Credits:

Barney Wilen Quartet

Description:

Barne Whelan, the French saxophonist who became famous with Miles Davis on the soundtrack of "Elevator to the Gallows", recorded this rare live performance in Tokyo in 1991. In 1957, he performed with Miles Davis on the soundtrack of "Elevator to the Gallows" and became famous. Later, he joined Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers on the soundtrack of Duke Jordan's "Dangerous Liaisons Blues," which defined his popularity. In his early twenties, he recorded "Barney" at Club St. Germain in Paris with American jazzmen Kenny Dorham (tp) and Duke Jordan (p), and local artists Paul Rovere (b) and Daniel Humer (ds). In the late 1980s, he released the so-called "IDA Trilogy" with "La note bleue", "French Ballads", and "Wild dogs of the Ruwenzori" on the IDA label, which attracted much attention. In the 1990s, he released several albums on Japanese jazz labels and gained popularity along with his photogenic appearance. This album was recorded live at the jazz club "Keystone Corner" in Harajuku, Tokyo, in 1991. The club opened in 1991 and became popular with international artists visiting Japan on a weekly basis, but unfortunately closed at the end of the 1990s.This album was recorded during the club's opening in 1991, and was the last day of a multi-day performance. The quartet consists of Barne Whelan (ts, ss), Olivier Hatman (p), Gilles Naturel (b), and Peter Gritz (ds). They are backed by young French musicians who were on the market at the time. Barnet's careful narration in English and French precedes each piece. There are 13 songs in all. You can enjoy Barnet's unique playing, which is rich in esprit on all the songs, especially the standards." No Problem (Dangerous Relationship Blues)" and "Besame Much," a response to an audience request.

Tracklisting:

1.Introduction
2.Beautiful Love
3.L 'Ame Des Poetes
4.Mon Blouson [C'Est Ma Maison]
5.Que Reste-T-Il De Nos Amours ?
6.Besame Mucho
7.Goodbye
8.Doxy [Encore]