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Ellis Marsalis - Heart of Gold (1992)
Label: Columbia | FLAC (tracks + .cue,log,scans) | 75:39 | 359 MB | 15 tracks
Genre: Jazz, Post Bop
Label: Columbia | FLAC (tracks + .cue,log,scans) | 75:39 | 359 MB | 15 tracks
Genre: Jazz, Post Bop
On this magnificent, expansive 1992 studio recording for Columbia, modern jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis delivers a vibrant, masterfully executed tour de force that bridges his deep New Orleans roots with sophisticated post-bop swing. Spanning over 75 minutes of high-fidelity acoustic brilliance, Heart of Gold presents Marsalis in a series of exceptionally dynamic trio and solo settings. He shares the rhythm section duties with an incredible multigenerational cross-section of jazz titans, utilizing the legendary warmth of bass icon Ray Brown and powerhouse drummer Billy Higgins alongside the tight, hometown synchronicity of Reginald Veal, Herlin Riley, and a youthful Jason Marsalis on drums. The generous tracklist balances intricate, harmonically rich deconstructions of Great American Songbook standards with deeply swinging nods to early Crescent City traditions and brilliant original compositions. It stands as an absolute jewel in Marsalis's discography, showcasing his crisp, elegant touch and flawless rhythmic timing.