John Lewis Group depicts the dynamics of Kansas City
An ambitious work by a group led by Lewis, pianist of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Featuring songs inspired by the Kansas City jazz scene, this album blends blues and swing. Lewis' sophisticated compositions and arrangements breathe new life into traditional jazz styles. Though recorded in 1982, this album demonstrates a return to the roots of jazz.
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8 TRACKS:
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1)
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Django
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2)
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Sacha's March
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3)
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Lyonhead
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4)
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Winter Tale
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Valeria
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6)
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D&E
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7)
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Kansas City Breaks
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8)
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Milano
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Flute - Frank Wess
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Reissue Producer - Bob Thiele
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Drums - Shelly Manne
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Don Puluse
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Piano, Written-By, Arranged By, Supervised By - John Lewis (2)
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Guitar - Howard Collins
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Bass - Marc Johnson (2)
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Producer - Ken Glancy
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Reissue Producer - Ken Glancy
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Mastered By [Digital] - Chris Herles
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Violin - Joe Kennedy, Jr.
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Photography By - David McCabe