Before the heat of the search, there was the music. Recorded on November 4, 1963—just weeks before the assassination of JFK— Idle Moments captures a specific, melancholic twilight in American jazz.
Reissue Note: Many modern reissues, including the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition , also include the alternate takes of "Jean De Fleur" and "Django". Collecting Idle Moments : From Vinyl to Digital rmu 1787 grant green idle moments 1963 rar
"RMU 1787" likely refers to a specialized internal tracking number or a specific vintage dealer code rather than a standard label release. Rarity ("rar"): Original Blue Note pressings of Idle Moments Before the heat of the search, there was the music
The title track, "Idle Moments," is a nearly 15-minute odyssey that almost didn't happen in its current form. Pianist Duke Pearson, who composed the piece, intended for it to be much shorter. However, during the recording at , the musicians repeated the main melody twice, causing confusion over the length of the chorus. Collecting Idle Moments : From Vinyl to Digital
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The addition of Bobby Hutcherson’s vibes adds a "crystalline" and "glowing" texture that distinguishes this session from Green's typical organ trios or quartets. Tracklist Highlights
A gorgeous tribute to the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, originally composed by John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Green’s interpretation honors the melancholy beauty of the original melody while injecting it with a subtle, swinging mid-tempo pocket that gives the track a distinctly modern, soulful edge. 4. "Nomad" (Duke Pearson)