Boston All Stars

• Artist: Charlie Mariano With the Boston All Stars
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1951 12 -1953 01 27
• Total Time: 47:17
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Altoist Charlie Mariano plays very much in a Charlie Parker style on these early recordings from Boston (eight from 1951 and six from 1953), but his arrangements for the octet (six of the pieces from the former session) are quite original and unpredictable; only trumpeter Joe Gordon among the otherwise obscure personnel ever gained much recognition. The later six selections match Mariano with trumpeter Herb Pomeroy and the brilliant pianist Dick Twardzik in a quintet; Twardzik, with his odd mixture of Bud Powell and Lennie Tristano, consistently steals the show. A historical and generally enjoyable set, it's recommended for bop fans. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Boston Uncommon [Master A]	Charlie Mariano	Charlie Mariano	(2:06)
Boston Uncommon [Master B]	Charlie Mariano	Charlie Mariano	(2:06)
Wizard [Master A]	Sonny Truitt	Charlie Mariano	(2:31)
Wizard [Master B]	Sonny Truitt	Charlie Mariano	(2:29)
Mariners	Charlie Mariano	Charlie Mariano	(3:34)
Aviary	Charlie Mariano	Charlie Mariano	(4:11)
Tzoris		Charlie Mariano	(3:28)
Autumn in New York	Vernon Duke	Charlie Mariano	(3:44)
Bye Bye Blues	David Bennett, Chauncey Gray, Bert Lown, Frederick Hamm	Charlie Mariano	(4:42)
I'm Old Fashioned	Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer	Charlie Mariano	(3:00)
Erosong	Charlie Mariano	Charlie Mariano	(3:42)
Bess, You Is My Woman Now	George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward	Charlie Mariano	(3:48)
Barsac	Charlie Mariano	Charlie Mariano	(4:16)
Stella by Starlight	Ned Washington, Victor Young	Charlie Mariano	(3:40)

Credits

Joe Gordon (Trumpet), Joe Gordon (?), Charlie Mariano (Sax (Alto)), Charlie Mariano (Main Performer), Herb Pomeroy (Trumpet), Herb Pomeroy (?), Jimmy Wisner (Drums), Jimmy Clark (Sax (Tenor)), Ira Gitler (Bells), Ira Gitler (?), Ira Gitler (Liner Notes), Bernie Griggs (Bass), Bernie Griggs (?), Richard Twardzik (Piano), Richard Twardzik (?), Jimmy Weiner (Drums), Jimmy Weiner (?), Jack Lawlor (Bass), Jack Lawlor (?), George Meyers (Sax (Baritone)), Sonny Truitt (Trombone), Sonny Truitt (?), Jim Clark (?), Roy Frazee (Piano), Gene Glennon (Drums)