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Norgran
Norgran Records was an American jazz record label in Los Angeles founded by Norman Granz in 1953. It became part of Verve Records, which Granz created in 1956. It is the first letters of Granz's full name. Discography 10 inch LP series 12 inch LP series accessed March 29, 2016 References {{Authority control American record labels Jazz record labels American companies establishe ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music For Loving
''Music for Loving'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster with tracks recorded in 1954 and released by Norgran in 1955. The album was reissued in 1957 by Verve as ''Sophisticated Lady''. In 1996 Verve released a double CD compiling the album with another Norgran LP, ''Music with Feeling'', and one by Harry Carney, ''Harry Carney with Strings'' which was first released by Clef. Reception Reviewing the compilation Allmusic's Stephen Cook stated: "the two-disc ''Music With Feeling'' delivers over two hours' worth of incredible ballad interpretations. Webster, of course, made his name with many an after-hours gem, and he predictably shines here amidst the lush yet tasteful orchestral charts penned by Ralph Burns, Gerald Wilson, and Billy Strayhorn ... Forget all those bachelor-pad compilations and give this collection a spin at your next cocktail party". ''The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' selected the double CD reissue as part of its suggested Core Collection. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Edison
Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. His most important contribution was as a Hollywood studio musician, whose muted trumpet can be heard backing singers, most notably Frank Sinatra. Biography Edison was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He spent his early childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, being introduced to music by an uncle. After moving back to Columbus at the age of twelve, the young Edison began playing the trumpet with local bands. In 1933, he became a member of the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra in Cleveland. Afterwards, he played with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band and Lucky Millinder. In 1937, he moved to New York and joined the Count Basie Orchestra. His colleagues included Buck Clayton, Lester Young (who named him "Sweets"), Buddy Tate, Freddie Green, Jo Jones, and other original members of that famous band. Speaking in 1956 with ''Down Beat's'' Don Freeman, Edison exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Swinging Buddy Rich
''The Swinging Buddy Rich'' is a jazz album of songs recorded in Los Angeles in 1953 and 1954 by Buddy Rich with Harry "Sweets" Edison and others. The first 6 tracks were released on a 10-inch Norgran Records LP in 1954. An expanded 12 inch Norgran LP version with 3 additional tracks from 1955 was later released. Track listing #"Let's Fall in Love" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 2:50 #"Me and My Jaguar" (Rich) – 3:48 #"Just Blues" (Edison, Rich) – 6:27 #"Sweets' Opus No. 1" (Edison) – 2:37 #"Strike It Rich" (Johnny Mandel) – 6:32 #"Sportin' Life" ("Sweetie Pie") (Edison) – 2:36 #"Sonny and Sweets" (Rich, Edison) – 4:42 #"The Two Mothers" (Rich, Edison) – 6:01 #"Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 7:02 ''tracks 1-3 = side A of the original 10" LP release (Norgran MGN 26)'' ''tracks 4-6 = side B of the original release'' Personnel tracks 1-3 (recorded 1953):''The Swinging Buddy Rich'' ajazzdisco.org/ref> *Buddy Rich – drums *Harry "Sweets" Edison – trumpet * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jazz Sounds
''New Jazz Sounds'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Benny Carter featuring trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and trombonist Bill Harris recorded in 1954 and originally released on the Norgran label. accessed December 9, 2015 Reception awarded the album 2 stars.Allmusic listingaccessed December 9, 2015 Track listing # "[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pres And Sweets
''Pres and Sweets'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lester Young and trumpeter Harry Edison recorded in 1955 and originally released on the Norgran label. accessed November 24, 2015 Reception awarded the album 4½ stars stating "it is not surprising that the music is quite swinging. Young was in good form that day, obviously happy to be having a reunion with his fellow Count Basie alumnus".Track listing # " Mean to Me" ( |
Alone Together (Benny Carter Album)
''Alone Together'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Benny Carter and his orchestra with the Oscar Peterson Quartet. The album was recorded in 1952 and released by Norgran Records. It includes tracks that were released on the 10 inch LP ''The Formidable Benny Carter'' and recordings from the same sessions. accessed March 29, 2016 Reception gave the album two stars.Allmusic listingaccessed March 29, 2016 Track listing |
Afro (album)
''Afro'' is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1954 on the Norgran label.Dizzy Gillespie discography accessed March 28, 2012 Gillespie worked with many Cuban musicians on the album. Reception The review states "Pairing Dizzy Gillespie with Cuban arranger/composer Chico O'Farrill produced a stunning session which originally made up the first half of a Norgran LP... A later small-group session features the trumpeter with an all-Latin rhythm section and flutist Gilberto Valdes... it is well worth acquiring."Dryden, K[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Creative Teddy Wilson
''The Creative Teddy Wilson'' (also released as ''For Quiet Lovers'') is a studio album by American jazz pianist Teddy Wilson featuring performances recorded in 1955 for the Norgran label.Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed June 10, 2016 Reception awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic listiingaccessdate June 10, 2016 Track listing # "Blues for the Oldest Profession" (Teddy Wilson) - 2:59 # "[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazz Original
''Jazz Original'', also known as ''Bud Powell '57'', is a studio album by jazz pianist Bud Powell, released in 1955 by Norgran Records, Norgran, featuring sessions that Powell recorded at Fine Sound Studios in New York in 1954 and 1955. The album was re-issued by Norgran as ''Bud Powell '57'' in 1957, re-issued again on LP by Verve Records, Verve and released on CD, also as ''Bud Powell '57'', by Verve in 2005 with the same track listing as the original LP. History If one excludes the three tribute albums ''Bud Plays Bird'', ''A Tribute to Cannonball'', and ''A Portrait of Thelonious'', there are no compositions by Powell on the album, only jazz standards. As the liner notes on the ''Bud Powell '57'' LP re-issue point out, standards from the 1920s in particular: "Someone to Watch Over Me" (1926), "Thou Swell" (1927), "Lover Come Back to Me" (1928), and "Deep Night" (1929). "How High the Moon" is the sole track from the January 12, 1955 session. Three other tracks from the sessi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benny Carter Plays Pretty
''Benny Carter Plays Pretty'' (also released as ''Moonglow'') is an album by jazz saxophonist Benny Carter that was recorded in 1954 and released by Norgran Records. accessed March 29, 2016 '''' in 1955 wrote: "This is mainly 'mood music' in the jazz idiom, and highly effective." Reception awarded the album 3 stars.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of The Tenors
''King of the Tenors'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Ben Webster featuring tracks recorded in 1953 for the Norgran label and originally released as ''The Consummate Artistry of Ben Webster'' (MGN 1001). The album was re-issued in 1957 on Verve Records as ''King of the Tenors'' (MGV 8020), and has been released with that title ever since. Webster is accompanied by The Oscar Peterson Trio, and, on several tracks, by Benny Carter and Harry "Sweets" Edison. Reception Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, with reviewer Ron Wynn describing ''King of the Tenors'' as "a series of elegant yet soulful and exuberant small group dates.... Although this date is more than four decades old, Ben Webster's solos have a freshness and vitality that make them quite relevant to contemporary events."Wynn, RAllmusic Reviewaccessed July 9, 2016 '' The Penguin Guide to Jazz'' gave ''King of the Tenors'' 4 stars out of 4, saying "'Tenderly' has never been more tender, 'That's All' is sheer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiko's Piano
''Toshiko's Piano'' (released as ''Amazing Toshiko Akiyoshi'' in Japan) is the debut recording of jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi. It was recorded in Japan in 1953 with guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown and drummer J.C. Heard, who were known at the time for their work as pianist Oscar Peterson's rhythm section for Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts. The album was released as a 10 inch LP album on Norman Granz's Norgran Record label. Later 12 inch LP and (Japanese) CD re-issues also include all 4 Akiyoshi tracks from 1957's Verve Records recording, ''Toshiko and Leon Sash at Newport''. The cover artwork is by David Stone Martin. Track listing LP side Aoriginal 10 inch LP #"What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Porter) – 2:45 #"Gone with the Wind" (Wrubel, Magidson) – 2:33 #"I Want to Be Happy" (Youmans, Caesar) – 2:14 #"Toshiko's Blues" ( Akiyoshi) – 3:44 LP side B #" Shadrach" ( MacGimsey) – 2:41 #"Solidado" (Akiyoshi) – 3:29 #"Squatty Roo" ( Hodges) � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |