Candoli

This recording brings back an obscure session from the long defunct Andex label that was probably recorded around 1956. The emphasis is on Latin jazz with altoist Art Pepper, trumpeter Conte Candoli, tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins, pianist Russ Freeman, bassist Ben Tucker, and drummer Chuck Flores interacting with the percussion of Jack Costanza and Mike Pacheko. With arrangements by Bill Holman, Johnny Mandel, Benny Carter, and Pepper, the music is quite jazz-oriented if a touch lightweight. Worth investigating by fans of the idiom.

Trumpeter Conte Candoli and pianist Lou Levy had only occasional opportunities to work as leaders before this 1955 session they recorded together for Atlantic Records. Both made the most of the chance, fronting a quintet that also included tenor saxophonist Bill Holman, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Lawrence Marable. The group got out of the gate quickly (following a contemplative piano intro, that is) on a quickstep bop reading of the Sigmund Romberg operetta tune "Lover Come Back to Me," which quickly established that a commonplace of jazz ensembles would hold - no matter whose name is in large print on the cover, it's the group that's performing, and other people will get their chance to shine, too…

Trumpeter Conte Candoli and pianist Lou Levy had only occasional opportunities to work as leaders before this 1955 session they recorded together for Atlantic Records. Both made the most of the chance, fronting a quintet that also included tenor saxophonist Bill Holman, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Lawrence Marable. The group got out of the gate quickly (following a contemplative piano intro, that is) on a quickstep bop reading of the Sigmund Romberg operetta tune "Lover Come Back to Me," which quickly established that a commonplace of jazz ensembles would hold - no matter whose name is in large print on the cover, it's the group that's performing, and other people will get their chance to shine, too…

One of the tightest, sharpest sessions ever from trumpeter Conte Candoli - an early date done for Bethlehem Records, with a quartet setting that gives Conte plenty of room to cook! The solos are bold and fierce right from the start - with an energy that goes beyond even Candoli's work in bigger groups - and the rhythms are often very lively, and seem to push Conte onto his best level of expression - thanks to work from Stan Levey on drums, Max Bennett on bass, and Claude Williamson on piano. There's a bit more bite here than you'd guess from the west coast pedigree of the group - and titles include "On The Alamo", "I Can't Get Started", "Tune For Tex", "Fine & Dandy", "Night Flight", and "I'll Remember April".

The Candoli Brothers Sextet - Jazz Horizons (1957-58) {Lone Hill Jazz LHJ10167 rel 2005}
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© 1957-58, 2005 Dot / Lone Hill Jazz | LHJ10167
Jazz / Cool / Trumpet

This CD brings the firsts LPs that the Candoli brothers recorded together. They are accompanied by an impeccable rhythm section. This is jazz which is characteristic of California, in the most joyful and spectacular side of it, interpreted by first-rate jazz musicians. Complete 1957 and 1958 Dot albums: "The Brothers Candoli" + "Bell, Book and Candoli".

The Rein De Graaff Trio with Conte Candoli & Bob Cooper - Thinking Of You (1993) {2015 Japan Timeless Jazz Master Collection Complete Series}
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© 1993, 2015 Timeless Records / Solid Records Japan / Ultra-Vibe | CDSOL-6417
Jazz / Post Bop / West Coast Jazz / Piano Trio / Saxophone / Trumpet

Reissue with the latest remastering and the original cover artwork. Comes with a description written in Japanese. West coast meets Dutch jazz – in this sweet set that features Bob Cooper on tenor and Conte Candoli on trumpet – both musicians who rose to fame in the LA scene of the 50s, but who still stand plenty strong here with the trio of Rein DeGraaff in the 90s! Cooper and Candoli continued to play often over the years – even after both had lost the opportunity to record much as leaders – and the musicians are in fine form here, with strong backing from Rein's trio that also features Koos Serierse on bass and Erik Ineke on drums.

Conte Candoli & Lou Levy - West Coast Wailers (1955) {2012 Japan Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series 24bit WPCR-27078}
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© 1955, 2012 Atlantic / Warner Japan / Rhino | WPCR-27078 | Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series
Jazz / Bop / Cool / West Coast Jazz / Trumpet / Piano

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. Trumpeter Conte Candoli and pianist Lou Levy had only occasional opportunities to work as leaders before this 1955 session they recorded together for Atlantic Records. Both made the most of the chance, fronting a quintet that also included tenor saxophonist Bill Holman, bassist Leroy Vinnegar, and drummer Lawrence Marable. The group got out of the gate quickly (following a contemplative piano intro, that is) on a quickstep bop reading of the Sigmund Romberg operetta tune "Lover Come Back to Me," which quickly established that a commonplace of jazz ensembles would hold – no matter whose name is in large print on the cover, it's the group that's performing, and other people will get their chance to shine, too.

The Brothers Candoli Sextet - 2 For The Money (1959) {2002 Mercury Japan Mini LP UCCM-9122}
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© 1959, 2002 Mercury / Universal Japan | We Dig Mercury! Mini LP Series | UCCM-9122
Jazz / Cool / Bop / Hard Bop / Trumpet

Japan Mini LP reissue with the latest 24bit/96kHz remastering. Recordings by brothers who play the identical instrument are fairly rarein jazz, but trumpeters Conte and Pete Candoli made several valuable records together without sibling rivalry. The ten selections on this album draw favorites from swing, bop, cool, and hard bop, with an excellent rhythm section (pianist Jimmy Rowles, guitarist Howard Roberts, bassist Max Bennett, and drummer Frank Capp) complementing the brothers.

Powerhouse Trumpet, which was also previously issued under the title Groovin' Higher, is an immaculately performed set of straight-ahead bop finding trumpeter Conte Candoli in fine form. The 1999 reissue has been digitally remastered from the original tapes.