The Complete Imperial Sessions | |
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Compilation album by | |
Released | 2006 |
Recorded | January 25 & 31 and March 12 & 18, 1963 at United Recorders in Los Angeles, California |
Genre | Jazz |
Length | 80:19 |
Label |
Blue Note 58293 |
Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
The Complete Imperial Sessions is a CD compilation of the two albums led by American jazz trombonist/composer Lou Blackburn, Jazz Frontier and Two Note Samba, which were recorded in 1963 and originally released on the Imperial label. [1] The albums contain the first recordings of pianist Horace Tapscott. [2]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All Abou Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden stated: "The musicianship throughout these dates is exemplary and it is a shame that the short-lived quintet didn't achieve greater recognition. Even bop fans who are not at all familiar with Lou Blackburn will enjoy this collection of his early work as a leader". [3] All About Jazz correspondent, Mike Keely said "The Complete Imperial Sessions presents a tight West Coast band with a bluesy East Coast sound. There is the best of both worlds in this fine quintet with its well-balanced soloists and outstanding rhythm section. Blackburn is a sharp band leader whose sophistication is evident throughout these sessions; he brings to the table eleven original compositions and a band that can turn on a dime". [4]
All compositions by Lou Blackburn except as indicated
The Complete Imperial Sessions | |
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Compilation album by | |
Released | 2006 |
Recorded | January 25 & 31 and March 12 & 18, 1963 at United Recorders in Los Angeles, California |
Genre | Jazz |
Length | 80:19 |
Label |
Blue Note 58293 |
Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
The Complete Imperial Sessions is a CD compilation of the two albums led by American jazz trombonist/composer Lou Blackburn, Jazz Frontier and Two Note Samba, which were recorded in 1963 and originally released on the Imperial label. [1] The albums contain the first recordings of pianist Horace Tapscott. [2]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
All Abou Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden stated: "The musicianship throughout these dates is exemplary and it is a shame that the short-lived quintet didn't achieve greater recognition. Even bop fans who are not at all familiar with Lou Blackburn will enjoy this collection of his early work as a leader". [3] All About Jazz correspondent, Mike Keely said "The Complete Imperial Sessions presents a tight West Coast band with a bluesy East Coast sound. There is the best of both worlds in this fine quintet with its well-balanced soloists and outstanding rhythm section. Blackburn is a sharp band leader whose sophistication is evident throughout these sessions; he brings to the table eleven original compositions and a band that can turn on a dime". [4]
All compositions by Lou Blackburn except as indicated