Description
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars – Volume 4, Oboe/Flute / Original Jazz Classics Audio CD 1991 / OJCCD 154-2
UPC 090204064151
Product Features
- Artist: Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars
- Label: Original Jazz Classics – OJCCD 154-2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Germany
- Released: 1991
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Cool Jazz
Overview
Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars – Volume 4, Oboe/Flute is a delightful collection of cool jazz tunes that features the unique pairing of the oboe and flute with a talented ensemble. Released under the Original Jazz Classics label, this album captures the essence of the West Coast jazz movement. The compositions and performances are led by some of jazz's most notable figures, including Bob Cooper, Buddy Collette, and Max Roach. With its smooth yet intricate melodies, this album exemplifies the charm of 1950s and 1960s jazz. Whether you're a fan of the smooth sophistication of cool jazz or a collector of classic jazz recordings, this album is a must-have.
Interesting Facts
- Distinctive Instrumentation: The use of oboe and flute in a jazz setting creates a soft, melodic contrast to the usual brass-heavy arrangements of the era, making this album stand out in the cool jazz genre.
- Contributions by Jazz Legends: The album features contributions from some of the most iconic jazz musicians, including Max Roach (drums), Buddy Collette (flute), and Bob Cooper (oboe, English horn).
- Remastered for Quality: This 1991 release is a digital remaster of the original recordings, bringing out the rich tones and clarity of the performance.
- Produced by Lester Koenig: Known for his work with many leading jazz artists, Koenig was instrumental in creating the distinctive sound of the Lighthouse All-Stars.
Track Listing
- Aquarium – Claude Williamson (3:03)
- Warm Winds – Bob Cooper (3:30)
- Night In Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie (2:57)
- Albatross – Max Roach (3:21)
- Blue Sands – Buddy Collette (3:51)
- Swing House – Gerry Mulligan (3:17)
- Still Life – Bob Cooper (3:15)
- Bag's Groove – Milt Jackson (3:14)
- Hermosa Summer – Bob Cooper (3:35)
- A Bit Of Basie – Buddy Collette (3:07)
- Waikikian – Bob Cooper (3:33)
- Happy Town – Bud Shank (2:57)
Key Credits
- Bass: Howard Rumsey
- Drums: Max Roach (tracks 1–4, 7–9, 12), Stan Levey (tracks 5, 6, 10, 11)
- Flute: Bud Shank (tracks 1–4, 7–9, 12), Buddy Collette (tracks 5, 6, 10, 11)
- Oboe, English Horn: Bob Cooper
- Piano: Claude Williamson (tracks 1–4, 7–9, 12), Sonny Clark (tracks 5, 6, 10, 11)
- Photography: William Claxton (cover photomontage and photos of Rumsey, Shank, Cooper, Williamson, and Roach), Ray Avery (photos of Collette, Clark, and Levey)
- Producer: Lester Koenig
- Digital Remastering: Phil De Lancie
- Engineer: Roy DuNann
