Red Norvo : El Rojo (The Complete Keynote / Capitol Small Groups Recordings & More) (CD, Comp)
Red Norvo : El Rojo (The Complete Keynote / Capitol Small Groups Recordings & More) (CD, Comp)
Red Norvo

El Rojo (The Complete Keynote / Capitol Small Groups Recordings & More)

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Red Norvo was a vibraphonist who pioneered the instrument in jazz, establishing it as a serious solo voice during swing and bebop. El Rojo—his nickname—collects his complete small group recordings from Keynote and Capitol, offering a comprehensive portrait of his artistry. These sessions capture Norvo's distinctive tone: warm, crystalline, always swinging. His collaborators read like a who's who of jazz royalty, and the music spans from swing to bebop with Norvo's vibraphone sitting beautifully in the ensemble, trading solos and driving the rhythm forward. His phrasing is melodic and inventive, never flashy but always musical and purposeful. For collectors exploring swing-era jazz and vibraphone history, this comprehensive collection is invaluable. Hear a master musician at the height of his powers.

Item Details+
Genre Jazz
Style Swing, Bop
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description NM copy all around.
Label Definitive Records (2)
Year 1999
Country Andorra
Format CD
Tracklist+

1. Seven Come Eleven

2. Blues A la Red

3. Subtle Sextology

4. The Man I Love

5. I Got Rhythm

6. Sing Something Simple

7. Russian Lullaby

8. Hollyridge Drive

9. Under A Blanket Of Blue

10. I'll Follow You

11. Bop!!

12. There Ain't No Sweet Man That's Worth The Salt Of My Tears

13. Snuggled On Your Shoulder

14. Don't Let You Love Go Wrong

15. Steady Daddy

16. Please Love Me

17. Summer Night

18. El Rojo

19. (I Don't Stand A) Ghost Of A Chance (With You)

20. Band In Boston

21. Twelfth Street Rag

22. Take The Red Car

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