HI FLY
Auteur : Pete KING / Philippe BRIAND
Editeur : Spotlite Jazz
Année : 2002
Album Description :
Peter King is Britain's most eminent keeper of the bebop
flame. This reissue of a 1984 live recording finds him fronting a group of established musicians whose interplay is incredibly tight. A notable
contribution is made by pianist Pete Jacobsen whose sadly died at the age of 51 on 29 April 2002. He is described in the sleeve notes as a "seasoned and sensitive musician of world class" and he played an important role in the bands of : Barbara Thompson, Morrissey-Mullen, Don Weller, Bobby Wellins and Tim Whitehead.
Personnel:
Peter King - (alto saxophone), Pete Jacobsen - (piano),
Ricardo del Fra - (bass), Philippe Briand - (drums),
Jakez Moreau - (conga)
By J. D. Naylor "jazzfan" (England) :
Another superb album from be-bop maestro Peter King this time in a live setting in France in 1984. King is joyous throughout as he romps through an enjoyable set of standards with his trademark free flowing be-bop licks evident throughout. He is accompanied by the superb Philippe Briand trio with Briand himself proving the perfect partner for King in this type of setting.
"Blues for S.J" is superb and then goes one better with the glorious "Hi-Fly". The live sound is very good which often detracts from a live album when it isn't ; but that is not the case here King has rarely sounded better.
This is great stuff and I couldn't praise this album enough. Essential for all King fans and be-boppers alike.
Note : 10/10
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