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Manhattan Jazz Orchestra — Les Liaisons Dangereuses (No Problem) ... CD

Sweet Basil (Japan), 1991. Used ... $13.99

A wonderful set from this mighty ensemble – a record that opens up immediately in a range of complex colors and tones, yet all with a quality that still manages to swing throughout! That balance is part of the real strengths of pianist/arranger David Matthews at this point in his career ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, includes obi.)

Manhattan Jazz Orchestra — Night In Tunisia ... CD

Sweet Basil (Japan), 1993. Used ... Out Of Stock

Pianist David Matthews first got his start writing arrangements for the James Brown band of the late 60s – but over the years, he turned into a hell of a jazz arranger too – as you'll hear on this smoking large ensemble set from 1993! The record's got a special vibe right from the ... (Jazz) read more CD

Manhattan Jazz Quintet — Funky Strut ... CD

Sweet Basil, 1991. Used ... Out Of Stock

Not a funky strut in the manner of David Matthews' 70s work for CTI/Kudu Records – but a set that has the pianist bringing a really old school, soul jazz approach to the session – almost trying to go for the 60s modes of players like Horace Silver or Bobby Timmons! As with other ... (Jazz) read more CD

Manhattan Jazz Quintet — Manhattan Blues ... CD

Sweet Basil, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock

The title gets it partly right, as the Manhattan Jazz Quintet have some added help on guitar from John Scofield on a few tracks – whose lines definitely underscore some of the more blues-based colors in the music! Scofield's an open, chromatic master on his instrument – and that ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print. Booklet has some pen.)

Manhattan Jazz Quintet — Original Voice ... CD

Sweet Basil (Japan), 1995. Used ... $11.99

The "voice" here is great – a strong assemblage of the trumpet of Lew Soloff, tenor of George Young, piano of David Matthews, bass of Charnett Moffett, and drums of Victor Lewis! Lewis is an especially nice addition to the mix – a fresh Manhattan Jazz Quintet drummer for the ... (Jazz) read more CD

(Out of print, includes obi.)