Matthew Gee All Stars - Jazz By Gee

Review by Stephen Gordon

Jazz By Gee: A Bop Odyssey That Still Swings If you’re a fan of jazz that feels like it was brewed in the back alleys of smoky clubs and polished to perfection, then Jazz By Gee by Matthew Gee All Stars is your ticket. Released way back in 1957 (yeah, when Elvis was still shaking his hips on TV), this album is pure bop gold. It’s got everything—tight horn sections, groovy basslines, and solos so sharp they could cut glass. Let’s dive into two tracks that’ll stick with you longer than last week’s leftovers. Gee! (Instrumental Version) This one kicks off the album like someone just spilled coffee on your favorite shirt—unexpected but oddly invigorating. The trombone work by Matthew Gee himself? Chef’s kiss. He doesn’t just play; he talks through his instrument, telling stories about late-night jam sessions and stolen glances across crowded rooms. And let’s not forget Art Taylor on drums, who keeps things moving faster than a New York taxi driver dodging potholes. This track has an energy that grabs you by the collar and says, “Hey, listen up!” You can practically hear the sweat dripping off the band as they swing their hearts out. I’ll Remember April (Instrumental Version) Ah, "April." If there were ever a song that sounded like springtime in Harlem, this would be it. Kenny Dorham’s trumpet solo here is smoother than butter melting on hot toast. Wilbur Ware lays down some seriously cool basslines that feel like walking barefoot on warm pavement after a summer rainstorm. What makes this version unforgettable isn’t just its technical brilliance—it’s how effortlessly it transports you to another time and place. Listening to it feels like flipping through an old photo album filled with sepia-toned memories. --- The rest of the album follows suit, blending original compositions with clever takes on standards like “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Out Of Nowhere.” Cecil Payne’s baritone sax adds depth where needed, while Ernie Henry’s alto sax dances around like it owns the joint. Even the liner notes by Orrin Keepnews are worth reading if only for his witty commentary on why these tunes matter. But here’s the kicker: Jazz By Gee isn’t just music—it’s a vibe. Whether you’re sipping bourbon at midnight or stuck in traffic wishing you weren’t, this record will remind you why life needs a little chaos and a lot of soul. And now for my unexpected remark: If aliens ever invade Earth, I’m handing them this album instead of trying to explain humanity. Either they’ll dig it, or we’re all doomed anyway. Cheers to Matthew Gee and his all-stars for creating something timeless—and slightly weird—in the best possible way.

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Artist: Matthew Gee All Stars
Album: Jazz By Gee

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1958

Rating: 4.0

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Track	Duration	Preview
Gee!
Joram
I'll Remember April (Instrumental Version)	4:14
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Georgia Brown (Instrumental Version)	2:55
Lover Man (Instrumental Version)	4:58
Out Of Nowhere	3:22
Gee! (Instrumental Version)	6:8
Joram (Instrumental Version)	3:2
Out of Nowhere (Instrumental Version)	3:22
Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be)	4:58
I'll Remember April
Out Of Nowhere
Kingston Lounge (Instrumental Version)	8:42
Lover Man
I'll Remember April	4:14
Kingston Lounge
The Boys From Brooklyn
The Boys from Brooklyn (Instrumental Version)	7:54

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Catalog Numbers

RLP 12-221
OJCCD-1884-2, RLP-221
RLP 12-1221
LTZ-U15075

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Riverside Records
Original Jazz Classics, Riverside Records
London Records, London American Recordings

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Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Fantasy
Recorded At	Reeves Sound Studios
Remastered At	Fantasy Studios
Published By	Famous Music

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Role	Credit
Alto Saxophone	Ernie Henry
Baritone Saxophone	Cecil Payne
Bass	John Simmons, Wilbur Ware
Drums	Art Taylor
Engineer	Jack Higgins
Piano	Joe Knight
Producer	Bill Grauer, Orrin Keepnews
Tenor Saxophone	Frank Foster
Trombone	Matthew Gee
Trumpet	Kenny Dorham
Design	Paul Bacon
Photography By	Jane Grauer
Liner Notes	Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By	Phil De Lancie
Sleeve Notes	Tony Hall
Written By	Bernie; Pinkard; Casey (tracks: A4), Davis; Sherman; Ramirez (tracks: A5), Heyman; Green (tracks: A1), Raye; DePaul (tracks: A2)
Written-By	Bill Massey (tracks: A3), Matthew Gee (tracks: B1 to B3)

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White label.
MANUFACTURED FROM MASTER OWNED BY FANTASY, INC., BERKELEY CALIFORNIA.
92 mm small Blue/Silver "small" label variant
No INC on label
Address on back of sleeve is 418 West 49th Street New York 19, N.Y.
Recorded at Reeves Sound Studios, NYC; August 22, 1956 (#1-5) & July 19, 1956 (#6-8).
Riverside blue & silver label
Recorded by Riverside, New York
Side a - August 22, 1956
Side b - July 19, 1956
Kenny Dorham by courtesy of ABC-Paramount Records
Cecil Payne by courtesy of Signal Records

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Barcode: 0 25218-1884-2 5
SPARS Code: AAD
Matrix / Runout: OJCCD-1884 Y6805E
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L532
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI

About Matthew Gee All Stars

American jazz trombonist. Born : November 25, 1925 in Houston, Texas. Died : July 18, 1979 in New York City, New York.

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Matthew Gee Jr..

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Matthew Gee All Stars
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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Jazz By Gee* by Matthew Gee All Stars is a hidden gem from 1957 that showcases the raw energy of bebop jazz. It features two different bassists—Wilbur Ware for tracks 1 to 5 and John Simmons for tracks 6 to 8—giving the album a subtle shift in groove halfway through. Plus, it’s one of those rare records where the same song, like "Lover Man," appears in both vocal and instrumental versions. Cool, right?

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dkassociates

2025-03-10

Yep!

dgnsrl1969

2025-03-10

What a Bone!!???.

llongoria05

2025-03-10

00:00 - Out of Nowhere
03:19 - I'll Remember April
07:35 - Joram
10:38 - Sweet Georgia Brown
13:33 - Lover Man
18:30 - Gee!
24:39 - Kingston Lounge
33:21 - The Boys From Brooklyn