That was two years ago, and roger beaujolais was absolutely right. Dec 07, 2009 grant green matador blue note music matters 2009 1964 this may be the reissue of 2009. Click download file button or copy grant green carryin on url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. I cant really understand why it wasnt released until 1979. The striking musicianship of grant green was at once refined and raw. Blue note records probably owes grant greens family an apology. Studio album 22 compilation 1 his majesty king funkup with donald byrd. One of the great jazz guitarists of the 1960s, with a clear tone and a unique emphasis. This may 1964 recording was, like many blue note sets, not released until many years later november 1979 in japan in this case and only. Many of grant s recordings were not released during his lifetime. Grant green guitar ben tucker bass dave bailey drums alfred lion producer rudy van gelder recording engineer, remastering. This classic has green backed up by john coltranes band and he even takes on johns song my favorite things and makes it his own. His playing was bluesy, full of bebop vocabulary, and swung hard no matter what situation he was in. All albums by grant green available to download and stream in high quality.
Guitar hero grant green is represented by five of his most famous blue note albums, including idle moments featuring joe henderson on tenor and bobby hutcherson on vibes, and i want to hold your hand which showcases allstar backing. Listen free to grant green matador matador, my favorite things and more. Grant green 1964 the matador wasnt even released till 1979 in japan and 1990 in the u. Blue note grant green guitar mccoy tyner piano bob cranshaw bass elvin jones drums. Matador is an album by american jazz guitarist grant green featuring performances recorded in 1964 but not released on the japanese blue note label until 1979. The grant green rendition here with tyner, crenshaw, and jones is a worthy contender with green guitar out front. Matador happens to be my favorite grant green album. View all albums and help us complete grant green discography.
It does not belong there, the same version being also included on grant green s matador album where it does clearly belong. Click download file button or copy visions grant green url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. The incredible jazz guitar of grant green jazztimes magazine. Grant green matador ape cue song and listen to grant green matador ape cue popular song on grieg music. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Even so, its still hard to figure out why 1964s matador was. The groove here is a bit different than some of greens early dates with organ a.
Set up your profile to see when friends have played an album or playlist. Recorded on may 20, 1965 at the van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, new jersey. His majesty, king funk with donald byrd grant green. I was at a roger beaujolais gig when he played green jeans and recommended to the audience that matador was one of grant green s top albums.
I was at a roger beaujolais gig when he played green jeans and recommended to the audience that matador was one of grant greens top albums. Grant green green street, grant green matador the audio. Grant green matador blue note cdp 7 84442 2 mccoy tyner, piano. Grant green recorded so much highquality music for blue note during the first half of the 60s that a number of excellent sessions went unissued at the time. Louis, missouri, june 6, 1935 new york, january 31, 1979. In 1966 grant left blue note and recorded for several other labels, including verve. Grant green june 6, 1935 january 31, 1979 was an american jazz guitarist and composer recording prolifically and mainly for blue note records as both leader and sideman, green performed in the hard bop, soul jazz, bebop, and latintinged idioms throughout his career. Whatever the reason, the matador is once again a great album from green, who used john coltranes back up band for the session. These include matador, in which grant is once again in the heavyweight company of the coltrane rhythm section, and a series of sessions with pianist sonny clark. How to download grant green carryin on files to my device. Damn great work from guitarist grant green one of his killer sessions with pianist sonny clark recorded in the early 60s, but unissued until nearly 20 years later. Grant green had a distinct, sculptural style to his guitar playing. This may 1964 recording was, like many blue note sets, not released until many years later november 1979 in japan in this case and only reached the. Accordingly, he hooked up with organist larry young, who was just beginning to come into his own as the.
Grant green g mccoy tyner p bob cranshaw b elvin jones d discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Now that we can appreciate solid for what it is, it is clear that this is a major work in the career of one of the formative influences in the evolution of. Matador finds the guitarist in a quartet setting with half of john coltranes great quartet. Their presence on this session inspired green tremendously and helped push this album to critical acclaim it is considered among grant greens greatest recordings.
In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until. Sep 20, 2001 check out matador by grant green on amazon music. Grant green june 6, 1935 january 31, 1979 was an american jazz guitarist and composer. Now that we can appreciate solid for what it is, it is clear that this is a major work in the career of one of the formative influences in the evolution of guitar based jazz. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online.
Matador is an album by american jazz guitarist grant green featuring performances recorded. Corner, nigeria, oleo, born to be blue, blues for lou, matador and solid. One of the great jazz guitarists of the 1960s, with a clear tone and a unique emphasis on singlenote lines. Even so, its still hard to figure out why 1964s matador was only released in japan in 1979, prior to its u.
It does not belong there, the same version being also included on grant greens matador album where it does clearly belong. A confident array of masters grant green was stepping into, its no wonder his playing reached incredible levels here. Many of grants recordings were not released during his lifetime. Even as a leader, he would frequently take the backseat to a juicy organ or horn part, but when he let loose, he could go on incredible, glittering runs of speed and dexterity like no other jazz guitarist before or since. My personal favorite is is from coltranes afro blue impressions lp with tyner, garrison, and jones. Before asking why it may be a favorite, take a look at that rhythm section. The material on this album is released here for the first time. Cd reissue in 1990 its a classic and easily one of greens. On the heels of matador and solid, two of his most advanced albums, grant green decided to continue the more modal direction hed begun pursuing with the help of members of coltranes quartet. Funk in france from paris to antibes 19691970 cd1 grant green. Grant green my favorite things mp3 download and lyrics. Recording prolifically and mainly for blue note records as both leader and sideman, green performed in the hard bop, soul jazz, bebop, and latintinged idioms throughout his career. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Download grant green mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Matador grant green to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Grant green was one of the finest soloists to ever play jazz guitar. Cd reissue in 1990 its a classic and easily one of green s finest albums. Matador full album matador is an album by american jazz guitarist grant green featuring performances recorded in 1964 but not released on the japanese blue note label until 1979. Solid is a companion piece to the grant green classic matador, recorded about a. If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. Recording prolifically and almost exclusively for blue note records as both leader and sideman green performed well in hard bop, soul jazz, bebop and latintinged settings. It was also reissued on vinyl in 2010, with a different cover. Recording prolifically and almost exclusively for blue note records as both leader and sideman green performed well in hard bop, soul jazz, bebop and latintinged settings throughout his career. There are many recorded versions of my favorite things.
The sweaty club atmosphere adds something to the music thats difficult to pin down, yet unmistakably present a certain organic quality that isnt as noticeable on greens studio albums of the time. Cd reissue in 1990 its a classic and easily one of greens finest albums. Grant green matador blue note music matters 2009 1964 this may be the reissue of 2009. Louis in 1935 although many records during his lifetime incorrectly listed 1931. Recording prolifically and almost exclusively for blue note records as both leader and sideman green performed well in hard bop, soul jazz, bebop and latintinged settings throughout his c. Matador by grant green, released in 2009 on unknown label.