Recorded Fall 1961

Stan Getz / Bob Brookmeyer

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Recorded Fall 1961 Review

by Ken Dryden

In spite of its rather bland album title, Recorded Fall 1961 is an overlooked masterpiece within the extensive discography of Stan Getz. His playing is excellent here, as is valve trombonist Bob Brookmeyer's (and Brookmeyer's excellent charts, which have stood the test of time very well). Rounding out the quintet is pianist Steve Kuhn, bassist John Neves, and drummer Roy Haynes. The trombonist contributed three originals to the sessions, highlighted by the loping waltz "Minuet Circa '61," an extended piece with a catchy theme and superb solos. The humorous interpretation of "Nice Work If You Can Get It" avoids the typical banal approaches. Getz and Brookmeyer blend well together and excel in their use of counterpoint, while the rhythm section is superb.

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Minuet Circa '61
Bob Brookmeyer
Bob Brookmeyer / Stan Getz 10:38 SpotifyAmazon
2
Who Could Care?
Bob Brookmeyer
Bob Brookmeyer / Stan Getz 04:46 SpotifyAmazon
3
Nice Work If You Can Get It
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Bob Brookmeyer / Stan Getz 05:58 SpotifyAmazon
4
Thump, Thump, Thump
Bob Brookmeyer
Bob Brookmeyer / Stan Getz 06:52 SpotifyAmazon
5
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Eric Maschwitz / Manning Sherwin
Bob Brookmeyer / Stan Getz 06:59 SpotifyAmazon
6
Love Jumped Out
Buck Clayton
Bob Brookmeyer / Stan Getz 07:46 SpotifyAmazon
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Recorded Fall 1961

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