Name: Searching in Grenoble : The 1978 Solo Piano Concert
Brand: Mal Waldron

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Bonus disc: No

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TSQ5906

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With 24 Page Booklet.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-23

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Signed copies: No

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856225005906

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Mal Waldron

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Jazz

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Tompkins Square

Mal Waldron was an American jazz/world music pianist and composer. He was born on August 16, 1925 in New York City and passed away on December 2, 2002 in Brussels, Belgium. With his unique style and innovative compositions, Waldron made a significant impact on the jazz scene.

Waldron's musical talent extended beyond his own performances. He was the father of Mala Waldron and had previously been married to Elaine Waldron. His influence can be heard in the works of artists such as Jaki Byard, Andrew Hill, Kenny Drew, Booker Little, Jackie McLean, Horace Parlan, Hampton Hawes, Booker Ervin, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Lennie Tristano, Randy Weston,
Elmo Hope,Kenny Dorham ,Clifford Jordan,Sam Rivers ,Johnny Griffin ,Oliver Nelson,Woody Shaw,and Sonny Clark.

Throughout his career spanning several decades,Mal Waldron left an indelible mark on the world of jazz with his soulful piano playing and captivating compositions. His legacy continues to inspire musicians around the globe.

Tompkins Square label, established in 2005, is a renowned music label that has gained recognition for its exceptional releases. The label has worked with talented artists such as *William Tyler*, *Peter Walker*, *Ryley Walker* and *Michael Chapman*. With a focus on folk, old-time, gospel and American Primitive Guitar genres, Tompkins Square has also brought forth remarkable reissues of classic recordings. Their dedication to quality music has earned them an impressive eight Grammy nominations.

Searching In Grenoble: The 1978 Solo Piano Concert is a previously unissued recording of jazz icon Mal Waldron's mesmerizing performance at the "Five Days of Jazz" series in Grenoble, France on March 23, 1978. Waldron was Billie Holiday’s final accompanist, played on classic sessions with John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Jackie McLean among others, and recorded dozens of solo albums as a leader before his passing in 2002. Originally produced by the legendary André Francís and transferred from the original Radio France tapes, this is the first official release of this music in cooperation with the Mal Waldron Estate and Ina (The Institut national de l'audiovisuel). The beautifully designed, deluxe 2-CD set includes photos by K. Abe, Brian McMillen and Raymond Ross; an extensive 24-page booklet with a heartfelt statement by Mal's daughter Mala Waldron, plus essays by producer/"Jazz Detective" Zev Feldman, journalist Adam Shatz and Ina's Pascal Rozat; and interviews with modern jazz piano luminaries Ran Blake and Matthew Shipp. Searching In Grenoble features classic Waldron originals such as "Soul Eyes" and "All Alone," and jazz standards "You Don't Know What Love Is," "It Could Happen to You" and "I Thought About You.”

Searching in Grenoble : The 1978 Solo Piano Concert

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