Ron Kalina And Jim Self
The Odd Couple
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In the early ‘80’s I was trying to find a sound that would complement the tuba in a jazz setting. I worked a gig on bass with the great pianist, Ron Kalina, who pulled out his harmonica and amazed me with the beauty of his playing. I said “that’s the sound” and called a rehearsal. It turned me on so much that, within a month, I made my first record, “Children at Play”. For 25 years it has remained an obscure but still-played jazz classic. Recently Ron came to me and said “let’s create that magic again”. His dear friend Judy Wolman joined us in producing this new set we call “The Odd Couple”. We enlisted the support of Larry Koonse, Tom Warrington and Joe La Barbera who are among the most recorded and respected jazz musicians in the world. Ron is one of my jazz heroes and I am blessed to have the chance to share the bandstand again with this giant of the harmonica. We are “The Odd Couple”… Jim Self
From Liner Notes by Don Heckman
What makes “The Odd Couple” special is not just the uniqueness of the tuba-harmonica instrumentation nor the duo’s long list of credits, it’s the joy, the enthusiasm and the commitment that they bring to the act of making music. This is an album in which spontaneity, interaction and inventiveness are the real measures of excellence.
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The Odd Couple
author: Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LAReally fine and unusual instrumentation...sensitive playing, very personal...love the ideas of Self-Kalima...very witty, sophisticated. AND La Barbara in his cool understated way, [Bill's former drmmer]..Sigh...Suezenne Fordham
- author: Suezenne Fordham Chamber Jazz LA
This is a wonderful musical and somethig=ng a bit different... Love the way Ron bends the notes on the chromatic Harmonica se well, and can manipulate his choruses with ample dexterity without sacrificing musicality for the sake of splash. Really dig it, and when I have a few sheckles, I'll definitely BUY it!!!
"The Odd Couple"
author: John ElliottFor many years, Jim Self's first album, "Children At Play" (also with Ron Kalina) has been one of my favorite jazz albums. Well, those children may have grown up a little, but it's still a great sound coming from a combination that you might not expect. I can't choose any track as "the best" - they all are! Be brave; give "The Odd Couple" a try. It might also be your first chance to hear Jim play the "Fluba". Oh, and a great rhythm section, too.