GG-CJB by The George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band , released on MPS in 1979.

One of Europe’s most venerated band leaders, Swiss pianist-composer George Gruntz fronted small and large groups stacked with international jazz greats. This live GGCGB date is a dazzling example. All are internationally renowned jazz masters, many, such as long-time Mingus trombonist Jimmy Knepper, were innovators on their instruments; some, such as Americans drummer Elvin Jones, guitarist John Scofield, and trumpeter Woody Shaw are jazz legends. The compositions highlight Gruntz’s arranging skills and allow for a lot of open blowing. Destiny opens up with a propulsive Elvin Jones drum solo, followed by Scofield’s compelling play and Swiss musician Franco Ambrozetti’s luscious, warm flugelhorn..

https://www.mps-music.com/releases/concert-jazz-band/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VW4d6k88hI&list=RD8VW4d6k88hI&start_radio=1

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Phil Woods and his European Rhythm Machine + Art Farmer & Slide Hampton : ballet on French TV (Paris, 1968)

#PhilWoods (as), #ArtFarmer (fgh), #SlideHampton (tb), #GeorgeGruntz (p), #HenriTexier (b), #DanielHumair (dr)

https://youtu.be/1CIqXvyjOsg

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