Description: Personnel: Aaron Sachs (cl, ts), Phil Sunkel, Bernie Glow (tp), Urbie Green, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak (tb), Danny Bank, Gene Allen (bs), Nat Pierce, Hall Overton (p), Joe Roland (vib), Barry Galbraith, Dick Garcia, Jimmy Raney (g), Clyde Lombardi, Aaron Bell (b), Osie Johnson (d) Aaron Sachs (1923-2014) was a native New Yorker who grew up in the Bronx. After studying clarinet with private teachers, in 1941, still in his teens, Sachs landed his first job with Babe Russin, playing clarinet and alto saxophone, the latter through self-training. That same year, he joined vibraphonist Red Norvo's Septet, alongside fellow Bronx musicians Shorty Rogers and Eddie Bert. After a brief period with the Van Alexander orchestra in 1943, Aaron rejoined Norvo in January 1944, solidifying his reputation as a skilled clarinetist and earning the prestigious Esquire "New Star" award in 1945. Between 1945 and 1946, he performed both instruments with Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, and Charlie Ventura bands. In 1946, Sachs formed his quintet, Aaron Sachs and his Manor Re-bops, establishing himself as the first jazz musician to embrace bebop on the clarinet, preceding Tony Scott and John LaPorta. In 1948 Aaron married singer Helen Merrill, a union that lasted only a few years, as they divorced in 1956. His tenure with the Earl Hines sextet from 1952 to 1953 allowed him to develop his talent as a tenor saxophonist. He admitted, "I enjoy playing both instruments, but I am disappointed that the clarinet isn't used more, both in jazz and pop records today." Sachs had Lester Young as his main influence, and that's how he wanted to play both tenor sax and clarinet. Subsequently, Aaron led his own combo at Cafe Society in New York for a period. Later, he worked as a freelancer in commercial recording sessions, primarily playing the tenor saxophone. Sachs cited Lester Young as his main influence for both instruments. Leonard Feather once remarked, "Aaron has proved that he can bring to both instruments the taste, style, and musicianship that bespeak artistry rather than mere versatility for its own sake." This CD compilation features three albums recorded by Aaron between 1954 and 1957, showcasing his talent as an instrumentalist and composer alongside some of the finest jazz musicians from the New York scene. The arrangements of these recordings were skillfully crafted to provide a supportive backdrop for either clarinet or tenor saxophone, highlighting Sachs' versatility and artistry. —Jordi Pujol TRACKLIST: 01. One Track (Sachs-Johnson) 2:41 02. Helen (Sachs-Johnson) 3:44 03. Kingfish (Quincy Jones) 3:33 04. Conversation (Sachs-Galbraith) 3:05 05. The Bullfrog (Quincy Jones) 3:47 06. If You Are But A dream (Jaffe-Fulton-Bonx) 3:29 07. Aaron's Blues (Aaron Sachs) 3:09 08. You're My Thrill (Gorney-Clare) 3:08 09. Platter Pie (Aaron Sachs) 3:52 10. Why Shouldn't I? (Cole Porter) 2:35 11. Ah! The Pain (Billy Ver Plank) 3:42 12. Rondo Blues (Phil Sunkel) 3:42 13. Just Sick Blues (Billy Ver Plank) 2:54 14. Mona's Kimona (Nat Pierce) 4:00 15. Conversation (Sachs-Galbraith) 2:38 16. Blue Sophisticate (Benny Golson) 4.02 17. Countryfied (Phil Sunkel) 3:44 18. Wiggins (Billy Ver Plank) 3:28 19. Gorme Has Her Day (Aaron Sachs) 3:06 20. I Can't Believe (Aaron Sachs) 2:59 21. Hall's Loft (Aaron Sachs) 2:42 22. Nancy (Van Heusen-Silvers) 3:21 Sources: Tracks #1-6, from the album “Aaron Sachs Sextette” (Bethlehem BCP-1008) Tracks #7-11, from the album “Jazzville Vol.3” (Dawn DLP1114) Tracks #12-22, from the album “Clarinet and Co.” (Rama RLP1004) Personnel on “Aaron Sachs Sextette”: AARON SACHS SEXTET Urbie Green, trombone; Aaron Sachs, clarinet (#3,6) & tenor sax (#1,2,4,5); Danny Bank, baritone sax; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Clyde Lombardi, bass; Osie Johnson, drums. Recorded in New York City, November 1954 Personnel on “Jazzville Vol.3”: AARON SACHS SEXTET Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Aaron Sachs, clarinet (#8,19,11) & tenor sax (#7,9); Joe Roland, vibes; Dick Garcia, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass, Osie Johnson, drums. Recorded in New York City, 1956 Personnel on “Clarinet and Co.”: AARON SACHS OCTET [#12-18] Phil Sunkel, Bernie Glow, trumpet; Frank Rehak, trombone; Aaron Sachs, clarinet (#14,17) & tenor sax (#12,13,15,16,18); Gene Allen, baritone sax; Nat Pierce, piano; Aaron Bell, bass; Osie Johnson, drums. Recorded in New York City, February 18 & 21, 1957 AARON SACHS QUINTET [#19-22] Aaron Sachs, clarinet (#19-21) & tenor sax (#22); Hall Overton, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Aaron Bell, bass; Osie Johnson, drums. Recorded in New York City March 4, 1957 Original recordings produced by Creed Taylor (#1-6), Chuck Darwin (#7-11), and Joe Guercio #12-22) This compilation produced for CD release by Jordi Pujol Hi Fi · 24-Bit Digitally Remastered
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Artist: Aaron Sachs, Phil Sunkel, Bernie Glow, Urbie Green, Jimmy Cleveland, Frank Rehak, Danny Bank, Gene Allen, Nat Pierce, Hall Overton, Joe Roland, Barry Galbraith, Dick Garcia, Jimmy Raney, Clyde Lombardi, Aaron Bell, Osie Johnson
Type: Album
Format: CD
Record Label: Fresh Sound Records
Release Title: Tenor, Clarinet and Co., Quintet, Sextet and Octet Ensembles
Genre: Jazz
