{"title":"Jack Walrath","description":"\u003cp\u003eb. 1946. American trumpeter. in the Hard Bop tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack Walrath is a jazz trumpeter known for his work with Charles Mingus and as a leader of his own groups. His output blends hard bop with humor and edge, reflected in album titles like 'Heavy Mirth' and 'Unsafe At Any Speed'. Modest catalog primarily on SteepleChase.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-europe","title":"In Europe","description":"In Europe","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44825767608554,"sku":"716043117222","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1555315-3296632.jpg?v=1778254060"},{"product_id":"live-at-smalls","title":"LIVE AT SMALLS","description":"Jack Walrath - Live At Smalls - The 8th release in the Smalls Living Masters series sees trumpet legend Jack Walrath delivering six original compositions in the fine company of his long time band of Abraham Burton on tenor saxophone, George Burton on piano, Boris Kozlov on acoustic bass and Donald Edwards on drums. - Jack Walrath's talents have been utilized by Charles Mingus, Ray Charles, Muhal Richard Abrams, Ricky Ford, Sam Rivers, Joe Morello, Mike Clark, Charli Persip, Miles Davis, Quincey Jones, Ray Anderson, Craig Harris, Pete LaRoca, Mike Longo, Elvis Costello, Motown, Larry Willis, George Gruntz, Paul Jeffrey, Gunther Schuller, Hal Galper, the Monk Tentet, Bobby Watson, et al. His Blue Note album, \"Master of Suspense\" was nominated for a Grammy. - He has written compositions and arrangements for Mingus, Red Rodney, Ira Sullivan, Cecil Brooks III, the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, WDR, NDR, UMO Orchestra, Catania City Jazz Orchestra, Charli Persip Superband, Upper Austrian Jazz Orchestra, et al.","brand":"CELLAR LIVE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44913648206058,"sku":"628308830022","price":12.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/4320985-3130147.jpg?v=1778369921"},{"product_id":"invasion-of-the-booty-shakers-1","title":"INVASION OF THE BOOTY SHAKERS","description":"The music perpetrated by Jack Walrath \u0026amp; The Masters of Suspense is not easy to describe (with his usual left-of-center humor, Jack would whole-heartedly approve of the verb \"perpetrated\"). One could say that it is a mix of such disparate elements as classical, jazz, funk, neo-post-bop, world beat, heavy metal \u0026amp; more. The simple fact is that Jack \u0026amp; the Masters' music is one of those all too rare art forms that is substantially more than the sum of it's parts. Modern? To be sure. You won't be hearing any of these tracks on a \"Jazz For A Sunny Afternoon\" compilation. But all of Jack's music stimulates thought and, most importantly, communicates.","brand":"SAVANT","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":44937626386666,"sku":"633842203829","price":16.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/404732.jpg?v=1778367098"},{"product_id":"ballroom","title":"Ballroom","description":"Walrath calls this his first in 26 years on this label “Ballroom”, “…it’s swinging and you can dance to it..”…\nThe way how jazz started.\n“Welcome back, Jack, to SteepleChase! It’s a terrific return, and listeners will want many more entries from this singular talent…” (Mark Gardner – from the liner notes)","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46012951691498,"sku":"716043165025","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1338166-3297168.jpg?v=1778324023"},{"product_id":"heavy-mirth","title":"Heavy Mirth","description":"“…The late Whitney Balliett dubbed jazz as \"the sound of surprise\". Well, Jack Walrath surprises us here on every selection. He deals in the unexpected and delivers it to us with a flowing flourish - and no concessions.” (Mark Gardner- from the linernotes)\n\t“Jack Walrath not only displays tremendous trumpet playing, a rich and varied approach to composition and wonderful band, he also puts something into this fantastic CD that's missing from too much new jazz: a sense of fun and humor. That's not to say that it isn't sensitive and touching at times—\"An Hour Blessed\" is arguably as gorgeous as anything ever recorded…”  (Francis  Lo Kee – allaboutjazz-New York)","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46013022372074,"sku":"716043168323","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1548553-3297204.jpg?v=1778330017"},{"product_id":"forsooth","title":"Forsooth!","description":"Mark Gardner in his liner notes aptly sums up the new Walrath CD: “There is never a dull moment during the switches of mood. Jack performs with all his inventive powers full on, and, importantly, his writing, direction and presence draw wonderful responses from his colleagues.”\n“Jack Walrath not only displays tremendous trumpet playing, a rich and varied approach to composition and wonderful band, he also puts something into this fantastic CD that's missing from too much new jazz: a sense of fun and humor. That's not to say that it isn't sensitive and touching at times—\"An Hour Blessed\" is arguably as gorgeous as anything ever recorded. Musical food for thought with amazing jazz playing, this recording can't be praised highly enough”. (Francis Lo Kee of allaboutjazz on Ballroom, SCCD 31650)\n“Bottom line, Walrath’s chops and imagination are still intact. The dues-paying he’s done over the years only assures that date’s like this one will reliably come in well under par.” (Derek Taylor – master of a small house on Heavy Mirth, SCCD 31683)","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46039717904618,"sku":"716043172221","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1256132-3297250.jpg?v=1778805208"},{"product_id":"to-hellas-and-back","title":"To Hellas And Back","description":"Accolade to Jack Walrath the trumpeter and composer includes “imaginative”, “unpredictable” and “whimsically humorous”.  Most of the material on this new album is inspired by the composer’s recent trip to Greece which takes us To Hellas And Back of Jack’s enhanced devotion to lyricism and his strong projection on all emotional spectrum.\n“Jack Walrath not only displays tremendous trumpet playing, a rich and varied approach to composition and wonderful band, he also puts something into this fantastic CD that's missing from too much new jazz: a sense of fun and humour…. Musical food for thought with amazing jazz playing, this recording can't be praised highly enough.” (Francis Lo Lee – AAJ on “Ballroom” SCCD 31650)\n“Forsooth! Provides ample proof that the trumpeter should be on a larger stage.” (Ken Dryden – The New York City Jazz Records on “Forsooth!” SCCD 31722)","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46039723376874,"sku":"716043176021","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/1859877-3297296.jpg?v=1778805536"},{"product_id":"unsafe-at-any-speed","title":"Unsafe At Any Speed","description":"Francis Lo Kee of All About Jazz sums up what Jack Walrath is all about in his review of SCCD 31650 “Ballroom”:\n“Jack Walrath not only displays tremendous trumpet playing, a rich and varied approach to composition and wonderful band, he also puts something into this fantastic CD that's missing from too much new jazz: a sense of fun and humor. That's not to say that it isn't sensitive and touching at times—\"An Hour Blessed\" is arguably as gorgeous as anything ever recorded….Musical food for thought with amazing jazz playing, this recording can't be praised highly enough.”\nJack Walrath shares his inner thoughts on music and society in his liner notes for this latest album which makes quite an interesting read in addition to yet another intriguing recording.","brand":"SteepleChase","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":46039734616298,"sku":"716043179527","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/files\/2769281-3297335.jpg?v=1778806252"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/3423\/3066\/collections\/Jack_Image1.jpg?v=1777584762","url":"https:\/\/arkivmusic.com\/collections\/jack-walrath.oembed","provider":"ArkivMusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}