Melodic, but also so angular and "modern." That's what I love about Joe is his ability to at once sound melodic, hyper-modern, bluesy and angular all at once.
Thanks for introducing me to this piece. I've got to check out the rest of the album. It sounds a lot like something from Lee Morgan and Mike Lawrence in particular seems to have been influenced by him.
I definitely hear an angularity from Woody Shaw too. It's NUTS that Mike was 21 here. He barely had any time to soak up anything from anyone! He is definitely bringing his own amazing concept, in addition to great influences as you suggest. Just incredible.
Thnx ! What a great recording !
An old favorite that I'm going to be living with a bunch for the next month.
Such melodic solos!
Melodic, but also so angular and "modern." That's what I love about Joe is his ability to at once sound melodic, hyper-modern, bluesy and angular all at once.
Thanks for introducing me to this piece. I've got to check out the rest of the album. It sounds a lot like something from Lee Morgan and Mike Lawrence in particular seems to have been influenced by him.
I definitely hear an angularity from Woody Shaw too. It's NUTS that Mike was 21 here. He barely had any time to soak up anything from anyone! He is definitely bringing his own amazing concept, in addition to great influences as you suggest. Just incredible.
I never paid much attention to JH before . . . more fool me ! 😎🎷