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[jazzdailyblog]

"Sonny's Dream (Birth of the New Cool)": A Dynamic Intersection of Hard Bop and Big Band Jazz

Introduction: Sonny Criss’ album “Sonny’s Dream (Birth of the New Cool),” released in 1968, stands as a significant artistic achievement in both the alto saxophonist’s career and the evolution of modern jazz. With its captivating fusion of hard bop and big band arrangements, the album showcases Criss at his peak, supported by an innovative and intricate nonet arrangement by Los Angeles jazz icon…

[projazznet]

Teddy Wilson – Piano Moods

Teddy Wilson – piano Bass - Al McKibbon, Orville Shaw Drums - J.C. Heard, Carl Fields

[outandaboutnycmag]

4/23/23 O&A NYC SUNDAYU AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, Kai Winding, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, live 1971 • World of Jazz

The Giants Of Jazz are: Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk, Kai Winding, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, with Al McKibbon on bass gave a live performance on the Newport Jazz Festival October 31, 1971 in De Doelen Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Continue reading Untitled

[theloniousbach]

TIME MACHINE COUCH TOUR: THE GIANTS OF JAZZ (Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Kai Winding, Thelonious Monk, Al McKibbon, and Art Blakey), ROTTERDAM, 31 OCTOBER 1971

Under the banner, literally, of the Newport Jazz Festival, this George Wein assembled band brought a bunch of beboppers together for enthusiastic crowds of Europeans. Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey were the charismatic leaders; Thelonious Monk was shy, not assertive, and under utilized but essential. I was intrigued by Sonny Stitt and impressed by how Al McKibbon didn’t step down. Kai Winding gets points for playing trombone, but he was simply solid.

So, Monk first. They did a blues of his in the first set (Blue Monk?) and Round Midnight in the second (the horns a little fussy) and maybe it was In Walked Bud too (at least an oh so familiar bebop tune). He took solos on these as well as the opener, a can’t name that tune standard. That one was opening because he was thoroughly himself but freshly so. He is of course a damn good pianist. Full stop. So this was a worthwhile reminder. But he wasn’t comfortable, one of the band, staring impassively as Dizzy was Dizzy in paying tribute.

Monk was one of the Giants, but so was Art Blakey and he was all over it just beaming at the festivities to which he added all sorts of zest. His extended solo during the closer Night in Tunisia was meant as a show stopper, but they did do an encore. He just cooked all night as did Al McKibbon.

What to think of Sonny Stitt? Well more than just Charlie Parker light. Indeed he had an airy tone and patient approach, solid not flashy. I asked myself if he was doing more than Kai Winding. I did use “solid” again, but I think he did. Being understated in the face of all that power takes a strength. He had a ballad that was quite nice.

Dizzy was the third Giant among this justly named illustrious crew. He is an imp, has fun, and plays like a motherfucker. His take on Stardust was stunning. But, let me whisper, I’m not sure that I like his trumpet playing as much as many others, the flutter and flurry of notes, the high register. I saw him 5-6 years later with solid unspectacular bands—Fender Rhodes, Fender bass, and Mickey Roker as a saving grace. Maybe I was already cool to his playing, but it felt like was coasting. Also he wasn’t Miles. But wonderful to see him here.

And what a wonderful chance to see all these players.

[historybetweenthepages]

Thelonious Monk with Al Mckibbon & Art Blakey

1971

[jazzplusplus]

1971 - The Jazz Giants ! - Francfort/Frankfurt

Dizzy Gillespie (tp), Sonny Stitt (as, ts), Kai Winding (tb), Theolonious Monk (p), Al McKibbon (b), Art Blakey (dr)

[mychameleondays]

Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool

Jazz Track, 2008

Originally released in 1956

This is Lisa Simpsons fav album.

[rjt4]

Armando Peraza, Helen Merrill, "Cannonball" Adderley, Al McKibbon, with Toots Thielmans and Oscar Peterson reflected in the mirror, backstage at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1957. Photo by Ted Williams —

[diyeipetea]

Kai Winding. JazzX5 Centennial #500 Por Pachi Tapiz [Minipodcast de jazz]

Kai Winding. JazzX5 Centennial #500 Por Pachi Tapiz [Minipodcast de jazz]

“Sweet And Lovely” Giants Of Jazz The Giants Of Jazz (Jazzmen, rec. 1972) Kai Winding, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Sonny Stitt, Al McKibbon. El tema es una composición de Gus Arnheim, Jules Lemare, Harry Tobias. La grabación se realizó el 12 de noviembre de 1972 en Suiza y estuvo producida por un peso pesado del jazz como fue George Wein. ¿Sabías que? Kai Winding nació el 18 de…

[lifeonaledge]

Jazz summit - Armando Peraza, Helen Merrill, Cannonball Adderly, Al McKibbon - Toots Thielmans and Oscar-Peterson reflected in the mirror - backstage at Orchestra Hall Chicago, 1957.

[kvetchlandia]

Thelonious Monk Quintet     Straight, No Chaser     1951

Thelonious Monk - Piano

Milt Jackson - Vibes

Sahib Shihab - Aalto Sax

Al McKibbon - Bass

Art Blakey - Drums

[jazzdailyblog]

Exploring "Milt Jackson and the Thelonious Monk Quintet": A Timeless Jazz Collaboration

Introduction: In the world of jazz, certain albums transcend their era, becoming essential listening for aficionados and new fans alike. One such album is “Milt Jackson and the Thelonious Monk Quintet,” a compilation that showcases the collaborative genius of vibraphonist Milt Jackson and pianist Thelonious Monk. Recorded over several sessions from 1948 to 1952 and released by Blue Note Records…

[projazznet]

Phineas Newborn Jr. – Oleo

Phineas Newborn Jr. – piano Al McKibbon – bass Kenny Dennis – drums

[jazztidbits]

Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie - Diz 'N Bird At Carnegie Hall - Groovin’ High

Alto Saxophone – Charlie Parker Trumpet - Dizzy Gillespie Bass – Al McKibbon Drums – Joe Harris Piano – John Lewis

[the-garrincha-universe]

Al McKibbon

Ph Dennis Stock

[jazzplusplus]

1971 - Newport à Paris - Théâtre National Populaire (Palais de Chaillot)

Ornette Coleman Quartet, Gary Burton, the Kid Thomas Preservation Hall Band, the Giants of Jazz (Dizzy Gillespie, Kai Winding, Sonny Stitt, Thelonious Monk, Al McKibbon, Art Blakey), Duke Ellington Orchestra, Miles Davis Septet (Gary Bartz, Keith Jarrett, Michael Henderson, Ndugu Leon Chancler, Charles Don Alias, James Mtume Foreman)