Comments on: Catching Up: Sahib, Serge, Newk, Woods

By: The Cross-eyed Cat | undomondo

The Cross-eyed Cat | undomondo — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:30:45 +0000

[…] of his three year stay in Copenhagen. The original pressing netted a good 2K$ according to Jazz Collector!. Buy from Amazon Detailed info & personnel on All about jazz Sahib Shihab & The […]

By: Lander

Lander — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:04:27 +0000

That Sahib Shihab album is a wonderful album! One of the tunes, Di-Da, was featured on the compilation ‘On The Spot’ vol. 1 (Ricky Tick Records) a few years ago.

By: maarten kools

maarten kools — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:00:42 +0000

a good review i came across:
played with the Danish Radio Jazz Group. That association resulted in the authoritative performances on this recording, which provides ample proof of Shihab’s ability to groove with the best of them. All the tunes were written by Shihab and are characterized by intriguing, minor key melodies that provide great jumping off points for the soloists. His arrangements for the sizeable Radio Jazz Group often veer off into unexpected tangents, courtesy of sudden tempo changes, unusual instrumental combinations and surprising rhythmic patterns. There’s something almost Mingus-like in the big, brassy sound and angular contours of Shihab’s charts. Each cut establishes a solid rolling groove that just won’t quit, and the collective improvisation of the musicians maintains a consistently high level. Shihab is particularly effective on baritone, his off-center but always swinging phrases showing the influence of Monk without detracting from the individuality of Sahib. Trumpeters Palle Mikkelborg, Palle Bolvig and Allan Botschinsky also shine, as do vibist Louis Hjulmand, bassist Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, drummer Alex Riel, and the rest of the Danish ensemble. This superb disc makes one wish Shihab had recorded more albums as a leader. Sadly, most of his output is now out of print, which makes the release of this CD all the more reason to celebrate.

By: maarten kools

maarten kools — Mon, 24 May 2010 09:19:04 +0000

the lp is famous for the work sahib has done on it…. he worked at that time in denmark.
But also because the recording itself is more than beautifully done, it is supurb..

A japanese jazz-fan has reissued the lp a couple of years ago, (limited) with exacty the same cover and label..
I bought one luckily, but even the reisue is now a collectors item…

By: ceedee

ceedee — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:32:14 +0000

Al,although I’ve never heard the lp,I do know it’s available currently on compact disc. While that’s not your first choice off the shelf,you can hear what “almost..$2,000” sounds like-before you put down YOUR next 2k,that is!