The Jazz Show Episode July 24, 2017

John Lewis: "Grand Encounter: 2 Degrees East-3 Degrees West"

9:04pm - 12:38am

This classic album was recorded in February of 1956 in Los Angeles and is a masterpiece of elegant understated Jazz music. "2 Degrees East" refer to the nominal leader, pianist John Lewis and bassist Percy Heath both based in New York.. "3 Degrees West" refer to the lyrical Lester Young influenced tenor saxophonist Bill Perkins, guitarist Jim Hall and brush master, drummer Chico Hamilton all based in Los Angeles. 2 Degrees etc. also refers to the title tune that John Lewis wrote specifically for this record date. The chemistry was immediately established between the participants and the date cohered. The music moves at a leisurely pace but has that quiet intensity that makes for great listening. This album has over the years become a favourite of many and is a perfect album for a warm summer night. "Grand encounter" it was!

Track Listing:

Love Me or Leave Me
John Lewis · Grand Encounter
I Can't Get Started
John Lewis · Grand Encounter
Easy Living
John Lewis · Grand Encounter
Two Degrees East-3 Degrees West
John Lewis · Grand Encounter
Skylark
John Lewis · Grand Encounter
Almost Like Being In Love
John Lewis · Grand Encounter
Orange Was The Color of Her Dress: Then Blue Silk.
Charles Mingus · Mingus At Monterey
Passport (rare)
Charles McPherson · Bebop Revisited!
Embraceable You
Charles McPherson · Bebop Revisited!
Hot House
Charles McPherson · Bebop Revisited!
Manhattan Nocturne
Charles McPherson · Live At The Cellar
Star Eyes
Charles McPherson · Live At The Cellar
The Hump
Buster Williams · Pinnacle
The Brotherhood of Man
Oscar Peterson · The O.P.Trio+One
Blues For Smedley
Oscar Peterson · The O.P.Trio+One
Roundalay
Oscar Peterson · The O.P.Trio+One
Mumbles
Oscar Peterson · The O.P.Trio+One
Un Poco Loco
Grant Stewart · Roll On
The End of a Love Affair
Grant Stewart · Roll On
Long Note Blues
The Clarke-Boland Big Band · Handle With Care
Speedy Reeds
The Clarke-Boland Big Band · Handle With Care