Rein De Graaff & Dick Vennik Quartet - Modal Soul (1977) [2015 Timeless Jazz Master Collection] CD-Rip

Reissue with the latest remastering and the original cover artwork. Comes with a description written in Japanese. The Dutch jazz scene had plenty to offer back in the 70s – not just the better-remembered avant jazz from big free jazz musicians, but also some great straight ahead material too! This album's a key set from that wonderful time – and features a combo led by pianist Rein DeGraaf and reedman Dick Vennik – a great player who blows tenor, soprano sax, and flute on the record – with a depth of feeling that has us wondering why he never scored bigger fame on this side of the Atlantic. Even the mellower moments have a nice sort of bite – and rhythms are from Koos Serierse on bass and Eric Ineke on drums – on titles that include the stunning 13 minute title track "Modal Soul", plus "Short Rainbow", "Sweet Basil", "Detour Ahead", and "Lonely Hunter".

Tracks:

01 - Sweet Basil
02 - Detour Ahead
03 - Short Rainbow
04 - Lonely Hunter
05 - Modal Soul

Personnel:

Rein DeGraaf - piano
Dick Vennik - tenor sax, soprano sax, flute
Koos Serierse - bass
Eric Ineke - drums