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| 1. | Little Melonae
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| 2. | Lands End
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| 3. | Alone
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| 4. | Two Bass Hit
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| 5. | It Happened in Monterey
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| 6. | On the Alamo
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| 7. | Contour
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| 8. | Crosscurrent
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| 9. | Love of My Life
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| 10. | Prey Loot
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| 11. | Just a Few Lines in Closing
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Jazz / Neo-Bop, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz
Charlie Shoemake - Vibraphone
Bob Maize Bass
Charles McPherson Sax (Alto)
Darcy Scott Layout Design, Graphic Design
Luther Hughes Bass
Paul Kreibich Drums
Steve Crimmel Engineer
William Claxton Cover Photo
Vibraphonist Charlie Shoemake is a talented musician who has unfortunately slipped under the radar of far too many jazz critics and broadcasters, let alone getting sufficient exposure to the average jazz fan. Because many of his recordings, such as this CD, have been for smaller labels, this can explain (but not excuse) this oversight. Shoemake is an accomplished player who can play hot tempos with the best of them, but often resorts to a lower volume than one might expect, and fewer notes, allowing his music more breathing room. There are many treasures within this small group recording. Five tracks feature Shoemake in a trio with guitarist Bruce Forman and bassist Bob Maize, of which their dazzling opening interpretation of Jackie McLean's "Little Melonae" and the easygoing samba arrangement of "It Happened in Monterey" are high points. Shoemake is joined on the second session by two-thirds of the late Gene Harris' last rhythm section, bassist Luther Hughes and drummer Paul Kreibich; the trio delivers a smoking rendition of "On the Alamo" and gears down to explore the intricacies of Kenny Drew's "Contour," a soft bop gem. Alto saxophonist Charles McPherson joins the latter trio for the exotic "Lands End" and the sizzling "Two Bass Hit" from Dizzy Gillespie's big-band book. Steer your eyes away from the full color glossy magazine ads of the major jazz labels for a moment and check out this CD; with Lands End, you'll hit pay dirt. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
Charlie Shoemake
Active Decades: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: Jul 27, 1937 in Houston, TX
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Latin Jazz, Neo-Bop, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz
A graceful, bop-influenced vibraphonist most associated with George Shearing, Charlie Shoemake has been the victim of underexposure for much of his long career. Born in Houston on July 27, 1937, Shoemake started out as a pianist, and moved to Los Angeles in 1956 seeking a career in music. To make ends meet, he became a session musician, as did his wife, vocalist Sandi Shoemake, who would later accompany him on numerous albums. Shoemake had experimented with the vibraphone in high school, and under the influence of Victor Feldman, he began to pursue the instrument in earnest during the early '60s. Not only was it a boost to his session career, but he also had the opportunity to work for composers like Lalo Schifrin and Quincy Jones. In 1966, Shoemake was hired by George Shearing as an emergency touring replacement; he wound up staying with the group until 1973. Seeking a way to be home with his family, Shoemake opened a school for jazz improvisation in Los Angeles, a successful enterprise that lasted until 1990. In 1978, he led his first recording date, Sunstroke, for the Muse label; a series of generally high-quality albums followed over the course of the '80s, most for Discovery and Chase Music Group. In 1990, Shoemake closed his school, took some time off of recording, and retired to the central California coastal town of Cambria. He re-emerged in 1998 with several more albums for Chase, which maintained the advanced musicianship of his earlier work.
---Steve Huey, All Music Guide |
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