McGann LIVE 81 / 83
Two of the most prized possessions in my collection of albums, CDs and cassettes are recorded performances of the late great saxophonist, Bernie McGann.
Chuck Yates piano
Ray Martin bass
The Ted Vining Trio ensemble
Ted Vining drums
Bob Sedergreen piano
Barry Buckley bass
Sonny Rollins composer
Billie Holiday composer
Charlie Parker composer
Dizzy Gillespie composer
I was also most fortunate to be on stage for both of these outstanding events, one in Sydney for the Qantas International Jazz Festival, the other at the RMIT Glasshouse Theatre for Martin Jackson's Melbourne Jazz Cooperative. Over the years I have played my copies to numerous jazz musicians and enthusiasts - all with the same response: 'this should be made available to listeners everywhere".
Well now it is, with the blessing of all surviving participants, Chuck Yates, Ray Martin, Bob Sedergreen, Horst Liepolt, Colin Jones and Martin Jackson.
Please enjoy… Ted Vining
Artists
Bernie McGann
Born in 1937, alto saxophonist Bernie McGann grew up in Sydney and played drums as a teenager. He picked up the saxophone relatively late, at the age of 18. From early gigs with a jazz trio in a Sydney club in the 1950s, McGann gradually progressed to become a highly respected figure in the Australian jazz community.
Ted Vining
Ted Vining has recorded with Alan Lee, Don Burrows, Bob Gebert, Bernie McGann, Brian Brown, Musiikki Oy, The Big One, Blow ... and The Ted Vining Trio. He has had a wealth of experience both on and off the jazz stage.
Bob Sedergreen
Pianist Bob Sedergreen is one of the greatest performers of the blues this country has produced. He is blessed too, with a wonderful style of musical humour.
Barry Buckley
Barry was the original bass player in the Ted Vining Trio. Sadly, he died in 2006.
Track Listing
- Sweet Lucy Bernie McGann 9:23
- Nights of the Wizz Bernie McGann 12:48
- Spirit Song Bernie McGann 11:28
- Oleo Sonny Rollins 8:51
- God Bless the Child Billie Holiday 13:35
- Now's the Time Charlie Parker 10:48
- A Night in Tunisia Dizzy Gillespie 12:18
Performers
- Bernie McGann
- Chuck Yates · tracks 1–3
- Ray Martin · bass · tracks 1–3
- The Ted Vining Trio · tracks 4–7
- Ted Vining
- Bob Sedergreen · tracks 4–7
- Barry Buckley · bass · tracks 4–7
Composers
Where to listen
McGann LIVE 81 / 83 is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
McGann LIVE 81 / 83 is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Move CDs can be ordered through specialist music retailers across Australia including Readings.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3411
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 79 minutes 11 seconds
- Release date
- Sep 2016
- Musical work
copyright - © 2016 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2016 Move Records
- Category
- Jazz
- Barcode
- EAN 9145743411261