Love Notes from the Bass
Released: Dec 31, 1994
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Released: Dec 31, 1994
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Randy Kline, who is best-known as a lyricist of witty songs, came up with a very different idea for his second Jazzheads release. This purely instrumental date finds him playing supportive piano...
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Full Moon Dancer
Released: May 17, 1989
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Released: May 17, 1989
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In the late '80s, bassist Harvie Swartz did his best to have his group Urban Earth catch on. He even emphasized the band's name on his recordings, in this case billing the CD as "Urban Earth...
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Underneath It All
Released: Mar 1, 1980
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Released: Mar 1, 1980
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Bassist Harvie Swartz's debut as a leader puts the focus on his compositions and arrangements rather than his work as a soloist, although he has a few spots. Swartz utilizes an intriguing sextet...
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In a Different Light
Released: 1990
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Released: 1990
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This is a very interesting set, for bassist Harvie Swartz had the opportunity to play with five of his favorite guitarists. There are lengthy workouts with guitarist Mike Stern and drummer Winard...
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Smart Moves
Released: February 1986
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Released: February 1986
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This release by bassist Harvie Swartz gives one the rare opportunity to hear altoist Charlie Mariano (long involved in world music) back in a fairly straight-ahead setting. Mariano and Swartz are...
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Urban Earth
Released: February 1985
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Released: February 1985
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Urban Earth would also be the name of bassist Harvie Swartz's short-lived group of the late '80s, but for this Gramavision release, he used an all-star lineup: altoist David Sanborn, Bob Mintzer on...
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