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Prepare to have your perception of the Hammond B3 organ completely redefined with Larry Young's Unity! Recorded in 1965 and released on the legendary Blue Note label, this album is a seismic shift from the soul-jazz grooves that typically defined the instrument.
Young, a visionary in his own right, assembled an unparalleled quartet of modern jazz masters: Woody Shaw on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, and the incomparable Elvin Jones on drums. The result is a post-bop masterpiece, a testament to collective improvisation and adventurous harmony that lives up to its name.
From the intricate compositions like Woody Shaw's "Zoltan" and "The Moontrane" (dedicated to John Coltrane), to a re-imagined "Monk's Dream," Unity showcases an organist pushing the boundaries, treating the B3 not just as a rhythm section powerhouse but as a dynamic, improvisational voice. Expertly engineered by Rudy Van Gelder, every fiery solo and intricate interplay is captured with stunning clarity.
A pivotal work in the evolution of jazz and a perennial favourite of critics and musicians alike, Unity is an absolute essential for anyone seeking deep, forward-thinking, and utterly captivating jazz.
Prepare to have your perception of the Hammond B3 organ completely redefined with Larry Young's Unity! Recorded in 1965 and released on the legendary Blue Note label, this album is a seismic shift from the soul-jazz grooves that typically defined the instrument.
Young, a visionary in his own right, assembled an unparalleled quartet of modern jazz masters: Woody Shaw on trumpet, Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, and the incomparable Elvin Jones on drums. The result is a post-bop masterpiece, a testament to collective improvisation and adventurous harmony that lives up to its name.
From the intricate compositions like Woody Shaw's "Zoltan" and "The Moontrane" (dedicated to John Coltrane), to a re-imagined "Monk's Dream," Unity showcases an organist pushing the boundaries, treating the B3 not just as a rhythm section powerhouse but as a dynamic, improvisational voice. Expertly engineered by Rudy Van Gelder, every fiery solo and intricate interplay is captured with stunning clarity.
A pivotal work in the evolution of jazz and a perennial favourite of critics and musicians alike, Unity is an absolute essential for anyone seeking deep, forward-thinking, and utterly captivating jazz.