Альбомы исполнителя
Nuances By Norvo Vol. 5
2000 · альбом
Good Vibes
1997 · альбом
Jivin' The Jeep
1993 · альбом
Red and Mildred
1980 · альбом
Trio
2022 · альбом
Classics In Jazz
2021 · Мини-альбом
Mr.Swing
2021 · альбом
Jazz Chronicles: Red Norvo, Vol. 1
2014 · альбом
Jazz Chronicles: Red Norvo, Vol. 2
2014 · альбом
1940s V-Disc Collection
2011 · альбом
Red Norvo In Hi Fi
2010 · альбом
Pretty Is The Only Way To Fly
2010 · альбом
Night And Day
2009 · альбом
Congo Blues
2009 · альбом
Red Sky at Night
2008 · альбом
Red Sky at Night, Vol. 2
2008 · альбом
The Modern Red Norvo
2002 · альбом
Red in New York
2002 · альбом
Blues and Vanilla
1957 · альбом
Red Plays The Blues
1958 · альбом
Pretty is the Only Way to Fly
1962 · альбом
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Биография
Red Norvo was an unusual star during the swing era, playing jazz xylophone. After he switched to vibes in 1943, Norvo had a quieter yet no-less fluent style than Lionel Hampton. Although no match for Hampton popularity-wise, Norvo and his wife, singer Mildred Bailey, did become known as "Mr. and Mrs. Swing." Red Norvo had a long and interesting career. He started on marimba when he was 14 and soon switched to xylophone. Active in vaudeville in the late '20s as a tap dancer, Norvo joined Paul Whiteman's orchestra in the early '30s (meeting and marrying Mildred Bailey). He recorded some extraordinary sides in the early to mid-'30s that showed off his virtuosity and imagination; two numbers (the atmospheric "Dance of the Octopus" and "In a Mist") had Benny Goodman playing bass clarinet, remarkably. Norvo led his own band during 1936-1944 which, with its Eddie Sauter arrangements (particularly in the early days), had a unique ensemble sound that made it possible for one to hear the leader's xylophone. In 1944, Norvo (who by then had switched permanently to vibes) broke up his band and joined Benny Goodman's Sextet. Through recordings and appearances, he showed that his style was quite adaptable and open to bop. Norvo welcomed Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie to a 1945 record date, was part of Woody Herman's riotous first Herd in 1946, and recorded with Stan Hasselgard in 1948. At the beginning of the 1950s, Norvo put together an unusual trio with guitarist Tal Farlow (later Jimmy Raney) and bassist Charles Mingus (later Red Mitchell). The light yet often speedy unisons and telepathic interplay by the musicians was quite memorable. Norvo led larger groups later in the decade, had reunions with Benny Goodman, and made many fine recordings. The 1960s found Red Norvo adopting a lower profile after he had a serious ear operation in 1961. He worked with the Newport All-Stars later in the decade, and from the mid-'70s to the mid-'80s was once again quite active, making several excellent recordings. However, his hearing eventually worsened and a serious stroke put Red Norvo out of action altogether after 55 years of music. He died on April 6, 1999, at the age of 91. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi