George Russell - New York NY
Review by Christian Knoll
George Russell's album New York NY is a masterpiece of jazz music. The album is a tribute to the city that never sleeps and Russell's love for it is evident in every note he plays. The album features a collection of classic jazz standards and original compositions that showcase Russell's unique style and approach to jazz.
The album opens with the title track "New York NY," a vibrant and energetic composition that captures the spirit of the city. The horns and drums drive the rhythm forward, while the piano and bass provide a solid foundation for the melody. Russell's solo is a masterclass in improvisation, showcasing his technical skill and musicality.
Other standout tracks include "Manhattan," a beautiful ballad that showcases Russell's lyrical side, and "East Side Medley," a lively and upbeat composition that features some incredible solos from the band. The album closes with "Bird in Flight," a tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| East Side Medley: Autumn In New York / How About You | 8:1 | |
| East Side Medley: Autumn in New York/How About You | 8:1 | |
| a) Autumn In New York | ||
| How About You | ||
| East Side Medley | (8:01) | |
| Autumn In New York | ||
| b) How About You | ||
| All About Rosie [Patial Alternate Take] | 5:17 | |
| A Helluva Town | 5:1 | |
| Manhattan | 10:35 | |
| Big City Blues | 11:41 | |
| Manhattan: Rico | 10:12 | |
| Manhattan-Rico | 10:12 | |
| All About Rosie [Parts I & II] | 10:45 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- IMP 12782, 051 278-2
- IMPD-278
- PWR 27220
- IMP 12782
Labels
- Impulse!
- Poll Winners Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Digipak
- Digipack
- Compilation
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | GRP Records, Inc. |
| Mastered At | Bernie Grundman Mastering |
| Pressed By | Sonopress |
| Made By | PMDC, France |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Hal McKusick, Phil Woods (tracks: 2 to 5) |
| Arranged By | George Russell |
| Directed By | George Russell |
| Liner Notes | George Russell |
| Art Direction | Hollis A. King |
| Baritone Saxophone | Gene Allen (tracks: 3, 5), Sol Schlinger (tracks: 1, 2, 4) |
| Bongos | Al Epstein (tracks: 3) |
| Design | Isabelle Wong |
| Double Bass | George Duvivier (tracks: 3, 5), Milt Hinton (tracks: 1, 2, 4) |
| Drums | Charlie Persip (tracks: 1, 2, 4), Don Lamond (tracks: 3), Max Roach (tracks: 5) |
| Flute | Phil Woods (tracks: 2, 4) |
| Clarinet | Phil Woods (tracks: 2, 4) |
| Guitar | Barry Galbraith |
| Mastered By | Bernie Grundman |
| Narrator | Jon Hendricks |
| Painting | Louis Lozowick |
| Photography By | Chuck Stewart |
| Piano | Bill Evans |
| Reissue Producer | Stewart Levine |
| Tenor Saxophone | Al Cohn (tracks: 3, 5), Benny Golson (tracks: 2, 4), John Coltrane (tracks: 1) |
| Trombone | Bob Brookmeyer, Frank Rehak (tracks: 1, 2, 4), Jimmy Cleveland (tracks: 5), Tom Mitchell |
| Trumpet | Art Farmer, Doc Severinsen (tracks: 1), Ernie Royal (tracks: 1, 3, 5), Joe Ferrante (tracks: 2, 4), Joe Wilder (tracks: 2 to 5) |
| Conductor | George Russell |
| Bass | George Duvivier (tracks: 3, 5), Milt Hinton (tracks: 1, 2, 4) |
| Bass Saxophone | Sol Schlinger (tracks: 2, 4) |
| Bassoon | Manuel Zegler (tracks: 6, 7) |
| French Horn | Jimmy Buffington (tracks: 6, 7) |
| Harp | Margaret Ross (tracks: 6, 7) |
| Vibraphone | Teddy Charles (tracks: 6, 7) |
Notes
- Recorded September 12 1958 (track 1), November 24 1958 (tracks 3, 5), and March 25 1959 (tracks 2, 4), New York.
- 20-bit Super Bit Mapping.
- Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, CA.
- #1 : Recorded September 12, 1958, New York
- #3,5 : Recorded November 24, 1958, New York
- #2,4 : Recorded March 25, 1959, New York
- #1: Recorded September 12, 1958, New York
- #3,5: Recorded November 24, 1958, New York
- #2,4: Recorded March 25, 1959, New York
- #6,7: Recorded June 10 & 20, 1957, New York
- Tracks 1 to 5 originally on "George Russel And His Orchestra – New York, N.Y." (Decca – DL 9216)
- Tracks 6 + 7 originally on "Gunther Schuller, George Russell – Modern Jazz Concert" (Columbia – WL 127 )
Barcodes
- Barcode (text): 0 11105 12782 0
- Barcode (scanned): 011105127820
- Label Code: LC 00236
- Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
- Barcode: 1110502782
- Barcode: 8 436028 691647
- Barcode (Text): 0 11105 12782 0
- Barcode (Scanned): 011105127820
- Label Code: LC 0236
- Matrix / Runout: [Sonopress logo] X-5193/ IMP12782 A
- Rights Society: BIEM/MCPS
- Matrix / Runout: IMP12782/0512782000000 00 1AA
- Matrix / Runout: Made In France by PMDC
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L004
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0299
About George Russell
Born: 23rd June 1923 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Died: 27th July 2009 Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
American composer, jazz musician (primarily on the piano but also mastered the drums), bandleader and music theorist.
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Real Name
- George Allan Russell
Name Vars
- B. Raselas
- G Russell
- G. Russel
- G. Russell
- G.Russell
- George Allan Russell
- George H. Russell
- George Russel
- Russ
- Russel
- Russell
- Russell, G.
- Б. Раселл
- Г. Рассел
- Джордж Рассел
Summary by Christian Knoll
Comments
If anyone can be considered the father of modal music, it is George Russell, whose musical theories would inspire the revolutionary albums by Miles Davis and Gil Evans which brought the new approach to the world at large. On New York, N.Y., Russell leads a large band of forward-thinking jazzmen through arrangements of mostly standards circling around the theme of New York's metropolitan culture while Jon Hendricks narrates with simple but engaging poetry. Russell's arrangements and the soloing of the outstanding talents he assembled resulted is an interesting album full of life, diversity, and sound, not unlike the city he sought to capture on wax.