Presenting Oscar Moore - Oscar Moore CD

Oscar Moore is perhaps best known as the guitar player in the classic Nat King Cole Trio of the 30s and 40s. Little is known about this recording, recorded for the Omega label in 1957 and featuring Oscar in duet with bassist Leroy Vinegar. It would appear to have remained unreleased other than in its initial reel-to-reel tape edition. This rare recording was one of the few Oscar Moore made in stereo. This remained unreleased in all other formats due to some problems in the recording. It seems that Oscar accompanied himself via overdubbing. Something went wrong on the reel-to-reel master and the result was mud. However, with digital enhancement, the original sound has been recovered and everything can now be heard cleanly and clearly. This is some fine Oscar Moore playing, which no fan of jazz guitar will want to miss. Oscar Moore is perhaps best known as the guitar player in the classic Nat King Cole Trio of the 30s and 40s. Little is known about this recording, recorded for the Omega label in 1957 and featuring Oscar in duet with bassist Leroy Vinegar. It would appear to have remained unreleased other than in its initial reel-to-reel tape edition. This rare recording was one of the few Oscar Moore made in stereo. This remained unreleased in all other formats due to some problems in the recording. It seems that Oscar accompanied himself via overdubbing. Something went wrong on the reel-to-reel master and the result was mud. However, with digital enhancement, the original sound has been recovered and everything can now be heard cleanly and clearly. This is some fine Oscar Moore playing, which no fan of jazz guitar will want to miss.

\nAdditional Info: Although the musicians on this CD are not that well-known (vibraphonist Jon Metzger, pianist Keith Waters, bassist James King and drummer Tony Martucci), they are all world-class. Metzger, whose style hints at both Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson while sounding fairly original within the hard bop tradition, is a strong improviser. He contributed all ten selections for the date, mostly vehicles for straightahead jamming that the musicians have little trouble digging into. A fine set. ~ Scott Yanow

Specifics

• Album: Presenting Oscar Moore
• Artist: Oscar Moore
• Label: FIVE STAR
• Genre: Jazz
• MPN: ST-7012

1. Can't Get Started With You
Composed By - Vernon Duke
Composed By - Vernon Duke
2. There's A Small Hotel
Composed By - Rogers*
Composed By - Rogers*
3. Angel Eyes
Composed By - Matt Dennis
Composed By - Matt Dennis
4. To A Wild Rose
Composed By - Edward MacDowell
Composed By - Edward MacDowell
5. It's A Pity To Say Goodnight
Composed By - Billy Reid (2)
Composed By - Billy Reid (2)
6. Tangerine
Composed By - Mercer*, Schirtzinger*
Composed By - Mercer*, Schirtzinger*
7. Sweet Loraine
Composed By - Burwell*, Parish*
Composed By - Burwell*, Parish*
8. If You Were Mine
Composed By - Marrill
Composed By - Marrill
9. Taborro
Composed By - Oscar Moore
Composed By - Oscar Moore

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