In memory of Johnny Peret

In memory of Johnny Peret
In memory of my friend Johnny Peret, vibist, drummer, accordeonist extraordinaire

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

GOOD BUDDIES

MICHEL HERR, BILL FRISELL, VINTON JOHNSON, KERMIT DRISCOLL
GOOD BUDDIES (Belgium / USA - 1979)

About a month ago I posted the first album of TRIODE (Frisell, Johnson, Driscoll) recorded Live in a small club in Brussels in 1978.  Here is what could be considered as the second TRIODE album eventhough the band is not referred to as "Triode" any longuer. It is a Quartet effort with Belgian keyboard wizard Michel Herr generously contributing to this forgotten but outstanding album.
It is hard to understand how such a fantastic album has never been re-issued on CD.

Tracks :
1. Acapulco bells (M. Herr)
2a. Frog legs vampin' in the moonlight
2b. I think I know what you mean (K. Driscoll)
3. Sans blues thank you (B. Frisell)
4. What do you mean, what do you mean ? (B. Frisell)
5. Good buddies (B. Frisell)


Musicians :
Michel Herr - piano, synthesizer
Bill Frisell - guitar
Kermit Driscoll - electric bass
Vinton Johnson - drums, percussion

Recorded at studio Shiva, Brussels. Released in 1979, LP (EMI 1 064 63568).
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
With a massive thanks to JC for the superb rip of this rare LP from his collection.


If you're interested in Michel Herr's music (and if you're reading this, you are), get a copy of The Music of Michel Herr by the Brussels Jazz Orchestra.







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22 comments:

  1. boogiemanMay 25, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Comin' soon in beautiful lossless.

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  2. boogiemanMay 25, 2011 at 9:12 PM

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  3. RickMay 26, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Early Frisell? I love the recent Frisell, so thanks for this one.
    I'm not sure about the cover though - is that the original one, or is it homemade?

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  4. boogiemanMay 26, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Rick,
    I confirm it is the original LP cover.
    Enjoy the music (and the cover ...).

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  5. ArkadinMay 26, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Holy shit! On my wishlist for a very long time. This one hardly ever shows up and if it does one has to pay some hundred bucks, so thanks a million to JC for donating the rip and thanks also for posting it, boogieman!

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  6. ushapedMay 29, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    wow! thanks boogieman & JC for the effort and the time. it's brilliant! the final part of Frisell's adventures in Belgium is the Steve Houben record. thanks again, your the best!

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  7. zarg05June 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Huge thanks to boogieman & JC. I have accumulated a lot of Frisell over the years and this has also got me into a lot of other artists music along the way. Its really interesting ang great to hear the first couple of albums he ever did.

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  8. Gianni aka Cesare BarbettaDecember 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    this is a great record!
    thank you boogieman

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  9. Bere FarnoFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Please, Please reup this, I just found the page (as I only just found out about Frisell's early euro music) and the links are dead. Keeping it alive is a must as the LPS are selling for 350 euros (though that may be the cover)

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  10. boogiemanJune 25, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I do not understand why such an interesting album has not been re-issued after all these years. I've always considered that putting a three figures tag on a LP has nothing to do with the music. It's a kind of speculation. And it does not even profit the artist. Art should be available to all.
    Enjoy while it lasts:
    PART. 1 : http://www.mediafire.com/?7ab4xjn3lwt2pz2

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  11. boogiemanJune 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Here's the B-side: http://www.mediafire.com/?m8io6y1oqy0ojoq

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  12. Ernst Grgo NebhuthJune 27, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Wow - cute cover and I believe some good music. I have already enjoyed the Triode album.

    Thank you JC and Boogieman!!

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  13. El TortugaJuly 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Wonderful record!!!! Thanx a lot Mr. and for the sake of music, keep that Boogie! Cheers.

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  14. Bere FarnoJuly 5, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Thanks for that, really appreciate your reupping

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  15. PeterAugust 2, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Maybe they should have changed the cover, to avoid misleading impressions! :D

    Thx Boogieman!

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  16. apfAugust 23, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Thank you!

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  17. JazzMyMindJanuary 14, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    re up?
    please the link is down!

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    1. boogiemanJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:38 PM

      Sorry but I do not entertain request from anonymous or unknown people who leave a comment only when a link is dead. This is not a free juke box.

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    2. JazzMyMindJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:24 PM

      lol i am a follower of your blog and big fan.I just wanna ask if there's any change to access this album that i really appreciated!So what have to do to be a member???

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  18. SantosCurserApril 6, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    hanky dang dang... am i famous enough (inconstantsol, proco, barabara, luigi, et all)... to get a re-up? Just looking at the frisell you (Steve Houben) thing you posted and was looking for more info on it and saw this as well? (or maybe send me info @ gmail? santoscurser

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  19. UnknownSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Any re upload possible ?
    Muchas Gracias !!!

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