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Gary Bartz - Ju Ju Man 1976 Catalyst Records plays EX++ to Mint- mostly Mint-
Sold Date:
August 10, 2015
Start Date:
July 11, 2015
Final Price:
$18.77
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Gary Bartz - Ju Ju Man
Includes additional, HQ inner-sleeve. Out of print
Although altoist
career was beginning to become a bit aimless during this period (as if
he were searching for commercial success), and his recordings tended to
be erratic, this mostly straight-ahead outing was a major exception. teams up with pianist , bassist and drummer for a stimulating set of music. While "Ju Ju Man" effectively uses voices in a tribute of sorts to "A Love Supreme," "My Funny Valentine" is a feature for the warm vocal of , "Straight Street" and
"Pisces Daddy Blue" are both swinging and "Chelsea Bridge" finds the
leader taking rare solos on soprano and clarinet. This was
best jazz session as a leader until he re-emerged on Mapleshade in
1987; it is a pity that the Catalyst label's LPs are difficult to find.
-allmusic
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