Stretching Out

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Stretching Out is drawn from concerts and rehearsals of that reunion and was originally released on tape back when [label] ROIR was a cassette-only label. This new double-CD adds five bonus tracks for almost half an hour of extra music and though few people are likely to listen to the entire thing at one go, it still doesn't sound padded out.... [Jazz] has always been a part of their music just as it was in the American R&B that sparked ska. Here the band stays with what it knows but catches a pattering groove and shows some sharp solos.

Product Description
RE-RELEASE OF THE FAMOUS ROIR 1986 DOUBLE LENGTH CASSETTE-ONLY, NOW REMASTERED DIGITALLY FOR DOUBLE CD WITH 5 NEVER BEFORE RELEASED BONUS TRACKS!

In 1983 Herbie Miller, manager of Peter Tosh brought the original Skatalites (minus the late Don Drummond) back to Jamaica from all over the world to perform at the 1983 Jamaica Sunsplash.

The Skatalites had broken up 18 years earlier, after their short career of two years (1963-1965). Personal disagreements, conflicts and animosities had driven these inventors of Ska and master musicians to seek their own future as individual artists.

Miller, who became their manager, owned a nightclub in Kingston, Jamaica called The Blue Monk Jazz Gallery. Here, after 18 years of separation they reconciled their differences, (for a time), and rehearsed for Sunsplash '83 and performed live at the club before a crowd of local fans, friends, and fellow musicians.

There were no restrictions on the length of sets, no barriers on solos or improvisational experiments, and no recording studio limits on how long each song should last. They stretched out, played out, and had a joyous 18th anniversary celebration and reunion.

Fortunately, Miller recorded the rehearsals and nightclub performances and captured for history (and dance - mad Ska mavens) all the spontaneity, fire, electricity, and good fellowship of that unique moment. Ska at its best by the greatest Ska musicians in the world!

Stretching Out

Stretching Out,Skatalites,Roir,Pop,Popular Music,Reggae,Reggae-Ska. The Skatalites were & are the Godfather's of Ska. The Sound of Jamaica for the 50's & 60's.(ROIR),Ska

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Stretching Out Zoot Sims Manufacturer: Jazzbeat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Complete Original Quintet/Sextet Studio Recordings Benny Golson With Wynton Kelly/Tommy Flanagan Complete Quintet Studio Sessions Complete Sextet Studio Sessions You Gotta Take a Little Love ASIN: B000NTPC7E Release Date: 2007-03-12

Tracks:

1. Stretching Out
2. Now Will You Be Good
3. Pennies from Heaven
4. King Porter Stomp
5. Ain't Misbehavin'
6. Bee Kay
7. Jumpin' at the Woodside [*]
8. Blues (What's on Your Mind) [*]
9. Blue and Sentimental [*]
10. Doggin' Around [*]
11. Moten Swing [*]
12. Trav'lin' Light [*]

Album Details

This all Wouldn't have Been Possible Without Harry Edison and Fred Green You Know. They Know as Much About the Kind of Music that I Feel as Any Men who Ever Lived. They have Earned - with No Caterwauling About Travel, Working Conditions, the Plight of the "jazzman" in America Today, and Related Rot- the Respect and Love of Many Musicians and Listeners, Especially Those who were around to Sop Up that Basie Band in the Early `40s. They Are, Truly, Giants: Yesterday Through, and Inclusive Of, Tomorrow. The Album was Recorded at Nola's Penthouse from 10 Am to Four Pm on a Sunday Afternoon in December and it was Fun, Fun, Fun and Happiness. What I Wouldn't Give to Play with a Band Like this Every Night! Ah Well, Back to the Workroom and Some More of that Score Paper So have a Good Time at the Funeral and a Good Day to All. (From Bob Brookmeyer's Original Liner Notes)

Average customer rating: Bass Lovers Need this CD Mind Blowing, Haunting Musicianship This is a great CD Buy this CD maybe my expectations were to high

View Bryan Beller Manufacturer: Onion Boy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Universe Will Provide Dog Wooden Smoke Guitar Therapy Live Frank Zappa: Apostrophe / Over-Nite Sensation ASIN: B0000C1HFG Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Bear divide
2. Seven percent grade
3. Supermarket people
4. Elate
5. Get things done
6. Backwoods
7. Bite
8. Eighteen weeks
9. Projectile
10. Wildflower
11. No
12. See you next Tuesday
13. View

Product Description

Long known as a uniquely talented yet tasteful hired gun bassist for the more adventurous rock guitarists of recent times (Mike Keneally, Steve Vai, Dweezil Zappa, Wayne Kramer), Bryan Beller ventures out on his own with his debut solo album, View. LA based Beller has composed a carefully crafted emotional tapestry of interweaving themes and styles on his mainly instrumental jazz/rock release.

Customer Reviews:

Bass Lovers Need this CD.......2004-08-23

I absolutely love this CD. This may be Bryan's first solo album, but nothing about this piece of art says "rookie". If you've never heard Bryan play acoustic bass you will be amazed at the lovely melodies and harmonies he creates. The electric songs are SO good. "7% Grade" is dangerous to play while driving as it leads to heavy acceleration... "Bite" is great crunchy rock ... it's not too hard it's not too soft.. if Goldilocks were shopping for a CD, she would choose "View". And then she should go next door and try out Mike Keneally's CD, "Dog".

Mind Blowing, Haunting Musicianship.......2004-08-08

I love The Mike Keneally Band. So I bought this CD by the Keneally's bassist because I thought it would be "interesting." I was unprepared for the mind blowing journey Beller has in store on View. Unparalleled musicianship is an understatement in describing this CD. And the guys you've heard of (Keneally on keyboards, Joe Travers on drums, Beller) give you everything you'd expect and more. But its the guys you may not have heard of that really knock you socks off -- Griff Peters and Wes Wehmuller, guitar and bass respectively. Beller said in his live performance of View that Wehmuller is a guy that makes Beller wish he played a different instrument so that he (Beller) could play with him (Wehmuller) -- that about sums it up. The bass playing on this record is, as expected, compelling. The guitar tone contributed by Peters is very special -- not "super fast" shredder material -- just unbelievable tone and an awesome sense of restraint and power (Hello, David Gilmour!) Every track is a stand out but for my money Get Things Done and View are just about the finest musical pieces that I've ever heard. Keneally "shredding" the keys on Seven Percent Grade ain't too shabby either. To me, Beller is like the best of Stanley Clarke -- phat and driving rock/fusion (and no cheesy psuedo-funk vocals either). Just one more thing -- if you are ever in the fortunate position to see Beller and this band play live (either on the same bill with the Mike Keneally Band or alone), rush to the venue and camp for good seats. Unless you don't want your mind blown!

This is a great CD.......2004-08-04

Whether you're a musician or just someone who likes listenting to good music, this CD really stands out as unique and very enjoyable. The driving rhythms of the bass playing and the overall arrangement really show off Beller's talent as a performer and writer. The compositions on this album are a very complex mix of styles that really come off well, and I would recommend this CD to anyone who is looking for a refreshing new sound.

Buy this CD.......2004-07-28

Bryan Beller is a fantastic bass player. Anyone who has heard his work knows that. His debut project shows that he's also a solid composer. Now, if your idea of "music" is the radio-friendly, corporate approved, focus-grouped crap in regular rotation on your favorite pop station there are better ways to spend twenty bucks than buying View. However, if you enjoy well thought out composition with soul, texture and a taste of Jaco, JPJ and even some Metallica if you listen carefully this is a great CD. 7% grade and Supermarket People stand out in my mind as the best tracks, but that's just me. The players all are of the caliber to execute on music that most mortals couldn't fathom playing. I just hope its not another decade before he does it again.

maybe my expectations were to high.......2004-02-29

After reading Bellers articles in Bass Player over the years I was really looking forward to his debut cd. Maybe the other reviewers have a diferent copy of this cd because the one I got is atrocious. The songs themselves have potential...but Bellers choice of bass sounds,effects and tone are simply awful.You know sometimes the most important notes are the ones we don't play. Sorry, I really wanted to like this cd.

Average customer rating: The best Skatalites CD I've heard One of the most important skatalites recordings... The Skatalites put the "JAM" in Jamaica! Skatalites most candid & comprehensive archive

Stretching Out The Skatalites Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Jamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ska | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Greetings from Skamania African Roots Hi-Bop Ska Guns of Navarone: The Best of the Skatalites ASIN: B000001Q47 Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

1. Freedom Sounds
2. Bridge View
3. Latin Goes Ska
4. Tear Up
5. Guns Of Navarone
6. Man In The street
7. Come Dung
8. Big Trombone
9. Ska Ba
10. Road Block
11. Eastern Std. Time
12. Confucius

Tracks:

1. Lee Harvey Oswald
2. Black Sunday
3. Mood For Ska
4. Fidel Castro (#1)
5. El Pussy Cat
6. Four Corners
7. Exodus
8. Old Fowl
9. Fidel Castro (#2)
10. Welcome Back Home

Album Description

RE-RELEASE OF THE FAMOUS ROIR 1986 DOUBLE LENGTH CASSETTE-ONLY, NOW REMASTERED DIGITALLY FOR DOUBLE CD WITH 5 NEVER BEFORE RELEASED BONUS TRACKS!

In 1983 Herbie Miller, manager of Peter Tosh brought the original Skatalites (minus the late Don Drummond) back to Jamaica from all over the world to perform at the 1983 Jamaica Sunsplash.

The Skatalites had broken up 18 years earlier, after their short career of two years (1963-1965). Personal disagreements, conflicts and animosities had driven these inventors of Ska and master musicians to seek their own future as individual artists.

Miller, who became their manager, owned a nightclub in Kingston, Jamaica called The Blue Monk Jazz Gallery. Here, after 18 years of separation they reconciled their differences, (for a time), and rehearsed for Sunsplash '83 and performed live at the club before a crowd of local fans, friends, and fellow musicians.

There were no restrictions on the length of sets, no barriers on solos or improvisational experiments, and no recording studio limits on how long each song should last. They stretched out, played out, and had a joyous 18th anniversary celebration and reunion.

Fortunately, Miller recorded the rehearsals and nightclub performances and captured for history (and dance - mad Ska mavens) all the spontaneity, fire, electricity, and good fellowship of that unique moment. Ska at its best by the greatest Ska musicians in the world!

Customer Reviews:

The best Skatalites CD I've heard.......2007-01-08

(disclosure - this was my 1st Skatalites CD, back in 1990 or so)

Recently I've pulled several Skatalite CDs from the local libraries, and while others maybe more original... circa 1963 or whatever, this live recording from 1983 or so, of the original mates, gets them sounding their best, at least far as far as I've heard.

You will NOT be dissapointed in Stretching Out. Perhaps the best Ska CD ever. And why not, the best guys, the best songs, with 20 years of practice, doing it spontaneously.

Oh, and I saw them 2x in the early 1990s, and this IS what they sounded like.

They even recreate the smokey live sound of the original recordings.

You can't lose.

One of the most important skatalites recordings..........2005-02-17

For any fan of the Skatalites or ska in general, this is one of the most important recordings to own. I believe some of it was originally recorded on a single tape deck. I own the tape version of it, and the lack of recording quality is far overshadowed by the quality of the music. This album is a must have for any fan of the genre. Be warned though...after listening to this album, you will feel the need to buy more of the Skatalites' work.

The Skatalites put the "JAM" in Jamaica!.......2000-10-03

As a devoted roots fanatic, I am truly ashamed to say I only recently discovered these awesome pioneers of reggae music. I sometimes find ska too repetitive to enjoy, but the skatalites are a MAJOR exception. Their horn jams are truly unparalled in this, and perhaps any field of music. The tracks here begin and end with a bit too much repetition, but are saved by consistently incredible solos in the middle. EVERYONE I play it for agrees. Unfortunately, "Stretching out" has very poor sound quality (originally recorded on tape) so it can't get 5 stars. But, rest assured, it is second only to "Ball of Fire" in jamming and deserves a coveted spot in any music collection.

Skatalites most candid & comprehensive archive.......1999-10-02

This is The Skatalites most candid & comprehensive archive. This is an incredibly relaxed live set chock full of explosive and spontaneous solos. The guys really let it hang way out on this 1983 live recording.Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica. The band sounds EXACTLY like its 60's classic singles. "Big Trombone" is a rousing tribute to the late, great Don Drummond.

Average customer rating:

Stretching Out Red Garland Manufacturer: Prestige ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006AGF1 Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Satin Doll
2. The Man I Love
3. A Little Bit Of Basie
4. It's A Blue World
5. M-Squad Theme
6. Lil' Darlin'
7. We Kiss In A Shadow
8. Blues In The Closet
9. Like Someone In Love

Average customer rating: The best Skatalites CD I've heard One of the most important skatalites recordings... The Skatalites put the "JAM" in Jamaica! Skatalites most candid & comprehensive archive

Stretching Out The Skatalites Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Jamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Reggae | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ska | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Greetings from Skamania African Roots Hi-Bop Ska Guns of Navarone: The Best of the Skatalites ASIN: B0000059XH Release Date: 1995-01-01

Tracks:

1. Freedom Sounds
2. Bridge View
3. Latin Goes Ska
4. Tear Up
5. Guns of Navarone
6. Man in the Street
7. Come Dung
8. Big Trombone
9. Ska Ba
10. Road Block
11. Eastern Standard Time
12. Confucius

Tracks:

1. Lee Harvey Oswald
2. Black Sunday
3. Mood for Ska
4. Fidel Castro [#1]
5. Pussy Cat
6. Four Corners [*]
7. Exodus [*]
8. Old Fowl [*]
9. Fidel Castro [#2][*]
10. Welcome Back Home [*]

Album Description

RE-RELEASE OF THE FAMOUS ROIR 1986 DOUBLE LENGTH CASSETTE-ONLY, NOW REMASTERED DIGITALLY FOR DOUBLE CD WITH 5 NEVER BEFORE RELEASED BONUS TRACKS!

In 1983 Herbie Miller, manager of Peter Tosh brought the original Skatalites (minus the late Don Drummond) back to Jamaica from all over the world to perform at the 1983 Jamaica Sunsplash.

The Skatalites had broken up 18 years earlier, after their short career of two years (1963-1965). Personal disagreements, conflicts and animosities had driven these inventors of Ska and master musicians to seek their own future as individual artists.

Miller, who became their manager, owned a nightclub in Kingston, Jamaica called The Blue Monk Jazz Gallery. Here, after 18 years of separation they reconciled their differences, (for a time), and rehearsed for Sunsplash '83 and performed live at the club before a crowd of local fans, friends, and fellow musicians.

There were no restrictions on the length of sets, no barriers on solos or improvisational experiments, and no recording studio limits on how long each song should last. They stretched out, played out, and had a joyous 18th anniversary celebration and reunion.

Fortunately, Miller recorded the rehearsals and nightclub performances and captured for history (and dance - mad Ska mavens) all the spontaneity, fire, electricity, and good fellowship of that unique moment. Ska at its best by the greatest Ska musicians in the world!

Customer Reviews:

The best Skatalites CD I've heard.......2007-01-08

(disclosure - this was my 1st Skatalites CD, back in 1990 or so)

Recently I've pulled several Skatalite CDs from the local libraries, and while others maybe more original... circa 1963 or whatever, this live recording from 1983 or so, of the original mates, gets them sounding their best, at least far as far as I've heard.

You will NOT be dissapointed in Stretching Out. Perhaps the best Ska CD ever. And why not, the best guys, the best songs, with 20 years of practice, doing it spontaneously.

Oh, and I saw them 2x in the early 1990s, and this IS what they sounded like.

They even recreate the smokey live sound of the original recordings.

You can't lose.

One of the most important skatalites recordings..........2005-02-17

For any fan of the Skatalites or ska in general, this is one of the most important recordings to own. I believe some of it was originally recorded on a single tape deck. I own the tape version of it, and the lack of recording quality is far overshadowed by the quality of the music. This album is a must have for any fan of the genre. Be warned though...after listening to this album, you will feel the need to buy more of the Skatalites' work.

The Skatalites put the "JAM" in Jamaica!.......2000-10-03

As a devoted roots fanatic, I am truly ashamed to say I only recently discovered these awesome pioneers of reggae music. I sometimes find ska too repetitive to enjoy, but the skatalites are a MAJOR exception. Their horn jams are truly unparalled in this, and perhaps any field of music. The tracks here begin and end with a bit too much repetition, but are saved by consistently incredible solos in the middle. EVERYONE I play it for agrees. Unfortunately, "Stretching out" has very poor sound quality (originally recorded on tape) so it can't get 5 stars. But, rest assured, it is second only to "Ball of Fire" in jamming and deserves a coveted spot in any music collection.

Skatalites most candid & comprehensive archive.......1999-10-02

This is The Skatalites most candid & comprehensive archive. This is an incredibly relaxed live set chock full of explosive and spontaneous solos. The guys really let it hang way out on this 1983 live recording.Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica. The band sounds EXACTLY like its 60's classic singles. "Big Trombone" is a rousing tribute to the late, great Don Drummond.

Average customer rating: A quality disc from a quality player

SYNERGY Mike Wofford Manufacturer: Heavywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IMVU Release Date: 1998-05-01

Tracks:

1. J.P.'s Afternoon
2. Dipper
3. Taksim Square
4. My Old Flame
5. Sonar
6. Loose Canon
7. Quietsville (Homage to Morton Feldman)
8. Fame
9. Great Times
10. Slowly, I Turned
11. Cole Porter
12. Ancient Voices
13. Coming On The Hudson

Album Description

The best trio project to date by journeyman jazz pianist Mike Wofford. A full 74" disc of one of the music world's best kept secrets.

Customer Reviews:

A quality disc from a quality player.......2000-10-27

Two weeks ago, I'd never heard of Mike Wofford. Now I can't imagine taking his disc out of my cd player. This is a pianist of uncommon soul and depth, playing real jazz, with real feeling. There's no compromise to commercial taste, no flash here, just intelligent bebop. I came to find Wofford on the basis of a recommendation from Mark Murphy. It is no surprise that a singer of such musicality would recommend a pianist with the same quality.

Average customer rating:

Stretching Out The Skatalites Manufacturer: Relativity ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Rocksteady | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Jamaican Ska | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00000E7I3 Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Freedom Sounds
2. Bridge View
3. Latin Goes Ska
4. Tear Up
5. Guns of Navarone
6. Man in the Street
7. Come Dung
8. Big Trombone
9. Ska Ba
10. Road Block
11. Eastern Standard Time
12. Confucius

Tracks:

1. Lee Harvey Oswald
2. Black Sunday
3. Mood for Ska
4. Fidel Castro [#1]
5. Pussy Cat
6. Four Corners [*]
7. Exodus [*]
8. Old Fowl [*]
9. Fidel Castro [#2][*]
10. Welcome Back Home [*]

Average customer rating: Interesting for devoted fans, researchers

Listen/Stretching Out The Alan Bown Set Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000011TT Release Date: 1994-06-16

Tracks:

1. Wanted Man
2. Crash Landing
3. Loosen Up
4. Pyramid
5. Forever
6. Curfew
7. Make Us All Believe
8. Make up Your Mind
9. Get Myself Straight
10. Messenger
11. Find a Melody
12. Up Above My Hobby Horse's Head
13. Turning Point
14. Build Me a Stage
15. Stretching Out - The Alan Bown Set

Customer Reviews:

Interesting for devoted fans, researchers.......2000-01-26

For anyone unfamiliar with the pop psychedelic band Alan Bown, it would be a much, much better idea to pass this recording by and invest, instead, in Outward Bown - Plus, which contains the band's most accessible music. The title under review, by contrast, reveals the band in developmental/transistional/experimental phases. That is to say, it will probably be interesting to those who are already devotees, or to those who are studying the origins of 60's pop music. You will not find here any smooth, polished material. You'll not discover songs that you will likely snap your fingers to or hum along with. Instead, you will encounter ideas that may have led to or from easily enjoyed songs, by way of trial and error. If you wish to hear Alan Bown's catchy, hummable tunes that made them a favorite touring band in the U.K., then I repeat: buy the band's Outward Bown - Plus, available on this web site. I absolutely wore out my LP (which was then entitled, simply, Alan Bown), so I am delighted to find it available at last on CD with bonus tracks.

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Listen Stretching Out 2 Lps on 1 CD Alan Bown Manufacturer: Valley Media, Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DTHA Release Date: 1993-03-12

Average customer rating:

Listen & Stretching Out Alan Bown Manufacturer: Demon Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DSYS Release Date: 1994-07-05

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