Archie Shepp, Mal Waldron: Left Alone Revisited - 2x LP 180g Vinyl, Limited

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SKU:
PP91411
UPC:
5060149623466
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Edition:
2x LP Vinyl, Limited, Analogue Limited Edition Audiophile Remastering
Rotation Speed:
33rpm
Record Weight:
180g
Vinyl Record Type:
LP
Pure Pleasure Cat#:
PP91411
Released:
3.10.2021 in UK
Original Release:
2002 Label Enja Records Cat# ENJA 91411
Genre:
Jazz
Artist:
Archie Shepp, Mal Waldron
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"Left Alone Revisited" - Archie Shepp (ts, ss, voc); Mal Waldron (p) Mal Waldron's first tribute to Billie Holiday, titled "Left Alone", was recorded in 1959, mere months before the singer's death. He returned to salute the legendary vocalist on several occasions since then, with this recording likely being his final tribute, recorded less than a year before his own death. Waldron, who worked with Holiday during her last years, is intimately familiar with her takes of the six standards heard on this disc, along with her own "Lady Sings The Blues". Archie Shepp's often gritty tenor sax is reminiscent of the texture of Holiday's voice, yet he perfectly complements Waldron's lush piano. They also pack a punch with their stark performance of "Left Alone" (Shepp's occasional reed squeaks seem deliberate, as if to imitate breaks in her voice). Waldron also recites Holiday's lyrics set to his composition at the conclusion of the LP. Shepp switches to soprano sax for an emotional take of "Everything Happens To Me" and "I Only Have Eyes for You," with the latter song sounding as if the unheard singer is being ignored by her love interest. Shepp's "Blues For 52nd Street" is both sassy and swinging. This instrumental salute to Billie Holiday is one of the best albums ever to honour her memory.

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