| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "You'd be so nice to come home To" 02. "Two's Blues" 03. "The answer is yes" 04. "Concierto de Aranjuez" 05. "Rock skippin'" 06. "Unfinished business" 07. "You'd be so nice to come home To (Alt. Take)" 08. "The answer is yes (Alt. Take)" 09. "Rock skippin' (Alt. Take)"
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| Description: | Concierto by Jim Hall, released 26 June 2006, includes the following tracks: "The Answer Is Yes", "Rock Shippin'", "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To(alt. Take)", "Rock Shippin'(alt. Take)" and more.
This version of Concierto comes as a 1xCD. - Recorded At Van Gelder Studios April 16 & 23, 1975.
Digital remastering [...] (Sony Music Studios NY)
(C) 2001 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
(P) 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Made in Austria.
SBM? - Super Bit Mapping
Catalog number on spine: 5060252
Catalog numbers on back: 5060252 and 5060252000
Catalog number on tray and booklet: 5060252000
Catalog numbers on disc: 506025 2 and 5060252000
"Concierto" is one of the most celebrated recordings by jazz guitarist Jim Hall, captured here in an outstanding CD edition from Sony Music. Subtle, melodic and deeply lyrical, the album showcases Hall's signature approach: spacious phrasing, warm tone and an almost conversational sense of interplay with the band. Rather than relying on sheer virtuosity, Hall builds tension and beauty through carefully chosen notes, harmonically rich voicings and a refined sense of swing. The centerpiece is his extended treatment of a classic concerto theme, transformed into an introspective, modern jazz statement that remains accessible and emotionally engaging. Throughout the album, the arrangements leave plenty of room for improvisation, yet everything feels focused and coherent, making "Concierto" both a rewarding listen for jazz aficionados and an inviting entry point for newcomers.
As a recording, this CD stands out for its clarity and balance: each instrument has space to breathe, and Hall's guitar is presented with exceptional transparency, allowing listeners to appreciate the nuance of his touch and dynamics. The program combines lyrical ballads and mid-tempo pieces with more explorative passages, creating a narrative flow that encourages listening to the album from start to finish. The result is a timeless document of subtle, small-group jazz with a chamber-like intimacy.
Jim Hall is regarded as one of the most influential jazz guitarists of the 20th century, known for his understated virtuosity, compositional thinking and strong sense of interaction with fellow musicians. Rather than dominating the music, Hall became famous for listening deeply, leaving space and shaping melodic lines that feel as considered as written compositions. Over the course of his long career, he collaborated with many of the greats of modern jazz and left a lasting legacy that can be heard in generations of guitarists who followed. "Concierto" is widely recognized as one of the key albums that solidified his reputation as a master of musical understatement and expressive depth.
Sony Music, the label behind this CD release, is one of the world's leading and longest-established music companies. With an extensive catalog that spans jazz, classical, pop, rock and more, Sony Music is known for high production standards, meticulous archival work and carefully curated reissues of important recordings. Its jazz catalog in particular includes numerous landmark albums that have helped shape the history of the genre. By presenting "Concierto" in high-quality CD format, Sony Music underscores its commitment to preserving essential jazz works and making them accessible to new generations of listeners. |
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| Cover: |
CD Jewel box |
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| Producer: |
Creed Taylor |
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| No. of tracks: |
9 |
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| Manufacturer No.: |
5060252 |
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