Name: Phantasies, Vol. 1
Brand: Soul Note (Italy)
SKU: 133673
Price: 11.05 USD
Availability: InStock

Phantasies, Vol. 1

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Album: Phantasies, Vol. 1
#	Song Title	Time
1)	I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful)
2)	Black & Tan Fantasy / Prelude No. 29 / Prelude To A Kiss / Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
3)	One Note to My Wife
4)	5/4 Medley: Take Five / Cinco Quatro Boogie Woogie / Take Five
5)	Lonely Woman / So What / Impressions / Olean Visit / Some Other Spring
6)	It's Too Late
7)	Tricotism
8)	Lover Man
9)	(Untitled) - (hiddden track)

Album: Phantasies, Vol. 1
#	Song Title	Time
1)	I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful)
2)	Black & Tan Fantasy / Prelude No. 29 / Prelude To A Kiss / Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
3)	One Note to My Wife
4)	5/4 Medley: Take Five / Cinco Quatro Boogie Woogie / Take Five
5)	Lonely Woman / So What / Impressions / Olean Visit / Some Other Spring
6)	It's Too Late
7)	Tricotism
8)	Lover Man
9)	(Untitled) - (hiddden track)

Performer Notes

Full performer name: Jaki Byard And The Apollo Stompers.
Personnel: Jaki Byard (conductor, piano); Denyce Byard, Diane Byard (vocals, tambourine); Bob Torrente, Manny Boyd (alto saxophone); Jed Levy, Al Givens (tenor saxophone); Preston Trombly (baritone saxophone); Roger Parrot, Al Bryant, John Eckhert, Jim White (trumpet); Steve Wienberg, Steve Swell, Carl Reinlib, Bob Norden (trombone); Stephen Calia (bass trombone); Dan Licht (guitar); Ralph Hamperian (bass); Richard Allen (drums).
Recorded at Vanguard Studios, New York, New York on September 25 & 26, 1984. Includes liner notes by Gary Giddins.
This outing by Jaki Byard's big band The Apollo Stompers does not quite live up to its potential. The 17-piece orchestra has few distinctive soloists (other than the pianist/leader) and all of the performances (which include three medleys) are quite brief; also the two vocals by Byard's daughters are just so-so. The real reason to acquire this admittedly spirited set is for the occasional (and always notable) piano solos. ~ Scott Yanow