Frank Butler -The Stepper -ELEMENTAL CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "The Stepper"

02. "Au Privave"

03. "Captain Kidd"

04. "Easy Living"

05. "Urbane"

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16pg. Booklet W/ Extensive Liner Notes/ Deluxe Jewel

Description:

Stepper by Frank Butler, released 10 March 2016, includes the following tracks: "Captain Kidd", "Urbane" and more. This version of Stepper comes as a 1xCD. - 16PG. BOOKLET W/EXTENSIVE LINER NOTES/DELUXE JEWEL

Digitally remastered edition of this 1977 album from the jazz drummer. Deluxe packaging with a 16-page booklet with original liner notes and new essay by jazz journalist Bill Milkowski plus restored artwork, photos and session notes. Supervised by original producer and Xanadu label head Don Schlitten. Frank Butler was associated in large part with the West Coast school. He never became well known but was highly regarded by fellow musicians and performed with jazz notables like Duke Ellington, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Art Pepper in the 1950s and 1960s. In the mid-to-late 1950s, he was a member of the Curtis Counce Quintet. Sidelined for many years by an addiction to heroin, he did not record an album under his own name until the 1970s.

Recorded at Spectrum Studios, Venice, California, November 19, 1977. Made in the EU. Xanadu Master Edition, in a 'Super Jewel Case'. Includes 16-page booklet. www.elemental-music.com

"The Stepper" is a remarkable jazz album by drummer Frank Butler, now available in CD format from ELEMENTAL MUSIC. Originally recorded in 1977, this session showcases Butler's exceptional drumming skills and his ability to lead an ensemble with both subtlety and power. The album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including Dolo Coker on piano, Monty Budwig on bass, and Jack Montrose on tenor saxophone. Each track highlights the dynamic interplay between the artists while maintaining a strong sense of swing and sophistication that defines classic jazz recordings. Frank Butler was one of the most respected drummers in West Coast jazz during the 1950s through the 1970s. He played alongside legends such as Art Pepper, Curtis Counce, and Hampton Hawes. Known for his crisp technique and inventive rhythms, Butler contributed significantly to numerous landmark albums throughout his career. ELEMENTAL MUSIC is renowned for its dedication to reissuing high-quality jazz classics with meticulous attention to sound restoration and packaging details. Their releases are highly regarded among collectors for their authenticity and respect towards original recordings.

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012906084

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