Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Music profile for mundell lowe, born 21 april 1922. Lowe, mundell his comprehensive and artistic musicality has placed him in among the top players in jazz. Frank lowe quartet out loud 2014 download torrent tpb. Dec 07, 2017 mundell lowe, who has died aged 95, was a jazz guitarist and composer of music for television and films. Guitar great played with billie holiday, charlie parker, everly brothers and more. Live on the tyne 2007 jack commons anthem 2004 doolally 2002 fighting the tide 2002 honesty box 2000 live at the davy lamp 1998. Presented here is lowes rare solo album in a trio setting, originally released in the mid1970s. Riverside rlp 12219 mundell lowe and his orchestra new music of alec wilder offbeat olp 3010 mundell lowe and his orchestra tacet for neurotics. An outstanding musician, mundell lowe was intent on a career in music from very early childhood. Jazz legend mundell lowe learned to play guitar from the age of six, growing up in and around laurel, mississippi, the son of a baptist minister.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. He listened and learned at many of the citys clubs before he was found by his baptist minister father and taken back home. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Upcoming, new, and past mundell lowe movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Mundell lowe who married to singer betty bennett recorded sets for famous door 1974, dobre 1976, and jazz alliance 1992. Mundell lowe allstars with roger kellawayand jimmy rowles california guitar. Early in his career, lowe worked with jazz titans billie holiday, lester young, charlie parker, and charles mingus, to name a few. Lowe was married to singer betty bennett, his third wife, for 42 years. The mundell lowe quintet 1954 the mundell lowe quartet 1955 guitar moods 1956 the mundell lowe quartet is an album by american jazz guitarist mundell lowe that was released in 1955 by riverside records. Mundell lowe american jazz guitarist and composer dead at age 95. Mundell lowe, who has died aged 95, was a jazz guitarist and composer of music for television and films. The music of alec wilder riverside s 3 various artists riverside modern jazz sampler. Mundell lowe and his all stars discography discogs. Among the colleagues who have prized his rounded, mellow tone and tasteful licks are prez lester young, bird charlie parker, billie holiday and dizzy gillespie.
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In the past decade, lowe had bounced back from angina, bladder cancer, kidney disease and stage iv lung cancer. One of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time, mississippian mundell lowe played country music and dixieland jazz in the 1930s and later played in big bands and eventually on the recordings of some of the biggest names in jazz including billie holiday, charlie parker, charles mingus, sarah vaughan, benny carter and others too numerous to mention. Join facebook to connect with mundell lowe and others you may know. Mundell lowe, jazz guitarist and composer obituary. In the fifties and sixties, he was the guitar player. At 93, guitar legend mundell lowe not ready to slow down the san. Guitarist mundell lowe has been recording since 1950. Mundell lowe is surely not the only veteran jazz guitar star to have released a new album last year. This extraordinary soundtrack, featuring many of the finest jazz musicians this side of anywhere, is a collection of small ensemble and large band arrangements so perfectly indicative of its era. Mundell lowe, a jazz guitarist whose versatility and understated elegance led to assignments accompanying such performers as billie holiday, charlie parker, frank sinatra and even marilyn monroe. Feb 09, 2018 mundell lowe g, roger kellaway p, monty budwig b, donald bailey ds album.
Mundell lowe blues for a stripper releases discogs. Mundell lowe allstars with roger kellawayand jimmy rowles california guitar recorded. In addition to being a soughtafter session guitarists during the 1950s, he is credited with discovering bill evans. He toured with jan savitt 1942, ray mckinley 19451947, mary lou williams 19471949, red norvo, and ellis larkins. Aged ten, he acquired his first sixstring guitar and became. Mundell lowe the incomparable mundell lowe digitally. At the age of 93, he released the album poor butterfly. Lowe runs through all sorts of styles, from swinging big band to cool jazz, from laidback hardbop to driving bop. Apr 04, 2019 james mundell lowe april 21, 1922 december 2, 2017 was an american jazz guitarist whose career began when he was thirteen years old. Lowes career began at when he frequently went from his home in laurel, mississippi, to work at clubs in new orleans french quarter. Mundell lowe, jazz guitarist and composer obituary 2 years ago back to homepage. Find mundell lowe discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Frankloweoutloudfnlon out loud an album of immense beauty this aspect of his playing is thrown into sharp focus. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mundell lowe quintet at the discogs marketplace. His comprehensive and artistic musicality has placed him in among the top players in jazz. This extraordinary soundtrack, featuring many of the finest jazz musicians this side of anywhere. Backing mundells guitar is nick ceroli drums and monty. Find mundell lowe movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. The mundell lowe quartet is an album by american jazz guitarist mundell lowe that was released in 1955 by riverside records. There are moments when the air in the two venues is thick with soundmusical epiphanies seemingly experienced by both mr. He died at his san diego home on saturday, december 2, 2017, at the age of 95.
He spent many years working in radio, television, and film, and as a session musician. Top tracks mundell lowe and his all stars play all. In addition to working at both nbc and cbs in new york he was the staff guitarist for dave garroways original today show. He helped his father hoe cotton on his farm but had no aspirations to work on the land. Mundy as he is know, got his professional start with ray mckinley and rapidly built a name for himself in the late 1940s. Blues for a stripper by mundell lowe on amazon music unlimited.
James mundell lowe april 21, 1922 december 2, 2017 was an american jazz guitarist who worked often in radio, television, and film, and as a session musician he produced film and tv scores in the 1970s, such as the billy jack soundtrack and music for starsky and hutch, and worked with andre previns trio in the 1990s. One tin soldier the legend of billy jack mundell lowe b. Sep 24, 20 listen to your favorite songs from blues for a stripper by mundell lowe now. Mundell james lowe, 21 april 1922, laurel, mississippi, usa. He spent many years working in radio, television, and film, and many years as a session musician. Mundell lowes virtuosity knows virtually no bounds. Mundell lowe james mundell lowe born april 21, 1922, shady grove, ms.
Often referred to as a musicians musician, jazz guitarist mundell lowe is widely admired for his harmonically rich and mellow sound. Quietly elegant jazz guitarist with a cool but surging swing. Mundell lowe american jazz guitarist and composer dead at. Explore releases from mundell lowe quintet at discogs. Jazz guitar artist, entertainer, musician administrator.
Read the latest mundell lowe news and view mundell lowe pictures and video from our team of local insiders on. Mundell lowe celebrity profile check out the latest mundell lowe photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. A reliable cooltoned guitarist who was on many sessions through the years despite never becoming a household name, mundell lowe picked up early experience during 19361940 playing dixieland in new orleans and country music in nashville. Mini bio 1 jazz legend mundell lowe learned to play guitar from the age of six, growing up in and around laurel, mississippi, the son of a baptist minister. In 1965, lowe moved to california and worked as a composer for films and television, teaching film composition during 19791985. Aged ten, he acquired his first sixstring guitar and became hooked on jazz. Mundell lowe born april 21, 1922, laurel, mississippi, usa died december 2, 2017 was an american jazz guitarist and composer.
Mundell lowes score for the exploitation flick satan in high heels is an immensely enjoyable collection of exaggeratedly cinematic jazz. Mundell lowe g, roger kellaway p, monty budwig b, donald bailey ds album. He was eminent among the first generation of players to exploit the use of the electric. Albums include guitar moods, one tin soldier, the legend of billy jack i think you always knew the theme from billy jack, and crime jazz.
Listen to your favorite songs from blues for a stripper by mundell lowe now. James mundell lowe april 21, 1922 december 2, 2017 was an american jazz guitarist whose career began when he was thirteen years old. Mundell worked with billie holiday, lester young, charlie parker, helen humes and charles mingus, to name but a few. Everything you always wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Mundell lowe and jim fergusons profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates.
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