Label:Straight Ahead – ARS001
Country:US
Used LP 1973
Disc:VG+ (crackling parts in B1 and middle of B3 not very serious, otherwise good shape, check long audio clips of all tune)
Jacket:VG+ (some light tear, dirt/stain part, check photos)
A self released work in 1973 by Allen Houser, a trumpet player who was active mainly in Washington DC, and his sextet. Contains 5 tracks that are sure to be loved for many years as his masterpieces. Side A features "Mexico," which is full of emotion and has a smooth development that doesn't feel like it's over 10 minutes long, and our favorite "Charlottesville" which starts off with a smoky atmosphere and then transitions to a piano-centered performance. Side B features the hard bop title track "No Samba" with lively tension and impressive long trumpet sound, the elegant "Cousin Rae's 3-Step" and “10 Years After” starts with a graceful first half and runs through the hot interplay of the second half. A lifetime piece with flawless performance from start to finish. The sepia-colored jacket is also beautiful. There are crackling parts in B1 and middle of B3 not very serious, and the jacket has some tears/stains, but is in good condition with no ring wear.
ワシントンDCを中心に活動していたトランペット奏者Allen Houserがセクステット編成で発表した73年の自主リリース作品。彼の代表作として長年愛されているのも納得の全5曲を収録。10分超えを感じさせない情感に溢れ滑らかな展開で聞かせる”Mexico”、スモーキーな出だしからピアノ中心とした演奏へ移る当店推しの”Charlottesville”をA面。小気味よいテンションと伸びのあるトランペットの音色が印象的なハードバップなタイトル曲”No Samba”、気品に満ちた”Cousin Rae's 3-Step”、優雅な前半から熱いインタープレイの後半を駆け抜ける”10 Years After”のB面。一生聞いて頂けるスタートからフィニッシュまで隙なしの演奏を聞かせる名作。セピア色のジャケットも美しい。B1で少しチリチリする箇所/B3中盤でバチっとなる箇所ありますが盤面概ね良好な部類、ジャケットも多少の破れ/シミ箇所ある程度でリングウェアもない良コンデションの部類と思います。
A1 - Mexico
A2 - Charlottesville
B1 - No Samba
B2 - Cousin Rae's 3-Step
B3 - 10 Years After
