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Fred Hersch returns with his trio's 2016 Palmetto Records' Sunday Night at the Village Vanguard in a performance of Thelonius Monk's "We See" with John Hebert (b) and Eric McPherson (d). Two of my favorite Italians, Enrico Rava and Stefano Bollani, team with acclaimed Mark Turner (s), Larry Grenadier (b) and Paul Motian (d), on Rava's "Thank You, Come Again" from ECM's 2009 New York Days. Closing this half-hour Herbie Hancock bridges the gap between post-bop and the fusion craze with his "You'll Know When You Get There" from his 1970/71Warner Brothers' Mwandishi featuring Eddie Henderson (tr) Julian Priester (tb) and Bennie Maupin (fl). This is an unique, mystical creation from the otherwise funky Hancock.
Freddie Hubbard opens this half with his first recording as a leader covering tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks' title track from his 1960 Blue Note Open Sesame. McCoy Tyner's piano is powerful with help from Clifford Jarvis (b) and Sam Jones (b). Pianist Ron Stabinsky follows with a highly praised solo performance of his "Once, But Again" from his Hot Cup Records' Free for One. Jazz artists are notorious for cryptic titles! Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers turns the tables on the children's ditty, "Three Blind Mice," from his 1962 Blue Note recording of the same name. Together with Blakey is the three-horn front line - trumpet, tenor and trombone - Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter and Curtis Fuller with some outstanding work from Cedar Walton (p) and Jymie Merrit (b). Bill Evans' Trio 65 (Verve 1965) ends this segment with a cover of John Carisi's "Israel" - a composition quickly recognized as a unique jazz classic after it was recorded by Miles Davis at the sessions which later became known as the Birth of the Cool. Bill's trio includes Larry Bunker (b) and Bill's long-time sidekick Paul Motian (d).
From my favorite Swedish pianist, Bobo Stenson, we get a beautiful cover of the late Tony Williams' "There Comes a Time" from Bobo's 2005 ECM Goodbye. Included are his favorite bassist, Anders Jormin, and Bill Evans' regular Paul Motian on the drums. Jackie McLean Quintet's critically acclaimed Blue Note 1967Hipnosis follows with a McLean composition, "The Breakout." The all-star lineup includes Jackie's alto with Grachan Moncur III (tb), Lamont Johnson (p), Scott Holt (b) and Billy Higgins (d). Early West Coast jazz pioneer, Shorty Rogers, is next with "Sam and the Lady" from his West Coast Sound, featuring The Giants 1950-1956. Joining the trumpeter are John Graas (frh), Gene Englund (tuba), and soloist Art Pepper (as) trading fours with Shorty. New from ECM, Peter Erskine Trio's As It Was gives us romantic take on Cole Porter's "Everything I Love" featuring Palle Danielsson (b) and the late John Taylor's piano. This particular outing was recorded in 1992 under the title, You Never Know.
Newcomer Kandace Springs get our romantic mojo soaring with her take on pianist Mal Waldron's "Soul Eyes" from the 2016 Blue Note Soul Eyes. Kandace added lyrics to this oft covered Waldron melody. Trumpeter Terrance Blanchard and Vinnie Colaiuta's drums work putting together the eight-piece ensemble. Enrico Rava returns, this time with popular Italian pianist, Renato Sellani, covering Cole Porter's "I Love You" from their 2001 Philogy Le Cose Inutili’ [English: Things Unnecessary]. Courtney Pine's Modern Day Jazz Stories – Polygram UK 1996 - recruits Cassandra Wilson to interpret Billie Holiday's "Don't 'Xplain." Along with Pine's smooth-jazz sounding soprano and Cassandra's voice we'll hear from pianist Geri Allen, trumpeter Eddie Henderson. Eddie appeared earlier with Hancock's recording. 2InLove follows from David Benoit featuring Jane Monheit from his Concord Records released last year. The duet covers their composition, "This Dance." Red Garland was legendary jazz deejay Wes Bowen's favorite pianist. Honoring the old friend, we'll hear Red, Paul Chambers and Art Taylor covering Ray Noble's "The Very Thought of You" from his 1956/57 Prestige's Red Garland's Piano. Robin McKelle makes her first appearance on the Edge with "Love's Work" from her 2012 Sony Music Soul Flower featuring Robin dueting with Gregory Porter. Jarrett/Peacock/DeJohnette's snippet "Meaning of the Blues" keeps us cuddly until we meet again.
Let's have some fun!
Thanks to Music Director Serah and friends around the world for the program's content.
