Mel Lewis Orchestra/NY,USA 1988

Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, formed in 1966 – After forming the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, the band continues to be active as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and has won many Grammy awards and is a well-known player. A famous performance from the prestigious Mel era, which produced many arrangers, is now available! ! This work is set on January 18, 1988, when Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra’s last album, “Soft Lights Hot Music”, was released before his death, and was performed by Miles Davis, John… This is a master recording of a wonderful live performance at the Village Vanguard in New York, a prestigious venue where many jazzmen such as Coltrane and Bill Evans have performed, and which has been their home since the formation of Sadmel. A must-have item recorded in the highest quality stereo sound with the label’s own careful mastering has arrived! ! The band had been active in incorporating songs by composers/arrangers other than Sade since the Sadmel era, and in the Mel era, they even picked up the works of up-and-coming artists. For example, Bob Mintzer, Bob Brookmeyer, etc. Also, the piece that is greatly featured in this performance is the work of Kenny Warner on the piano. These songs, which are also included in the album “Soft Lights Hot Music,” were danced in a phantasmagoric style by a brass ensemble including saxophonist Joe Lovano, who has been working with Kenny for many years. Centered around Mel and veteran Dennis Irwin, Kenny Washington, Warner and others solidly supported him, and even Manning’s cheerful vocal number, this is the essence of a jazz big band performance. Let me listen to it. All of the talented members play crisp and vivid solos, and the dynamic performance that can only be achieved by a live performance by the perfect ensemble of members does not feel old even when you listen to it now. Please enjoy the best performance that directly conveys the endless creativity and enthusiasm that has remained unchanged since their formation, sensitively responding to contemporary trends! ! Live at Village Vanguard,New York City,NY January.18.1988 EX-AUD 2019 Original Remaster 61min 1. US 2. Our Love is Here to Stay 3. Willow Tree 4. The Interloper 5. I Can’t Give you Anything But Love 6. Troubl in Mind 7. Don’t Mess Around with Me 8. Compensation – Fade Out John Masca – Trombone,Announcer Jim Powell – Trumpet,Flugelhrn Billy Drews – Alto Saxophone Joe Lovano – Tenor Saxophone Gary Smulyan – Baritone Saxophone Kenny Werner – Piano Rane Manning – Vacoal Dennis Irwin – Bass Kenny Washington – Drums and Others