Jim Hall/Red Mitchell - Jim Hall & Red Mitchell (1978 Album)

"This lyrical, introverted, and sometimes exquisite set of duets by guitarist Jim Hall and bassist Red Mitchell was originally made for John Snyder's Artist House label and later reissued on CD by MHS. Hall and Mitchell always had big ears, and although the music is at a low volume and the duo stretches out on a bit on their four originals, the Mexican folk song "Blue Dove" and "Fly Me to the Moon," there are no sleepy moments."
-AllMusic
1. Big Blues
2. Beautiful
3. Waltz New
4. Fly Me to the Moon
5. Blue Dove
6. Osaka Express
Jim Hall (g), Red Mitchell (b)

[@paulmeijer3796]

It took me 40 years from having this on a cassette, to now find it back on youtube. So happy

[@jassW]

I was working for John Snyder at Artists House, and was thrilled to get to record this at Sweet Basil with the engineer Chip Stokes who had a little East Side recording studio. It was recorded completely live to 2-track, no editing, on either a Studer or Nagra open-reel machine. Sounded considerably better on the vinyl and cassette than here.. You'll note that we also captured a few electronic bursts of ugliness from Red's highly-prized, custom amp (which was prone to such things and a bit of a problem, but Red wouldn't part with it). Included with the record was also a nice little booklet we put together for the record, including a lead sheet for Jim's tune Waltz New, (counterfact on Someday My Prince Will Come, here at around 15:00), there was also a selected discography with a couple of comments from Jim, and notes on the recording equipment. Red Mitchell was on Jim's first recording as leader, a fine trio recording. Like all the greats, at 26 or so for that recording, Hall was fully formed. Red had been living in Sweden for decades before he came over to play and record this with Jim. I could go on. Been some time since I listened to this. Sure can tell it's Mitchell, particularly with his tuning (in 5ths like a 'cello, but an octave lower). Still don't know how he managed getting around on that, and stay in tune. You can hear Jim's sweet old Gibson GA-50 amp here, which other photos show, customarily, sitting on a chair behind him. I can't be sure, but I think he posed with the D'Aquisto, but played his old ES-175 with the pickup Atilla Zoller wound for him a decade or so earlier, with the Van Eps string damper always in the raised position (never ever saw him use it).

[@stdio44.32]

Hello. Thank you for your part in this record, it was actually the first Jim Hall record that I overplayed on youtube, in discovering him. It is my strong regret to have not seen him live in NYC, before he passed, as I was (sadly) seeing indie bands at the time. Thank you again.

[@bennettwyler846]

James Gicking this is so interesting, and amazing to read. Thank you for sharing.

[@3340steve]

Thank you for the excellent music captured here. I had the photograph included in the booklet pinned on my wall so long it faded out. This is classic.

[@samcook6562]

Great recording!

[@Exabundantiacordis]

Thanks for the informations !!! I own the original L.P. with the booklet !!!

[@stdio44.32]

8:30: House phone rings during "Beautiful"...becomes part of song. Always gets me when I listen to this...

[@trudywretched]

Yes and at 10.15 you can hear some plates being scraped or stacked. I love it. It adds a poignancy, I find... a long-ago moment in someone's life somehow placing .. (hiccup) ... this eternal music in ... (belch) ... time..

[@TheJofrica]

Also someone either sneezes or farts during the epic intro of Waltz New, at around 14:43

[@TheJofrica]

And again during the awesome buildup at 16:09, what is going on lol

[@jinsollee92]

Beautiful album. Timestamped the tracks. 1. Big Blues (0:00) 2. Beautiful (6:31) 3. Waltz New (14:37) 4. Fly Me to the Moon (19:53) 5. Blue Dove (27:08) 6. Osaka Express (36:33)

[@biblereadch]

Thank you for your very good helpfull job.

[@arsenalius6855]

It's a very "insidious format" for a performance, but such masters cope with it without problems. Bravo, MAESTROS!

[@NickGranville]

Thanks for the timestamps

[@dangerousideas5356]

guitar/bass is a deeply underrated and under utilized jazz combo set up.

[@3340steve]

I always considered this LP and the trio date, Jim Hall Live, to be my real education for jazz guitar . I started on these records while in high school, must have listened to them a thousand times. It would make a really good study to contrast the recordings Jim Hall made with different bass players, to see the progression from Don Thompson, Ron Carter, Steve Laspina, and Red Mitchell.

[@callmejeffbob]

The live album he did with Charlie Haden is also great.

[@bioeticadagovernanca]

I also heard Jim Hall Live a lot when I was a teenager!

[@renakmans3521]

History was made this night!

[@jwguitar]

Just when you thought you heard all the Jim Hall recordings another one like this comes up! I didnt know the album existed..The magic of KZbin!

[@TheJofrica]

Jim Hall, one of the few jazz guitarists to put bends in there, and so tastefully too, like in Blue Dove at around 29:10 to 29:30

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

How good are these guys!? Two incredible musicians.

[@florianliebtmusik]

I love this album. I bought it as a teenager.

[@dansof1]

I was at two nights of this engagement. A revelation. So great to hear again.

[@harmonyforhorses7718]

One of the albums you keep coming back to and such a hallmark album of taste , excellence and a truly wonderfully swinging soulful acoustic narrative approach . Guitar Bass duo wise doesn't get much better than this . Reds Cello tunings on double give the whole sound another pallete ... 5 stars 🌟

[@frankschneller2627]

Just bought this album in a record store in ATL to bring it back home to Germany. Wonderfull stuff. Thanks youtube.

[@deja75m]

I think Jesus likes creativity like this..

[@Jimmy-H3013]

Jim Hall c'est tout simplement magnifique, un phrasé qui lui appartient

[@silphium5510]

There's not much more to say about Jim Hall - what a great musician. While the same goes for Red Mitchell, I feel compelled to note here what an incredibly and uniquely musical bassist he is! So musical. No one else like him.

[@zander1020]

two artists soloing together,divine

[@rodparisst]

Great music. Thnk you so much!

[@mangalarobertwatling9168]

Very interesting listening to this immediately after Alone Together with Jim Hall and Ron Carter.

[@Dems-fk8sh]

Same here now !

[@connormurphy9894]

thank you, waltz new is my favorite!

[@rorydillon7572]

I love how Mitchell alludes to “Someday My Prince Will Come” during “Waltz New”!

[@Lovethemusic385]

This record means so much to me.

[@deja75m]

History is made every night...that's what makes it history...some folks don't know that..hmmm

[@stevenpremium7024]

This recording is amazing. Great playing by two masters of the trade

[@gonzalomico5938]

Great, two great artists

[@trudywretched]

Almost rockin in parts

[@hitoshikawaicom]

Thanks for posting this. I used to enjoy listening this album on tape but had lost it long time ago. Love this much more than with Ron Carter. So inspiring, never get tired of listening.

[@Dems-fk8sh]

The song Alone Together is amazing though... St. Thomas as well !

[@maxcuthbert100]

I wore out my copy back in the days of vinyl.It beggars belief it isn't comerically .Someone please do it!

[@stevenbocian8203]

This is great album. Red is amazing and the interplay and creative soloing from both player is fantastic. Can't figure out why it never got more acclaim or why it was never released on CD

[@aleksandarstojceski3139]

Amazing album,maybe even better than ''Live''

[@gabri3l367]

Immenso!

[@deja75m]

One of my go to listening excercises now I am 70 hrs old..big time fires near my musical instrument collection...!

[@BattistaLena]

a masterpiece

[@jamesjanulis9296]

A+ Great!

[@jasondimatteo983]

Solid gold.

[@stephanleo]

I have the (vinyl) LP. There was a little booklet included w/ sheets and transcriptions. Great post!!!

[@tsuyoshinyc2]

1954 ES175+GA50+volume and tone knobs on the guitar slightly turned down+Jim's touch=THE TONE IS SUBLIME!

[@rostandbergerac2525]

I had a copy that came with a transcription to fly me to the moon

[@craighall3820]

yup, i remember that.

[@deja75m]

I owned this lp..and still a jewel of gwnius musicianship...sometimes we mere humans are amazed by genius...yup

[@user-tc2gf6zb1v]

That Someday My Prince Will Come reference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lautaroquipildor5199]

dou alta musica para hacer la tarea

[@cnrbsmth]

The performances on this album are sublime but the audio engineer could have done a nicer job! Does anyone know how it was recorded?

[@pwnewsom]

Honestly, I can't see how it could have been recorded any better. Fat and sassy, with loads of texture and ambience! Works for me...

[@saturdaynightmusic5400]

Jim Hall's guitar tone is always muddy imo.

[@jazzman1954]

I sometimes think Jim Hall is the only jazz guitarist I ever heard worth listening to.

[@blue47er]

As much as I love Jim Hall, I think you need to allow there are quite a number of great guitarists of his and other eras who are worthy of mention. I don't want to compile a list but I'll mention a few: Barney Kessel, Grant Green, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Tal Farlow, Philip Catherine.....just open you mind and your ears, there's so much to enjoy.

[@jazzman1954]

blue47er I’ve listened to all of them. Apart from some of Martin Taylor’s stuff and Wes of course there’s little else out there. Very little music although plenty of technicians. Just my opinion.

[@sock4688]

@@jazzman1954 It may be in your best interests to check out Ed Bickert

[@jazzman1954]

Sock Hi Sock. You’re a leg end... Sorry, legend!Yes Ed Bickert. I rate his stuff. One of the best.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

No Wes!?!?

[@deja75m]

My landlord threatened me with eviction cuz ..ya right..pure bullpuky..I played this gem at Easter..and pissed her off...again...chicks be insane these dayz.

[@deja75m]

I owned this album..a solice in my divorce from a succubus witch..so many these daze

[@deja75m]

Historynis made everynight sir..

[@deja75m]

I bought this album..jim..thanks. I listen to it on my vinyl disc?.lp..in these AEye criminals

[@deja75m]

I think Jesus loves this level of creativity

[@deja75m]

Let's go brandon