Home | Contact Us CD Lists Cool Books Artist Reviews Collectibles Jazz Art Learn Jazz Links   Sumter Guitar CD List Chiaroscuro Jazz CDs Jazzspot Top CD Picks   Sumter Bruton Top 10 Guitar CDs > (A Subjective, But Quality List)   HOWARD ROBERTS: THE MAGIC BAND II - V.S.O.P. #102 This is the second recording of Howard Roberts' late 1960's band recorded live at Donte's by photographer George Jerman. Like the first Magic Band recording, Howard's group consisted of a keyboard, bass and drums augmented by at least one horn on the last three tracks. For this set, the keyboard is pianist Dave Grusin, while the horn alternates between Tom Scott and John Gross, with the addition of Pete Christlieb on Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance". After having spent all day recording in the television studios, the musicians that formed this group would congregate at Donte'sto 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 was recorded on two successive week-end nights, and is an excellent example of Howard Roberts' straight-ahead jazz playing at its best. The sound has been carefully restored by Joe Sidore and is impressive considering the setting and the equipment used. This recording is a must for all guitarists and appreciators of great jazz. Howard Roberts (guitar); Dave Grusin (piano); Chuck Berghofer(bass); Tom Scott (tenor on track 6 and 7); John Gross (tenor on track 5); Pete Christlieb (tenor on track 6); John Guerin (drums). Playlist 1. On a Clear Day 9:32 (Lerner, Lane) 2. One Note Samba 8:03 (Antonio Carlos Jobim) 3. Alone Together 10:26(Deitz, Schwartz) 4. Angel Eyes 5:55 (Matt Dennis) 5. Milestones 9:00 (Miles Davis) 6. Giant Steps 11:25 (John Coltrane) 7. Dolphin Dance 13:17 (Herbie Hancock) Recorded May 1968 at Donte's in North Hollywood, CA. Session Producer: George Jerman Production Coordinator: Bob Edmondson Mastering: Joe Sidore Liner Notes: Whitey Mitchell Cover and Liner Photos: Gibson Instrument Company, Patty Roberts, Warren Sedberry 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 Home | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Contact Us ©2002 JazzSpot Inc.  All rights reserved.