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Memories of Paris 1963 !, June 27, 2000
This review is from: Change of Pace (Audio CD)
I've been looking for this record ever since I gave my vinyl copy away in something like 1970 ! This ultra moody set w/ Griffin, Julius Watkins et. al brings back the funky Paris apt I lived in in '63 with three other college guys. We used to go to "La Chat Qui Peche" club see Hank Mobley and Chet Baker , after loading up with some rather major league morroccan kif !Time stopped with this record, and I'm so happy they've re-released the original set !Johnny Griffin back then was known as a "speed demon" blower , but this has got to be one of the most soulful sets he ever made...NOT just mind-blowing technique here, but also some great writing !
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Get It While You Can!, December 15, 2008
This review is from: Change of Pace (Audio CD)
Sorry to see that this amazing set has been deleted; it's easily one of the most interesting and rewarding jazz albums I've come across in years. A unique instrumental lineup of tenor saxophone, French horn, two basses and drums; first-rate playing from all hands; and the tingling atmosphere which only a truly inspired date can evoke all make A CHANGE of PACE well worth the time of any serious jazz fan. Those familiar with Johnny Griffin from his more typically furious blowing sessions of the 1950s and '60s will be awestruck by the delicacy he displays here; and anyone as yet unfamiliar with the great tenorman could find no better place to start getting to know him. One can only hope that another edition of this very special album will see the light of day soon; in the meantime, anyone who can still manage to grab it is advised to do so.
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