Thanks for the response. Cameron is an excellent bassist along the lines of Buster Williams and Ron Carter. I overlooked him. While I am aware of Lewis Nash, I associate him more with Kenny Barron and others. The other three go back to their association with Mingus.
Two giants of Jazz. Underappreciated in the lifetime. But their legacy grows stronger. This is a powerhouse of a performance. Dons piano playing builds up to a crescendo with George coming in like the Angel Gabriel. Wow
Two extraordinary original players. Both could be said to have independently and together invented a style that seamlessly meshes semi-formless near-chaos with heavily evolved melodically-bounded "straight" playing.
Saw them in Nice in 1988. I can't tell you in words how great the concert was! Just one technical detail: George Adams had three mikes, one for announcements and the flute, one for the tenor, and one to the right should he want to play the tenor horizontally. And Don just blew me away.
One of the best quartets ever!!
One of the most exhilarating and heart-pounding song from a quartet. You all have gone too soon. You brought so much fun and excitement in your music.
Not all gone. As of early 2021, Cameron Brown, one of the original members, is still alive, as is Lewis Nash, who replaced Dannie Richmond on drums.
Thanks for the response. Cameron is an excellent bassist along the lines of Buster Williams and Ron Carter. I overlooked him. While I am aware of Lewis Nash, I associate him more with Kenny Barron and others. The other three go back to their association with Mingus.
Two giants of Jazz. Underappreciated in the lifetime. But their legacy grows stronger. This is a powerhouse of a performance. Dons piano playing builds up to a crescendo with George coming in like the Angel Gabriel. Wow
Two extraordinary original players. Both could be said to have independently and together invented a style that seamlessly meshes semi-formless near-chaos with heavily evolved melodically-bounded "straight" playing.
Don Pullen's piano solo: Take that Transcriptionists!
Such freedom in Don's playing... and George's.
Saw them in Nice in 1988. I can't tell you in words how great the concert was!
Just one technical detail: George Adams had three mikes, one for announcements and the flute, one for the tenor, and one to the right should he want to play the tenor horizontally. And Don just blew me away.
Nice don pullen solo : -D
HAPPY BORNDAY - DAD,,,12/25/1941
maestro cameron brown with the big funky sound