The Rolling Stones Project
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Tim Ries
The Rolling Stones Project
[ Universal Music / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 30 August 2005
Ries breathes jazz life into these Stones tunes, with musical contributions from Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ron Wood, Sheryl Crow, Lisa Fischer, Norah Jones, Luciana Souza, Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Larry Goldings; John Patitucci and Brian Blade.
Jazz albums are born in a number of different ways. Some arrive with birth pangs after a trial-and-error search for just the right notes and perfect deliverance. Some burst out in a sudden and explosive improvisational brilliance with unblemished first takes. Then, there are those discs that come to fruition in their own time-frame, steeping in years of work that ultimately fulfills the creative vision of the artist. Saxophonist Tim Ries's new CD and his debut for Concord Jazz, 'The Rolling Stones Project', fits squarely into the latter category - a sprawling tour schedule with the Stones and the logistics of putting together such an ambitious project the main culprits here. Without a doubt, it's been worth the wait. This 11-song collection not only celebrates the iconic pop band but also illustrates how ripe the group's songs are for jazz renderings.
The CD features Ries breathing jazz life into the rock tunes. It also spotlights several guests who bring their support to the project. Included in the mix are vocalists Sheryl Crow, Lisa Fischer, Norah Jones, and Luciana Souza; jazz guitar icons Bill Frisell and John Scofield; keyboardist Larry Goldings; and Wayne Shorter's brilliant bass-drum team John Patitucci and Brian Blade. Most unexpectedly, the Project even features Rolling Stones members Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ron Wood, who also contributed the album cover art. Sessions were recorded in New York, Los Angeles, and Munich, Germany.
"I was shocked that this album came together the way it did," says Ries. "To get all these performers and to put a jazz touch on the Stones' songs, well, I've got to say that this project was a miracle."
Tracks:
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Jeff Ballard - percussion, Bill Charlap - piano, Michael Davis - trombone, Bernard Fowler - vocals, Larry Goldings - organ, John Patitucci - bass, Clarence Penn - drums, Tim Ries - tenor sax, John Scofield - guitar, Edward Simon - piano
Honky Tony Women - Larry Goldings - organ, Tim Ries - tenor sax, Charlie Watts - drums
Slippin' Away - Sheryl Crow - vocals, Larry Goldings - organ, Darryl Jones - bass & vocals, Keith Richards - guitar & vocals, Tim Ries - tenor sax, Charlie Watts - drums, Ronnie Wood - guitar
Street Fighting Man - Jeff Ballard - percussion, Michael Davis - trombone, Ben Monder - guitar, John Patitucci - electric bass, Clarence Penn - drums & percussion, Mauro Refusco - percussion, Tim Ries - soprano sax, Edward Simon - piano, Kent Smith - trumpet & flugelhorn, Luciana Souza - vocals
Wild Horses - Bill Frisell - guitar, Norah Jones - vocals & piano, Clarence Penn - drums, Tim Ries - soprano sax, Tony Scherr - bass & vocals, Stacey Shames - harp
Waiting On A Friend - Lisa Fischer - vocals, Bill Frisell - guitar, Bernard Fowler - vocals, Darryl Jones - bass, Tim Ries - tenor sax, Charlie Watts - drums
Paint It Black - Brian Blade - drums, Bill Charlap - piano, Ben Monder - guitar, John Patitucci - bass, Tim Ries - tenor sax
Honky Tonk Women (Keith's Version) - Lisa Fischer - vocals, Larry Goldings - piano, Darryl Jones - bass, Keith Richards - guitar, Tim Ries - tenor sax, Charlie Watts - drums
Ruby Tuesday - Bill Frisell - guitar, Tim Ries - soprano sax
Gimme Shelter - Brian Blade - drums, Bill Charlap - piano, Michael Davis - trombone, Lisa Fischer - vocals, Ben Monder - guitar, John Patitucci - bass, Tim Ries - tenor sax
Belleli - Roberto DiGioia - piano, Bill Frisell - guitar, Darryl Jones - bass, Tim Ries - tenor sax, Charlie Watts - drums
