Friday, February 29, 2008

The Baron

Baron Von Ohlen Quartet featuring Mary Ann Moss - The Baron Creative World CW-3001 (1973)

"John Von Ohlen is the aristocrat of the drums, and he consistently turns in the noblest performance of them all. I am so proud and pleased that Creative World could be the firm to release The Baron's first recording, because it is a milestone in the field of innovative jazz for small groups. The Baron already has an international reputation among the jazz cognescenti. He has been described as a "powerhouse." That he is. But he has submerged his tremendous talent on this first album with his own quartet, to come up with a sublime whole--he is still the driving force, but the other members of the group are given the opportunity to be heard at their best, and their best is a joy. This album not only demonstrates John's great talent, it is solid proof that he is on his way to becoming a major figure in jazz. " -- Stan Kenton

So many people have asked me for this, I caved in under the pressure. Sublimely mellow jazz funk on Stan Kenton's private label. Enjoy...

1) TERGIVERSATION
Whistle: Baron Von Ohlen
Solo: Steve Allee (electric piano)
2) VONETTA
Solo: Steve Allee (electric piano)
3) IT ONLY HAPPENS EVERYTIME
Vocal: Mary Ann Moss
Solo: Steve Allee (electric piano)
4) BESSIES BLUES
Solo: Claude Sifferlen (acoustic and electric pianos)
5) PEE WEE
Solo: Steve Allee (electric piano)
6) (YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE) A NATURAL WOMAN
Vocal: Mary Ann Moss
Solo: Claude Sifferlen (acoustic piano)
7) ELEANOR RIGBY
Solo: Steve Allee (electric piano)
8) RUNAWAY HEART
Vocal: Mary Ann Moss
Solos: Claude Sifferlen (electric piano); Steve Allee (Farfisa organ)
9) CANDY MAN
Vocal: Mary Ann Moss
Solo: Steve Allee (electric piano)
10) WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU
Vocal: Mary Ann Moss
11) PINNOCHIO
Solos: Steve Allee (electric piano); Claude Sifferlen (organ); Baron Von Ohlen (drums)

25 comments:

Quimsy said...

http://rapidshare.com/files/95865003/Baron_Von_Ohlen_Quartet_featuring_Mary_Ann_Moss_-_The_Baron__1973_.zip

a mind with no ceiling said...

Wow! I wasn't among the people who'd asked you for this but I'm glad they insisted!
Thank you so much for sharing this rare and fantastic stuff.

Unknown said...

Thank you so much. I was searching for it so long. Many many thanks!!! I'm searching this album on vinyl but right now no chance. I'm so glad to find it right here. Fantastic!
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katonah said...

you are posting the rarest gears.
an incredible site, thank you

raremarc said...

thanks a lot for this one. nice blog!

Gianni aka Cesare Barbetta said...

thanks, I like it!

Anonymous said...

http://123redkettle.blogspot.com/ has
some good indie albums. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Anonymous said...

fine share, thanks. is the baron american?

Djalma said...

Thanks Quimsy, I've been searchin' for this one for a long time! Much appreciated! Peace bro...



Djalma

Simon666 said...

This is great, lovely stuff, thankyou.

Simon666 said...

Hi Quimsy,
I’ve linked to your page in my post called ”15 great Rhodes albums”.
All the Best,
Simon

Art Simon said...

Thanks to you and Simon, this is great! What a great find, much appreciated!

avocado kid said...

came here via simon... thanks for this one!

IR e L a IXI said...

looking foward to hear! thanks! =)

Unknown said...

HEY! QUIMSY,
VERY MUCH THANKS BECAUSE OF THIS! I HOPE THIS WILL BE A GREAT ALBUM RECOMENDED BY SIMON 666 WHO HAS A GREAT BLOG AND A FINE TASTE FOR THE MUSIC... PEACE...

Anonymous said...

Thanks

Anonymous said...

AWESOME- THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Anonymous said...

Win B

This is amazing. I had a copy of Runaway heart on a compilation I got from Camden around 1989-1990 when Dingwalls was still going strong. I didn't know anything about the album. Amazing stuff. Thanks a lot for this.

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taro nombei said...

Finally at long last, I've followed up on this (spurred again by Simon's write-up) after overlooking it for way too long.
Thanks for everything and all best wishes for 2012!
TN

Anonymous said...

Thanks.

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Newlyner said...

Wow,Great post, many thanks.

Simon666 said...

re-up
http://www.adrive.com/public/pPmTVj/BaronVonOhl-Baron.zip

Franco said...

Hey Quims' how about a re-up of this in Flac ?

Regards,

Franco