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Eddie Costa Quintet - Eddie Costa Quintet
Review by Barry Westman
The Eddie Costa Quintet's self-titled album is a true masterpiece of jazz music. The band's leader, Eddie Costa, showcases his incredible talent on the piano and vibraphone, while the other members of the quintet provide exceptional support on saxophone, trumpet, bass, and drums.
The album features a mix of original compositions and jazz standards, all of which are performed with precision and soul. The tracks range from upbeat and energetic to slow and introspective, providing a diverse listening experience for jazz enthusiasts.
One standout track is "Lullaby of Birdland," which features Costa's impeccable piano playing and the smooth saxophone of Phil Woods. The quintet's rendition of "Autumn Leaves" is also noteworthy, with Costa's vibraphone taking center stage and the rest of the band providing a beautiful backdrop.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Get Out of the Road | 04:50 | |
| I Didn't Know What Time It Was | 04:34 | |
| I Didn't Know What Times It Was | ||
| Blues Plus Eight | ||
| In Your Own Sweet Way | ||
| Stretch in "F" | 03:20 | |
| Get Out Of The Road | ||
| Stretch In "F" | ||
| Nature Boy | ||
| I Didn't Know What Time It Was | ||
| Big Ben |
Video
Eddie Costa - I've Never Been In Love Before
Images
Catalog Numbers
- MOD-LP 118
- 25/017
- V.S.O.P. #7CD, Mode 118
- MZCS-1132
- VSOP 7, MOD-LP 118
- ULS-1862-V
Labels
- Mode Records
- Top Rank International
- V.S.O.P. Records, Mode Records
- Overseas Records
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Mono
- Reissue
- 183 g
- 10"
- CD
- Remastered
- Paper Sleeve
- 180 g
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | Vap |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | V.S.O.P. Records |
| Copyright (c) | V.S.O.P. Records |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Phil Woods |
| Bass | Teddy Kotick |
| Drums | Paul Motian |
| Piano | Eddie Costa |
| Vibraphone | Eddie Costa |
| Trumpet | Art Farmer |
| Recorded By | Robert Arnold |
| Engineer | Robert Arnold |
| Painting | Eva Diana |
| Cover | Eva Diana |
| Liner Notes | James Rozzi |
| Producer | Joe Quinn |
| Written-By | Art Farmer (tracks: 7), Dave Brubeck (tracks: 2), Eddie Costa (tracks: 5), Eden Ahbez (tracks: 4), Phil Woods (tracks: 1, 3), Rodgers & Hart (tracks: 6) |
| Photography | Sal Salvador |
| Photography By | Sal Salvador |
Notes
- Black label with red rim.
- 183 g HQ audiophile reissue
- Tile: on front cover & spine: "Eddie Costa Quintet"
- On rearcover and CD label "Eddie Costa/5"
- (P) & (C) 1992 V.S.O.P. Records
- Recorded July 1957, New York, N.Y.
- current Category V.S.O.P. #7 CD on spine , rear cover and CD label
- Original (legacy) Category M"Mode 118" on front-, rearcover, spine & CD label
- 180 g HQ audiophile reissue
- Replica black label with red rim.
- Includes insert in Japanese
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4988021352208
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): MO 508 A-1U
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): MO 508 B-1U
- Barcode: 7 22937 00072 3
- Barcode: 4524505274958
- Matrix / Runout (Runout label A, etched): VSOP-7-A B-20814 ST-118-A △1209
- Matrix / Runout (Runout label B, etched): VSOP-7-B B-20815 ST-LP-118-B △1210
Summary by Barry Westman
Comments
Le pianiste Eddie Costa (1930-1962) fait partie de ces meteores du jazz trop tot disparu comme Clifford Brown ou Scott Lafarro. Maudite automobile!Il rassemble en 1957 un quintet avec du tres beau monde : Phil Woods au saxophone alto, Art Farmer a la trompette, Teddy Kotick a la contrebasse et Paul Motian a la batterie. Eddie joue egalement du vibraphone en rerecording comme sur "I Didn't know what time it was" delicate ballade. Des pieces bien ciselees et fort bien arrangees. Art Farmer et Phil Woods ont des choses a dire et leurs solos sont de vrais regals comme sur "Nature Boy". Paul Motian relance fort adroitement. Ils finissent sur un train d'enfer avec la composition de Farmer "Stretch in F". Un beau moyen de faire connaissance avec l'oublie Eddie Costa.On retrouve avec plaisirs Eddie Costa en trio sur Complete Recordings; aupres de Tal Farlow The Swinging Guitar Of Tal Farlow
I need to get this album. I am deeply influenced by any, every thing Bill Evans recorded, and Eddie Costa is one hip vibes player. Such a great combination. This is beautifully recorded too: Costa's low notes ring clear and true, Evans piano is warm and larger than life, the drummer's sizzle cymbal shimmers under it all (who IS that? Mel Lewis maybe?). Great recording that symbolizes that amazing period when jazz was maturing into a whole other thing.
Thanks for share...excellent ...
It's interesting that many Bill Evans fans are not aware of this recording. This was about the time that Bill's style was really beginning to gel. There is some very nice playing from both Bill and Eddie on this recording. I wish the two had been able to do more things together.
