Undercurrent is an album by american pianist kenny drew that was recorded in 1960 and. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. These discs are open, dynamically free, tonally natural. It was drews last album for the label and his last album recorded in the.
The son of kenny drew, himself a famed pianist active from the 1950s90s, kenny drew jr. In the latter capacity, his job is greatly facilitated by a frontline of saxophonist hank mobley and trumpeter freddie. Drews first recording, in 1950, was with howard mcghee, and over the next two years he worked in bands. Print and download in pdf or midi romain from undercurrent. Born in new york city, new york, he first recorded with howard mcghee in 1949, and over the next two years recorded with buddy defranco, coleman hawkins, milt jackson, charlie parker, buddy rich. Subscribe today and get this album using your free. Kenny drew undercurrent music matters remastered 180. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited. Click download file button or copy pal joey kenny drew url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. Undercurrent rudy van gelder edition2007 remaster share. Jazz impressions of the rodgers and hart stage and screen classic. Kenny drew undercurrent audiophile reference recordings. The only blue note recording under kenny drews leadership and the last to be released under his name for a thirteenyear period, during which time the pianist would relocate to europe, undercurrent is a strong outing by the gifted pianist, composer and session leader.
At least four 4 by 4 photos and a full size 12 by 12 will adorn the inside of each gatefold, all printed on the highest quality, acid free photo paper. Customers can choose an alternative expedited shipping method but it will not qualify for this free shipping offer. Kenny drew undercurrent 2xlp 180g 45rpm music matters sealed oop. Buy kenny drews album titled undercurrent to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another. Kenny drew undercurrent 1960 dad reissue 1998 hires.
Cover art included, liner notes not included kenny drew s seventh recording as a leader is significant for many reasons, not the least of which that it is one of the finest blue note hard bop statements in either of their catalogs. Undercurrent by kenny drew, released in 2007 on blue note records. Listen to undercurrent rudy van gelder edition2007 remaster by kenny drew on deezer. A brilliant pianist who started with the example of bud powell and then developed his own sound within the style, in the 50s drew worked with the likes of coleman hawkins, lester young, charlie parker, buddy defranco, dinah washington and art blakey. Albums include undercurrent, the kenny drew trio, and pal joey. Drew was 56 and was known to have had a toe amputated last year due to diabetes.
Kenny drew undercurrent blue note vinyl record reissue. Front cover american pianist kenny drews second and final album under blue note records. A consummate pianistcomposer, kenny drew made his first lp as a leader for blue note in 1953. Great ensemble arrangements led by drew s majestic touch on the keyboards. Kenny drewundercurrentflac 96khz24bit downloadacoustic. Undercurrent marks pianist kenny drews only recording as a leader for the blue note label, other than his 10 trio debut release in 1953, though he made steady appearances as a sideman on the label, most notably with john coltrane and jackie mclean. Teamed with rising young star, trumpeter freddie hubbard, and the wonderful tenor saxophonist hank mobley. Kenny drews seventh recording as a leader is significant for many reasons, not the least of which that it is one of the finest blue note hard bop statements in either of their catalogs. Nothin else kenny drew to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Teamed with rising young star, trumpeter freddie hubbard, and the wonderful tenor saxophonist hank mobley fresh. It was drew s last album for the label and his last album recorded in the. A brilliant pianist who started with the example of bud powell and then developed his own sound within the style, in the 50s drew worked with some of the most important innovators of all time including coleman hawkins, lester young, charlie parker, buddy defranco, dinah washington and art blakey. This band was the rhythm section the following year on sessions for john coltrane that yielded his blue train album.
In the ensuing years, he contributed to many great sessions. This transcription has been really tough to transcribe because of all the nuances used by the musicians and the counterpoint they show. Undercurrent is an album by american pianist kenny drew that was recorded in 1960 and released by blue note in 1961. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Get the best deals on kenny drew when you shop the largest online selection at. Ben webster and dexter gordon in a mellow tone baden 1972 1972 duration. Kenny drewundercurrentflac 192khz24bit downloadacoustic. The band is roaring out of the gate on the title track in a blakeylike stance, where drews rambling piano fortifies the underthesurface horns. The only blue note recording under kenny drew s leadership and the last to be released under his name for a thirteenyear period, during which time the pianist would relocate to europe, undercurrent is a strong outing by the gifted pianist, composer and session leader. Music matters jazz creates high quality audiophile vinyl blue note recordings. Kenny drew undercurrent 19612014 flac tracks 24 bit192 khz time 38. Kenny drew all categories lps, cds, vinyl record albums.
If file is multipart dont forget to check all parts before downloading. But make no mistake, this group of blue note allstars were all on the same wavelength, with egos checked at the door, this december night at the van gelder studio. Born in new york city, new york, he first recorded with howard mcghee in 1949, and over the next two years recorded with buddy defranco, coleman hawkins, milt jackson, charlie parker, buddy rich, and dinah washington. Kenny drew undercurrent blue note vinyl record reissue 33 rpm. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Kenny drew undercurrent on limited edition 180g japanese import lp this series of blue note titles are made for music lovers and collectors who are not happy with the current trend in mastering at 45rpm. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Kenny drew piano freddie hubbard trumpet hank mobley tenor sax sam jones bass louis hayes drums recorded december 1960. It fulfils both the lonely, shady deserted metropolitan feeling, as well as the rainy day feeling in grandiose fashion. Listen to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial. He would appear on ornette colemans free jazz ten days later on. Drew was born in new york city in 1928 and received piano lessons from the age of five.
Four classic albums introducing the kenny drew trio this is new. One does wish there was alternate or bonus material from this fine jazz band, but as is, its the best of drew as a leader aside from his quintessential work as a consummate sideman. Kenny drew trio is an album by pianist kenny drew recorded in 1956 and released on the riverside label. Artists freddie hubbard trumpet hank mobley tenor sax kenny drew piano sam jones bass louis hayes drums recorded rudy van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, nj, december 11, 1960 music one of blue notes greatest sessions, undercurrent stands tall, head and shoulders above many other titles. Kenny drew, undercurrent remastered in highresolution. Kenny drews undercurrent isnt called undercurrent for nothing.