Mayhew, Virginia Quartet / Mary Lou Williams - The Next 100 Years
| Album: | Mary Lou Williams - The Next 100 Years | Collection: | Jazz | |
| Artist: | Mayhew, Virginia Quartet | Added: | Aug 2012 | |
| Label: | Renma Recordings | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2012-08-05 | Pull Date: | 2012-10-07 | Charts: | Jazz |
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| Week Ending: | Oct 7 | Sep 16 | Sep 9 | Sep 2 | Aug 26 | Aug 19 | Aug 12 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | May 08, 2015: | Rebop
Medi 1, Medi 2 |
4. | Oct 05, 2012: | No Cover, No Minimum
Medi 1 |
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| 2. | Aug 09, 2013: | No Cover, No Minimum
Medi 1 |
5. | Sep 12, 2012: | Summer Session
Waltz Boogie |
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| 3. | May 10, 2013: | No Cover, No Minimum
What's Your Story Morning Glory |
6. | Sep 04, 2012: | Rebop
One For Mary Lou |
Album Review
Fo
Reviewed 2012-08-02
Reviewed 2012-08-02
VIRGINIA MAYHEW QUARTET: Mary Lou Williams – The Next 100 Years
Renma, 2012
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Saxophonist Mayhew leads a tribute to Mary Lou Williams, a great pianist/bandleader who emerged in the swing era but remained an innovative force through the 1970s, working in every style from big bands to the avant-garde. Friendly performances abound, with trombone star Wycliffe Gordon featured on 5 tracks. Solid work.
All good! Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
1. 5:29 – upbeat blues in waltz time: sax and guitar solos swing away
2. 5:27 – cool-groove intro, trombone gets into it, sax & drums also solo
3. 7:57 – oooh… serene, meditative groove with a ballad-like melody; so nice!
4. 6:42 – sneaky bop: bass has the spotlight first, then they spread it around
5. 11:30 – starts slow and simple, then drummer sets up an upbeat burner
6. 7:46 – one of MLW’s best-known tunes, extra bluesy with great trombone!
7. 3:08 – low-key bebop: twisty melody into extended bass solo
8. 4:39 – oddball mashup of boogie-woogie, blues & a waltz actually works!
9. 5:39 – original tune: a low groover with twisty bop elements & rolling solos
10. 5:40 – laid back & bluesy original with slightly angular harmony
[ Fo ] - 2 August 2012
Renma, 2012
MAINSTREAM JAZZ – Saxophonist Mayhew leads a tribute to Mary Lou Williams, a great pianist/bandleader who emerged in the swing era but remained an innovative force through the 1970s, working in every style from big bands to the avant-garde. Friendly performances abound, with trombone star Wycliffe Gordon featured on 5 tracks. Solid work.
All good! Fo’s Picks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
1. 5:29 – upbeat blues in waltz time: sax and guitar solos swing away
2. 5:27 – cool-groove intro, trombone gets into it, sax & drums also solo
3. 7:57 – oooh… serene, meditative groove with a ballad-like melody; so nice!
4. 6:42 – sneaky bop: bass has the spotlight first, then they spread it around
5. 11:30 – starts slow and simple, then drummer sets up an upbeat burner
6. 7:46 – one of MLW’s best-known tunes, extra bluesy with great trombone!
7. 3:08 – low-key bebop: twisty melody into extended bass solo
8. 4:39 – oddball mashup of boogie-woogie, blues & a waltz actually works!
9. 5:39 – original tune: a low groover with twisty bop elements & rolling solos
10. 5:40 – laid back & bluesy original with slightly angular harmony
[ Fo ] - 2 August 2012
Track Listing
| 1. | J.B.'s Waltz | 6. | What's Your Story Morning Glory | |||
| 2. | Medi 2 | 7. | N.M.E | |||
| 3. | Medi 1 | 8. | Waltz Boogie | |||
| 4. | O.W. | 9. | One For Mary Lou | |||
| 5. | Cancer | 10. | 5 For Mary Lou |