International Premiere in Jazz

by John Graas, The John Graas West Coast Allstar Jazz Ninetet

Overview

John Graas was a multi-talented French horn player not shy to take chances in both his solos and his writing. On this V.S.O.P. CD reissue of two sessions for Andex, Graas performs his 17-and-a-half-minute three-part "Jazz Chaconne No. 1" and four alternate takes with a nonet including altoist Art Pepper, trumpeter Jack Sheldon, and flutist Buddy Collette. In addition, Graas' four-movement "Jazz Symphony No. 1" is played by the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists taken from the Erwin Lehn band (German musicians who have remained quite obscure). The lack of liner notes is unfortunate, for it would have been interesting to hear what John Graas' goals were in writing this music. Overall, the performances hold one's attention, particularly the "Jazz Chaconne." This CD is recommended to adventurous listeners. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/27/1995
Label:	Vsop
UPC:	0722937006527
Rank:	149463

Tracks

1. Chaconne, Pt. 1
2. Chaconne, Pt. 2
3. Chaconne, Pt. 3
4. Chaconne, Pt. 1
5. Chaconne, Pt. 1
6. Chaconne, Pt. 2B
7. Chaconne, Pt. 2B
8. First Movement
9. Second Movement /Third Movement ...

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Graas   Primary Artist,French Horn
The John Graas West Coast Allstar Jazz Ninetet   Primary Artist
Bob Enevoldsen   Sax (Baritone)
Peter White   Bass
Ernst Mosch   Mellotron,Trumpet,Mellophonium
Buddy Collette   Flute
Art Pepper   Sax (Alto)
Horst Jankowski   Piano
Red Mitchell   Bass
Werner Baumgart   Sax (Alto)
Horst Fisher   Trumpet
Larry Bunker   Vibraphone,Drums
Jack Sheldon   Trumpet
Bill Perkins   Sax (Tenor)
Paul Moer   Piano
Gerald Weinkoph   Sax (Tenor),Flute
Peter Witte   Bass
Hermann Mutschler   Drums

Technical Credits

John Graas   Composer
Bones Howe   Engineer