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The Wonderful World Of Jazz

John Lewis

SKU: PPANSD1375

Barcode: 5060149622483

34.00 £34.00
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Label: Pure Pleasure
  • Released Date: 6th December 2016
  • Buying Format:
    180g 1LP
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Re-mastering by: Ray Staff at Air Mastering, Lyndhurst Hall, London

There is nothing hurried about this disc. That said, the music is focused and will stretch your mind. Lewis employed masterful melodic improvisers here: Paul Gonsalves, Eric Dolphy, Jim Hall among others. Listen to “Body and Soul” as it builds powerfully and the soloists explore every possible melodic theme, where the quiet power of these master musicians is almost too much to take. Listen to “I Remember Clifford” where the players are essentially the MJQ with Jim Hall replacing Milt Jackson. This set swings, but oh-so-elegantly. Just like Mr. Lewis. S.C.Berry

Whether you’re an old-time jazz afficionado or new to the genre, this album is essential. In my opinion, Lewis’ lovely solo on “Body & Soul” makes his version virtually definitive – 15 minutes of bliss. The rest of the album, particularly “Afternoon in Paris”, is at the same level. “Wonderful” is the perfect title for this record.

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Track Listings

Side A:
1. Body And Soul
2. I Should Care

Side B:
1. Two Degrees East, Three Degrees West
2. Afternoon In Paris
3. I Remember Clifford

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