Bill Perkins CD On Stage Japan w/ Obi Pacific Jazz OOP

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Please read the item description carefully and take note of our payment and shipping terms. If you have questions, ask first! ...Bill Perkins CD On Stage Japan w/ Obi Pacific Jazz OOP Bill Perkins Octet On Stage Audio CD Out of print. 1992 EMI/Pacific Jazz/ Made in Japan Includes obi strip. Cat No: TOCJ-5423 Condition: Used /Mint Minus Shipping is calculated below (First class) If you prefer another USPS method of shipment we'll be happy to calculate the cost for you. For this set, tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins is showcased in an all-star octet also including altoist Bud Shank, baritonist Jack Nimitz, trumpeter Stu Williamson, trombonist Carl Fontana, pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Mel Lewis. Perk's tone is heard throughout at its coolest (influenced by Lester Young but distinctive within the style) and t are plenty of short spots for the other key voices. The program includes five swing-era songs including "Song of the Islands," "When You're Smiling" and two versions of Harry "Sweets" Edison's "Let Me See" plus three newer pieces, but no bop standards. At least as important as the solos are the arrangements of Perkins, Bill Holman, Lennie Niehaus and Johnny Mandel. Their use of restrained colors, the quiet rhythm section and advanced harmonies on a whole give one a definitive look at West Coast Jazz of the read more

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