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In 2014, the Baltimore Jazz Alliance released Left Bank 66, a remastering of a 1966 recording of a performance at Baltimore’s Madison Club by the Walter Namuth Quintet, featuring Baltimore saxophonist Mickey Fields (1933-1995). The recording was made by the Left Bank Jazz Society, the nonprofit group that from 1967 through 1985 ran the 5pm Sunday shows at The Famous Ballroom, which jazz critic Geoffrey Himes calls the greatest venue in jazz history. The album was produced by Eliot Carroom, a long-time friend of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance.Wilfred “Mickey” Fields was a local legend who refused to play outside the Baltimore area, although he was often invited to go on the road with many famous bands. Fields created the “Monday Night Jam Session” at the Sportsman’s Lounge, which allowed many young up and coming jazz musicians to perform onstage with him and he was known for his constant encouragement of young artists. Himes writes that he was “a small man with a giant tenor-sax sound whose live shows in the ’60s and ’70s are still talked about with head-shaking awe by those who heard them.” The recording also features guitarist Walter Namuth, who joined the Buddy Rich Big Band the following year.Six tracks include Sam Jones’s “Unit 7,” Monk’s “Well You Needn’t,” Miles Davis’s “Pfrancin” and “The Theme,” Benny Golson’s “Stablemates,” and Billy Reid’s “The Gypsy.” Phil Harris is on bass, Claude Hubbard on piano and Purnell Rice on drums. Total playing time = 67 minutes.Geoffrey Himes’ March 5, 2014 article in the Baltimore City Paper is titled, “Two New Albums Document Baltimore’s Storied Jazz History” [link]. Newsletter article in December 2013 issue: BJA-Newsletter-December-2013 -Mickey Fields, Left Bank 66You may buy the CD directly from BJA. To purchase Left Bank ‘66, you may pay $15 via PayPal at baltimorejazz.com or write a check for $15 to BJA, 3000 Homewood Avenue #33347, Baltimore, MD 21218. Please make sure to type or print your street address. We will then send you the CD by U.S. mail. Or pick one up an upcoming BJA event. The album is also available on CD Baby and Amazon.
Our Second Compilation CDThe Baltimore Jazz Alliance’s second compilation CD, Baltimore Jazzscapes II showcases Baltimore jazz artists performing in styles running the gamut from standards to original contemporary jazz. This 16-track disc, like our first release, testifies to the richness and variety of Baltimore jazz. Every artist on the disc is a member of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the jazz community and building new jazz audiences in the Baltimore region. Purchase from the locations listed below or from CD Baby or Amazon.comOur First CD ReleaseMiscellaneous Release
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1. Hurricane Felicia Carter 4:49 2. Here and Now Brian Kooken Trio 3:37 3. Once in a While Anthony Villa Trio 3:44 4. Comes Love Marianne Matheny-Katz 4:53 5. In Pursuit of the 9th Man Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra 7:33 6. Fallow Cold Spring Jazz Quartet 3:40 7. Moment’s Notice Joel Holmes 4:28 8. What Have You Sandy Asirvatham 5:14 9. Camp Clavé Sounds Good! 3:21 10. Is It Love? Gail Marten 4:13 11. Crying Sky Blue Sean A. Lane 7:21 12. Across the Tracks Richard Walton Group 4:45 13. A Kiss Goodbye Phil Ravita 4:48 14. Ballad for Bill Moonstruck Jazz 5:01 15. Teddy’s Waltz Jazz Caravan 4:12 Bonus Track: Lover Man Mickey Fields 7:28 Order from CDBaby.com |
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“Baltimore Jazzscapes…provides an entertaining peek at the local jazz scene.”
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The Baltimore Real Book
THE BALTIMORE REAL BOOK is published by the Baltimore Jazz Alliance and includes 54 original compositions in a variety of styles by 18 Baltimore jazz artists. You can buy your copies of the from one of the establishments listed below:
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