Various performers. Recorded 1970-1977, principally at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Selections originally released 1970-1977. Compact discs; in container (32 cm.). Program notes principally by Dan Ouellette (18 p. : ill.) inserted in container.
Contents:
(19:18). Concierto de Aranjuez Sugar (Jim Hall) (10:04) ; Moment's notice (Hubert Laws) (6:56) ; So what (Ron Carter) (11:17) ; Autumn leaves (Chet Baker) (7:05) ; Speed ball (Stanley Turrentine with Milt Jackson) (6:35) ; The intrepid fox (Freddie Hubbard) (10:43) ; Ifrane (Randy Weston) (5:12) ; Free as a bird (Don Sebesky featuring Freddie Hubbard and Grover Washington, Jr.) (8:09) ; So what (George Benson) (9:05) -- Disc 2, Deep grooves, big hits. Red clay (Freddie Hubbard) (12:09) ; It's too late (Johnny Hammond) (10:50) ; Home is where the hatred is (Esther Phillips) (3:25) ; We've got a good thing going (Hank Crawford) (5:55) ; White rabbit (George Benson) (6:55) ; Fire and rain (Hubert Laws) (7:55) ; What a difference a day makes (Esther Phillips) (4:28) ; Follow your heart (Joe Farrell) (6:50) ; Also sprach Zarathustra (2001) (Deodato) (8:58) ; Mister Magic (Grover Washington, Jr.) (9:02) -- Disc 3, The Brazilian connection. Stone flower (Antonio Carlos Jobim) (3:19) ; Ponteio (Astrud Gilberto with Stanley Turrentine) (3:55) ; First light (Freddie Hubbard) (11:05) ; Salt song (Stanley Turrentine) (7:14) ; Pensativa (Hubert Laws) (recorded at the Paramount Theatre, Oakland, Calif.) (6:14) ; Tombo in 7/4 (Airto) (6:21) ; Sunflower (Milt Jackson) (8:50) ; Return to forever (Airto) (10:13) ; Wave (Paul Desmond) (6:21) ; Carly & Carole (Deodato) (3:38) ; Brazil (alternate take) (Antonio Carlos Jobim) (5:25) -- Disc 4, Cool and classic. My funny Valentine (Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker) (recorded at Carnegie Hall, New York) (8:38) ; All blues (Ron Carter) (9:35) ; Song to a seagull (Don Sebesky featuring Paul Desmond) (5:44) ; Pavane (Hubert Laws) (7:40) ; What'll I do (Chet Baker) (3:54) ; Westchester lady (Bob James) (7:23) ; A child Is born (Kenny Burrell) (9:22) ; Take five (George Benson) (7:07) ; Concierto de Aranjuez (Jim Hall) (19:18).
Summary:
"Remastered for the first time using the original two-track analog tapes, this brand new 4-CD set celebrates the vintage years of CTI, when a distinctive style and sound were born. Over 5 hours of music showcase all the major artists on the CTI roster, both in solo performances and in the unforgettable collaborations that made each CTI album so distinctive. Includes a lavishly illustrated 20-page, LP-sized booklet containing rare photos, plus new liner notes by noted jazz critic Dan Ouellette with comments by CTI artists and enthusiasts."--From publisher description.
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