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Group: rec.music.progressive · Group Profile
Author: Jazzis
Date: Apr 21, 2007 15:52

Here are the last two (for the while) Wounded Bird reissues, both of
them jazz related:

PIKE, DAVE ~ JAZZ FOR THE JET SET
WOUNDED BIRD 1457 (Barcode: 664140145726) ~ USA ~ Jazz
Recorded: 1966 Released: 2006
Vibraphonist Dave Pike has been active on the US jazz scene since the
mid-1950s, playing in a variety of bands. In the early 1960s Pike
joined the Herbie Mann band, where he stayed for several years,
playing an amplified vibraphone (one of the first musicians to do so).
After leaving Mann's band he recorded a few albums (this being one of
them) and in 1968 he left for Europe, where he stayed for several
years leading the Dave Pike Set, which was one of the most advanced
and sophisticated early jazz-rock ensembles. With the Set he recorded
a series of brilliant albums for the legendary German MPS label (sadly
mostly not available on CD), which featured the absolutely top
European players at the time, including guitarist Volker Kriegel and
many more. In the mid-1970s Pike returned to the US, where he
continued to perform and occasionally record. This album is quite
unique in many ways: it was produced by Herbie Mann and features some
of the best players on the scene, including Herbie Hancock (plying the
organ - the only time that happened!) and trumpeter Clark Terry. The
material includes several original tunes (by Hancock and Pike) and
lovely arrangements of great (then contemporary) Pop songs, creating
one of the nicest ever jazz-pop albums (typical of the mid-1960s),
with that incredible sound that makes my heart melt each time I hear
it. Perhaps my nostalgia slightly clouds my judgment, but this is a
most pleasant album, full of joy and naivete, so rare these days.
Superb!

https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102259

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DUKE, GEORGE ~ THE 1976 SOLO KEYBOARD ALBUM
WOUNDED BIRD 8208 (Barcode: 664140820821) ~ USA ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion
Recorded: 1976 Released: 2004
Keyboards player George Duke has always been one of my favorite
musicians, mainly due to his phenomenal achievements during the first
decade of his career. His early piano trio recordings (mid 1960s), his
work with Jean-Luc Ponty (late 1960s) and finally his stint with Frank
Zappa (early to mid 1970s) are all examples of pure genius and
incredible musical versatility. Unfortunately by the end of the 1970s
Duke phased out gradually from his jazz and fusion oriented activities
and moved into pop, mostly as a producer. His recordings sine then
bear little resemblance to the glory of his early days. During the
1970s Duke recorded a series of revolutionary and groundbreaking
albums for the legendary German MPS label (sadly mostly not available
on CD), which showcased his exemplary jazz-rock / fusion wizardry.
This album, his first completely solo recording, was the last of these
MPS recordings, released under the title "The Dream". Duke re-mixed
the album in 1980 and in 1982 it was released in the US on the Epic
label under this new title. Unavailable for many years, here it is
finally back in circulation. The music, all composed by Duke, is a set
of beautifully crafted melodies, played by an array of keyboards,
sounding like an entire ensemble. Absolutely brilliant and timeless
piece of music!

https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102260

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As I need to reduce my stock dramatically, a Stock Clearing Sale was
announced today. A substantial 15 %% discount on ALL items will apply
until the stock reaches the target level. This is a unique opportunity
to get great music at a fantastic price.

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Adam Baruch
Jazzis Web Shop
https://www.jazzis.com/shop/

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http://www.jazzis.com/journal/

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http://www.jazzis.com/gallery/
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