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Albert Nicholas - Plays The Blues
Review by İmdul Fatah Umasugi
Plays The Blues by Albert Nicholas is a stunning album that showcases the legendary jazz musician's incredible talent and passion for the blues. From the first notes of the opening track, listeners are transported to a world of soulful melodies and rich, expressive playing.
Nicholas' masterful saxophone playing is at the forefront of every track, weaving intricate and emotive solos that are both technically impressive and deeply moving. The album features a mix of original compositions and classic blues standards, all of which are given new life and energy in Nicholas' hands.
The backing band on the album is equally impressive, providing a solid and dynamic foundation for Nicholas' improvisations. The rhythm section is particularly noteworthy, with the drums and bass providing a propulsive and driving groove that keeps the energy high throughout the album.
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Filename: albert-nicholas-plays-the-blues.rar- MP3 size: 10.2 mb
- FLAC size: 152.7 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Tin Roof Blues | ||
| Basin Street Blues | ||
| Apex Blues |
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Catalog Numbers
- J 704, J-704
- JAZ-704, J-704
- J-704
Labels
- Jazztone , Jazztone
- Jazztone , Grammoclub Ex Libris
- Jazztone , Grammoclub Ex Libris, Jazztone
- Jazztone
Listen online
- kuunnella verkossa
- ouvir online
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- EP
- Mono
- Club Edition
- Green cover
- LP
- Yellow cover
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Saxophone | John Dengler |
| Trombone | John Dengler |
| Bass | John L. Field |
| Clarinet | Albert Nicholas |
| Drums | Tommy Benford |
| Piano | Herbert H. Nichols |
| Trumpet | Rex Stewart |
Notes
- Text & Prices(DM) in German on rear cover.
- 1st cat.# on sleeve (front & back)
- 2nd Category on labels
- Grammoclub Ex Libris release.
- Green/olive cover.
- Swiss club EP from 1956 with prices in Swiss Francs (Fr.) on back cover.
- Fr. = short for Swiss Francs in Switzerland.
- It used to be available in exchange for 1/2 Grammoclub Ex Libris token & Fr. 6.
- [Back cover]
- JAZ 701 to BLP 7003 and BLP 5032 to BLP 5041
- This version lists other records on the back starting from BLP 7002 until JAZ 727. Another green cover version Plays The Blues lists different records on the back.
- BLP 7002 to BLP 5027 and BLP 5032 to JAZ 727
- Red/Black Photo cover.
- BLP 7002 to BLP 5001 and BLP 5003 to JAZ 705
- Red/Olive abstract cover.
- Yellow cover.
- BLP 7002 to BLP 5011 and BLP 5021 to JAZ 710
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A-side runout etched): JAZ–704 PT 1
- Matrix / Runout (B-side runout etched): JAZ–704¨PT2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): J-704 PT1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): J-704 PT2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): JAZ-704 PT1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): JAZ-704 PT1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): JAZ-704 PT1
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): JAZ-704 PT2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout etching side A): JAZ-704 PT 1.
- Barcode (Runout etching side A): JAZ-704 PT 2
About Albert Nicholas
Name Vars
- A. Nicholas
- Al Nicholas
- Albert Nicholas (USA)
- Albert Nicholas With Rhythm Section
- Albert Nicolas
- Albert Nicolas Z Tow. Sekcji Rytmicznej
- Nicholas
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