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Nathan Davis & Georges Arvanitas Trio: Live in Paris
This concert in Paris is audible proof that as a performer, his fluid phrasing, distinct articulation, booming bottom register, growls and shrieks were fuelled by tremendous drive and furious invention – the man was on fire!
These live sessions demonstrate the limitless invention of Nathan’s solos. Holding no punches, weaving signature phrases, shouts and riffs into his solos, he was a fierce and fervid performer. With a sort of hollow resonance at the heart of his reedy and warm sound, Nathan Davis was a highly original artist, from an era when having a distinct sound on your instrument was the grail of jazz artistry. Harold Land, Jimmy Heath, John Gilmore, Paul Gonsalves, Charlie Rouse, George Coleman, Booker Ervin, Clifford Jordan … Jazz is made of such giants and Nathan Davis was one of them.
REVIEW
Analogplanet JAN 2019 by Michael Fremer
10/10 Sound & Music
Sam Records just issued a never before released series of absolutely rocking live performances by the under appreciated American-born tenor/soprano saxophonist and flutist Nathan Davis (1937-2018)
The ballads are soulful and beautiful (a gorgeous flute version of “Yesterdays”), the gutbucket stuff is deep (Davis’s “The Hip Walk”), rich and explosive and Davis’s textured phrasing will have you anticipating the next churning turn. You’ll hear the Coltrane connection in places but also the hard edged, R&B, almost rock (or strip club-like) “jump music” he played in his early days. I was reminded as much of Charlie Rouse as I was of Coltrane (with a side order of Leon Thomas!). Once the influences fade, Davis’s style comes clearly into focus. Side 5 ends with the moving, mysterious “Blues For Southeast Asia” and when it concludes you’ll come away knowing that Davis was a complete and versatile musician and if you are like me you’ll wonder how it’s possible that you’ve never before heard of him.
Full Review: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/sam-records-r…
“Live in Paris” – Nathan Davis, (sax); Georges Arvanitas (p, org); Jack Diéval (p); Jacky Samson, Jacques Hess (b); Franco Manzecchi, Charles Saudrais (dr)
Format: 3LPs 180g 33rpm / gatefold sleeve, booklet
Manufacturer: Sam Records
Original label: ORTF
About Pure Pleasure Records
The creation of Pure Pleasure Records, a label dedicated to the Restoration of the Art of Sound on 180gm Vinyl. Nothing Else!.
The attention to detail. Research, Research, Research.
First Step, the Record Labels, who own the music. Their permission to reproduce their artists, which facilitates the reproduction. This is a real privilege. The process of restoration would not be possible without them.
Sourcing the best available masters to work from, then over to spending stunning days with the experts at Mastering. Air Studios with Ray Staff. Graheme Durham at the Exchange, Shaun McGhee at Abbey Road. Ron McMaster at Capital mastering in Hollywood, Kevin Grey at Coherant Audio. Tracking down the original covers, forever amazed at the skills of Brian Shields in reproducing the covers to such a high standard.
The final result. A Work of Art! Each release is given the care and attention to detail these works of art deserve.
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Alejandro Almenares: Casa de Trova – Cuba 50’s
Stereo Recording
La Casa de Trova. The house of the troubadours. It’s a place of almost mythical status in Cuban music, the home of so many of the glorious songs that have come out of the island. Even Paul McCartney has made his pilgrimage there. For Alejandro Almenares, it’s a place he visits every single day, still carrying his guitar as he goes to play and talk with friends. And it’s the inspiration behind his album Casa De Trova. For Almenares, the connection to the house is deep. His musician father, Angel Sanchez Almenares, was one of the founders of the Casa.
Allen Toussaint Life, Love And Faith – Speakers Corner 180g Vinyl
This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head.
Allen Toussaint had it all around him – the voices and spirits of black music, rhythm ’n’ blues, funk and soul. He was born in New Orleans and grew up there, the birthplace of jazz. As from 1960, he worked as a record producer and an A&R man at Minit Records, an independent label, which was closely associated with the transformation of the New Orleans Sound. His compositions for fellow musicians landed them in the charts, he frequently participated by performing with them on the piano, and so became a connoisseur and master of all possible sounds.
Andy Bey : Experience And Judgment – Speakers Corner 180g Vinyl
This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the cutting head.
This album inspired numerous jazz singers, including Gregory Porter. Jamie Cullum says: »What I love about Andy Bey is that he creates an atmosphere. As soon as he opens his mouth, you’re transported to another place.«
Archie Shepp & Mal Waldron : Left Alone Revisited – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
Bobbie Gentry – Ode to Billy Joe – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells – Going Back To Acoustic – Pure Pleasure Records 180g Vinyl
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