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Norgran Records Compilation Albums
Norgran Records was an American jazz record label in Los Angeles founded by Norman Granz in 1953. It became part of Verve Records Verve Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group (UMG). Founded in 1956 by Norman Granz, the label is home to the world's largest jazz catalogue, which includes recordings by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, ..., which Granz created in 1956. It is the first letters of Granz's full name. Discography 10 inch LP series 12 inch LP series accessed March 29, 2016 References {{Authority control American record labels[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Granz
Norman Granz (August 6, 1918 – November 22, 2001) was an American jazz record producer and concert promoter. He founded the record labels Clef, Norgran, Down Home, Verve, and Pablo. Granz was acknowledged as "the most successful impresario in the history of jazz"."Norman Granz" (obituary) '''', November 26, 2001 He was also a champion of racial equality, insisting, for example, on integrating audiences at concerts he promoted. Biography Born in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, Granz was the son of |
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson (August 15, 1925 – December 23, 2007) was a Canadian virtuoso jazz pianist and composer. Considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson released more than 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards, as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy, and received numerous other awards and honours. He played thousands of concerts worldwide in a career lasting more than 60 years. He was called the "Maharaja of the keyboard" by Duke Ellington, simply "O.P." by his friends, and informally in the jazz community as "the King of inside swing". Biography Early years Peterson was born in Montreal, Quebec, to immigrants from the West Indies (Saint Kitts and Nevis and the British Virgin Islands); His mother, Kathleen, was a domestic worker and his father, Daniel, worked as a porter for Canadian Pacific Railway and was an amateur musician who taught himself to play the organ, trumpet and piano. Peterson grew up in the neighbourh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pres And Sweets
''Pres and Sweets'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lester Young and trumpeter Harry Edison recorded in 1955 and originally released on the Norgran label. accessed November 24, 2015 Reception awarded the album 4½ stars stating "it is not surprising that the music is quite swinging. Young was in good form that day, obviously happy to be having a reunion with his fellow Count Basie alumnus".Track listing # " Mean to Me" ( |
Stan Getz Plays
''Stan Getz Plays'' is an album by jazz saxophonist Stan Getz, recorded in 1952 released on the Norgran label in 1955. The album features tracks that were previously released on two 10-inch LPs on Clef Records (MGC 137 and MGC 143). accessed March 30, 2016 Reception The review by stated: "Tenor saxophonist Stan Getz is in excellent form playing with one of his finest groups... Although the music does not quite reach the exci ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Modern Jazz Society Presents A Concert Of Contemporary Music
''The Modern Jazz Society Presents a Concert of Contemporary Music'' is an album of music composed by John Lewis and arranged and conducted by Gunther Schuller which was first released on the Norgran label. Reception Allmusic awarded the album three stars out of five. The ''Penguin Guide to Jazz'' awarded the album a "Crown" of recommended jazz recordings. accessed March 23, 2016 Track listing ''All compositions by John Lewis'' # Midsömmer" - 9:57 # "Little David's Fugue" - 5:33 # "The Queen's Fancy" - 4:52 # " Django" - 8:04 # "Sun Dance" - 3:16Personnel * |
Buddy And Sweets
''Buddy and Sweets'' is a jazz album recorded in Los Angeles, California in September 1955 by Harry "Sweets" Edison and Buddy Rich. Track listing LP side A # "Yellow Rose of Brooklyn" (Harry "Sweets" Edison) – 4:31 # "Easy Does It" (Sy Oliver, Trummy Young) – 8:16 # "All Sweets" (Edison) – 2:09 # " Nice Work If You Can Get It" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 4:04 LP side B # "Barney's Bugle" (Buddy Rich) – 9:39 # "Now's the Time" (Charlie Parker) – 4:39 # " You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) – 5:10 Personnel * Harry Sweets Edison – trumpet * Buddy Rich – drums * Jimmy Rowles – piano * Barney Kessel – guitar * John Simmons – bass References / notes * Norgran MGN 1038, also re-issued as Verve MGV 8129 *''Buddy and Sweets'(Norgran MGN 1038) at jazzdisco.org*''Buddy and Sweets'' at allmusic.com AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Edison
Harry "Sweets" Edison (October 10, 1915 – July 27, 1999) was an American jazz trumpeter and a member of the Count Basie Orchestra. His most important contribution was as a Hollywood studio musician, whose muted trumpet can be heard backing singers, most notably Frank Sinatra. Biography Edison was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He spent his early childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, being introduced to music by an uncle. After moving back to Columbus at the age of twelve, the young Edison began playing the trumpet with local bands. In 1933, he became a member of the Jeter-Pillars Orchestra in Cleveland. Afterwards, he played with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band and Lucky Millinder. In 1937, he moved to New York and joined the Count Basie Orchestra. His colleagues included Buck Clayton, Lester Young (who named him "Sweets"), Buddy Tate, Freddie Green, Jo Jones, and other original members of that famous band. Speaking in 1956 with ''Down Beat's'' Don Freeman, Edison expla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamp And Getz
''Hamp and Getz'' is an album by vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and saxophonist Stan Getz recorded in 1955 and first released on the Norgran label. Reception The ''Billboard'' review published at the end of December 1955 stated: "Hampton is the stronger spirit of the two, and under his spell, Getz plays a guttier, less inhibited horn than usual." The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars, stating: "The cool tenor of Stan Getz and the extroverted vibraphonist Lionel Hampton might have seemed like an unlikely matchup but once again producer Norman Granz showed his talents at combining complementary talents... Classic music from two of the best". Track listing # "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) – 9:15 # "Ballad Medley: Tenderly/ Autumn in New York/East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)/I Can't Get Started" ( Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence/Vernon Duke/Brooks Bowman/Duke, Ira Gershwin) – 8:08 # "Louise" (Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting) – 6:47 # "Jumpin' at the Woodside" (Count Basie) â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Coast Jazz (Stan Getz Album)
''West Coast Jazz'' is a 1955 album by Stan Getz accompanied by a quartet including trumpeter Conte Candoli. Getz recorded the album in California, where he was filming parts for ''The Benny Goodman Story'', and appearing for a week at the nightclub Zardi's Jazzland. The musicians that accompanied him at Zardi's were chosen by Getz to make this album with him. The title of the album is an in-joke as Getz was not associated with the West Coast jazz style. The artwork for the album was created by David Stone Martin. The album was reissued in 1996 by Verve Records with bonus tracks. Reception Al Campbell reviewed the album for Allmusic and wrote of the musicians that they "... connected with Getz immediately, having crossed paths previously. ... Generally unlike West Coast jazz of the time, the rapid group interplay with energized bop solos, still stand out particularly on "S-H-I-N-E" and Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in Tunisia"". Ted Gioia, in his book ''West Coast Jazz'', writes o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dizzy And Strings
''Dizzy and Strings'' (also released as ''Diz Big Band'') is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, released in 1955 by Norgran Records.Dizzy Gillespie discography accessed March 27, 2012 Track listing ''All compositions by Dizzy Gillespie except as indicated'' # "" (, ) - 4:38 # "Silhouette" ( |
The Driving Louis Bellson
''The Driving Louis Bellson'' (also released as ''The Hawk Talks'') is an album by American jazz drummer Louis Bellson featuring performances recorded in 1955 for the Norgran label.Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed December 15, 2015 Reception awarded the album 3 stars.AllMusic listiingaccess-date December 15, 2015 Track listing ''All compositions by Louis Bellson, except as indicated.'' # "Basie" - 6:18 # ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Creative Teddy Wilson
''The Creative Teddy Wilson'' (also released as ''For Quiet Lovers'') is a studio album by American jazz pianist Teddy Wilson featuring performances recorded in 1955 for the Norgran label.Norgran Records Catalog: 1000 series accessed June 10, 2016 Reception awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic listiingaccessdate June 10, 2016 Track listing # "Blues for the Oldest Profession" (Teddy Wilson) - 2:59 # "[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
