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GEORGE RUSSELL SEXTET

EZZ-THETICS (LP) (LTD)
Label DOXY
Catalog ACV2093
Format LP
Discs 1
Category JAZZ/BLUES/COUNTRY
Street Date 2017-08-14
Description
NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION OF 300 COPIES. Audiophile Clear Vinyl is made using the highest quality co-polymer available and processed without any carbon additive in order to dramatically reduce the “electrical distortion” often found on records. 140gr.
With a group of musicians assembled for the occasion pianist/composer/theorist George Russell goes into Riverside’s studios in 1960 to record Ezz-Thetics. Nowadays frequently found on “greatest jazz albums” lists this fantastic record is difficult to categorize and that’s for the best. Exacerbated be-bop modal concepts hardbop and even hints at burgeoning free-jazz give this opus a unique and enchanting sound. Success always has many fathers. On one hand the compositions are remarkable the four from Russell unfold with a surprising phrasing that avoids well-trodden paths. Miles Davis “Nardis” is beautifully rearranged and Dave Baker’s “Honesty” adds a bluesy touch that doesn’t hurt the overall cohesion. On the other hand you’ve got the soloists. Baker isn’t afraid to play fast and precise on his trombone Don Ellis displays his effects but above all Eric Dolphy who already steals the show with his alto solo on the first track. And if all that wasn’t enough the album closes on one of the best version of Monk’s classic “Round Midnight” where Dolphy just dominates and proves his style also works on ballads (from AllMusic)
tracklisting
SIDE 1:
1. Ezz-thetic
2. Honesty
3. ’Round Midnight
SIDE 2:
1. Thoughts
2. Nardis
3. Lydiot
4. Kige’s Tune*
*BONUS TRACK
 

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