Melvin Rhyne QuintetTracklisting:
J. Robin (Melvin Rhyne)
Captain McDuff (Melvin Rhyne)
Lady Bird (Tadd Dameron)
Laura (Mercer / Raksin / Robbins)
Killer Ray (Melvin Rhyne)
Wail (Bud Powell)
It's Love (Melvin Rhyne)
Light, Life, Love (Melvin Rhyne)
Stick To The Kick (Melvin Rhyne)
Personnel & Credits:
Recorded December 22, 1994
& December 9, 1995 in New York City, NY, USA by Max Bolleman
Melvin Rhyne (Org)
Ryan Kisor (Tp)
Eric Alexander (Ts)
Peter Bernstein (G)
Kenny Washington (D)
Review By Greg Turner
On his fourth Criss Cross release, organist Melvin Rhyne is joined by trumpeter Ryan Kisor, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Kenny Washington to perform six Rhyne originals, two jazz classics, and one standard, the beautiful ballad "Laura," a feature for Alexander's tenor sax. Best known for a stint with Wes Montgomery during the late '50s and early '60s, Rhyne displays an understated but distinctive organ sound and strong basslines, complementing the youthful energy that Kisor and Alexander bring to the session. Bernstein and Washington are veterans of Rhyne's other three Criss Cross releases, two of them by the trio, resulting in what could be a great working group. Other favorites include "J. Robin," a medium swinger that alternates between funk and Latin feels in the head, "Captain McDuff," a medium shuffle written in tribute to fellow organist Jack McDuff, Bud Powell's aptly titled "Wail" (taken at a blazing tempo), and the relaxed groove of "It's Love." This is a welcome addition to Rhyne's growing discography.
J. Robin (Melvin Rhyne)
Captain McDuff (Melvin Rhyne)
Lady Bird (Tadd Dameron)
Laura (Mercer / Raksin / Robbins)
Killer Ray (Melvin Rhyne)
Wail (Bud Powell)
It's Love (Melvin Rhyne)
Light, Life, Love (Melvin Rhyne)
Stick To The Kick (Melvin Rhyne)
Personnel & Credits:
Recorded December 22, 1994
& December 9, 1995 in New York City, NY, USA by Max Bolleman
Melvin Rhyne (Org)
Ryan Kisor (Tp)
Eric Alexander (Ts)
Peter Bernstein (G)
Kenny Washington (D)
Review By Greg Turner
On his fourth Criss Cross release, organist Melvin Rhyne is joined by trumpeter Ryan Kisor, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Kenny Washington to perform six Rhyne originals, two jazz classics, and one standard, the beautiful ballad "Laura," a feature for Alexander's tenor sax. Best known for a stint with Wes Montgomery during the late '50s and early '60s, Rhyne displays an understated but distinctive organ sound and strong basslines, complementing the youthful energy that Kisor and Alexander bring to the session. Bernstein and Washington are veterans of Rhyne's other three Criss Cross releases, two of them by the trio, resulting in what could be a great working group. Other favorites include "J. Robin," a medium swinger that alternates between funk and Latin feels in the head, "Captain McDuff," a medium shuffle written in tribute to fellow organist Jack McDuff, Bud Powell's aptly titled "Wail" (taken at a blazing tempo), and the relaxed groove of "It's Love." This is a welcome addition to Rhyne's growing discography.
By Pier
4 comments:
pw
myfavouritesound
I completely unfamiliar with Melvin Rhyne's work, so this post is much appreciated.
Thank you for the music Pier!
great stuff! Never heard of Rhyne, but Eric Alexander's sax is familiar! Let the Holy Hammond swing on! thanks very much.
peace, E-mile
Terrific album by a legendary organ player. Thanks!
Post a Comment