Gigi Gryce - Doin The Gigi
Review by Nicholas Skytland
Doin The Gigi by Gigi Gryce is a classic jazz album that showcases the talents of the legendary saxophonist and composer. The album features Gryce's signature blend of bebop and cool jazz, with intricate arrangements and virtuosic solos that highlight his mastery of the genre.
From the opening track, "Minority," to the closing number, "Nica's Tempo," Doin The Gigi is a tour-de-force of jazz improvisation and composition. Gryce's band, which includes such luminaries as Donald Byrd, Wynton Kelly, and Art Taylor, provides a solid foundation for his soaring saxophone lines and intricate melodies.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Speculation," a moody ballad that showcases Gryce's ability to create evocative and emotional music. The song's haunting melody and intricate harmonies are a testament to Gryce's skills as a composer, and his ability to convey complex emotions through his music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Man Of Moods | 2:46 | |
| Down Home | 5:45 | |
| Movin' (A.K.A. Leila's Blues, Kunetta's Blues) | 1:32 | |
| All the Things You Are | 01:46 | |
| Sonor (aka Sonar) | 03:32 | |
| All The Things You Are | 1:46 | |
| Announcements By Al 'Jazzbo' Collins & Hugh Downs | 0:28 | |
| Blues In Bloom | 11:04 | |
| A Night in Tunisia | 07:37 | |
| Caravan | 4:58 | |
| Take The A Train | 3:59 | |
| Announcements by Al "Jazzbo" Collins | 00:28 | |
| A Premonition of You (aka Baby G) | 04:40 | |
| Dancing The Gigi (A.K.A. Strange Feelin') | 2:31 | |
| I'll Walk Alone | 4:31 | |
| There Will Never Be Another You | 2:36 | |
| The Blues Walk (A.K.A. Somebody Done Stole My Blues, Loose Walk) | 2:03 | |
| I'll Walk Alone | 04:32 | |
| Dancing the Gigi (aka Strange Feelin') | 02:31 | |
| A Night In Tunisia | 7:37 | |
| Stompin' At The Savoy | 2:37 | |
| Take the 'A' Train | 04:00 | |
| Stompin' at the Savoy | 02:37 | |
| A Premonition Of You (A.K.A. Baby G) | 4:47 | |
| Blues in Bloom | 11:24 | |
| Sonor (A.K.A. Sonar) | 3:32 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Gigi Gryce |
| Baritone Saxophone | Cecil Payne (tracks: 13 to 18) |
| Bass | Julian Euell (tracks: 1 to 6), Unknown Artist (tracks: 7 to 12), Wendell Marshall (tracks: 13 to 18) |
| Drums | Art Taylor (tracks: 13 to 18), Mickey Roker (tracks: 1 to 6), Unknown Artist (tracks: 7 to 12) |
| Piano | Duke Jordan (tracks: 13 to 18), Richard Wyands (tracks: 1 to 12) |
| Trumpet | Richard Williams (tracks: 1 to 12) |
| Vibraphone | Eddie Costa (tracks: 1 to 6) |
Notes
- Tracks 1-4: Birdland, New York City, August 19, 1961
- Tracks 5-6: A&R Studio, New York City, 1961
- Tracks 7-12: Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios, New York City, early 1960
- Tracks 13-18: Golden Thread Café, Hotel New Yorker, New York City, June 24, 1957
- All tracks previously unissued.
Barcodes
Barcode: 0 26198 27642 3About Gigi Gryce
Real Name
- George General Grice
- Jr.
Name Vars
- G. G. Gryce
- G. Grice
- G. Gryce
- G.G. Gryce
- G.G.Gryce
- G.Grice
- G.Gryce
- Giggi Gryce
- Gigi Cryce
- Gigi Grice
- Gigi Gryce/Basheer Qusan
- Gigy Grice
- Grice
- Gryce
- Gryce aka Basheer Qusim
- Жижи Грайс
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Aliases
- Basheer Qusim
- Lee Sears
