Comments on: Two Old Jazz Records That Are New (At Least to Me)

By: Mathias K. Rasmussen

Mathias K. Rasmussen — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:41:23 +0000

Hello Isabella

In case you already haven’t sold the record collection please contact me at mathiaskr87@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Best wishes
Mathias K. Rasmussen

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:35:20 +0000

yeah, it’s a soul jazz record and the Varitone gets a little Rahsaan-y at times. I don’t really get the hype. His playing is strong but the arrangements/feel aren’t that different from peer records of the era. The Moffett he’s on is far more interesting to me.

For what it’s worth, the only Bill Dixon-produced Savoys, other than his own, are the Marzette, Marc Levin, Ed Curran, and Robert Pozar. The Bley, Valdo Williams, Joseph Scianni, and Charles Moffett albums were not brought to the label by Dixon.

By: Ceedee

Ceedee — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:22:51 +0000

Interesting takes on the Jeffries lp,but I’m still left wondering..what does it SOUND like? Eddie Harris-y,Rahsaan,? Unique in its own way? BTW,that tacky cover would have kept me from checking it out further,back in the day. Now(of course),I’m a wiser consumer(insert smattering applause sounds here).

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:21:07 +0000

I used to have that Paul Jeffrey — got it sealed but it had some old water damage and I was never able to properly replace the cover. Nice date but I haven’t thought about it in years.

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:19:21 +0000

Funny coincidence – I just today donated an original silver gelatin print of this affable and serene musician (which Paul Jeffreys told me he loved) to Jazz Foundation of America, along with my entire 56-year collection of exhibition-quality prints. It was offered in support of their fundraising endeavors.

Another coincidence regarding Paul was that we both played on Charlie Mingus’ final album, “Cumbia and Jazz Fusion”!

Were I technically able – I’d have LOVED sharing and contributing my images to this thread – but if anyone has interest, please swim around here: http://www.creativemusicphotography.com and: facebook.com/creativemusicphotography

By: lennib

lennib — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:34:03 +0000

The MOOG-like device is actually a MAESTRO electronic unit made by Gibson for wind players, in particular saxophonists. Similar to the VARI-TONE unit offered by Selmer. These could extend octaves of the range and by pressing a key, one could make a sax sound like a flute or bassoon, or such. They were quite interesting, I had one, however they were quirky. And through the years, hard to get parts for after manufacture was discontinued. They still can be found; it was an interesting toy. You had to use a special mouthpiece with attached cable. And one also needed an amplifier.

By: lennib

lennib — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:13:20 +0000

Meant 12180 series

By: lennib

lennib — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:12:42 +0000

That Paul Jeffrey lp came at an end run of Savoy so to speak when Bill Dixon was getting musicians, often some who worked with him, record dates on Savoy. 12280 series. Great stuff , Ed Curran, Marzette Watts, Joseph Scianni, Vinson Hill, Marc Levin, Paul Bley, Robert Pozar, Charles Moffett, Doug Carn.
Remember picking a lot of ‘em up in cut out bins ages ago.

By: maarten kools

maarten kools — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:27:57 +0000

yes the cover is great!! that is.. it’s weird, interesting… and Why?? i hope it was his own dog and they had a great day!
i know people who would buy this at that price even if the vinyl wasn’t in there…

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:24:17 +0000

Picked up that Paul Jeffrey Savoy over 20 years ago when it could still be had for not much. Great record with a great band behind him.