Eighty-Eight's

The dialogue between two great jazz giants creats new history on the jazz scene
Friendship / Clark Terry & Max Roach

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1. Statements　(Clark Terry, Max Roach)　　 2. Let's Cool One　(Thelonious Monk)　　 3. Brushes and Brass　(Clark Terry)) 4. Simple Waltz　(Clark Terry) 5. I Remember Clifford　(Benny Golson) 6. Lil Max　(Max Roach) 7. But Beautiful　(Jimmy van Heusen) 8. The Profit　(Max Roach) 9. When I Fall in Love　(Victor Young) 10. For Dancers Only　(Sy Oliver) 11. Makin' Whoopee　(Walter Donaldson) 12. To Basie With Love　(Clark Terry) 13. The Nearness of You　(Hoagy Carmichael) Recorded at Avatar Studio, New York on March 10, 2002 Eighty-Eight's will record all master tapes using both Direct Stream Digital (1-bit digital), the latest technology which is completely different from PCM system, and traditional analog formats simultaneously. In addition, in a first for the recording industry, three audio formats - SACD (Super Audio CD), analog LP, and traditional CD - will be released simultaneously for every item in the catalog. Analog LP masters will be cut from 2 track half inch master tapes. Each master will be created based on the format in which it will be heard, to produce the highest quality sound and best recreate the recording studio environment. The Eighty-Eight's label is the perfect answer to the audiophile's needs. click for vinyl (analog) LP song sequence

Personnel: Clark Terry Max Roach Don Friedman Marcus McLaurine

Great jazz giants meets - the music for the past, today and tomorrow
It is needless to mention how Clark Terry(tp), born 1920 and Max Roach(ds), born 1924 are important figures in jazz - they have been cultivation the music scene since '40s. This album is a remarkable monument of their career as musician, and also a next step for tomorrow. The title not only refers to the relationship between Clark and Max, but also a dedication to all the musicians they have collaborated during their career; who created the history of jazz together. The tunes are in full variety format: duo of Clark Terry and Max Roach ("Statements","Brushes and Brass","Simple Waltz","To Basie With Love"）Terry's solo ("When I Fall in Love" and "The Nearness of You"), Roach's drum solo "Lil Max", and some with Don Friedman (piano) and Marcus McLaurine (bass). Clark Terry has contributed to many famous big bands and gained a strong reputation as the trumpet player of the world. As if an homage to those days, he plays both mute trumpet and flugelhorn on "To Basie With Love", switching each instrument at once. Also, on "I Remember Clifford" a beautiful tune dedicated to trumpet player Clifford Brown - who led the band together with Max Roach in the 50's, but died in the tragic auto accident- Roach's hand trembled so hard as if the memory of those days overwhelmed him, and he could not continue playing. This tune was thus recorded by trio; Clark Terry, Don Friedman and Marcus McLaurine. The special atmosphere between Terry and Roach represents that they have been making and kept supporting the history of jazz until today. The dialogue by their instruments are filled with wonderful memory of their career as a musician, and also a message to their followers. This album surely is another precious treasure for the history of jazz.

Clark Terry Born December 14, 1920, St. Louis, Missouri. He gained early experience playing trumpet in the viable St. Louis jazz scene of early 40s, where he was an inspiration for Miles Davis.He gained a strong reputation playing with the big band of Charlie Barnet (1947-1948), the orchestra and small groups of Count Basie (1948-1951), and particulary with Duke Ellington (1951-1959). He joined the staff of NBC where he was a regular member of the Tonight Show Orchestra. From 1964 he led the quinted with trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, and also led his own big band in 70s.Throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, he remained a major force, recording and performing in a wide variety of settings. He is also famous for his "mumbling" vocals.

Max Roach Born January 10, 1924, New Land, North Carolina. He move to New York at age of 4, and started to play drums when he was 12. By the time he was 18, he was already immersed in proto-bop jam sessions at famous "Minton's Playhouse" or "Monroe's Uptown House" in Harlem with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. He made his record debut in 1943 with Colman Hawkins' band. By 1945, he was one of the most busiest drummer in the scene. In 1954, he put together the Clifford Brown / Max Roach Quintet, which was one of the dominant ensembles of that period. However, the quinted tragically ends by the auto accident of Brown and pianist Richie Powell in 1956. For the remainder of the 50s, he continued to play with Kenny Dorham, Sonny Rollins, Booker Little, George Coleman, Hank Mobley and Freddie Hubbard, introducing young talents to his own band. In the 60s he integrated political consciousness into his work, recording the "We Insist! Freedom Now" album that became the battle cry for a generation. Then in the 70s, he brought the drums out from a supporting to a starring role with solo drum performances. He also founded the percussion orchestra "M'Boom". For the last two decades, he has been experimenting with new ensembles, mixed media collaborations and performances art.