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Sumter Bruton Top 10 Guitar CDs > (A Subjective, But Quality List)
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HOWARD ROBERTS: THE MAGIC BAND, LIVE AT DONTE'S - V.S.O.P #94
This is the first recording of Howard Roberts' late 1960s band recorded live at Donte's by photographer George Jerman. For the first session, Howard's
group consisted of a keyboard, bass and drums augmented by Tom Scott's horn. After having spent all day recording in the television studios, the musicians
that formed this group would congregate at Donte's to unwind and play the kind of music they most enjoyed. Fortunately, George Jerman, encouraged by Howard,
was on the spot with his Ampex 900 ready to record these moments for posterity. This session in July 1968, and is an excellent example of Howard Roberts'
straight-ahead jazz playing at its best.
There are some noticeable level inconsistencies in the recording, but the music is incredbible and more than makes up for any drop outs or level changes.
The sound has been carefully restored by Joe Sidore and is impressive considering the setting and the equipment used. V.S.O.P. says, and we concur, that
"this recording is a must for all guitarists and appreciators of great jazz."
Howard Roberts (guitar), Steve Bohannon (organ), Tom Scott (alto, soprano sax), Chuck Berghofer (bass), John Guerin (drums).
Playlist
1. All of You (Cole Porter) 13:30
2. Shiny Stockings (Frank Foster) 15:50
3. All Blues (Miles Davis) 12:40
4. Polka Dots and Moonbeams (Burke, Van Heusen) 12:26
5. When Sunny Gets Blue (Fisher, Segal) 17:17
Recorded July, 1968 at Donte's in Los Angeles, CA.
Session Engineer: George Jerman
Mastering Engineer: Joe Sidore
Liner Notes: Gene Moss
Cover & Liner Photos: William Claxton, Stan Levey
Return to the list here or access individual choices:
 Johnny Smith
Herb Ellis
Bill Jennings/Jack McDuff
Howard Roberts Vol. 1
Howard Roberts Vol. 2
Jimmie Rivers
Billy Bean/John Pisano
Jackie King
Tal Farlow
T-Bone Walker
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