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Re-creating the feel and vibe of late '50's and early '60's with a contemporary edge and the finest in recording technology, the George Kahn Quintet delivers a variety of jazz styles that have one thing in common - it all GROOVES.
Genre:
Jazz: West Coast Jazz
Release Date:
2002
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Midnight Brew
© Copyright-George Kahn
(602977050721)
Record Label: Playing Records
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Jazz lost it's way when people stopped dancing to it. Back in the 40's, Jazz was America's pop music. Then musicians got too hip, the playing got too far out, and the music left the groin and moved to the cerebrum. Big mistake. This CD covers a wide spectrum of jazz, from bebop to standards to funk to latin to "smooth" jazz. The idea that holds it all together is that the groove comes first, last and always. The melody supports the groove. The solos stay in the groove. This music grooves - and you can groove with it.
In the "old days" of vinyl, this would have been a "double album," but with digital technology this one Cd can hold over 73 minutes of music, and it does! The album really ends with Justo's burning rendition of "Night and Day," but due to popular demand there is a "bonus" track: 12 Short Years, a tune dedicated to John Coltrane and his Quartet.
Enjoy the "brew."
THE GEORGE KAHN QUINTET IS:
ERIC MARIENTHAL: SAX
BOBBY RODRIGUEZ: TRUMPET
GEORGE KAHN: PIANO
KARL VINCENT: BASS
M. B. GORDY: DRUMS
with special guests:
TIERNEY SUTTON (vocals on Out Of Time)
JUSTO ALMARIO (Flute on Night Shadows, Sax on Night and Day)
LARRY KOONSE (Guitar on Grapevine and Some Other Time)
KEVIN RICARD (Percussion)
Song List
1. SWISS CHEESE
2. DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING
3. A BOP FOR BILLY (for Billy Higgins)
4. I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
5. OTRO TU
6. MIDNIGHT BREW (for Dave Brubeck)
7. OUT OF TIME (feat. Tierney Sutton on vocals)
8. NIGHT SHADOWS
9. SOME OTHER TIME
10. OPEN HOUSE
11. NIGHT AND DAY (feat. Justo Almario)
12. 12 SHORT YEARS
For bookings and information, contact:
George Kahn Playing Records 310.390.1971
Beth Wernick Imaginary Friends 310.281.7812
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author: Peter de Boer
Luckily I found this CD on CD Baby. Although jazz in The Netherlands is in the lift and there are very good Dutch artists and some artists play in Holland on Jazz Festivals, my taste for music is generally better found (and available) in the US (few “regular big record label artists”, but more variety and choice thanks to CD Baby and their independent artists!!). Midnight Brew is a great CD and whenever I am I ‘my jazzy mood’ I play it, especially ‘Night & Day’. I already own 3 G. Kahn CD’s so please keep my mailbox manageable and do not add my mail address to the GK newsletter. Greetz. Peter (Netherlands).
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A lot to like
author: Kevin Jolly
I'd already bought FREEDOM VESSEL by George Kahn, so I didn't need any urging to buy this groover.
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Cooking Red Hot With Heart & Soul
author: Beverly Praiswater
If you love piano with some sass and soul and a touch of sincerity then you are about to fall in love with the talent of George Kahn! He works his musical magic on this cd with the help of equally super-talented musicians Eric Marienthal, Bobby Rodriquez, Karl Vincent, and M. B. Gordy.
This is a very well-produced jazz experience. Wait until you hear Steve Wonder's "Don't You Worry "Bout A Thing". It will blow the top off of your head! "A Bop For Billy" cooks. Each musician is highlighted in this song. Feast your ears to the soulful tribute for Marvin Gaye with "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Larry Koonse on guitar is so funky! Marvin would have been blown away! "Otro Tu#" is complexly gratifying...one of the finest compositions I have experienced! One listen will simply wow you. The number dedicated to Dave Brubeck "Midnight Brew" must have thrilled him. Tierney Sutton sings a gorgeous vocal on a special song "Out Of Time". Justo Almario adds jazzy variety with the flute on "Night Shadows". The finale (bonus track) is a swingin' tribute to John Coltrane called "12 Short Years".
This cd has everything from bop to soul to Latin sounds to smooth jazz. The sounds of each song flow sweetly into the next. If you can't experience George Kahn live, then this cd is a recommended treat. And a musical journey you will want over and over!
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Midnight Brew's got it!
author: Craig Phelps
I donated to the San Diego CC jazz station and received a bonus (Midnight Brew CD)
I loved the cd and enjoyed reading you comments about jazz. I kind of feel the
same as I started listening to fusion in the 70\'s (my friends thought I was
wierd) and followed that into modern commecial jazz. I started listening to
straight up jazz about five years ago as I wanted to see where the inspiration
came from. I learned a lot and enjoy \"old school\" if you will. But I always
listen for the \"groove\", and it always hooks me. Midnight Brew\'s got it.
Thanks
Craig Phelps
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