54 is an album of Metropole Orkest conducted by Vince Mendoza featuring jazz guitarist John Scofield, and was released in May 2010.[1]
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| Studio album by Metropole Orkest featuring John Scofield | ||||
| Released | May 2010[1] | |||
| Recorded | 9–13 March 2009[1] | |||
| Studio | MCO Studio, Hilversum, Nederland[1] | |||
| Genre | jazz | |||
| Label | Emarcy | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |   [2] |
| The Guardian |  [3] |
At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album,[4] and Best Instrumental Arrangement went to Vince Mendoza for arranging "Carlos", the opening track.[5]
John Bungey of The Times wrote: "The Dutch Metropole Orchestra surround Scofield's bluesy riffs with strings and brass and some tracks will be too soft-edged for hardcore jazz types. But Scofield is at his best, fluent, creative and funky, and an epic version of his old tune 'Twang' is a knock-out."[6]
The Guardian's John Fordham commented: "The arrangements could have reflected [Scofield's] bite and pungency a little more, but there's plenty of punch to this set."[3]
In a review for All About Jazz, John Kelman remarked: "Combining Mendoza's stunning arrangements and some of Scofield's best playing in years, 54 is a milestone in both artists' discographies... both artists transcend individual skill to create an hour-long whole that truly exceeds the sum of its many compelling parts."[2]
Track listing edit
- "Carlos" (John Scofield, arranged by Vince Mendoza) – 9:00
- "Jung Parade" (Vince Mendoza) – 7:38
- "Polo Towers" (John Scofield, arranged by Vince Mendoza) – 6:53
- "Honest I Do" (John Scofield, arranged by Vince Mendoza) – 4:25
- "Twang" (John Scofield, arranged by Vince Mendoza) – 9:24
- "Imaginary Time" (John Scofield, arranged by Florian Ross) – 6:21
- "Peculiar" (John Scofield, arranged by Vince Mendoza) – 7:40
- "Say We Did" (Vince Mendoza) – 8:30
- "Out Of The City" (John Scofield, arranged by Jim McNeely) – 5:34
Personnel edit
- John Scofield – guitar
- Metropole Orkest
- Conductor – Vince Mendoza
- Trumpet – Erik Veldkamp, Jan Hollander, Jelle Schouten, Ruud Breuls
- Saxophone, Clarinet – Jos Beeren, Leo Janssen, Marc Scholten, Max Boeree, Paul van der Feen
- Flute – Janine Abbas, Mariël van den Bos
- Trombone – Bart van Lier, Jan Bastiani, Jan Oosting
- French horn – Pieter Hunfeld
- Bass trombone – Martin van den Berg
- Oboe – Willem Luijt
- Piano – Hans Vroomans
- Guitar – Peter Tiehuis
- Bass – Aram Kersbergen
- Drums – Martijn Vink
- Percussion – Eddy Koopman, Murk Jiskoot
- Violin [1st Violin] – Alida Schat, Arlia de Ruiter, David Peijnenborgh, Denis Koenders, Erica Korthals Altes, Feyona van Iersel, Pauline Terlouw, Seija Teeuwen
- Violin [2nd Violin] – Elizabeth Liefkes-Cats, Herman van Haaren, Lucja Domski, Marianne van den Heuvel, Merijn Rombout, Vera van der Bie, Wim Kok
- Viola – Iris Schut, Isabella Petersen, Julia Jowett, Mieke Honingh, Norman Jansen
- Cello – Annie Tangberg, Bastiaan van der Werf, Emile Visser, Jascha Albracht
- Contrabass – Arend Liefkes, Erik Winkelmann, Tjerk de Vos
- Harp – Joke Schonewille
References edit
- ^ a b c d "John Scofield / Metropole Orkest / Vince Mendoza 54". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
- ^ a b Kelman, John (May 28, 2010). "Metropole Orkest / John Scofield / Vince Mendoza: Metropole Orkest / John Scofield / Vince Mendoza: 54". All About Jazz. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Fordham, John (May 21, 2010). "John Scofield/Vince Mendoza: 54". The Guardian. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "Complete List of Nominees for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards". E!. 2010-12-01. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- ^ "2010 Grammy Winners". The GRAMMYs. 2011-02-13. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- ^ Bungey, John (June 26, 2010). "John Scofield, Vince Mendoza: 54". The Times. Retrieved April 30, 2023.