Description
Dave Burrell: High Won - High Two / Black Lion Records Audio CD / BLCD760206
UPC 031397020623 / 4002587106294
AAD
Product Features
- Artist: Dave Burrell
- Label: Black Lion Records – BLCD760206
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Release Year: 1995
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Free Jazz
- Key Musicians: Dave Burrell (Piano), Sirone (Bass), Bobby Kapp (Drums), Sonny Murray (Drums), Pharoah Saunders (Tambourine)
Overview
High Won - High Two is an essential album by jazz pianist Dave Burrell, featuring the powerful blend of avant-garde and free jazz styles that have made him a significant figure in the jazz world. Released by Black Lion Records in 1995, this album captures the essence of Burrell’s intricate piano work and adventurous compositions.
The centerpiece of the album is a 19-minute medley of West Side Story, arranged by Burrell, which showcases his ability to reinterpret Bernstein’s classic themes through a free jazz lens. The album continues with original compositions such as Oozi Oozi and East Side Colors, featuring contributions from top-notch jazz musicians, including Sirone (Norris Jones) on bass and Pharoah Saunders on tambourine. The synergy between the musicians, particularly the dynamic drumming of Bobby Kapp and Sonny Murray, brings a fluid yet intense energy to Burrell’s compositions, resulting in a captivating listening experience for any jazz enthusiast.
Track Listing:
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West Side Story (Medley)
Arranged by Dave Burrell / Written by Leonard Bernstein – 19:35 -
Oozi Oozi
Written by Dave Burrell – 3:07 -
Bittersweet Reminiscence
Written by Dave Burrell – 2:10 -
Bobby And Si
Written by Dave Burrell – 2:10 -
Dave Blue
Written by Dave Burrell – 2:35 -
Margie Pargie (A.M. Rag)
Written by Dave Burrell – 2:58 -
East Side Colors
Written by Dave Burrell – 15:15 -
Theme Stream (Medley)
Written by Dave Burrell – 15:23- a. Dave Blue
- b. Bittersweet Reminiscence
- c. Bobby And Si
- d. Margie Pargie (A.M. Rag)
- e. Oozi Oozi
- f. Inside Ouch
Key Credits
- Piano: Dave Burrell
- Bass: Sirone (Norris Jones)
- Drums: Bobby Kapp (Tracks 1–6, 8), Sonny Murray (Track 7)
- Tambourine: Pharoah Saunders (Tracks 1–6, 8)
- Producer: Alan Douglas, Additional Production by Michael Cuscuna
- Liner Notes: Stanley Crouch
- Design: Malcolm Walker
- Photography: Raymond Ross
