Martial Solal Trio at Newport (1963)

by Martial Solal

Overview

French jazz pianist Martial Solal's American recording debut took place at the 1963 Newport Jazz Festival, with his set recorded and initially released by RCA Victor, though it was deemed too short for release, so a few numbers recorded during his afternoon rehearsal were added to lengthen the album, with applause duplicated from other numbers. Joined by Bill Evans' former rhythm section, bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian (who also made up his trio during an extended gig at New York City's Hickory House prior to Newport), Solal blends Art Tatum-like runs with an inherent lyrical side in a decidedly advanced bop setting. In addition to his enjoyable arrangements of standards and timeless jazz compositions, his extended work "Suite Pour Une Frise" also merits praise. In spite of a CD reissue by Cloud 9 in 2004, this is still a rather difficult release to acquire. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	01/15/2015
Label:	Sony Bmg / Sony Music
UPC:	0888430050624
Rank:	134489

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Martial Solal   Primary Artist,Piano
Teddy Kotick   Bass
Paul Motian   Drums

Technical Credits

George Avakian   Liner Notes,Producer
Walter Jurmann   Composer
Martial Solal   Composer
Jean-Pierre Chalbos   Digital Remastering
Ned Washington   Composer
Mickey Crofford   Engineer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Buddy Bernier   Composer
Daniel Baumgarten   Reissue Producer,Release Preparation
Victor Young   Composer
Bernie Hanighen   Composer
Nat Simon   Composer