Village Vanguard: Live Sessions 3 [Live]

Mel Lewis & Thad Jones, Village Vanguard Live (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Delta
• ASIN: B000001W05
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,118 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Don't Git Sassy

2. Little Pixie

3. The Second Race

4. Willow Tree

5. Ah' That's Freedom

6. Quietude

7. Bachafillen

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thad and Mel at their best, February 10, 1999

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This review is from: Village Vanguard: Live Sessions 3 (Audio CD)

This is one of my all-time favorites. A band recorded at its peak -- well, actually, they climbed to the top of the mountain, set up camp, and stayed there for a decade or so. So good, it's almost scarry!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Old Favorite Revisited, March 4, 2001

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This review is from: Village Vanguard: Live Sessions 3 (Audio CD)

This is an old favorite album from the early 1970s. Amazing to hear these performances again on CD. A truly tight big band in live performances. Little Pixie is one of the classic big band cuts.

4.0 out of 5 stars A sizzling performance from a top-rate cast, January 29, 2000

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This review is from: Village Vanguard: Live Sessions 3 (Audio CD)

Whether it's the romp and stomp of 'Don't Git Sassy' or the way the reeds and muted brass tackle the daunting harmonies and rhythms of 'Little Pixie', the energy and class of this band always amazes. Not only were Thad Jones and Mel Lewis fine (and often underrated) musicians themselves, but they surrounded themselves with a band that brimmed with talent. This live recording (from the Vanguard in 1970) leaves the sound a bit dry and fuzzy, but doesn't take away from the enjoyment of listening to this disc. A great sample of this group at the top of their game.