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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0724354003226 Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Label: Blue Note Records Manufacturer: Blue Note Records MPN: 40032 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Blue Note Records Release Date: August 27, 2002 Studio: Blue Note Records Editorial Review: Album Description: Green Street, recorded on April 1, 1961, was Grant Green's second Blue Note album as a leader and remains one of the finest albums of his prolific Blue Note output. Supported by just Ben Tucker's bass and Dave Bailey's drums, the guitarist seems inspired by the absence of any other chordal instrument. His harmonic and interpretive imagination is in high gear on this unique masterpiece in his discography. Added to the original album are two alternate takes. Grant Green: Guitar Ben Tucker: Bass Dave Bailey Average Rating:
 Rating: - Blues on Green StreetGreen Street is a really sharp trio album from guitarist Grant Green. He's joined on this session from April of 1961 by bassist Ben Tucker and drummer Dave Bailey. All of the songs except "'Round About Midnight" and "Alone Together" were composed by Green. The CD adds alternate takes of "Green With Envy" and "Alone Together". This album is deceptively simple sounding, as the playing seems almost effortless, starting with "No. 1 Green Street", a solid blues piece that showcases ... Read More Rating: - linear, angular playing with no chords to muddy it upI've been a fan of guitar-based jazz for years, but just came across this album by chance for the first time late last month when listening to Bobby Hutcherson's 'The Kicker" on Blue Note. On that recording, Mr. Green performs with a larger ensemble, wherein his guitar plays farther back in the mix to Mr. Hutcherson's vibes. But on "Green Street", Grant Green makes his own statement via his sparse, angular playing, which effectively fills the room, backed only my bass and drums. It is precisely this ... Read More Rating: - Who knew?It pays to have the right kind of Amazon Friend. It was my good man Derek who told me all about Grant Green. I'd never heard of him before. Rather arrogantly, I admit, I was doubtful at first. My immediate thought was: I've been a jazz fan (and a fan of jazz guitar) now for many a year. If this dude is as good as you say he is, how come I never heard of him? But I did some research and learned nothing but good things about him. Everyone's who's ever written anything about him has written ... Read More Rating: - This is a GREAT CDThis is a listen "all day CD". It fits all moods and settings. Wonderful music by a super talented musician. Rating: - A Great First Buy from Grant Green.To be honest and up front, I'm not entirely familiar with the music of Grant Green nor am I familiar with his history as an artist. However, I must say that upon hearing his classic album "Green Street", I was highly impressed. Recorded for Blue Note in 1961, "Green Street" finds Grant Green performing in a stripped down power trio setting. Because of the absence of other instruments such as piano or horns, this gives Green plenty of room to show off his relentless guitar chops. Most of the pieces ... Read More |
