Various - Jazz Mission To Moscow plus Soviet Jazz Themes Jazz At Liberty
Review by Vlad Mihalachi
The album "Jazz Mission To Moscow plus Soviet Jazz Themes Jazz At Liberty" by Various is a fascinating collection of jazz music that showcases the unique blend of American jazz and Soviet jazz. The album features two distinct parts, with the first part focusing on the American musicians' visit to Moscow in 1962 and the second part featuring Soviet jazz themes.
The first part of the album, "Jazz Mission To Moscow," features recordings from the historic visit of some of America's greatest jazz musicians to the Soviet Union. The tracks showcase the musicians' incredible talent and improvisational skills, as well as their ability to connect with audiences across cultural and political boundaries. The performances are energetic and lively, capturing the excitement and enthusiasm of the time.
The second part of the album, "Soviet Jazz Themes Jazz At Liberty," features Soviet jazz musicians who were influenced by American jazz but also infused their own unique cultural and musical traditions into their music. The tracks are a fascinating mix of jazz, folk, and classical elements, showcasing the incredible diversity and richness of Soviet jazz.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight In Moscow | 5:58 | |
| Madrigal New York - Take 2 | 5:36 | |
| Mission To Moscow | 4:19 | |
| Blue Church Blues | 7:08 | |
| Ritual | 5:01 | |
| Madrigal New York - Take 1 | 5:45 | |
| Russian Lullaby | 5:40 | |
| Gennadi | 5:12 | |
| Phil Woods (Interview & Solo) | 1:00 | |
| Vic | 4:55 | |
| Madrigal New York | 5:41 | |
| Dark Eyes (aka Red, White And Blue Eyes) | 4:54 | |
| Nyet (You Will Say No) - Alt. take | 3:03 | |
| Polyrushko Polye | 3:53 | |
| Madrigal # 1 | 5:48 | |
| Believe (You May Believe - Or Not) Alt. take | 4:53 | |
| Believe (You May Believe - Or Not) | 4:52 | |
| Madrigal | 6:20 | |
| Let's Dance | 4:32 | |
| The Song Of The Volga Boatmen (aka The Sochi Boatman) | 5:16 | |
| Nyet (You Will Say No) | 3:06 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Compilation
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Fresh Sound Records |
| Copyright (c) | Fresh Sound Records |
| Recorded At | Webster Hall |
| Manufactured By | Blue Moon Producciones Discográficas S.L. |
| Distributed By | Blue Moon Producciones Discográficas S.L. |
| Pressed By | www.mpo.es |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Phil Woods (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Clarinet | Phil Woods (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Flute | Jerry Dodgion (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Arranged By | Al Cohn (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Conductor | Al Cohn (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Baritone Saxophone | Gene Allen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Nick Brignola (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Bass | Bill Crow (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Bill Crow (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9), Bob Whitlock (tracks: 1-7 1o 1-12) |
| Cornet | Nat Adderley (tracks: 1-7 1o 1-9) |
| Drums | Frank Butler (tracks: 1-7 1o 1-12), Mel Lewis (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Walter Perkins (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Engineer | Ed Begley (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Guitar | Herb Ellis (tracks: 1-10 to 1-12) |
| Liner Notes | Nat Hentoff (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Producer | Jordi Pujol |
| Piano | Eddie Costa (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Joe Zawinul (tracks: 1-7 1o 1-9), John Bunch (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9), Victor Feldman (tracks: 1-10 to 1-12) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Harold Land (tracks: 1-7 1o 1-12), Zoot Sims (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6, 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Trombone | Willie Dennis (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Trumpet | Carmell Jones (tracks: 1-10 to 1-12), Jimmy Maxwell (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6), Markie Markowitz (tracks: 1-1 to 1-6) |
| Flugelhorn | Art Farmer (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Valve Trombone | Bob Brookmeyer (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9) |
| Vibraphone | Victor Feldman (tracks: 1-7 1o 1-9) |
Notes
- This compilation Ⓟ & Ⓒ 2014 by Fresh Sound Records
- Sources:
- Tracks 1-1 to 1-6 from the album " Jazz Mission To Moscow", Colpix SCP 433
- Tracks 1 -7 to 1-12 from the album "Soviet Jazz Themes" Äva AS-19
- Tracks 2-1 to 2-8 from the album "Jazz At Liberty/American musicians play Soviet Originals over Radio Liberty", RKO 131542
- Track 2-9 (printed in booklet as track # 15): Phil Woods Interview and solo / Excerpt from a Phil Woods appearance on the Radio Liberty show "This is Jazz" hosted by Boris Orshansky
- Recorded:
- Tracks 1-1 to 1-6: at Webster Hall, New York, July 12, 1962
- Tracks 1-7 to 1-9: at United Recording Studios, Hollywood, October 26, 1962
- Tracks 1-10 to 1-12: at United Recording Studios, Holly wood, November 12, 1962
- Tracks 2-1 to 2-8: at RKO Sound Studios, New York City, May 1963
- Track 2-9: no date listed
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 8 427328 608442
- Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 1321
- Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 1314
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): ■ FSR 844 CD1■ WWW.MPO.ES ■ 4-11-14/01 ■ 14003461 ■ @
- Matrix / Runout (DISC 2): ■ FSR 844 CD2 ■ WWW.MPO.ES ■ 17-11-14/01 ■ 14003461 ■ @
- Rights Society: SGAE
- Other (DL): 823706/2014