Marion Brown - Back To Paris '1980 [1990]

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Marion Brown is frequently typecast as a free jazz player, yet this live set
recorded in 1980 at Le Dreher in Paris is actually quite accessible. Brown and
his band – pianist Hilton Ruiz (who studied with Mary Lou Williams),
bassist Jack Gregg, and drummer Freddie Waits – seem quite inspired
throughout this set of mostly originals. His opener, "Sunshine Road," blends
Latin rhythms, gospel, and post-bop. His fragile-sounding alto sax is perfect
for his lovely ballad "November Cotton Flower"; it is far removed from
avant-garde and free jazz.

The Brazilian flavor of his melodic "La Placita" could get any nightclub
audience up and dancing. But best of all is his hilarious send-up of "Body and
Soul," with Ruiz's stride piano and Waits playing at march tempo behind him.
Sadly, this recommended Free Lance CD may be difficult to acquire due to the
demise of the label.


Tracks:

01 - Sunshine Road
02 - November Cotton Flower
03 - La Placita
04 - Body And Soul
05 - Sweet Earth Flying

Personnel:

Marion Brown - alto saxophone
Hilton Ruiz - piano
Jack Gregg - bass
Freddie Waits - drums

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