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Nathan Davis & Georges Arvanitas Trio: Live in Paris - Sam Records 180g Vinyl

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LIMITED EDITION 3LP BOX SET/ ONLY 1500 PRESSED

Style is not a given. Not many musicians reach the level of artistic personality where you can unmistakably recognize them. It takes character, roots, honesty, soulfulness. Nathan Davis had style. His tone on tenor was unique. So was his soprano sound and his distinctive approach to flute. His musical world was equally original and knew no boundaries.

Pure Pleasure releases are created from the original artwork and re-mastered from the original tapes by engineers who on occasions, have mastered the originals. Some in the original studios! The sleeves are re-created from the originals. An exciting journey! The End Result?

The Touch. The Feel. The Look. The Craftsmanship. What could be better? Nathan Davis & Georges Arvanitas Trio: Live in Paris 180g vinyl

This concert in Paris is audible proof that as a performer, his fluid phrasing, distinct articulation, booming bottom register, growls and shrieks were fuelled by tremendous drive and furious invention – the man was on fire!

These live sessions demonstrate the limitless invention of Nathan's solos. Holding no punches, weaving signature phrases, shouts and riffs into his solos, he was a fierce and fervid performer. With a sort of hollow resonance at the heart of his reedy and warm sound, Nathan Davis was a highly original artist, from an era when having a distinct sound on your instrument was the grail of jazz artistry. Harold Land, Jimmy Heath, John Gilmore, Paul Gonsalves, Charlie Rouse, George Coleman, Booker Ervin, Clifford Jordan … Jazz is made of such giants and Nathan Davis was one of them.

REVIEW

Analogplanet JAN 2019 by Michael Fremer

10/10 Sound & Music

Sam Records just issued a never before released series of absolutely rocking live performances by the under appreciated American-born tenor/soprano saxophonist and flutist Nathan Davis (1937-2018)

The ballads are soulful and beautiful (a gorgeous flute version of "Yesterdays"), the gutbucket stuff is deep (Davis's "The Hip Walk"), rich and explosive and Davis's textured phrasing will have you anticipating the next churning turn. You'll hear the Coltrane connection in places but also the hard edged, R&B, almost rock (or strip club-like) "jump music" he played in his early days. I was reminded as much of Charlie Rouse as I was of Coltrane (with a side order of Leon Thomas!). Once the influences fade, Davis's style comes clearly into focus. Side 5 ends with the moving, mysterious "Blues For Southeast Asia" and when it concludes you'll come away knowing that Davis was a complete and versatile musician and if you are like me you'll wonder how it's possible that you've never before heard of him.

Full Review:

"Live in Paris" – Nathan Davis, (sax); Georges Arvanitas (p, org); Jack Diéval (p); Jacky Samson, Jacques Hess (b); Franco Manzecchi, Charles Saudrais (dr)

Format: 3LPs 180g 33rpm / gatefold sleeve, booklet
  Manufacturer: Sam Records
  Original label: ORTF

About Pure Pleasure Records

The creation of Pure Pleasure Records, a label dedicated to the Restoration of the Art of Sound on 180gm Vinyl. Nothing Else!.

The attention to detail. Research, Research, Research.

First Step, the Record Labels, who own the music. Their permission to reproduce their artists, which facilitates the reproduction. This is a real privilege. The process of restoration would not be possible without them.

Sourcing the best available masters to work from, then over to spending stunning days with the experts at Mastering. Air Studios with Ray Staff. Graheme Durham at the Exchange, Shaun McGhee at Abbey Road. Ron McMaster at Capital mastering in Hollywood, Kevin Grey at Coherant Audio. Tracking down the original covers, forever amazed at the skills of Brian Shields in reproducing the covers to such a high standard.

The final result. A Work of Art! Each release is given the care and attention to detail these works of art deserve.

Side A & B : recorded at Studio 105 Charles Trenet, Maison de la Radio, Paris, France, November 19, 1966.
  Side C, D & E (track 1) : recorded at Musée d'Art Moderne, Paris, October 22, 1967.
  Side E (track 2) : recorded at The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris, France, February 9, 1965.

Side A
  A1   The Hip Walk (N. Davis)  9'21
  A2   Yesterdays (J. Kern)  8'40 (Flute Version)

Side B
  B1   A5 (N. Davis)  10'39
  B2   Nathalie's Bounce (N. Davis)  10'17

Side C
  C1   Love Ye The Neighbor (N. Davis)  12'43
  C2   Mid Evil Dance (N. Davis)  9'53

Side D
  D1   The Rules of Freedom (N. Davis)  12'15
  D2   The Thing (N. Davis)  13'19

Side E
  E1   Yesterdays (J. Kern)  14'05 (Sax Version)
  E2   Blues For Southeast Asia (N. Davis)  10'15

Personnel on Side A, B, C, D & E, track 1:

Nathan Davis (saxophone)
  Georges Arvanitas (piano and organ)
  Jacky Samson (bass)
  Charles Saudrais (drums).

Personnel on Side E, track 2:

Jazz aux Champs-Elysées All-Stars :
  Nathan Davis (saxophone)
  Jack Diéval (piano)
  Jacques Hess (bass)
  Franco Manzecchi (drums).

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