The Lost 1974 Sessions

by Peter Appleyard & The Jazz Giants

Overview

Peter Appleyard and the Jazz Giants' The Lost 1974 Sessions features the British/Canadian vibraphonist backed by members of Benny Goodman's sextet at the time. Having played a show at the Ontario Place Forum with Goodman, Appleyard booked the ensemble for a recording session figuring, quite rightly, that the chance might not come around again. Featured here is truly an all-star cast of swingers including pianist Hank Jones, bassist Slam Stewart, tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims, trombonist Urbie Green, cornetist Bobby Hackett, and drummer Mel Lewis. Primarily sticking to standards, as well as a superb medley of Duke Ellington compositions, the Giants delivered an ad hoc, inspired and swinging performance that was somehow lost to time for over 30 years. Also included here are in-studio dialogue clips between the musicians and the engineer, which adds to the overall sense of being right there in the studio with the once-in-a-lifetime ensemble. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	02/14/2012
Label:	Linus Entertainment
UPC:	0803057013524
Rank:	123092

Tracks

1. Studio Dialogue - 1
2. Ellington Medley
3. Studio Dialogue - 2
4. After You've Gone
5. Studio Dialogue - 3
6. Tangerine
7. Studio Dialogue - 4
8. You Don't Know What Love is
9. Studio Dialogue - 5
10. But Beautiful
11. Studio Dialogue - 6
12. You Go to My Head
13. Studio Dialogue - 7
14. Indiana
15. Studio Dialogue - 8
16. A Smooth One
17. Studio Dialogue - 9
18. Dancing on the Ceiling
19. Out Takes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Peter Appleyard & The Jazz Giants   Primary Artist
Peter Appleyard   Primary Artist,Vibraphone
Slam Stewart   Bass
Bobby Hackett   Cornet
Zoot Sims   Saxophone
Hank Jones   Piano
Mel Lewis   Drums
Urbie Green   Trombone

Technical Credits

Turner Layton   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Doug Smith   Mastering
Johnny Mercer   Composer
James Van Heusen   Composer
Peter Appleyard   Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Phil Sheridan   Engineer
Gordon Mills   Composer
Henry Creamer   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Al Gilbert   Portraits
Ray DePaul   Composer
Anthony Montano   Mixing,Producer
Rick Corvese   Design