Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson - At The Opera House (1957) [Reissue 1986]
EAC Rip | APE (image+.cue+log) - 403 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 172 MB | Covers - 5 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Verve/Polygram (831 272-2)
Whatever Norman Granz was using as a thinking man's energy drink in 1957 when he formulated this Jazz at the Philharmonic all-star band should be bottled and sold to the world. This stroke of genius was manifested in pairing Stan Getz with J.J. Johnson, backing them up with pianist Oscar Peterson's legendary trio including bassist Ray Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis, and adding MJQ drummer Connie Kay to this truly classic jazz sextet. Two JATP concerts done in Chicago (in stereo) and Los Angeles (in mono) comprise this expanded edition CD, with some stretched-out jams, repeat tunes, and extra material. Originally tabbed as an unusual teaming of tenor sax and trombone, the two principals sound well-suited, very compatible in their dynamic levels, and especially congruous when they play together, while Peterson is absolutely supportive so that these two giants of jazz can cut loose…