~ Anyone interested in jazz alto saxophone should hear this great voice of the legendary Gene Quill . I always thought the records of Gene Quill like - "Three Bones and A Quill"- or the music on Phil & Quill where they were trading 6's on 'Solar' from the 'Bird Feathers' recording was amazing displays of creative genius. Gene expanded the hard bop style , and has taken the tradition of a big edgy style to a new dimension.
Go listen and study everything he plays , you 'll hear insightful and sparkling lines and phrases that brilliantly illuminates his place as a master jazz player. One note and you know it's him !!
If you play alto saxophone you need to know who this master was.
This man is one of the vital voices of the alto saxophone.
Take a listen here to Gene ;
Take a listen here to Gene ;
Gene Quill Quartet - Lover Man
Immediately you will hear one of the most creative players.
AS WELL AS ONE OF THE MOST CONSISTENT IMPROVISERS !
Next...listen to Gene Quill here ;
Gene Quill & Dick Sherman Quintet -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z8Ncp207WQ
Next check out Gene Quill and the innovative Phil Woods. Phil sounds absolutely amazing here and it was Sept. 11,1957 in NYC !
The record before this, "PHIL & QUILL WITH PRESTIGE " sets a benchmark for anyone who ever picks up the alto saxophone! It's timeless music, and two of the most personal alto sounds then and now. I have my vinyl LP's of these back from when I first got then as a teenager.
Phil Woods With Gene Quill - Doxy
In this music of Gene Quill what draws me all these decades is his communication of feeling.
That essential aspect involving the heart and soul in the music.
Find anything you can of Gene Quill playing.
In listening to Gene Quill all these years I have learned this from his style- intuition is your very best friend. Listen and be ready to act on it. The guy played like you set a match to gas. Immediate, solid style and no looking back! The fire was on full tilt and he kept burning. Also the romance he displayed as a ballad player ranks with the best in the world!
Keep a positive attitude. See you next week.
Tim Price
www.timpricejazz.com
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