Mark Turner Quintet - Yam Yam (2LP)
Mark Turner – tenor saxophone
Brad Mehldau – piano
Kurt Rosenwinkel – guitar
Larry Grenadier – double bass
Jorge Rossy – drums
Seamus Blake tenor sax (D1)
Terence Dean tenor sax (D1)
Written by Mark Turner (A1, B1, C1, D1-3), Kurt Rosenwinkel (A2), John Coltrane (B2), Brad Mehldau (C2)
2LP, Gatefold jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified
Label : Anagram Music
Original label : Criss Cross Jazz
Recorded Dec. 12, 1994 at PRM Studio in New York City
Engineered by Max Bolleman
Mastering and Lacquer Cutting by Bernie Grundman
Originally released in May 1995 (as a CD)
Reissued in June 2022 (first time as an LP)
Tracks :
Side A:
- Tune Number One
- Cubism
Side B:
- Yam Yam
- Moment's Notice
Side C:
- Isolation
- Subtle Tragedy
Side D:
- Zürich
- Blues
- Yam Yam II
Reviews :
“This early quintet outing is a strong showcase for Mark Turner the composer. It's also an important chapter in the special relationship between Turner and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. The two would later work mainly in piano-less settings, but here they are joined by pianist Brad Mehldau, who adds his advanced harmonic insight to the session. One could rightly bill the record as "Turner and Rosenwinkel with the Brad Mehldau Trio," as the rhythm section consists of bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy, Mehldau's longtime collaborators. The disc boasts five strong Turner originals, including "Zurich," which would resurface on 2001's Dharma Days. (This version features guest tenorists Seamus Blake and Terrence Dean.) Rosenwinkel weighs in with "Cubism," a similar version of which he included on 2000s The Enemies of Energy. The two remaining non-Turner pieces are Mehldau's hard-swinging "Subtle Tragedy" and a bright five/four rendition of John Coltrane's "Moment's Notice." Yam Yam reveals much about the evolution of all these players, and is therefore well worth the attention of serious fans.” AllMusic Review by David R. Adler
Ratings:
AllMusic : 4 / 5 ; Discogs : 4 / 5