle                           (Incus 1985, LP)
Rivers, Sam - Contrasts                                          (ECM 1980, LP)
Schweizer, Irene - The Storming Of The Winter Palace          (Intakt 1988, LP)
Also on records:
Wildflowers - The New York Loft Jazz Sessions Vol. 2         (Douglas 1977, LP)

Radu Malfatti
=============
British trombonists who first came to light via Chris McGregor's large
group Brotherhood of Breath which was one of the focal points of
progress that the post-60's British improv scene made. Largely
featured on the, recently revived, Ogun label's recordings.

As a leader:
M.L.A. Blek - Blek                                               (FMP 1981, LP)
Malfatti, Radu - Bracknell Breakdown                            (Ogun 1978, LP)
Also plays on:
McGregor, Chris - Procession - Brotherhood of Breath live at To (Ogun 1978, LP)
Moholo, Louis - Spirits Rejoice                                 (Ogun 1978, LP)

Grachan Moncur III
==================
Another member of the post-60's avante scene who migrated, along with
many other, to Europe which resulted in his being part of the Paris
Affinity recordings. The Burrell arrangement of Puccini's opera is to
me a bit odd and while I like the album in parts it is at best a
novelty. The very dense and intense ECHO is good even if the mix is
muddy. Sunny Murray maintains a relentless drive throughout. The Frank
Lowe date is much more laid back. 

As a leader:
Moncur III, Grachan - New Africa                            (Affinity 1982, LP)
Also plays on:
Burrell, Dave - Echo                                           (Affinity 0, LP)
Burrell, Dave - La Vie De Boheme                             (BYG Actuel 0, LP)
Harris, Beaver - 360 Degree Experience - Beautiful Africa  (Soul Note 1979, LP)
Lowe, Frank - Decision In Paradise                         (Soul Note 1985, CD)
McLean, Jackie - 'Bout Soul                                   (Blue Note 0, LP)
Shepp, Archie - Life At The Donaueschingen Music Festival        (MPS 1967, LP)

Roswell Rudd
============
Due to the recent press (in The Atlantic and Cadence) his, IMO, sad
musical situation has come to light. Having been denied tenure, Rudd
is now leading a sedate life as Borscht Belt Trombonist in a nightclub
backup band in the Catskills. A Dixieland style player, he is probably
most famous for the seminal recordings made as member of the New York
Art Quartet. A good friend of pianistic genius Herbie Nichols, Rudd's
last record date was with Steve Lacy doing Monk and Nichols -
REGENERATION (Soul Note). A very early leader date is mentioned in
Cadence which is probably very rare.


Rudd, Roswell - Inside Job                            (Arista Freedom 1976, LP)
Also plays on:
Ayler, Albert - New York Eye And Ear Control                (ESP Disk 1992, CD)
Jazz Composers Orchestra, The - Communications                  (JCOA 1968, CD)
Lacy, Steve - Trickles                                   (Black Saint 1976, CD)
New York Art Quartet - New York Art Quartet                 (ESP-Disk 1965, LP)
New York Art Quartet - Mohawk                               (Fontana, 1965, CA)
Shepp, Archie - Life At The Donaueschingen Music Festival        (MPS 1967, LP)

Steve Turre
===========
The earliest recording that I have w/ Turre, who has Latino roots, is
on one cut (Mr. P.C.) of the superb Rahsaan album THE MAN WHO CRIED
FIRE (play it late at night with the lights turned off :-)) Turre is
probably more famous as a member of the Saturday Night Live band but
is a solid voice in his own right. Most recently, he opened the
afternoon with his quintet @ the JVC Jazz Festival in Damrosch Park
(Lincoln Center). He has 2 recent releases on Antilles. RIGHT THERE,
which I have, is very good.

As a leader:
Turre, Steve - Right There                                  (Antilles 1991, CD)
Also plays on:
Bowie, Lester - Brass Fantasy - I Only Have Eyes For You         (ECM 1985, CD)
Bowie, Lester - Brass Fantasy - Avant Pop                        (ECM 1986, CD)
Kirk, Rahsaan Roland - The Man Who Cried Fire          (Night Records 1991, CD)
Newton, James - Romance And Revolution                     (Blue Note 1987, CD)
Shaw, Woody - Woody Three                                   (Columbia 1979, LP)

Albert Mangelsdorff
===================
Another member of the European jazz avante-garde crowd. Oddly enough
he showed up in Louis Armstrong's group @ Newport in 1958. The Heiner
Stadler date is very good - Mangelsdorff is on just one long (30 min)
stunning piece Clusterity along with other notables such as Gerd Dudek
and Manfred Schoof.

Mangelsdorff, Albert - Live In Tokyo                               (Enja 0, LP)
Also plays on:
Stadler, Heiner - Retrospection                               (Tomato 1989, CD)
Also on records:
Newport Jazz Festival - Live - unreleased highlights from 1 (Columbia 1982, LP)


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