Brian Melvin w/Jaco Pastorius: Night Food

Fusion Jazz
premiera polska: 2022-09-09
kontynent: Ameryka Północna
kraj: USA
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Editor's info
180 gram audiophile vinyl
Sleeve printed on heavy cardboard with linen laminate finish
45th Anniversary Timeless Jazz Series sticker on seal
1985 Jazz-rock album featuring Rick Smith, Paul Mousavizadeh, Jeff Osammon, Aushim Chaudhuri and Jim Loveless
Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on yellow coloured vin

Brian Melvin is an American jazz drummer and leads Beatlejazz along with Grammy Award winning pianist David Kikoski. Melvin is best known for his collaboration with Hall of Fame bassist and composer Jaco Pastorius, with whom he recorded five records in total. Part of that joint discography is the 1985 Night Food, which was the only recording of the five that came out while Pastorius was still alive. For the recordings of Night Food, Pastorius and Melvin are supported by Rick Smith, Paul Mousavizadeh, Jeff Osammon, Aushim Chaudhuri and Jim Loveless. Night Food is part of the Timeless Records 45th Anniversary Jazz Series and is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on yellow coloured vinyl.

AllMusic.com
The most appetizing of the Pastorius/Melvin studio dates is the first, Brian Melvin's Night Food (1985), a title taken from Buddy Rich's quote, "Everyone Should Eat a Little Night Food." The recording is their only collaboration (of five) released while Pastorius was still living. It is Melvin's sharpest, tightest playing, perhaps his finest work. He even emulates a young Buddy Rich on the hottest cut, "For Max," on which bass and percussion dominate. Pastorius is wonderfully relentless with his fluidity and speed, tossing in a few familiar riffs, just enough to tease, while Brian lets loose with precision contact, in perfect sync with Pastorius. Much unlike Melvin's later Night Food project with Pastorius and Bob Weir (released in 1988), Night Food is a mostly instrumental, rocking, jazz fusion affair; nothing light here. Guitarist Paul Mousavi's (Mousavizadeh) input is more integral to this recording than on other Melvin releases. The overriding atmosphere in "Zen Turtles" is clearly due to Mousavi's mood-evoking guitar lines. Chadhouri's bongo beats, Osammon's synthetic strings, and Melvin's intricate drum work enhance the composition's beauty. Mousavi's performance on the progressive "Poly Wanna Rhythm" smacks of early Allan Holdsworth, and with Melvin's hot contribution on drums, the piece sounds reminiscent of U.K.'s debut album. Mousavi also scores on the lengthy "Warrior," featuring Jon Davis' flowing runs on the piano keys.
Pastorius' important role on Night Food is one of discipline. His frequently restrained playing actually embellishes the compositions, best exemplified on "Primalass." Pastorius and saxophonist Rick Smith share the spotlight, alternating solos; Smith wails, Pastorius keeps it all solidly grounded, and Melvin's snappy percussion locks in the freshness. A long, slowly paced rendition of Pastorius' "Continuum" brings the CD to a close. This is one of Pastorius' finest reproductions of the composition, which he introduces with lines from "If I Only Had a Brain" (Wizard of Oz). His playing is thoughtful; the notes are handsomely executed, clearly defined and vibrant. Melvin's entrance on cymbals halfway into the piece is a perfect touch. A bit tough to locate, Night Food is a must for fans of Pastorius, Melvin, and the genre.
by David Ross Smith

muzycy:
Brian "Whitey" Melvin - (drums)
Jaco Pastorius - (bass)
Rick Smith - (sax)
Paul Mousavizadeh - (guitar)
Jeff Osammon - (synthesizer)
Aushim Chaudhuri - (tablas, bongos)
Jim Loveless - (steel drums)

utwory:
A1. Ain't Nothing But A Party
A2. Don't Forget The Bass
A3. Night Food
A4. Zen Turtles
A5. For Max
B1. Poly Wanna Rhythm
B2. Primalass
B3. The Warrior
B4. Continuum

total time - 48:25
wydano: Sep 9, 2022 (1985)
nagrano: November 17, 1984 & January 3, 1985

more info2: www.brianmelvin.com