Complete Studio Recordings [Import, Original recording remastered, Box set]

Elmo Hope | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered, Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Gambit Spain
• ASIN: B000MRA6BE
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,936 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Happy Hour

2. Freffie

3. Carving the Rock

4. Hot Sauce

5. Mo Is On

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. B's A-Plenty

2. Barfly

3. Boa

4. Something for Kenny

5. Like Someone in Love

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Freffie

2. De Dah

3. Abdullah

4. Stars Over Marakesh

5. Chips

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Somebody Loves Me

2. Grammy

3. A Kiss for My Love

4. Roll On

5. Punch That

See all 10 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

2007 four CD collection of work by pianist Elmo Hope in a trio format. Features tunes from nine different albums, issued on a variety of different labels, all brought together in a single set! Hope in a trio format really takes off from the usual, displaying talents on the keys that rival contemporary modernists like Thelonious Monk, Randy Weston, or Herbie Nichols, presented with a sound that has plenty of sharp edges and odd turns, but also some bluesier undercurrents as well. The material was recorded both in LA and New York, documenting both sides of Hope's continental sojourn in Jazz. Bassists here include Percy Heath, John Ore, Curtis Counce, Jimmy Bond, Paul Chambers, and Ronnie Boykins; alongside drummers who include Willie Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Frank Butler, and Clifford Jarvis. 62 tracks in all containing material from the albums New Faces New Sounds, Meditations, Elmo Hope Trio, Homecoming, Sounds From Rikers Island, Here's Hope, High Hope, and The Final Sessions. Gambit.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elmo Hope Trio-Complete Studio Masters, September 14, 2008

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Stuart Jefferson (San Diego,Ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Studio Recordings (Audio CD)

Four discs-each approximately 79 min. Good warm sound with open space between the instruments. Elmo Hope should be as well-known as Bobby Timmons,Red Garland or Horace Silver(his Blue Note trio recordings)but for whatever reason,he is not. His sound in places reminds you of the above three,with perhaps a bit of Bud Powell. No matter what tempo,Hope has a warm individual sound. In a trio format his talent really shines through,while playing in a larger group(found on a Blue Note release) his skills are not as apparent. His style is a combination of swing and be-bop with a real warmth underneath it all.

On these tracks Hope is accompanied by such well-known musicians as Percy Heath,John Ore,Jimmy Bond,Ronnie Boykins,Curtis Counce and Paul Chambers on bass. In the drum chair are Philly Joe Jones,Willie Jones,Frank Butler,Clifford Jarvis and Granville Hogan. The tracks span about thirteen years,1953-1966,and collect tracks from a number of albums. The tempos range from slow,meditative sides to up-tempo where Hope really swings. The other players don't intrude on Hope's playing-they play a complimentary role that keeps Hope out in front where he belongs. This is a very fine example of piano jazz in a trio format,and anyone who enjoys this kind of sound would do well in purchasing this set.

This is another one of those mysteries as to why someone with so much talent has been relegated to the sidelines. If you enjoy the "big"names mentioned here,on hearing this collection,you will add Elmo Hope's name to the list.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must..., August 14, 2010

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Paul Roark (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Studio Recordings (Audio CD)

I picked this up, sealed, in a bargain bin, for $3.00.
Had no idea who Elmo Hope was.
I bought it thinking I would use the empty jewel case to replace a broken one I have.

Fast forward three months, and this is the title most often played in my collection. I find myself taking it from the car into the house because I can't stop listening.

Based on this set alone, this man should be as well know as contemporary and boyhood friend Bud Powell. I enjoy this set more then any of my Powell collections. (Though of course I am a great Bud Powell fan also. How can you not be?)

I cannot say enough good about this set. The mastering is outstanding. Even though it is chronological, the tracks flow perfectly.

Back when I worked at a CD store, there were certain discs I would guarantee people would like. This would fall into that catagory. If you like jazz piano in a trio setting, you will end up an Elmo Hope convert the same way I did. Pick this one up and thank me later.