Nathan Davis with Georges Arvanitas Trio – Live in Paris (3LP)
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Nathan Davis [click here to see more vinyl featuring Nathan Davis]
Bass – Jacky Samson (A1-E1)
Drums – Charles Saudrais (A1-E1)
Piano, Organ – Georges Arvanitas (A1-E1)
Jazz aux Champs-Elysées All-Stars (E2):
- Jack Diéval (piano)
- Jacques Hess (bass)
- Franco Manzecchi (drums)
1 LP, Tri-fold cover gatefold Jacket
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Optimal using the Metal Mothers from Pallas
Label : SAM Records
Original Label : SAM Records
Recorded :
- Side A & B : November 19, 1966 at Studio 105 Charles Trenet, Maison de la Radio, Paris.
- Side C, D & E1 : October 22, 1967 at Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris.
- E2 : February 9, 1965 at The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Paris
Photography by Jean-Pierre Leloir
Originally released in 2018
Reissued in 2021
Tracks:
Side A
The Hip Walk (N. Davis) 9’21
Yesterdays (J. Kern) 8’40 (Flute Version)
Side B
A5 (N. Davis) 10’39
Nathalie’s Bounce (N. Davis) 10’17
Side C
Love Ye The Neighbor (N. Davis) 12’43
Mid Evil Dance (N. Davis) 9’53
Side D
The Rules of Freedom (N. Davis) 12’15
The Thing (N. Davis) 13’19
Side E
Yesterdays (J. Kern) 14’05 (Sax Version)
Blues For Southeast Asia (N. Davis) 10’15
Reviews :
« Style is not a given. Not many musicians reach the level of artistic personality where you can unmistakably recognize them. It takes character, roots, honesty, soulfulness. Nathan Davis had style.
His tone on tenor was unique. So was his soprano sound and his distinctive approach to flute. His musical world was equally original and knew no boundaries.
This concert in Paris is audible proof that as a performer, his fluid phrasing, distinct articulation, booming bottom register, growls and shrieks were fuelled by tremendous drive and furious invention—the man was on fire!
These live sessions demonstrate the limitless invention of Nathan’s solos. Holding no punches, weaving signature phrases, shouts and riffs into his solos, he was a fierce and fervid performer. With a sort of hollow resonance at the heart of his reedy and warm sound, Nathan Davis was a highly original artist, from an era when having a distinct sound on your instrument was the grail of jazz artistry. Harold Land, Jimmy Heath, John Gilmore, Paul Gonsalves, Charlie Rouse, George Coleman, Booker Ervin, Clifford Jordan… Jazz is made of such giants and Nathan Davis was one of them. » Jean Szlamowicz
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.7 / 5