Plays The Music Of Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix was scheduled to record with Gil Evans' Orchestra but died before the session could take place. A few years later, Evans explored ten of Hendrix's compositions with his unique 19-piece unit, an orchestra that included two French horns, the tuba of Howard Johnson, three guitars, two basses, two percussionists and such soloists as altoist David Sanborn, trumpeter Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson, Billy Harper on tenor, and guitarists Ryo Kawasaki and John Abercrombie.
Evans' arrangements uplift many of Hendrix's more blues-oriented compositions and create a memorable set that is rock-oriented but retains the improvisation and personality of jazz. Fascinating listen.
- Angel
- Crosstown Traffic / Little Miss Lover
- Castles Made Of Sand / Foxey Lady
- Up From The Skies
- 1983-A Merman I Should Turn To Be
- Voodoo Chile
- Gypsy Eyes
Jimi Hendrix was scheduled to record with Gil Evans' Orchestra but died before the session could take place. A few years later, Evans explored ten of Hendrix's compositions with his unique 19-piece unit, an orchestra that included two French horns, the tuba of Howard Johnson, three guitars, two basses, two percussionists and such soloists as altoist David Sanborn, trumpeter Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson, Billy Harper on tenor, and guitarists Ryo Kawasaki and John Abercrombie.
Evans' arrangements uplift many of Hendrix's more blues-oriented compositions and create a memorable set that is rock-oriented but retains the improvisation and personality of jazz. Fascinating listen.
Tracklisting
- Angel
- Crosstown Traffic / Little Miss Lover
- Castles Made Of Sand / Foxey Lady
- Up From The Skies
- 1983-A Merman I Should Turn To Be
- Voodoo Chile
- Gypsy Eyes
