The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 39 - Claude Luter

 

The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 39

The Many Faces Of Jazz Vol. 39
Claude Luter et ses lorientais
Mode Serie - Vogue International Industries
Collection Universelle CMDINT. 9843

From the back cover: The name of Claude Luter and his "Lorientais" is, more than any other, associated with the vogue for New Orleans music in France. 

In fact, what was the deeper meaning of this "NEW ORLEANS REVIVAL"? 

It's important to understand that the public, and more specifically the youth of the Old World, only truly began to discover jazz in the aftermath of the Second World War. It was perfectly natural that this introduction, like jazz itself, should begin with its original form, and Claude Luter, like his followers, first sought inspiration from the great pioneers who had given New Orleans its distinctive sound. 

For a long time, King Oliver's old records constituted the veritable "Bible" for New Orleans musicians, whose atmosphere needed to be recreated and whose secrets of collective improvisation needed to be rediscovered.

We still remember the extraordinary enthusiasm for "Les Lorientais" in that cellar in the Latin Quarter where these new "apostles," like their "gods," preached this new religion. And this is not just a metaphor. For this phenomenon must be considered a social event whose profound repercussions were felt for a long time among French youth. And it is precisely to some of the works of King Oliver, Kid Ory, and Louis Armstrong that this LP by Claude Luter is dedicated, where the Lorientais demonstrate the extent to which they had managed to identify with their mentors.

New Orleand - Oh! Didn't He Ramble
Workin' Man Blues
Jazz Lips
Steppin' On The Blues
Ory's Creole Trombone
Alligator Blues
Gumbo Creole
Oriental Strut
Georgia Bo Bo
Chattanooga Stomp
Riverside Blues
Buddy's Habits
Weather Bird Rag
Tia Tia

Bird In A Silver Cage - Herbie Mann

 

Birdwalk

Bird In A Silver Cage
Arranged and Conducted by Sylvester Levay
Produced by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay for Rosalba Music, Inc.
Recorded at Union Studios, Munich, Germany
Recording Engineer: Zeke Lund
Cover Art: Don Brautigam 
Design & Art Direction: Paula Bisacca
Atlantic SD 18209

1976

Flutes - Herbie Mann
Keyboards - Sylvester Levay
Drums - Martin Harrison
Bass - Gary Unwin

Guitar - Nick Woodward
Percussion and String Ensemble of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Fritz Sonnleitner

Background Vocals on all tracks by Jerry Rix except on "Aria," Munich Studio Choir. The Lady on "Aria" is Penny McLean

Bird In A Silver Cage
Aria
Fly, Robin, Fly
Birdwalk
Years Of Love
The Piper

Maria Teresa Vera

 

Sovre Una Tumba Una Rumba

Maria Teresa Vera
Y Sus Canciones

Con Nene Allue y Su Conjuntio
Kubaney 109
1956

From the back cover: ABOUT THE IDEA FOR THIS RECORD: This recording is a legitimate source of pride for KUBANEY RECORDS, as it has satisfied the desire of the immense public who, day after day, throughout the years, have listened to and admired Maria Teresa Vera on various radio frequencies throughout the Republic. We have achieved a high level of sound quality on this record, never before attained in a recording based on guitars and rhythm. Therefore, we would like to congratulate the person directly responsible for the high quality of this Long Play, Mr. Medardo Montero, recording engineer at Radio Progreso.

ABOUT THE PERFORMER: MARIA TERESA VERA, a legitimate source of Cuban pride (she is undoubtedly the greatest exponent of the romantic songbook of yesteryear, where so many heartfelt songs were forged).

Her unique style has earned her the affection of a large audience for over forty years, an audience that has continued to delight in the romantic melodies that only she has been able to interpret.

María Teresa has taken our music to various Latin American countries. She has visited the United States on several occasions, where she recorded for different labels.

On this album, María Teresa perfectly blends her diverse interpretations, from her incomparable "Santa Cecilia" to her highly personal style of the Bambuco "Esta vez toca perder." The Clave Ñáñiga "En la alta sociedad" is a particularly striking addition to this album, appearing for the first time on a long-playing record.

ABOUT THE ACCOMPANIMENT: The accompaniment for this recording is provided by the performer herself, showcasing her mastery of the guitar, and the Nené Allué Ensemble, composed of two guitars, a treble, bass, and rhythm guitar.

Disc Label Track List

Santa Cecilia
Sobre Una Tumba Una Rumba
Doble Inconciencia
Y Tu Que Has Querido ?
Esta Vez Toco Perder
Veinte Amos
El Soldado
Nena
Boda Negra
En La Alta Sociedad

Longina
Pensamiento

Jacket Track List

Santa Cecilia
Longina
Veinte Años
Y Tu Que Has Hecto
El Soldado
Nena
En La Alta Sociedad
Doble Inocencia
Pensamiento
Sobre Una Tumba Una Rumba
Esta Vez Toco Perder
Bodas Negras