1960 Jazz Classic Featuring Bill Evans on Vinyl LP.
Reissue, originally released in 1960. George Russell was one of the most advanced composers and arrangers in the history of jazz, a theorist and innovator who worked extensively between the '40s and the early 2000s. Originally released by Decca in 1960, Jazz in the Space Age was Russell's third effort under his name. A visionary work including music composed and arranged by Russell for various lineups featuring the likes of pianists Bill Evans and Paul Bley, trombonist Bob Brookmeyer, drummer Charlie Persip, and others. This is adventurous yet highly accessible music that still sounds fresh today.
...[T]his [album] represents some of George Russell's greatest achievements.
Features
- Vinyl LP
- Import
Musicians
"Chromatic Universe" & "The Lydiot"
Ernie Royal | trumpet |
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Al Kiger | trumpet |
Frank Rehak | trombone |
Dave Baker | trombone |
Jimmy Buffington | French horn |
Dave Young | tenor sax |
Walt Levinsky | alto sax |
Sol Schlinger | baritone sax |
Bill Evans | piano |
Paul Bley | piano |
Don Lamond | drums |
Milt Hinton | bass |
Barry Galbraith | guitar |
Howard Collins | guitar |
George Russell | beads on tuned drums |
"Dimensions" & "Waltz from Outer Space"
Ernie Royal | trumpet |
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Al Kiger | trumpet |
"Marky" Markowitz | trumpet |
Bob Brookmeyer | trombone |
Dave Baker | trombone |
Frank Rehak | trombone |
Dave Young | tenor sax |
Hal McKusick | alto sax |
Sol Schlinger | baritone sax |
Bill Evans | piano |
Charlie Persip | drums |
Milt Hinton | drums |
Barry Galbraith | guitar |
Selections
Side 1:
- Chromatic Universe - Part 1
- Dimensions
- Chromatic Universe - Part 2
Side 2:
- The Lydiot
- Waltz from Outer Space
- Chromatic Universe - Part 3