Bob Enevoldsen (1920-2005) was undoubtedly one of the most versatile performers in the Hollywood jazz scene. But his talent was so multi-faceted that besides the fact that he was a completely schooled instrumentalist, he also developed into an impressive and gifted arranger. Smorgasbord presents Bob Enevoldsen with an interesting line up composed of Marty Paich on accordion and piano, Larry Bunker on vibes, piano and drums, Red Mitchell on bass and piano, Howard Roberts on guitar, Don Heath on drums and Bob, of course, on valve trombone, tenor sax and bass. A variety of doubles among these players afforded an opportunity for orchestral changes in an attempt to set up a different feeling for each piece, said Enevoldsen. Each composition was carefully arranged and rehearsed and the group gets a unique sound with this instrumentation.
Tracklist
Total time: 61:09 min.
01. Iron Works (Enevoldsen) 3:51
02. Loaded With Bass (Enevoldsen) 4:59
03. Topsy (Berlin) 5:24
04. Blues & Rhythm (Enevoldsen) 8:26
05. Dont Be That Way (Goodman-Sampson-Parrish) 5:35
06. Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead (Arlen-Harburg) 2:38
07. Swingin' On A Star (Van Heusen-Burke) 2:18
08. Swingers Dream (MacDougald) 3:21
09. My Ideal (Robin-Whiting-Chase) 2:46
10. How Low The Tune (Troup-Enevoldsen) 2:30
11. John's Jumble (Enevoldsen) 2:39
12. You're In Love (Troup) 2:17
13. Thinking Of You (Kalmar-Ruby) 2:51
14. No Time For Love (Davidson) 2:18
15. Mr. Know-It-All (Troup) 2:34
16. Oh! Look At Me Know (Devries) 2:50
17. Bobs Boy (Gordon) 2:59
Album details
Sources:
Tracks #1-5, from the album "Reflections in Jazz" (Tampa LP-14)
Tracks #6-17, from the album "Smorgasbord" (Liberty LJH 6008)
Personnel:
#1: Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Marty Paich, piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#2: Red Mitchell, bass & piano; Marty Paich, accordion; Larry Bunker, vibes; Bob Enevoldsen, bass; Don Heath, drums.
3#: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax; Marty Paich, accordion & piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#4: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax & valve trombone; Marty Paich, piano; Red Mitchell, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.
#5,6: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax; Marty Paich, piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#7: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax; Marty Paich, accordion; Larry Bunker, vibes; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#8: Marty Paich, organ; Red Mitchell, piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Bob Enevoldsen, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#9: Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Marty Paich, accordion; Larry Bunker, vibes; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#10: Marty Paich, accordion; Larry Bunker, vibes; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell & Bob Enevoldsen, basses; Don Heath, drums.
#11: Marty Paich, piano; Bob Enevoldsen, bass; Larry Bunker, drums.
#12: Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Marty Paich, piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#13: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax; Marty Paich, piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#14: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax; Marty Paich, accordion; Larry Bunker, piano; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#15: Bob Enevoldsen, tenor sax; Marty Paich, accordion; Larry Bunker, vibes; Red Mitchell, bass.
#16: Bob Enevoldsen, valve trombone; Marty Paich, piano; Larry Bunker, vibes; Howard Roberts, guitar; Red Mitchell, bass; Don Heath, drums.
#17: Marty Paich, Larry Bunker, Red Mitchell, pianos; Howard Roberts, guitar; Bob Enevoldsen, bass; Don Heath, drums.
All tracks recorded in Hollywood, August 8 (# 1 to 5) and November 25 & 29 (# 6 to 17), 1955
Original sessions produced by Robert Sherman (1-5) and Simon Jackson (6-17
Sound engineers: Val Valentin (1-5) and John Neal (6-17)
Photos: Fresh Sound archives
Produced for CD release by Jordi PujolPress reviews
"Perhaps Enevoldsen's finest leadership date from the mid-1950s is Smorgasbord. The album demonstrates his versatility and humor as well as his spirited arranging skills. In addition to being a highly swinging session, it's notable for the musicians who were there and the instruments they played. The recording features Enevoldsen on valve trombone and tenor sax; Marty Paich [pictured] on piano, organ and accordion; Larry Bunker on vibes and drums; Howard Roberts on guitar; Red Mitchell on bass and piano; and Don Heath on drums."
Marc Myers (June 19, 2009)
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