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The Woody Herman Big Band - From East To West
Review by Rick Bulow
The album From East to West by Woody Herman Big Band is a stunning piece of work that showcases the band's versatility and musicianship. The album consists of 11 tracks, each with its unique flavor and style. The band's ability to blend different genres and styles seamlessly is remarkable, and it's evident in tracks like "Caldonia," "Cry Me a River," and "Laura."
What sets this album apart is the way the band incorporates elements of swing, bebop, and Latin jazz into their music. The result is a sound that is both classic and contemporary, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners. The instrumental solos are impressive and demonstrate the band members' mastery of their respective instruments.
The album's production is top-notch, with each track sounding crisp and clear. The arrangements are well-crafted, and the band's tightness is evident throughout the album. The album's title track, "From East to West," is a standout, with its infectious melody and driving rhythm.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Drop | 7:34 | |
| You Are So Beautiful | 3:20 | |
| The Claw | 6:17 | |
| Midnight Run | 5:49 | |
| Peanut Vendor | 6:05 | |
| The Dolphin | 6:00 | |
| Four Brothers | 3:16 | |
| Especially For You | 4:55 | |
| Rockin' Chair | 4:48 | |
| Crystal Silence | 5:07 | |
| Things Ain't What They Used To Be | 4:25 | |
| Greasy Sack Blues | 7:02 | |
| Theme In Search Of A Movie | 4:48 | |
| Perdido | 4:39 | |
| North Beach Breakdown | 5:38 | |
| John Brown's Other Body | 3:53 | |
| Woody's Lament | 5:20 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Compilation
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Concord Pavilion |
| Remixed At | Coast Recorders |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Woody Herman (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Clarinet | Woody Herman (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Art Direction | Dick Hendler (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Design | Jill Simonsen |
| Baritone Saxophone | Mike Brignola |
| Bass Clarinet | Mike Brignola |
| Bass | Dave Shapiro (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Bass Trombone | Randy Hawes (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Electric Bass | Mike Hall (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Vocals | Woody Herman (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Photography | Yoichiro Kikuchi (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Drums | Dave Ratajczak |
| Electric Piano | John Oddo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Co-producer | John Oddo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Remix | John Oddo (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Engineer | Ron Davis (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Executive Producer | Carl E. Jefferson (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Nobuo Ohtani (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Mastered By | George Horn (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Mixed By | John Oddo (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Phil Edwards (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Recorded By | John Oddo (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Phil Edwards (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Percussion | Dave Ratajczak (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9), Jeff Hamilton (tracks: 2-5, 2-6) |
| Photography By | Bruce Burr (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Piano | John Oddo |
| Producer | Carl E. Jefferson (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9), Yoichiro Kikuchi (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Reissue Producer | Michael Hoaglin, Jr. (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8) |
| Tenor Saxophone | Al Cohn, Flip Phillips (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Jim Carroll (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Med Flory (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Stan Getz |
| Flute | Paul McGinley (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9), Paul McGinley (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Randy Russell (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Piccolo Flute | Bill Ross (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Trombone | Gene Smith , John Fedchock, Larry Shunk (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9) |
| Trumpet | Bill Byrne (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Bill Stapleton (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9), Brian O'Flaherty, George Rabbai, Mark Lewis , Scott Wagstaff |
| Flugelhorn | Bill Byrne (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Bill Stapleton (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9), Brian O'Flaherty, George Rabbai, Mark Lewis , Scott Wagstaff |
Notes
- This is a re-release of "Live at the Concord Jazz Festival" (CCD-4191, 1982) and "World Class" (CCD-4240, 1984).
- Disc 1 Recorded live at the Concord Jazz Festival, Concord Pavilion, Concord, California, August, 15, 1981.
- Disc 2 recorded live in Japan, September, 1982. Recorded live at Osaka Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan, September 1982. 2-2 recorded live at Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama, Japan September 1982. 2-4 recorded live at the Budokan, Tokyo, Japan, September 1982. Remixed at Coast Recorders, San Francisco, California.
Barcodes
Barcode: 013431215523About The Woody Herman Big Band
American jazz big band. Historically, the name 'Woody Herman Big Band' was used in two separate phases of the Woody Herman orchestra.
The first short appearance was the publication of the Mars records recordings in 1963 by under the title 'Hey! Heard The Herd?'. The ensemble performing on these recordings was called 'The Woody Herman Big Band'.
The second appearance of this name was in the late stage of Woody's band 1976 and later, when the band was often touring in America and abroad. The band of Woody Herman used this name as only name in its last stage after 1981. The big band was used synonymously with the Woody Herman orchestra and was used until his death in 1987.
Name Vars
- The Exciting Woody Herman Big Band
- The Woody Herman Band
- Woody Herman And Band
- Woody Herman And His Big Band
- Woody Herman Big Band
- Woody Herman's Big Band
- Woody's Big Band
- Вокальный Джаз-Ансамбль Вуди Германа
Members
- Stan Getz
- Greg Gisbert
- Marvin Stamm
- Lyle Mays
- Woody Herman
- Dick Hafer
- Dale Kirkland
- Nelson Hatt
- Jim Pugh
- Bill Byrne
- Gary Anderson
- Frank Tiberi
- Chuck Flores
- Anita O'Day
- Urbie Green
- Al Cohn
- Stu Williamson
- Bill Perkins
- Don Fagerquist
- Kai Winding
- Jeff Hamilton
- Jack Nimitz
- Bernie Glow
- Ernie Royal
- Frank Rehak
- Chubby Jackson
- Al Porcino
- Pete Escovedo
- Marc Johnson
- Carl Fontana
- Lynn Seaton
- Byron Stripling
- Dave Carpenter
- Art Mardigan
- Sam Taylor
- Will Bradley
- Dick Collins
- John Howell
- Roy Caton
- Sal Nistico
- Nat Pierce
- Steve Houghton
- Ken Ascher
- Bill Stapleton
- Lloyd Trotman
- Cy Touff
- Jeff Davis
- Joel Weiskopf
- Les Lovitt
- Arno Marsh
- Sam Staff
- Dick Kenney
- Brian O'Flaherty
- James Rupp
- Billy Ross
- Ildefonso Sanchez
- John Hoffman
- Dan Fornero
- Jack Green
- Ramon Banda
- Paul McGinley
- Panama Francis
- Paul Mazzio
- Dave Riekenberg
- Dick Sherman
- Joe Barati
- Ron Stout
- John Oddo
- John Fedchock
- Mike Brignola
- Vern Friley
- Joe Pulice
- Dave Ratajczak
- Ruben McFall
- Bill Castagnino
- Sonny Igoe
- Bill Trujillo
- Vaughn Wiester
- Dave Shapiro
- Jim Powell
- Roger Ingram
- Kirby Stewart
- Dennis Dotson
- McHouston Baker
- John Oslawski
- Paul McKee
- Jerry Pinter
- Sal Spicola
- Joe Burnett
- Keith Moon
- Mark Vinci
- Larry Shunk
- George Rabbai
- Gene Smith
- Randy Russell
- Scott Wagstaff
- Mark Lusk
- Tom DiCarlo
- James Carroll
- Randall Hawes
- Lee Fortier
- Mark Lewis
- Mike Hall
- Phil Cook
- Dave Miller
- George Baker
- Jerry Coker
- Brad Williams
- John Adams
- Lyle Mars
- Harold Wegbreit
- Jack Scarda
- Bobby Styles
- Jim Hewitt
- Gary Potter
- Jim Bonebrake
- Wilburn Stewart
