The Real Quiet Storm

by James Carter

Overview

Despite this CD's title and a slight emphasis on ballads, The Real Quiet Storm is not an easy listening record. James Carter, one of the great new discoveries of the 1990s (and whose versatility, brilliance on a variety of reed instruments, and seeming encyclopedic knowledge of jazz styles makes him a possible successor to Rahsaan Roland Kirk) is heard playing tenor, alto, soprano, baritone, bass clarinet and bass flute on the nine selections, with the impressive pianist Craig Taborn, either Dave Holland or Jaribu Shahid on bass, and Leon Parker or Tani Tabbal on drums. Although some of the ballad statements (such as his statements on baritone on "'Round Midnight" and "Eventide") are fairly straightforward, Carter also has some explosive moments. His rendition (on soprano) of Don Byas "1944 Stomp" is memorable, as is his interpretations of "Born to Be Blue" and two originals. The results are a bit restrained compared to his live performances, but this is an enjoyable and unpredictable outing, music that will not be played on the Quiet Storm. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/14/1995
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678274220
Rank:	144114

Tracks

1. 'Round Midnight
2. You Never Told Me That You Care
3. The Intimacy of My Woman's Beautiful Eyes
4. 1944 Stomp
5. The Stevedore's Serenade
6. Born to Be Blue
7. Deep Throat Blues
8. A Ballad for a Doll
9. Eventide

Album Credits

Performance Credits

James Carter   Primary Artist,Multi Instruments,Clarinet (Bass),Sax (Soprano),Flute (Bass),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Alto),Saxophone
Leon Parker   Guest Artist,Drums,Cymbals
Dave Holland   Guest Artist,Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Craig Taborn   Piano
Jaribu Shahid   Guitar (Bass),Bass
Tani Tabbal   Drums

Technical Credits

James Carter   Composer,Arranger
Jackie McLean   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Irving Gordon   Composer
Bernie Hanighen   Composer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Larry Freemantle   Art Direction
Scott Austin   Assistant Engineer
Howard Mandel   Liner Notes
Mel Torme   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Hobart Dotson   Composer
Yves Beauvais   Producer
Bill Doggett   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Joe Ferla   Engineer
F. Scott Schafer   Photography
Don Byas   Composer
Sun Ra   Composer
Robert Wells   Composer
Dann Wojnar   Assistant Engineer