SOUND CHECK : JAZZ.Illinois Jacquet/``The Complete Illinois Jacquet Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet (October 31, 1922–July 22, 2004) was a jazz tenor saxophonist most famous for his solo on "Flying Home". He is better known simply as Illinois Jacquet. Sessions 1945-50'' If all you know about saxophonist Illinois Jacquet is his famous screaming solo on Lionel Hampton's signature hit, ``Flyin' Home,'' or his '60s soul-jazz sessions for Prestige, you're in for a surprise. Jacquet, among the foremost practitioners of the flamboyant Texas style of tenor playing, is captured in these '40s sessions in a gentle, expansive mood. Utilizing a mini big band featuring a horn section In a symphony orchestra the horn section is the group of musicians who play the horn (sometimes referred to as the French horn). In non-Classical musical groups, the horn section that sometimes includes Miles Davis Noun 1. Miles Davis - United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991) Miles Dewey Davis Jr., Davis , J.J. Johnson, Leo Leo, in astronomy Leo [Lat.,=the lion], northern constellation lying S of Ursa Major and on the ecliptic (apparent path of the sun through the heavens) between Cancer and Virgo; it is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Parker and other familiar names, Jacquet focuses here on a varied book of jump tunes, ballads, blues and modern jazz. The warm setting was perfect for an evolving, less aggressive style than you might expect from a musician previously known for high-register honking. While not always earth-shaking, ``The Complete Illinois Jacquet Sessions 1945-50'' (Mosaic) offers pleasant, breezy listening. Like all Mosaic releases, the beautifully packaged four-CD Jacquet box is available by mail order only, by calling (203) 327-7111. Three Stars SOURCE: - Fred Shuster R&B Stuff/``The Right Stuff'' Along with the MG's, the Meters and the Hi Rhythm team, Stuff was one of r&b's greatest rhythm sections.Consisting of guitarists Cornell Dupree and Eric Gale This article is about Eric Gale (1938-94) the jazz guitarist, not Eric Gales (b. 1975) the current blues guitarist. Eric Gale (b 20 September 1938, Brooklyn, New York - d 25 May 1994, Baja California, Mexico) was a leading American jazz and session guitarist. , keyboardist Richard Tee and drummers Steve Gadd and Chris Parker, the band pioneered a kind of soulful New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of country music, the way session cats in Muscle Shoals, Ala., created a country-tinged form of soul. In this overdue and mildly disappointing collection, the near-telepathic strengths of this tasty instrumental outfit are on display. Dupree's marvelously expressive six-string technique shines on almost every track, while Tee's tinkling tin·kle v. tin·kled, tin·kling, tin·kles v.intr. 1. To make light metallic sounds, as those of a small bell. 2. Informal To urinate. v.tr. 1. is instantly recognizable from thousands of albums by others. The problem with ``The Right Stuff'' (Warner Archives), which was compiled by band member Parker, is that there aren't enough live tracks, some of which could have been lifted from the group's two excellent in-concert albums. It was on stage that Stuff really strutted its, well, stuff. Three Stars SOURCE: - Fred Shuster SOUNDTRACKS Various/``Trainspotting'' Although the film ``Trainspotting'' may be a vile concoction, the makers have come up with an eclectic if not essential soundtrack. While you might already own versions of Iggy Pop's ``Lust for Life,'' New Order's ``Temptation'' and Lou Reed's ``Perfect Day,'' the selling points here are alternate takes and rare gems from the likes of Brit rockers Brian Eno, Primal Scream, Sleeper, Blur, Pulp and Elastica. Standouts on ``Trainspotting'' (Capitol), previously available only as an import, include the eerie Portishead-meets-Grace Jones feel of ``A Final Hit'' by disco merchants Leftfield, and Underworld's nine-minute electro-beat opus ``Born Slippy slip·py adj. Slippery. slip  pi·ly adv. .'' Two Stars SOURCE: - Fred Shuster Various/``Les Miserables: 10th Anniversary Concert'' A call to action for ``Les Miserables'' lovers: Meet at the barricades ... er, record stores ... Tuesday to nab a fresh copy of ``Les Miserables: 10th Anniversary Concert'' (Relativity/TriStar Music), the recording of the epic celebration in London last October and subsequent PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, powerhouse. This depiction of humankind's interconnectedness - wrapped into a tale chock-full of love, valor valor a rodenticide no longer marketed because of toxicity in horses causing dehydration, abdominal pain, hindlimb weakness, inappetence, fishy smell in urine. Called also N-3-pyridyl methyl N1-p-nitrophenyl urea. and street rebellion - feels all the more powerful in this large-scale live performance, with its once-in-a-lifetime assemblage of some of the top performers to have appeared in the show, leading a mighty cast and chorus of more than 250 and lushly accompanied by the 100-piece London Philharmonic Orchestra The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), based in London, is one of the major orchestras of the United Kingdom. It is based in the Royal Festival Hall. History Early years . Be ready to bury your tears in the couch's throw pillows as Ruthie Henshall's hushed, vulnerable voice conveys Fantine's thrilling memories and crushing despair in ``I Dreamed a Dream,'' as Lea Salonga's silky voice blossoms with love (forever unrequited, alas) in Eponine's ``On My Own,'' as Colm Wilkinson's Valjean makes the heavens weep with the whispered prayer ``Bring Him Home.'' Four Stars SOURCE: - Daryl H. Miller ROCK Imperial Teen/``Seasick'' With a name that conjures images of '70s kitsch and a smooth pop sound that is deceptively nice and pretty, Imperial Teen hides its venom beneath layers of sweet melodies, softly sung choruses and easy, hip-swinging rhythms. Led by Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum, the band's four-part harmonies give the music a gooey See GUI. center that counters its hard shell.At least two tracks, ``Butch'' and ``You're One,'' were penned in honor of Kurt Cobain, and both songs run with a free-spirited pop giddiness and fuzzed-out licks as the songs' buoyant strides cover up its dark, tortured underside. It's this turn between sweet melodies and sour subjects (death, drug addiction, anger) that makes ``Seasick'' (Slash/London) so inviting. The ability to create a harmonious marriage between bad situations and good vibrations is Imperial Teen's greatest strength. Three Stars SOURCE: - Vickie Gilmer Texas Tornados/``4 Aces'' Hey, compadre com·pa·dre n. Chiefly Southwestern U.S. A close friend or associate; a companion. [Spanish, joint father, godfather, friend, from Medieval Latin compater, , the Texas Tornados are back. The grandfathers of Tex-Mex music - Flaco Jimenez, Freddy Fender, Augie Meyers and Doug Sahm - have reunited for another romp through the Lone Star terrain where rock, country and soul two-step with conjunto con·jun·to n. pl. con·jun·tos 1. A dance band, especially in Latin America. 2. A style of popular dance music originating along the border between Texas and Mexico, characterized by the use of accordion, drums, and norteo. ``4 Aces'' (Reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. ) jauntily jaun·ty adj. jaun·ti·er, jaun·ti·est 1. Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk. 2. Crisp and dapper in appearance; natty. 3. Archaic a. Stylish. b. Genteel. revisits the accordion-driven rhythms squeezed out on the group's first three records. Tunes such as ``Mi Morenita'' and ``Ta Bueno Compadre (It's OK Friend)'' are quintessential Texas Tornados, polka pieces sprinkled with a foot-stomping mix of drums, accordion and bajo sexto. But the album delves further into the quartet's penchant for psychedelic rock and country inspired by Sahm and Meyers' work in the Sir Douglas Quintet Sir Douglas Quintet was a rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite their British sounding name, they came out of San Antonio, Texas and are perhaps best known for their 1965 hit single written by Doug Sahm, the 12-bar blues "She's About A Mover". . The title track, a twisted tale about drifters in search of Texas lottery loot, is a Grateful Dead-meets-Willie Nelson hybrid with a chugging guitar beat and Jimenez's trippy accordion wails. Album opener ``Little Bit Is Better Than Nada'' plays like an r&b-drenched Texas side step with a lazy pop hook. Four Stars SOURCE: - Mario Tarradell Various/``M.O.M.: Music for Our Mother Ocean'' M.O.M.'s cause is noble: to aid the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit group dedicated to keeping the world's beaches and oceans clean. But the music - a collection of covers and insipid originals by today's marine-loving modern rockers - is beach-blanket blah. The best of this Surfdog/Interscope novelty item: Reverend Horton Heat's irreverent ``I Can't Surf,'' the Ramones' new version of the Rivieras' ``California Sun'' and Brian Setzer's Bill Doggett cover ``Honky Tonk.'' Silverchair is as adept at imitating the B.H. Surfers (a cover of the Trashmen's ``Surfin' Bird'') as at mimicking Stone Temple Pilots Stone Temple Pilots (abbreviated STP) was a popular Grammy Award-winning American hard rock band in the 1990s and early 2000s, consisting of Scott Weiland (vocals), brothers Robert (bass guitar, vocals) and Dean DeLeo (guitar), and Eric Kretz (drums, percussion). , who in turn sound like Pearl Jam. Eddie Vedder, of the real Pearl Jam, can be heard cracking a smile on the obscure surf cover ``Gremmie Out of Control.'' And No Doubt may be the most annoying band in America for its 4 Non Blondes-ish version of Bad Brains' ``Sailin' On.'' Two Stars SOURCE: - Sara Sherr SOURCE: - Compiled from Daily News Staff and Wire Services. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) Imperial Teen - Jone Stebbins, left, Lynn Per ko, Will Schwartz and Roddy Bottum - has turned in an album containing at least two tunes in honor of the late Kurt Cobain. (2) A different side of Illinois Jacquet is showcased on a new Mosaic boxed set. |
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