#eddiecosta

[jazz-improvisation]

Coleman Hawkins with Eddie Costa, 1960

[projazznet]

Eddie Costa Quintet ‎– Eddie Costa Quintet

Personnel:

Phil Woods – alto saxophone Teddy Kotick – bass Paul Motian – drums Eddie Costa – piano, vibraphone Art Farmer – trumpet

Recorded: July 1957, New York, N.Y.

Reception.

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: “Eddie Costa made only a few dates as a leader prior to his sudden death as a result of an automobile accident at the age of 31; this 1957 session is the best of them. Alternating between piano and vibes, Costa leads a quintet that includes Phil Woods, Art Farmer, Teddy Kotick, and Paul Motian, featuring enjoyable interpretations of “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was” and Dave Brubeck’s still fairly new “In Your Own Sweet Way,” the latter of which focuses on Costa’s vibes and Farmer’s muted trumpet, with Woods switching to the piano. Each of the originals by Costa, Woods, and Farmer is stimulating, although they have undeservedly languished in obscurity. Recorded for the long-defunct Mode label, V.S.O.P. reissued this forgotten treasure on CD in 1992.”

[projazznet]

Eddie Costa / Vinnie Burke Trio – Eddie Costa / Vinnie Burke Trio

Eddie Costa - piano, vibraphone Vinnie Burke - bass Nick Stabula – drums

[projazznet]

Eddie Costa ‎– The House Of Blue Lights (Full Album)

“Eddie Costa was probably better known for his work as a vibraphonist than as a pianist during his all too brief career, which ended suddenly after a fatal car crash in 1962. He sticks exclusively to piano on his final album as a leader, joined by bassist Wendell Marshall and drummer Paul Motian. His interpretation of Gigi Gryce’s “The House of Blue Lights” has a dark tone overall, very percussive at times and often incorporating fast runs. Likewise, his take of “My Funny Valentine” is rather moody, as if a breakup between lovers is imminent. “Diane” finally lightens the mood with some mid-tempo breezy bop. Costa’s two originals include the upbeat cooker “Annabelle” and the rambling, almost avant-gardish “What’s It to Ya.” Marshall and Motian provide great support for Costa throughout these experimental sessions. It is a pity that Eddie Costa died at such a young age before he had an opportunity to expand upon the work heard in this valuable date.” – Ken Dryden/AllMusic.

[kari3622-blog]

"Winner's Circle" Jazz beginner's personal challenge No. 1 ！新しいシリーズ始めます。私の勝手な挑戦です。 ほぼ、演奏メンバーとジャケ買い！ 正直ビックリ！1957年当時はハード・バップの時代。メンバーを見て、思い切りハードバップ！裏切られた…。 軽音楽、BGM。でもスケール感あってモノ凄くゴージャスなオーケストラ・ジャズ！ ジャズ愛好家ら世間の評価は高くないらしいが、このクオリティーは何故解らないか解らない。 選ばれしこのメンバー、当然洗練されているし安心して聴ける。野球のメジャーリーグのオールスター・ゲームみたいな感じ、。 "勝者の集まり"。音楽誌『ダウンビート』が主催する国際批評家投票で1957年にニュー・スターのポール・ウイナーたち！つまり当時の最高メンバーの共演作。 ドナルド・バード、エディ・コスタ、ケニー・バレル、フィリー・ジョー・ジョーンズ等々…。演奏メンバーにはいないが、アート・ペッパーやソニー・ロリンズも選出されている。当時の新人としては、ジョン・コルトレーン、アート・ファーマー、エド・シグペンなど。 企画盤としてBETHLEHEM が録音、その再販盤Polydorレーベル。ジャケット裏面はニュー・スターの紹介。奇数曲と偶数曲でメンバーが異なる。 室内音楽的に静かに、BGMにするのがベスト。誰かの演奏をじっくりのめり込んで聴くのではない。“コルトレーンが来た！”“ケニー・バレルのフレーズがいい！”なんてね。 こんな楽しみ方、私はありだと思う。ジャズは幅も広い。 #FrankRehak (trb) #AlCohn (bas) #DonaldByrd (tp) #OscarPettiford (b) #JohnColtrane (ts) #FreddieGreen (g) #GeneQuill (as) #RolfKuhn (cla) #KennyBurrell (g) #ArtFarmer (tp) #EddieCosta (p,vib) #PhillyJoJones (ds) #EdThigpen (ds) #HarryTubbs #BethlehemRecords #DownBeat #ChuckDarwin #HarryTubbs #HowardCock

[sirenrecords]

#joepuma Jazz #jubileerecords 1958 #jazz #oscarpettiford #paulmotian #billevans #eddiecosta #jazzvinyl (at Siren Records)

[keethrichards]

Léon! I think you'll like it

thank you!!