Swingrass '83
Swingrass '83 is a 1983 swing/prog-bluegrass album featuring Andy Statman, Richard Greene, Marty Krystall, Peter Ivers, Fred Tackett, Peter Erskine and Buell Neidlinger.
Swingrass '83 | |
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Studio album by Various Artists | |
Released | 1983 |
Recorded | January 3, 1983 |
Studio | Studio 55, Hollywood, California |
Genre | Swing, progressive bluegrass |
Label | Antilles, Mango |
Producer | Buell Neidlinger |
The album consists of renditions of three songs apiece by Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk, plus a couple of group originals.[1]
Not yet issued on CD, the album was originally issued in 1983 on Antilles Records and reissued in 1990 on Mango Records.[1]
Track listing
- "Mainstem" (Duke Ellington)
- "Subtle Sleuth" (Ellington)
- "Sophisticated Lady" (Ellington)
- "Skippy" (Thelonious Monk)
- "Bllue Buell" (Buell Neidlinger)
- "Little Rootie Tootie" (Monk)
- "Friday The 13th" (Monk)
- "Alpha Centauri" (Peter Ivers)
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
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Robert Christgau | A–[2] |
The group's one album has been well received by music critics. Scott Yanow said that the "unusual mixture of players" delivered "a memorable set".[1] Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called the album the "left-field instrumental of the year".[2]
Releases
- Antilles Records - 1983 LP
- Mango Records- 1990 LP
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References
- Allmusic review
- Christgau, Robert (January 24, 1984). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
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