Tone Poet Blue Notes

[Tony L]

I’ve just very quickly skipped through it and I think I like it, so will likely take a punt. I think I liked the first track the least, which is unusual for a Blue Note. The larger ensemble works well, the massed brass weighty and interesting, some of it having the feel of a very cool film noir soundtrack to my mind. Bit of a Herbie Hancock feel in parts too. I think I’d grow to like this one.

 

[poco a poco]

Michael Fremer’s review of the TP Gil Evans Orchestra - Great Jazz Standards:
https://trackingangle.com/music/in-...ld-pacific-title-gets-the-tone-poet-spotlight

 

[RickyC6]

The Gil Evans is…sumptuous! Great sound, great pressing, great music.

 

[RickyC6]

The Freddie Hubbard is another wonderful sounding TP but not necessarily as essential as some. Prefer the 3 cuts with the second line up (Mobley et al)

 

[poco a poco]

Update on the Tone Poets on Blue Note that have been substantially reduced in price if anyone wants to add to their collection. Subject to change of course.
Donald Byrd - 'At the Half Note Cafe'. £29.70.
Amazon.co.uk

John Coltrane - 'Blue Train' (MONO). £26.38.
Amazon.co.uk

Grant Green - 'The Latin Bit. £24.80
Amazon.co.uk

Andrew Hill - 'Dance with Death'. £30.37.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Death-VINYL-Andrew-Hill/dp/B0BS1G9314/

Bobby Hutcherson - 'Stick Up!'. £26.12.
Amazon.co.uk

Lee Konitz Plays with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. £24.42. (Price fluctuates wildly on this one and has been as low as £16 in recent months)
Amazon.co.uk

Blue Mitchell - 'Bring It Home to Me'. £28.98.
Amazon.co.uk

Harold Vick - 'Steppin' Out!' £23.28
Amazon.co.uk

 

[Swann36]

Amz uk now has A Caddy for Daddy and Sonny Clark Trio for pre order both north of £40 but there with the pre order price guarantee though

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C5DRSZ81/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C5DP16D6/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

 

[paulfromcamden]

Update on the Tone Poets on Blue Note that have been substantially reduced in price if anyone wants to add to their collection. Subject to change of course.
Donald Byrd - 'At the Half Note Cafe'. £29.70.
Amazon.co.uk

John Coltrane - 'Blue Train' (MONO). £26.38.
Amazon.co.uk

Grant Green - 'The Latin Bit. £24.80
Amazon.co.uk

Andrew Hill - 'Dance with Death'. £30.37.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Death-VINYL-Andrew-Hill/dp/B0BS1G9314/

Bobby Hutcherson - 'Stick Up!'. £26.12.
Amazon.co.uk

Lee Konitz Plays with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet. £24.42. (Price fluctuates wildly on this one and has been as low as £16 in recent months)
Amazon.co.uk

Blue Mitchell - 'Bring It Home to Me'. £28.98.
Amazon.co.uk

Harold Vick - 'Steppin' Out!' £23.28
Amazon.co.uk

That's quite a discount on Blue Trane!

 

[RickyC6]

Not listened to them yet but the Byrd and Tyner look bloody gorgeous!

 

[RickyC6]

Time For Tyner on now. This could well be a TP favourite. Vibes, piano, bass and drums. Joyful stuff and immaculately mastered and pressed thus far.

 

[Seanm]

Definitely tempted by the Tyner.

 

[RickyC6]

Enjoying Slow Drag now. I actually reckon Sonny Red outshines Donald Byrd on this. Another top class TP.

 

[Swann36]

Enjoying Slow Drag now. I actually reckon Sonny Red outshines Donald Byrd on this. Another top class TP.

Great to know mine arrived today so plan a spin tomorrow

 

[Swann36]

Spinning Slow Drag for the first time this afternoon, and am pretty much in awe of the sonics. Apparently it was recorded at a time when Rudy had perfected his recording setup, so it may have had a head start, but the Tone Poet brings out an astonishing level of clarity and detail. I've streamed this at least a half dozen times over the last few months and haven't heard the nuances I'm hearing now...and almost didn’t go through with my order…Higgins' vocals pop on title track and his dampening kick drum is clearer than ever on "Jelly Roll" plus Cedar Wilson on “The Loner” really catches my ear ….Certainly glad I picked this one up

 

[paulfromcamden]

Joe Harley posted a clip of Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note 1519) being mastered yesterday. Great choice of record! I hope it brings Herbie more listeners.

 

[Nagraboy]

Joe Harley posted a clip of Herbie Nichols Trio (Blue Note 1519) being mastered yesterday. Great choice of record! I hope it brings Herbie more listeners.

Looking forward to this one!

 

[gavreid]

I'm only buying the very occasional TP now but that does look interesting!

 

[Swann36]

I'm only buying the very occasional TP now but that does look interesting!

I’m finding many of the TPs sadly look interesting

 

[kjb]

Definitely tempted by the Tyner.

Same here - it's one of the few ( or the only?) TPs that is also in the Cook / Morton core collection list
https://www.tomhull.com/ocston/nm/notes/pjazz-core.php

There's a bit more of an overlap with the BN classics.

I've currently got Sonny Clark's My Conception on repeats stream vis Qobuz. I passed over on this when it was released but am now really enjoying it. Might need to find a copy.

There was a message on the Blue Note Instagram account that some TPs are now available on a second pressing. All Seeing Eye, One Flight Up and The Cooker were mentioned.

 

[Seanm]

Same here - it's one of the few ( or the only?) TPs that is also in the Cook / Morton core collection list
https://www.tomhull.com/ocston/nm/notes/pjazz-core.php

There's a bit more of any overlap with the BN classics.

I've currently got Sonny Clark's My Conception on repeats dream vis Qobuz. I passed over on this when it was released but am now really enjoying it. Might need to find a copy.

There was a message on the Blue Note Instagram account that some TPs are now available on a second pressing. All Seeing Eye, One Flight Up and The Cooker were mentioned.

I cracked on Tyner. £32 something on Music Magpie’s eBay shop at the moment with the 15% discount:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30496806...d=link&campid=5338728743&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[poco a poco]

Amazon has the August Tone Poets up for preorder now, but their prices are high again:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7W73KXX/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7W712NG/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

I know I want the Lee Morgan, but I will wait to see if they are cheaper elsewhere.