Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff - Albert Mangelsdorff And His Friends (2017) {MPS 0211961MSW rec 1967-69}
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© 1967-69, 2017 MPS Records / Edel | 0211961MSW
Jazz / Post Bop / Progressive Jazz / Trombone

This album of duos stands out as one of a kind; recorded during a phase in which he began to consistently incorporate a freer musical language into his playing, and set within a constellation of diverse duo formations, there emerges an exciting portrait of the central figure in German jazz: Albert Mangelsdorff. With tongue in cheek – or better said – in mouthpiece, Mangelsdorff accompanies Don Cherry on a journey that culminates in a zany duel staged almost without instruments. With his close friend Elvin Jones, Mangelsdorff unfurls so many melodic and metric parameters that one could believe they are listening to a full combo that dissolves conventional time patterns into kaleidoscopic polyrhythms, whereas the colorful tonal confrontation between Karl Berger’s agile, inspired vibes and the questioning, challenging trombone stands out as a lesson in Avant-garde brainstorming.

Albert Mangelsdorff - Live In Tokyo (1971) {Enja Records CD 2006-2}
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© 1971 Enja Records | CD 2006-2
Jazz / Post Bop / Modern Creative / Progressive Jazz / Trombone

Trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff pioneered the art of jazz polyphonics, introducing to the avant-garde the symphonic tradition of playing multiple notes simultaneously. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 5, 1928, Mangelsdorff grew up enthralled by jazz, devouring his older brother Emil's record collection. His uncle, a professional violinist, gave him music lessons as a teen, but the rise of the Third Reich forced him to keep his passion for jazz in check. Over time Mangelsdorff taught himself guitar, but following World War II he managed to acquire a used trombone in exchange for cigarettes – he often played for audiences comprised of the American soldiers who remained stationed overseas, finally performing to crowds who shared his appreciation for jazz.

Albert Mangelsdorff meets Masahiko Sato - Spontaneous (1971) {Enja Japan CDSOL-6552 rel 2014}
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© 1971, 2014 Enja / Solid Records Japan | CDSOL-6552
Jazz / Post Bop / Progressive Jazz / Trombone

A brilliant set of improvised music, beautifully recorded and with an extra track which was not included on the original LP. Definite spontaneous sounds from the great Albert Mangelsdorff – a set that has the trombonist working alongside the up-and-coming Japanese pianist Masahiko Sato, who also plays some ring modulator on the album! Sato's almost the driving force here – although that role might also go to drummer Allen Blairman, a player we don't know much at all, but who really pushes the group strongly forward from the bottom – as Sato serves up some of his most angular, inventive lines to date – and bassist Peter Warren shifts from bow to plucking, depending on the sonic needs of the moment. Mangelsdorff is great, as always – and as always, really knows how to step back when needed, then jump into the fray in just the right way.

For those of you looking for some funky, chunky, Jaco Pastorius jams, this isn't the place. For those looking for extremely free playing where Mangelsdorff's trombone runs wild and chaotic, this isn't it either. For the fusion freaks entranced by Alphonse Mouzon's skittering drum work that stops and starts on a sliver of light, best look elsewhere. For the rest, who are seeking great jazz in any configuration, this just might be your ticket. Recorded at the Berlin Jazz Days in 1976 and originally issued on LP while Pastorius was at the height of his tenure with Weather Report and playing an all-Mangelsdorff selection, this trio delivers an inspired performance that relies on timing, virtuosity, and a little humor for its bread and butter…

John Lewis & Albert Mangelsdorff / The Zagreb Jazz Quartet - Animal Dance (1962) {2013 Japan Jazz Best Collection 1000 Series 24bit Remaster}
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© 1962, 2013 Warner Japan / WEA / Atlantic / Rhino | WPCR-27209
Jazz / Cool / Third Stream / Piano / Trombone

Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. This studio date came about as a result of Albert Mangelsdorff's appearance at the Third Yugoslavian Jazz Festival, where pianist John Lewis was impressed enough with his performance to set up a recording session a few days later. With bassist Karl Theodor Geier and drummer Silvije Glojnaric also on hand, none of the musicians had ever played together, though it made little difference as they quickly absorbed the originals of Lewis and Mangelsdorff, along with the familiar standard "Autumn Leaves" (a trio arrangement omitting Lewis) and Gary McFarland's "Why Are You Blue."

Albert Mangelsdorff & Wolfgang Dauner - Two Is Company… (1982) {Mood Records MOOD33.614 rel 2007}
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© 1982, 2007 Mood Records / MOOD 33.614
Jazz / Modern Creative / Post Bop / Progressive Jazz / Trombone / Piano

A set that features early 80s duets between trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff and pianist Wolfgang Dauner – recorded in a beautifully spare setting that almost takes us back to some of Mangelsdorff's more stripped-down sessions for MPS! Like those great 70s records, this one has a feel that's nicely balanced between the freedom the players could reach for, and an inherent sense of structure that keeps things moving forward in lyrical, almost poetic ways. Titles include "Trans Tanz", "Rip Off", "Wheat Song", and "Two Is Company".