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Concierto [Import]

Jim Hall (Artist) | Format: Audio CD
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5.0 out of 5 stars A True Classic... Jun 22 2006
By Lew D. Jazz
Format:Audio CD
I have had this album since the vinyl days and it is still one of my favourites. The playing is fresh, tight, and really swings. The level of playing is way over 5 stars and much of the credit for such an enjoyable listen can be credited to the bass work of Ron Carter and Steve Gadd on drums. Without that solid back beat no group sounds good. The title track is haunting in its beauty and I often listen to this side reflecting on the loss of such great talent with the passing of Chet B and Paul D. their sound was unique, special and I hope somewhere out there a young player can capture their touch for another generation of jazz fans to enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Jazz Masterpiece Mar 28 2003
By Kurt Harding
Format:Audio CD
How did I miss this one? I was really into jazz albums issued on the CTI label back in the 1970s, but I was completely unaware of this until I heard it on vinyl recently at a friend's house. Naturally, I had to have my own copy, so I ordered it on CD as soon as I returned home.
I like the whole CD, but the core of this is the magnificent interpretation of Concierto de Aranjuez which in my opinion makes Miles Davis' critically acclaimed Sketches of Spain pale by comparison.
On Concierto, Hall is accompanied by jazz legends Paul Desmond, Ron Carter and Chet Baker as well as accomplished session men Steve Gadd and Roland Hanna. This sextet blends so smoothly, you might think these guys had been together for years. That can be partially credited of course to the production of Creed Taylor and the arrangements of the label's arranger Don Sebesky, but also to Taylor's instinctive ability to gather musicians who meshed with one another for whatever project was at hand.
This jazz masterpiece is one that belongs in every audiophile's collection. Order it today!
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5.0 out of 5 stars HAUNTING MASTERPIECE Nov 25 2002
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
As the other reviewers have said, it's the title piece that makes this disc not only worth having, but absolutely essential. To be honest, although Jim Hall is a technically great guitarist, I find most of his work unexciting in comparison to Wes Montgomery or even the early George Benson and Grant Green. But Concierto is his finest hour. If he never played another note, his place in the Jazz Hall of Fame (if there is such a thing) is assured.

Paul Desmond and Chet Baker are a match made in heaven, though I can't imagine two more different personalities collaborating on a musical project. Sir Roland Hanna's piano solo is exquisite, and Ron Carter's bass complements the piece perfectly.

Unlike one reviewer here, I find the sound quality quite good for something recorded in 1975. I would love to hear an audio DVD of this, but I guess that's too much to hope for.

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5.0 out of 5 stars To my astonishment
To my astonishment, the centerpiece of this disk, Concierto de Aranjuez, stands up to the legendary Miles Davis recording. Read more
Published on Aug 9 2002 by Harrington V. Ingham
5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz SuperGroup
This is simply a wonderful jazz recording. I bought the LP when it was first issued many years ago and it is one of my treasures. Read more
Published on Mar 29 2002 by rww
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite album by favorite artist
Much of what I would have said is contained in prior reviews, however, I would add that I, too, own virtually all other efforts by the incomparable Mr. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2001 by "neuron617"
5.0 out of 5 stars introduction to jazz voices
I came to jazz in the mid-eighties, and Concierto was my introduction to the jazz guitar of Jim Hall. Read more
Published on July 22 2001 by Steven C. Berry
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the all time great records!
I owned the LP of this and now own the CD. This group of all-stars led by Jim Hall with arrangements by Don Sebesky play so beautiful and moving that it is hard to imagine being... Read more
Published on July 3 2001 by Norm Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Old favorite
The vinyl version of Jim Hall's "Concierto" was the first acoustic jazz album I ever purchased, back in 1975. What a way to start! Read more
Published on Oct 10 1999 by Andrew Gabriele (agabriele@aol.com)
5.0 out of 5 stars concierto for the soul
This cd contains concierto a 20 minutes long journey for the soul. I used to own the vinyl version (bought it in 1978) and then got the CD. Read more
Published on Feb 5 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars whoa, you want romantic? here it is
I have this on the original vinyl version, so I haven't heard the bonus tracks, and really I can do without everything here but Concierto itself, which is plenty long, I'd guess 20... Read more
Published on Nov 11 1998
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