WOODY HERMAN
THE RAVEN SPEAKS (1972)
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In the 60s and 70s, Woody was always trying out new things with varied results. As a result, the pop arrangements on this album sound a bit dated today, but the jazz-oriented material sounds great no matter what the decade. High points are Alan Broadbent's "Reunion At Newport," "Bill's Blues," and Tony Klatka's interesting reworking of "Watermelon Man." Coincidentally, all three of those tunes feature solos by the underrated trumpeter Bill Stapleton. Pat Martino is also on the album but unfortunately doesn't solo.
It's all typical Woody, and any fans of the Herd will enjoy this outing.
It's all typical Woody, and any fans of the Herd will enjoy this outing.
1. Fat Mama
2. Alone Again (Naturally)
3. Watermelon Man
4. It's Too Late
5. Raven Speaks
6. Summer of '42
7. Reunion at Newport 1972
8. Bill's Blues
2. Alone Again (Naturally)
3. Watermelon Man
4. It's Too Late
5. Raven Speaks
6. Summer of '42
7. Reunion at Newport 1972
8. Bill's Blues
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