The Red Norvo Trio - Red Norvo Trio, Vol. 1 flac album

Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville, March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall". Red Norvo was born in Beardstown, Illinois. His career began in Chicago with a band called "The Collegians" in 1925.

Godchild - The Red Norvo Trio, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus. September Song - The Red Norvo Trio, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus. Night And Day - The Red Norvo Trio, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus. I'm Yours - The Red Norvo Trio, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus. Deed I Do - Red Norvo. Swedish Pastry - Red Norvo Trio. Little White Lies - Charles Mingus. September Song - Red Norvo Trio, Tal Farlow, Charles Mingus.

Tracks: 01. This Can't Be Love 02. These Foolish Things 03. Good Bait 04.

Red Norvo Trio 1950-51 The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus – 18 I ve Got You Under My Skin. Red Norvo Trio 1950-51 The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus – 02 Time And Tide. Red Norvo Trio – Move. Red Norvo Trio 1950-51 The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus – 14 If I Had You. 4:10. Red Norvo Trio 1950-51 The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus – 12 Godchild. Teddy Wilson – I Want to Be Happy. Red Norvo Trio 1950-51 The Red Norvo Trio With Tal Farlow And Charles Mingus – 05 Move.

The Red Norvo Trio: Red Norvo: vib, Charles Mingus: bass, Tal Farlow: guitar. Tracks 31-33: Red Norvo and his Overseas Spotlight Band: V-Disc sessions, RCA Victor Studios, New York, 28 Oct 1943. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4. MP3, @320. Part 1 Part 2. Publication archive.

Red Norvo had a penchant for FAST tempos, and many of these tracks absolutely burn. The arrangements all have a distinct, cool-swinging, 1950's vibe that I really enjoy. Apparently Red Norvo was a friend of Mel Torme's, and the trio backed him up a few times on his 50s TV show. I would love to find that stuff. Anyhow, I heard originally Mundell Lowe was supposed to play with this group, but had to bow out, and recommended Tal Farlow. They figured that old swing mallet man Red Norvo would be an easy gig. But, holy cow! He put everybody through their paces, and Farlow worked hard on the meteoric speed he became known for.