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Shades of Redd
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by Freddie Redd
Sales Rank: 468501
Price:$31.98
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Album Details
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1. The Thespian
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2. Blues, Blues, Blues
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3. Shadows
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4. Melanie
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5. Swift
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6. Just a Ballad for My Baby
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7. Olé
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8. Melanie
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9. Olé
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2005 Japanese re-issue of his 1960 album that has been long out-of-print in the US. 24 Digitally Remastered. Limited pressing. Blue Note. Standard jewel case.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Listener Reviews & Comments
Shades of Redd is a 1960 session featuring fantastic interplay between tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, ubiquitous bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Louis Hayes, and the leader, pianist Freddie Redd, who penned all seven of the compositions. This is my first exposure to Redd, who plays with a sure hand. According to the liner notes, he was somewhat of a mysterious figure, drifting from gig to gig, leaving just as suddenly as he would appear. I purchased this primarily because I own albums featuring the other musicians on the session. All of them are excellent as ever, but Freddie Redd really stands out as the star of this ensemble, both in performance and leadership. The choice of the interacting tenor and alto saxes, as opposed to a trumpet/saxophone combo is an inspired one and works well for this material. The pieces vary in mood, which I'm assuming was the reason for the title, the 'Shades' being the various mindsets of the composer. "The Thespian" builds slowly before increasing in tempo and excitement, with a unison horn finish that really cooks. "Blues-Blues-Blues" is what it is, a bluesy number with strong alto/tenor work from McLean and Brooks. "Shadows" is an appropriately titled ballad, slow and melancholy, like the approach of evening. Redd really shines here, with an elegant solo that might be the defining moment of the set. "Melanie" is a peppy piece, named for the child of a friend. "Swift" is another aptly named piece, both in tempo and duration. Redd's quick-paced solo is the highlight here. "Just A Ballad For My Baby" is a very nice romantic piece. "Ole" adds a spicy Latin flavor to the session, Louis Hayes's percussion in particular adding to that impression. The RVG edition adds alternate takes of "Melanie" and "Ole". Redd's compositions are all quite excellent and I will be seeking out The Music from "The Connection" and Redd's Blues to add to my collection sometime in the future. Highly recommended.
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Shades of Redd
by Freddie Redd
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